NASA captured the Black Sea turning brilliant turquoise from space
NASA's PACE satellite captured the Black Sea glowing turquoise during its annual phytoplankton bloom. The vivid color comes from massive…
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Archaeologists found Homer’s Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy
A 1,600-year-old mummy discovered in Egypt has revealed something archaeologists had never seen before: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad used…
Climate we had in 20th Century ‘has now gone’ – Met Office
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
Are humans really the ultimate super-predator?
Humans are often described as the planet's ultimate "super-predator," but wild animals do not fear every human the same way.…
NASA selects 41 space technologies for future Moon and Mars exploration
NASA has chosen 41 commercial technology projects that could solve critical challenges for future missions to the Moon and Mars.…
Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth
Four nearby white dwarf stars have been discovered hiding in plain sight beside brighter red dwarf companions. Hubble's ultraviolet observations…
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water…
Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger
Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who…
Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus
A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop…
Why have humans collected crystals for 780,000 years? Chimpanzees may hold the answer
Chimpanzees showed a remarkable attraction to crystals, choosing them over ordinary stones and studying them with intense curiosity. The results…
Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure
A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce…
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK