Meet the Sacabambaspis, an extinct fish without jaws or fins that became an internet sensation after a fateful exhibition ...

New research in fruit flies suggests Earth’s magnetic field could influence ageing, lifespan and mitochondrial function.

In a study of almost 2,000 people, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers found those taking GLP-1 drugs were more ...

We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn ...

One obvious application lies in offensive operations. In July, the Ukrainian army dropped an ARK-1 robot armed with a machine ...

In 2017, Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson – on her eighth spacewalk at the time – lost a 1.5m (5ft) long debris shield while setting up a new docking port and were forced to watch it slowly drift ...

Take the fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene. It’s a big gene that has been known about for decades. When the gene contains certain ...

It has long been known that Mercury has shrunk over time, thanks to telltale wrinkles on its surface. But now it seems as ...

A dark, shark-shaped nebula 650 light-years away has won Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026. See the overall winner and the best category images.

How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do ...

According to a new study, scientists found that couples in romantic relationships share a taste in music more than they do personality traits and values.