Greenhouse gas concentrations increased by a record amount in 2024 as more carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide became locked in Earth's atmosphere, a World Meteorological Organization report finds.

A faint radio "whisper" from ancient hydrogen reveals the universe was heating up long before it filled with starlight.

Taftan volcano near the border of Pakistan has shown signs of unrest in recent years.

A new analysis suggests the rate of pickleball-related eye injuries has increased dramatically in the U.S. as the sport gains popularity.

Researchers have found a suspected clump of dark matter lurking within the luminous halo of a well-known "Einstein ring." The mysterious object, the smallest of its kind ever seen, could help shed light on the universe's missing matter.

Astronomers have discovered a surprisingly "pristine" red giant with the lowest concentration of heavy elements ever seen in a star. It is likely a direct descendant of one of the universe's first stars.

Archaeologists in China found a collection of human bones that showed signs of being "worked" like any other natural material.

New solid-state batteries will be made from a new "highly durable" cathode material and will power a car for much longer than conventional EV batteries.

Scientists discover all stalagmites growing from cave floors follow a mathematical rule that explains how these mineral formations develop into different shapes.

Researchers trace how different sleep stages may fine-tune what we remember, trading specifics for more general knowledge.

Archaeologists have discovered a mass grave of Roman soldiers hidden inside an ancient well in Croatia.

Following Jane Goodall's death, chimp experts explain how her early observations still influence our understanding of our ape cousins.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared camera, scientists have captured the gigantic jet blasting out of M87* in a new light.

Researchers have discovered dozens of new methane seeps littering the ocean floor in the Ross Sea coastal region of Antarctica, raising concerns of an unknown positive climate feedback loop that could accelerate global warming.

A new study has revealed that our understanding of the South Pole-Aitken basin was quite literally back-to-front, meaning astronauts on NASA's future Artemis III mission may be able to collect valuable samples of ancient radioactive material, known as KREEP.

A woman's abdominal discomfort turned out to be caused by a build up of food in her stomach. And the treatment involved diet soda.

After researching the rodent indent, scientists are over 98% sure it came from a squirrel.

South African photographer Wim van den Heever has received this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for his image of a brown hyena outside a ruined diamond mining town.

Extreme weather events have caused devastation in a number of U.S. regions this year. Here are some of the most harrowing photos of that damage.

With help from citizen scientists, astronomers have found the most powerful and distant "odd radio circle" ever detected.