Jupiter will disappear behind the moon in a once-in-a-decade alignment tomorrow
Skywatchers in the U.S. and eastern Canada can see a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter early on Oct. 6. Here are the exa...
Ancient Egyptians sacrificed pharaohs' servants so they could continue to serve their king in the afterlife, new study finds
The ancient Egyptians practiced human sacrifice around 5,000 years ago, a new study finds.
1,800-year-old temple to Mars and statue of Victory unearthed at Roman military fort in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have found a temple to Mars, the god of war, next to a Roman Empire military encampment.
Plaque unveiled to honour Beagle 2 mission leader
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Bristol-born Professor Colin Pillinger designed the Beagle 2 probe and was instrume...
Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The Environment Agency identified creosote when investigating a pollution report at...
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
Image source, GoogleImage caption, A Google Data Centre in Cheshunt in HertfordshireByGraham FraserBBC ScotlandPublished...
Urn with jaguars and skulls: A 1,400-year-old burial container depicting a deceased ruler's arrival to the Maya underworld
This 1,400-year-old Maya urn features skulls, underworld gods, and a deceased ancestor dressed like a jaguar.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Discoveries in Neuroscience
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel were awarded the prize for their work on light-gated ion channels and optog...
What Are the Biggest Questions in Science Today? 100 Scientists Weigh In.
We asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back provocations — on the origins of life, t...
New quantum chip taps into weird quasiparticles to get qubits to communicate over long distances
Scientists have developed a new type of architecture for quantum computing chips, and it could pave the way for machines...
Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
Image source, Shaun Whitmore/BBCImage caption, The new plan aims to raise cash for conservation projects in places like ...
Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
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