The concept of cyclic cosmology — the idea that the universe periodically collapses and re-ignites in a new Big Bang — is experiencing renewed scientific interest after years at the fringes of theoretical physics. Ne...
The four-person Artemis II crew held their first press conference following their 10-day mission around the Moon, describing it as an 'unbelievable adventure.' The mission marked a historic milestone as the first crewed ...
New research suggests sparkling water may modestly improve how the body processes blood sugar and energy. However, scientists caution the effect is very small and cannot replace diet and exercise for weight management....
Scientists have identified the hormone FGF21 as capable of reversing obesity in mice by activating a newly discovered brain circuit in the hindbrain — the same region targeted by GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Unlike those ...
Researchers have enhanced cancer-killing immune cells by adding specific signaling components, increasing their tumor-attacking precision and power. A counterintuitive finding showed that briefly suppressing the cells wi...
A protein associated with cell death has been found to age blood stem cells not by killing them, but by damaging their mitochondria, reducing energy output and weakening immune function over time. When the protein was de...
The four Artemis II crew members held their first press conference nearly a week after splashing down, emphasizing hope, unity, and personal bonds forged on the mission. NASA Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman told BBC abo...
The four-person Artemis II crew held their first press conference following their historic 10-day lunar mission and splashdown. BBC reported on the crew describing the overall mission and splashdown experience, while Spa...
A new episode of BBC Inside Science explores lessons learned from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and examines how the catastrophe has shaped energy production decisions in the United Kingdom....
The upcoming fantasy RPG Crimson Desert showcases a meticulously detailed cosmos as part of its gameplay, allowing players to travel from ground combat all the way into space within the game's expansive universe....
Blue Origin successfully fired a previously flown New Glenn rocket during a static fire test on April 16, 2026, marking a key step toward the booster's landmark reflight and the company's reusability ambitions....
The annual Lyrid meteor shower has commenced for 2026, offering skywatchers an opportunity to observe meteors streaking across the night sky. Observers are advised on optimal viewing conditions and peak activity periods....
NASA has extended a media invitation to attend Latvia's signing ceremony for the Artemis Accords, expanding the international coalition committed to peaceful and cooperative principles for space exploration....
Chris Walton, a biologist and lecturer at Cranfield University who died aged 69 of brain cancer, is remembered for his work studying volatile organic compounds in human biological samples and linking them to disease. He ...
Researchers have discovered what may be a second-generation star born from one of the universe's very first stars, originating in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Scientists describe it as an 'ancient immigrant' and call it t...
Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted in an area where volunteers planted 430 elm trees. The sightings suggest the conservation effort is successfully restoring habitat for the endangered species....
Private Japanese space company Astroscale plans to launch its ISSA-J mission to inspect two defunct satellites in Earth orbit in 2027. The mission highlights growing private-sector efforts to address the challenge of spa...
In Southwest Uganda, conservation efforts for endangered mountain gorillas are being advanced by focusing on the needs of local human communities. The BBC reports that improving human livelihoods in the region is proving...
NASA has released a dramatic photograph of the Moon taken at the terminator line — the boundary between light and shadow — highlighting the cratered terrain of the lunar surface. The image shows a stark contrast betw...
A large genetics study has found that the gene responsible for red hair has been positively selected for in Europe over the past 10,000 years. Scientists suggest the trait, linked to fair skin, may have been favoured for...