A one-size-fits-all measure for physical distancing in the time of COVID-19 fails to account for numerous factors that could spread the virus further, more and more experts are...
More than half the ice shelves ringing Antarctica that prevent huge glaciers from sliding into the ocean and lifting sea levels are at risk of crumbling...
The centre of the Milky Way is glowing. Yes, there's a big chonkin' black hole there, and it's a very energetic region, but there's an additional...
Of the many high expectations we have of quantum technology, one of the most exciting has to be the ability to simulate chemistry on an unprecedented...
What happens to materials in Earth's crust when a meteorite slams into them? Specifically, what happens to the quartz found in many different rock types? Scientists...
When a star ventures a little too close to a black hole, we know - broadly - what happens. The intense tidal forces tear the star...
The Sun's corona, its outer atmosphere of searing hot plasma, is a source of constant fascination for scientists – and in a major leap forward in...
Getting inked isn't without its share of risks. We're not just talking regrets over your ex's name either – there's the slim chance of an allergic...
Bacteria's troublesome talent for developing resistance against antibiotics is a rapidly growing health threat.
A rare merger between clusters of galaxies has just revealed an even rarer sight. Astronomers have found a vast, low-frequency radio 'bridge' between the two, spanning...