Magnetar 'Starquakes' Could Forge Gold in Space, Scientists Discover

Scientists have long been trying to determine how elements heavier than iron, including gold and platinum, were first created and scattered through the Universe, and new research may give us another part of the answer: magnetars.

Life on Earth-like planets may emerge rapidly once conditions are favorable

An astronomer at Columbia University is suggesting that because life emerged so soon on Earth after its formation, it may emerge rapidly on Earth-like planets after the right conditions arise in general.

Earth's Rotation Is Slowing Down, And It Could Explain Why We Have Oxygen

Lengthening days are linked to the oxygenation of Earth's atmosphere, according to a study from 2021.

Physicist Says He's Identified a Clue That We're Living in a Computer Simulation

Physicist Melvin Vopson offered a new interpretation of gravity, arguing that it could be evidence that reality is a computer simulation.

'Popcorn Lung': Vapers at Risk of Irreversible Disease, Experts Warn

A US teenager was recently reported to have developed the oddly named medical condition "popcorn lung" after vaping in secret for three years.

Largest Structure in The Universe May Be 50% Larger Than We Thought

The largest known structure in the Universe may be even larger than the large we thought it was.

First Utterly Alone Black Hole Confirmed Roaming The Cosmos

A lonely black hole roaming the cosmos in solitude has been confirmed for the first time.

Hubble celebrates 35th year in orbit

After over three decades of scrutinising our Universe, Hubble remains a household word as the most well-recognised telescope in scientific history.

84% of Reefs Affected By Largest Coral Bleaching Event on Record

From 1 January 2023 to 20 April 2025, bleaching-level heat stress has impacted 83.7% of the world’s coral reef area.

Scientists probe the mystery of Titan's missing deltas

New research finds that despite large rivers and seas of liquid methane, Saturn's moon Titan seems mostly devoid of river deltas.

The eukaryotic cell emerged as an evolutionary algorithmic phase transition

An international collaboration has published groundbreaking research, shedding light on the most significant increase in complexity in the history of life's evolution on Earth: the origin of the eukaryotic cell.

Strongest hints yet of biological activity outside the solar system

Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious.

Universe Could Rotate Once Every 500 Billion Years, Study Suggests

New research led by University of Hawaii astronomers suggests our Universe may rotate - just extremely slowly.

Early Mars Had Climate Warm Enough to Support Rain

The distribution of valley heads on Mars matches predictions for a climate that includes precipitation rather than just runoff from melting ice caps.

Astronomers Discover Disintegrating Exoplanet with Prominent Comet-Like Tails

Astronomers at MIT have discovered a rocky exoplanet orbiting the bright K-dwarf star BD+05 4868A and observed variable transit depths that are characteristic of comet-like tails.