Never miss a meal, you say? Color me intrigued.

London to New York in four hours? That's the dream.

“This disproves the claim we don't know anything about the deep sea."

Oh, the irony!

"This discovery has far exceeded our expectations.”

“They were so clear, and clean, in obvious contrast to the surrounding carpet of green phytoplankton.”

Active spots and a large coronal hole formed a scary face to match the spirit of the season.

Neuroscientists have found that the “enfacement illusion” could be the key to accessing childhood memories.

"We started to observe a bizarre developmental malformation that we nicknamed double-head worms."

The fossil is 75 percent complete and belongs to the northernmost rhino species we've ever found.

This Halloween, we went to Loch Ness, Scotland, in search of a legend. Is there something strange lurking in those cold waters, or does science have alternative answers?

It sparked a G5 solar storm that lasted 27 hours, sending auroras around the world. And then it did it again. And again.

An odd dinner? Nope, just a group of whales.

There is no evidence to support the idea that this interstellar object is anything but a comet, but let's double-check.

We've been studying them for millennia, so how far have we come?

The lights in Earth's system control room are flashing red.

This is extreme, even for introverts.

Ye be warned.

It is the best radio map of our galaxy ever made.

Our true crime obsession makes psychological sense, but is watching it ever ethical?

Hell of a bouquet, the scent of decay.

We spoke to the Dogs of Chernobyl program to find out what's going on.

The country has dozens of captive elephants in zoos and circuses, while many more are forced into back-breaking labor.

We can now study atmospheric variations on worlds light-years away.

The kids of early Homo species showed species-specific traits even in infancy.

Also known as golden tabby or strawberry tigers, these tiger morphs are the result of a rare recessive gene.

The Category 5 hurricane is likely to leave a lasting impact.

The first evidence of second-generation black holes might have finally been found.

Scientists have developed the first-ever ultrasound probe that can capture whole organs in 4D.

"Now we are living through a moment of legislated genocide."

Just in time for Halloween.

Alex is said to have mastered 100 words and even asked questions – something that’s almost unheard of in non-human animals.

Far below the ice, the secrets of our planet's past hang on – and so do those of the aliens we may one day meet out near Jupiter.

“Introduced? Ma’am, I was here first.”

The record-breaking discovery shows that planetary systems can truly be bizarre.

Catching a comet and a shooting star at the same time.

Nature has become a rounding error on a planet dominated by humanity, and for some things we don’t even need our machines to do it.

After that, it will begin its long trek out of the Solar System.

Hormones are just part of the story.

Even the skies are not safe!

Are our humble eyes a match for this futuristic technology?

It’s estimated that 3-4 percent of the population could have advanced liver fibrosis.

Picking up and keeping feathers is illegal in the US, and the reason why has a surprising amount to do with hats.

If you're caught in a crash, this is where you'll want to be.

The difference between solving a great mystery requiring vast computing power and enduring ignorance could be one hungry intern.

Saturation is one of the more sophisticated arguments against climate action, and one that some great scientists used to believe, but it’s wrong all the same.

No surprises.

Angel Falls who?

What happens if someone actually finds Nessie? Can you learn to roll your Rs? All this and more exclusively in the latest issue of our e-magazine.

It is not giant worms like on Arrakis.

Whoops...

All the biggest science news stories of the week.

It's not what you think it isn't.

Delays, explosions, and drama are pushing the next Moon landing further into the future.

Come aboard the Japan “Ring Of Fire” Expedition.

This is the first time we've ever found a dinosaur with hooves.

Luckily, no one was injured.

This is much greater than the previous interstellar objects.

Did you think the figure was based in hard science? Think again.

“Any birth of a Bornean orangutan is incredibly special given how threatened the species is."

Sit back, relax, and let’s Break It Down in episode 78…

The land bridge over the Bering Strait wasn't the way in after all.

In the 15th-18th century, English vowel sounds shifted, and nobody really knows why.

Because nothing says "love me please" like a sponge on the head.

Extreme ocean temperatures in 2023 caused a mass coral bleaching event, devastating the reef.

Though the trick can help you sleep anywhere, we recommend that you don't do it at the wheel.

Not-so-toxin-free Willy.

This is the 74th closest star to the Sun, so pretty much a neighbor, but 18 light-years is still a very long way to borrow a cup of sugar.

Long before the invention of the telescope, people have reported odd phenomena on the Moon.

Happens to the best of us.

Ever cooked a bunch of pasta into mush? This is why.

"They are the parents of all matter in the universe today, including our own bodies, while the knots can be thought of as our grandparents," physicist Yu Hamada explained.

Could you be among them?

The Inca were great sonic engineers.

“It was like seeing your dog that you haven’t seen in six months.”

H5N1 outbreaks are popping up around the world, but that’s not the only flu strain to watch.

Reduced blood supply to the brain may result in tunnel vision and other unusual geometries.

"Right now, the existence of live saolas can neither be proven nor disproven."

Some industries are untouchable, and this is currently one of them.

Algorithms pretending to be therapists may be putting people in danger.

"If the object is an alien spacecraft slowing down, and the anti-tail is braking thrust, then this change from anti-tail to tail would be entirely expected near perihelion," Avi Loeb wrote, but there is a better explanation.

“It felt wild to see this cephalopod!"

Hair follicle stem cells choose one of two paths when faced with DNA damage: graying or (potentially) melanoma.

Brick after brick of day-glow-orange gold.

One study concluded that it “significantly enhances fitness, muscle strength, and health markers”, which sounds pretty good to us.

I want to believe, but maybe our brains can't handle it.

In a 1972 experiment, patient B-19 was given access to a brain stimulation device and a button to activate it. What took place next has widely been condemned as unethical.

For many people, the things that go bump in the night are not just the stuff of stories; they’re real. How do we explain that?