For the first time, scientists have caught lightning in the act of unleashing a powerful burst of gamma radiation known as a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF).
A team of astronomers has identified a giant spiral galaxy so well-formed that it already has a stable galactic bar; a long, straight structure filled with stars across the galaxy's center. It was formed just 2.6 billion years after the Big Bang.
A new study of older adults suggests it can lead to brain shrinkage and cognitive issues, irrespective of how much exercise you're managing to fit in.
Anew study said the streaks aren’t caused by water. Instead, the study suggests, the streaks are due to wind and dust.
New research shows polar ice sheets may begin irreversible collapse even at 1.5 C warming - putting millions at risk.
Taurine is an amino acid occurring naturally in the body, and found in energy drinks as well as foods like fish and meat – but a new study suggests it's also an important fuel source for driving cancers such as leukemia.
The microbes could potentially pose a threat to the health of astronauts on board Tiangong.
Researchers said on May 20, 2025, that there could be abundant water on the seven worlds.
A groundbreaking milestone was reached earlier this month as surgeons collaborated to successfully complete the world’s first-in-human bladder transplant.
Here are nine natural mysteries across the world that scientists have yet to fully explain.
Scientists have developed a new material that incorporates living cells, so it's biodegradable and can help break down waste too. Oh, and you can eat it, if you're curious like that.
There’s growing optimism that huge amounts of natural hydrogen are stored deep underground. Now, researchers have identified the key geological features that could help us hunt for the clean-burning fuel.
A new study says AI agents can create shared language conventions. Learning how this happens could help us better manage agents in the real world.
A study has become the first in the world to unravel the immediate effects of a high-fat diet on our gut health. The pre-clinical study found even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause inflammation in the body.
Researchers propose a new theory for the origin of dark matter. It could have formed in the early universe from the collision of massless particles that lost their energy and condensed.
