Health & Fitness

A 5,000-year-old ritual circle was hidden under a Scottish island; archaeologists found it without digging

Beneath the lush peat of Scotland's Isle of Arran, a 5,000-year-old ritual circle has emerged, thanks to innovative geophysical scanning. This discovery reveals a ring of 12 underground pits, likely from the Neolithic or Bronze Age, without the disturbance of digging. The site adds a mysterious new chapter to the storied past of Machrie Moor, potentially indicating the presence of ancient ceremonial timber structures.

Scientists found tropical butterflies that can live nearly a year and show little sign of ageing; heres why they may matter for longevity research

Recent research reveals that tropical butterflies known as Heliconius exhibit remarkable longevity, surviving nearly a year with little deterioration, unlike their transient relatives. This species showcases preserved strength and body mass, indicative of a slower aging process. Their unique pollen-rich diet aids in this phenomenon, alongside intrinsic biological factors. This discovery may serve as a groundbreaking reference for exploring the principles of healthy aging and longevity in nature.

Scientists found a spider in the Amazon that looks like a parasitic fungus so perfectly they first mistook it for a mushroom

In a groundbreaking discovery in Ecuador's Amazon, scientists have identified a unique spider species, Taczanowskia waska, which artfully impersonates a fungus that preys on spiders. This exceptional adaptation combines pale hues, fungus-like appendages, and a still demeanor that interlaces it seamlessly within its environment, deceiving even seasoned researchers. Highlighted through citizen science, this discovery underscores the complex survival tactics in nature and the enigmatic diversity of rainforests.

First underwater home for scientists installed 17 metres below the Florida Keys to support marine research

Scientists found ancient teeth smaller than a fingertip; they are rewriting early primate history

After the Great Wall of China, Africa is building an 8,000-km 'Wall of Trees' to fight climate change, restore land and feed millions

In the 1920s, a Yale-trained forester shot a wolf in the Arizona desert: What he saw next changed conservation forever

Earth to reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, yet the summer heat will not cool: Here's why

80 million trees were wiped out in seconds in Siberia after a space rock explosion more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, but scientists never found a crater

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: I have lived with the prospect of an early death for the last 49 years. I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die - the secret to living fully despite uncertainty

Brown tree snakes reached Guam hidden in military cargo during World War II, and it triggered an ecological collapse that wiped out nearly all native birds and slashed tree seedling growth by up to 92%

Nasa unveils $600 million for new Lunar base missions for 2028: Inside the plan to build a lasting presence on the Moon

Someone buried 40,000 Roman coins 1,700 years ago and never returned. Then archaeologists uncovered the hidden treasure

Meet Avi Loeb: Harvard scientist who believes alien technology may already have reached Earth, now chosen to lead White House's UFO panel

Quote of the day by Alexander Graham Bell: The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action - lessons on beating procrastination, why ideas count for nothing without movement, from the inventor who gave the world the telephone

Scientists create 'life': All about the SpudCell - why it matters & where it falls short

Scientists have engineered 'SpudCell,' a lab-made system from chemicals that mimics life's core functions like growth and division. While not fully alive due to reliance on external components, this breakthrough offers a simplified model to understand essential life processes. Researchers aim to enhance its self-sufficiency, paving the way for custom biological machines and deeper insights into fundamental biology.

China's electromagnetic rocket launch technology could change the way we go to space

China is pioneering an innovative electromagnetic launch system, aiming to catapult rockets to supersonic speeds using electricity before engine ignition. This novel approach, unlike SpaceX's chemical rockets, could significantly reduce fuel needs and launch costs by leveraging ground-based power. Tests are reportedly progressing, with potential for a revolutionary shift in space access if successful.

People laughed when Canada built bridges for wildlife, then 250,000 animals used them and road deaths dropped by over 80%

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two - how people change each other

What is an Omega Block: The science behind Europes 2026 persistent 40C summer heat and rising climate extremes

Costa Rica lost nearly half its forests in just a few decades, then planted millions of trees and became one of the world's greatest reforestation success stories

Fukushima nuclear disaster forced more than 150,000 people to flee and turned towns into ghost towns, but one man went back to save the animals: Meet Naoto Matsumura

The asthma mystery of Tristan da Cunha: The worlds most isolated island with only two settlers created a rare genetic puzzle mystery in 1817

Quote of the day by John Cockcroft: Human progress has always depended on the achievements of - a Nobel laureate's tribute to the father of India's nuclear age

Spanish conquerors described a terrifying tower made of thousands of human skulls, historians thought it was propaganda, then archaeologists found it beneath Mexico City

Astronomers discover salt-rich clouds in the atmosphere of the Pink Planet

Helium was discovered in the Sun 27 years before it was found on Earth

Florida's Burmese python challenge can't wipe out invasive snakes from the Everglades. Awareness is the real victory, officials say