Scientists Discover New Class of Quantum States in Graphene

Team of international researchers have recently discovered a strange new state of matter in the dynamics of currents flowing through layers of graphene.

Mysterious Radiation Belts Detected Around Earth After Epic Solar Storm

In the months following massive solar storm in May, 2024, Earth was girded by two new, temporary radiation belts of high-energy particles, trapped by the planet's magnetic field.

January 2025 was the warmest on record globally

January 2025 was 1.75°C above the pre-industrial level and was the 18th month in the last nineteen months for which the global-average surface air temperature was more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level.

The Bullseye galaxy: a ring galaxy with a resonant twist

Ring galaxies are rare, but we think we know how they form. A new, early-stage version, the Bullseye galaxy, provides a new testing ground.

Meet Quipu, largest known structure in the universe

A team of astronomers have mapped the nearby universe, from about 425 million to 800 million light-years (which translates to some 130 to 250 megaparsecs), and discovered the largest-known structure residing there. 

2 degrees C Climate Warming Target Is Dead

Acclaimed climate scientist Professor James Hansen and colleagues recently wrote that global temperature will not fall much below +1.5°C level, instead they will be oscillating near or above that level for the next few years.

Here's What Would Happen If Asteroid Bennu Hit Earth

Bennu has a 1-in-2,700 chance of colliding with Earth in 2182, causing a global winter and drought.

Ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the Moon

New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the lunar far side.

More, bigger crevasses open up in Greenland ice sheet

In just five years, 930 million cubic meters of crevasses opened up in the Greenland ice sheet, equivalent to adding a crack the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the world's second largest ice sheet every few days.

Life-bearing water arrived on Earth later rather than sooner

Scientist have concluded water did not arrive as early during Earth's formation as previously thought.

Powerful cosmic explosion could be a new class of event

In April of 2024, astronomers spotted an unusual event that astronomers named EP240408a. While the explosion was originally thought to be a gamma-ray burst, it now appears it might represent a new class of powerful cosmic explosion.

Magnetic Sense in Animals Could Be Shockingly Close to Quantum Limits

Physicists have now discovered two types of sensors in animals that can detect magnetic fields close to the quantum limit, information that could improve our own design of magnetometer devices.

Microplastics may accumulate in the brain at higher levels

Findings indicate rising microplastic concentrations in human brains and organs, urging deeper investigation into their health effects and distribution.

Researchers discover new third class of magnetism

A new class of magnetism called altermagnetism has been imaged for the first time in a new study. The findings could lead to the development of new magnetic memory devices with the potential to increase operation speeds.

The Key Facts About The Asteroid That May Hit Earth in 2032

Asteroid, 2024 YR4, is on a path that might lead to a collision with our planet on 22 December 2032. Calculations suggest there is currently around a 1-in-77 chance that the asteroid will crash into our planet at that time.