Betelgeuse is haunted by a cosmic poltergeist tormenting the doomed star's atmosphere
Radio images show the supergiant's atmosphere recovering from its dramatic dimming, while a companion plows through its ...
How to watch 'Blue Planet III' online: Stream David Attenborough's spectacular new series
How to watch "Blue Planet III" online as Sir David Attenborough returns with a brand new six-part series exploring the w...
'You start painting pictures of squirrels twirling their mustaches': A biologist on whether animals can lie
Writer Olivia Maule spoke with biologist James O'Hanlon about his book "Liars, Cheats and Copycats."
Can animals lie? This sneaky bird might be proof.
In his new book, "Liars, Cheats and Copycats," biologist James O'Hanlon surveys deception across the animal kingdom and ...
Halloween night sky 2026 — Saturn, shooting stars and a space station await US stargazers
From Saturn's spectacular rings to Halloween fireballs and a space station flyover, there are plenty of celestial treats...
Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative ...
That Mummy for Sale on Facebook Could Make You Ill
Experts warn that online black markets for mummified remains could pose health risks.
Are sharks really older than trees?
It seems like a simple question, but it needs serious taxonomic sleuthing. Are sharks or trees the oldest?
Rewilding project aims to restore peatland
Image source, Cumbria Wildlife TrustImage caption, The Skiddaw Forest scheme is funded by a £520,000 grantByTom BurgessN...
Happy Halloween! SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California
SpaceX sent another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from California just after midnight on Halloween...
UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / Peter and LeahByStav DanaosLead Weather PresenterPublished45 minutes agoThe UK coul...
The world mourns the passing of 'Star Trek's' Patrick Stewart with a galaxy of tearful tributes
"He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and, in my case, love."