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We can Usually Agree on Objects’ Appearance, But Why? Martin Bond / Alamy Although our world seems inherently ambiguous at the quantum level, this is not…
New insights challenge the long-held belief that dark matter was “cold” in the immediate aftermath of the Big Bang. A groundbreaking study from the University of…
Over 50 years ago, Jane Goodall amazed the scientific community by discovering that chimpanzees in Tanzania use tools to extract insects from termite mounds—an act previously…
As a dedicated nature writer, I strive to nurture a profound connection with the natural world. Observing birds, exploring with children, and discovering beetles beneath fallen…
Google’s Willow Quantum Computer Credit: Google Quantum AI What sets quantum computers apart from classical machines? Recent experiments suggest that “quantum contextuality” may be a critical…
Mount Etna Erupts Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery Sicily’s Mount Etna, recognized as the world’s most active stratovolcano, is characterized by its tall cone resulting…
There has always been a strong interplay between imagination and physics. Albert Einstein crafted his theory of relativity by envisioning a scenario where he chased a…
Super 8 film captured a close-up of a silvery fritillary butterfly Nature Hunter Films Limited super natureEd Sayers hitting UK cinemas in 2026 Ed Sayers, a…
For centuries, the greatest minds have pondered the concept of time, yet its absolute nature remains elusive. While physics does not dictate that time must flow…
Jane Goodall researched chimpanzee behavior in Tanzania Penelope Breese/Liaison Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall has passed away at the age of 91. For decades, she dedicated her…
Spend time in green spaces to enhance working memory and attention. Luke Hayes/Millennium Images, UK Nature and the Heart Mark Berman (Vermillion, UK; S&S/Simon Element, USA)…
Shrimp Harvesting on a Farm in Southeastern Vietnam Quang Ngoc Nguyen/Alamy About Natural Capital Parta Dasgupta (Witness Book) (UK, now); Mariner’s Book (USA, January 20, 2026)…
A recent study by Professor Victor Pasco from Pennsylvania and his team reveals the method for determining the robust electric field associated with thunder, which collides…
Panthera Pardus Taliana, a white leopard found in Armenia Apple TV+ Wild OnesApple TV+ The latest nature documentary from Apple TV+, Wild Ones, offers an insider’s…
A research team from Durham University, the University of Hawaii, and the University of Liverpool suggests that dark dwarfs are theoretical objects driven by dark matter,…
From molten lava coursing through ice-covered landscapes to sharks gracefully swimming in crystal-clear turquoise waters, viewing nature from an aerial vantage point provides a breathtaking perspective…
What are you missing? Contemplating the exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City Jeffrey Greenberg/Group via Getty Images via Universal Image…
koto_feja/Getty Images koto_feja/Getty Images Traditionally, we envision particles as tangible objects—tiny, point-like entities with specific properties like position and velocity. In reality, however, particles are energetic…
Nature of science journals aims to highlight the complexities of academic publishing. In an editorial released on Monday, the journal revealed it will include a peer…
In 2012, retired consultant Dianne Hoffman began observing Tom. For five hours each day, she tuned in to Harriet and Ozzy’s behaviors, a pair residing at…
50 states, 50 revisions The air is filled with birds chirping, and the land is a tableau of soft greenery and gentle light. This is Ho’oulu…
m A favorite thing about Monster Hunter is that despite its name, it often feels more like a prey than a predator. Armed with swords several…
Are you an insect fan? Please leave now: Victory image Royal Insect SocietyThe 2024 photography competition has been announced. This year's close-up creature selection has a…
Credit for my newfound fascination with Ultraviolet (UV) light goes to fellow diarist Kate Blincoe. She recently expressed her excitement over the UV torch I gifted…
Tree-planting projects help tackle the climate crisis, but they can also impact water supplies Cost Photo/NurPhoto The major environmental, social and economic crises facing the world…
In London, where I live, you forget about white Christmas. The best I can hope for is a storm of pathetic flakes. So this year I’m…
The finalists for the Close-Up Photographer of the Year have been revealed, showcasing some incredible, bizarre, and highly magnified images. From cute baby wallabies seeking refuge…
Congratulations, you're twinsK. Miller, R. Hart/California Institute of Technology/IPAC A strange star that has confused researchers for decades now makes sense. It turns out that it…
Bottlenose dolphins have an open mouth and a facial expression that resembles a smile.Zoomarin, Italy Dolphins seem to make open-mouthed expressions most often when being watched…
IIt’s not often that I get excited about the announcement of a new podcast, but in the past few weeks, that’s happened not once but twice.…
Dengue fever is currently endemic in 100 countries, putting half of the world’s population at risk. The threat has increased dramatically, with the number of dengue…
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…
If you have encountered a friend who started the day cheerful and then turned grumpy, you know the power of contagious emotions. It’s easy to find…
An artist’s rendition of the Magellanic Star Stream, depicting the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, the Milky Way’s nearest neighbors, is shown in the diagram. The…