A comet not seen since Neanderthals walked the Earth 50,000 years ago is returning in a week, but astrophotographers are getting a sneak peek at the once-in-a-g... read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found the ‘building blocks of life’ frozen inside the deepest, coldest ices measured in a molecul... read more
Deflecting a massive space rock could one day be the only way to save our planet from a catastrophic impact that spells an end to humanity. And through last... read more
More than a million households in England, Scotland and Wales will be paid to cut back their electricity usage between 5pm and 6pm today to prevent blackouts. ... read more
Feeling like the day drags on? It might not just be a sign that you need a holiday. Scientists have revealed that days on Earth could be increasing in length, t... read more
Scientists put people off their lunches last week when they revealed they’d been able to grow cabbages in human faeces that are safe to eat. According to ... read more
Thousands of Amazon shoppers are ‘gobsmacked’ by these £28 wireless earbuds that are giving high-end brands a run for their money By Emily Scrivene... read more
Scientists have detected a mysterious radio wave which started almost nine billion light-years away from Earth. But before you get excited, this is not a sign t... read more
Shoplifting, drinking, and slamming doors – these are all behaviours parents of teenagers may be all too familiar with. Now, a new study suggests that i... read more
Every January for the past 75 years, scientists have been keeping track of how likely the annihilation of humankind is. Tomorrow, the Bulletin of the Atomic Sci... read more
Freezing fog sparked disruption across the south of Britain this morning, with flights axed, weather warnings issued, and treacherous rush hour driving conditio... read more
Be it a century-long hoax or a genuine prehistoric relative, the Loch Ness Monster has been a topic of fascination for scientists and fantasy lovers alike since... read more
It may not come as a surprise to dog owners that our pooches try and show us things they find interesting, like a treat or toy. But, while remarkable similariti... read more
Antidepressants can numb enjoyment as well as pain by making patients feel emotionally dull, scientists say Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIS) caus... read more
Britain has officially joined the space race. Although the first ever orbital launch from UK soil ended in failure earlier this month, Virgin Orbit’s oper... read more
When you see a traffic light while driving, it’s quite important to be sure of what colour is showing. But this optical illusion might make you doubt your... read more
A walker discovered an alien-looking sea creature washed up on a British beach – and it could have been worth a small fortune. The rare goose barnacles ar... read more
Radio signal sent from galaxy nearly nine billion light years away is received by scientist on earth It could allow astronomers to peer back and learn more abo... read more
For more than a billion people globally, WhatsApp is one of the most valuable apps on the market. It has made communicating with loved ones around the globe eas... read more
Engineered organs that could end transplant waiting lists, abortion pills on demand and mass-marketing military drones that will revolutionize warfare are among... read more
It’s no secret that the digital payment industry is changing. The emergence of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, in addition to innovations like blockch... read more
Why wireless earbuds are an essential electronic accessory for everyone In an increasingly wireless world, it seems like everything is going wireless, from our ... read more
