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discovery of Tyrannosaurus macraiensissister species of the famous one tyrannosaurus rexsuggests that tyrannosaurid dinosaurs originated from Laramidia, an island continent that existed between 100 million and…
Archaeologists in the Amazon have discovered a series of “lost cities” that have flourished for thousands of years, the results of which were published Thursday in…
Fingerprints from two fingers on the same hand may look different, but AI can find basic similaritiesAndrey Kuzmin/Shutterstock Artificial intelligence can accurately identify whether fingerprints left…
It is now confirmed that the previous year has been noted as the warmest year in the history of the Earth.The average land and ocean surface…
Black Sun #145Seiren Solcare These exquisite images show starlings swirling and swooping to create dramatic cloud-like flocks known as murmurs.Photographer Seiren SolcareBest known for his portraits…
Some of the yeasts used to brew Guinness today are descendants of those used in 1903.Artur Widak/NurPhoto SRL/Alamy The yeast strain used to brew Guinness, Ireland's…
Over the past four years, we’ve learned tough lessons about the balancing act of public health. Recent coronavirus research has highlighted the need to carefully weigh…
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has had a profound impact on humanity. Prevention of infection by disinfecting surfaces and aerosols using non-chemical methods is highly…
For the first time, physicists have directly imaged small clusters of noble gas atoms at room temperature. This result opens up exciting possibilities for fundamental research…
HONG KONG — Didn't fall from the Empire State Building. Instead, the giant ape, sometimes called the “real King Kong,” was driven to extinction by climate…
Northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis due to ancient DNA, a study reveals. About 5,000 years ago, people flocked to this area.This discovery…
Lidar scan of Ecuador’s Upano Valley reveals raised platform Stephen Rostain Aerial survey reveals the largest previously discovered pre-colonial city in the Amazon, connected by an…
Researchers have discovered what is believed to be the oldest skin fossil on record. The alligator-like skin, which is at least 286 million years old, was…
Artist's impression of Tyrannosaurus macraensis, a relative of Tyrannosaurus rexsergei krasinski A portion of a dinosaur skull discovered 40 years ago has been identified as a…
A quoll searches for termites in a fallen log.Poor night vision is also part of the reason they have to forage for food in the heat…
Captorhinus aguti, an ancient reptile that may be the source of the oldest skin fossilsmichael debraga The collection of fossilized skin fragments is the oldest ever…
small black hole battery Following the feedback discussion on New Zealand’s Blackhole public toilets (25 November 2023), news has arrived of a plan called “Using black…
China played a big role in the growth of solar and wind power in 2023Yuan Yuan Xie / Alamy Stock Photo According to one study, 2023…
The storm is pummeling much of the northern United States, a welcome relief for some areas that have seen little snow in recent months.A late start…
All living things must eat in some way…whatever the shape of their mouth. And there are some truly bizarre mouths in the animal kingdom. Some of…
Gigantopithecus brachyThe largest primate in history and one of the largest species of Southeast Asian megafauna, it lived in China from about 2 million years until…
Dr. Christopher Stark and colleagues at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center present new coronagraphic images from Earth NIRCam (near infrared camera) and mm (Mid-Infrared Instrument) instruments…
A fast radio burst phenomenon called FRB 20220610A flashed in an unlikely location: a collection of at least seven galaxies that existed when the universe was…
Immersing your body in cold water stimulates the release of an invigorating cocktail of chemicals. Jacob Staedler/EyeEm/Getty Images “It's like pressing Control-Alt-Del on your computer,” says…
The African manatee is one of three subspecies of these creatures. It belongs to the mammal family that also includes dugongs.Imaginechina/Sipa US/Alamy “This is the perfect…
Gigantopythos black probably lived in a “mosaic of forest and grass” Garcia/Joanne Boyau (Southern Cross University) The largest known primates went extinct between 295,000 and 215,000…
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system starts attacking the nerves. Katerina Conn/Science Photo Library The largest genetic database of ancient…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have detected a giant cyclone and other dynamic weather activity swirling around WASP-121b, an ultra-hot Jovian exoplanet about 881…
The United States showed a promising decline in carbon emissions in 2023, despite economic growth, indicating a move towards a more sustainable future. Greenhouse gas emissions…
Employer-provided benefits initiatives generally do not improve workers’ mental health, but volunteering may be an exception Nuva frame/shutterstock A study of more than 46,000 workers found…
Subscriptions and back issues If you have any questions about BBC Science Focus Magazine For subscriptions or back issues (for new orders, existing orders, or changes…
Tinnitus, a ringing in the ears, can be a debilitating problem for those who suffer from it. However, a team of researchers has discovered a potential…
The credit for discovering the first dinosaur bones is usually given to an English gentleman who discovered them in England between the 17th and 19th centuries.…
The odd radio sphere (ORC), a type of extragalactic astronomical source discovered in 2019, is actually a shell formed by galactic winds spilling from massive supernovae,…
Using NASA/ESA/CSA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers detected a brown dwarf with infrared emissions from methane, likely due to energy in the upper atmosphere. The heating…
Testing self-eating rocket engine prototype Buzdyk et al. A rocket that eats itself may be on the way. To reach orbit, a rocket must lift its…
NASA’s efforts to return astronauts to the moon have been delayed once again.The agency announced Tuesday that the next Artemis mission, which will fly four astronauts…
Artist's impression of the path of a fast radio burst (not to scale) FRB 20220610AM. Kohnmesser/European Southern Observatory The unexplained flash of radio waves that reached…
NASA's Space Launch System and Artemis I Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center, Florida NASA It looks like it will take a little longer than expected…
When it comes to eating healthier, there has always been a sense of having your cake and eating it too. For decades, we've been told that…