USA

It's official: July was hottest month on record

Nine of the 10 hottest Julys on record have occurred since 2005. The last five have been the five hottest Julys ever.

15/08/2019

USA

Space dust from ancient supernova found hiding in Antarctica

The cosmic grains originated in a stellar explosion millions of years ago.

14/08/2019

USA

What are earthquakes, and what causes them?

The shaking tends to occur along zones of weakness in underground rock formations.

13/08/2019

World News

Two vaccines show significant promise in fight against Ebola virus

The head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom-Ghebreyesus, said: "We can now offer patients an even better chance of survival."

13/08/2019

World News

U.S.-based experts suspect Russia blast involved nuclear-powered missile

U.S.-based experts suspect Russia blast involved nuclear-powered missile

10/08/2019

World News

Buckle up! Researchers warn of more turbulence due to climate change

Potentially dangerous turbulence is becoming more common on transatlantic flights because of changes linked to climate change, according to a study.

08/08/2019

United Kingdom

Could an artificial tongue scotch the fake whisky trade?

Scottish engineers built a tiny taster that, like a human tongue, is able to distinguish between subtle differences in taste.

07/08/2019

World

Lift off! Europe's latest satellite rockets into space

The satellite will join a constellation that forms the European Data Relay System which enables users to observe the Earth almost in real-time.

07/08/2019

USA

This ice-making submarine would pop out bergs to replace dwindling sea ice

Proposed vessel would ply polar waters as part of plan to curb climate change, but scientists have their doubts.

06/08/2019

USA

WWII submarine found off Alaskan islands almost 80 years after it vanished

The bow of the wrecked sub, which disappeared in 1942, was found 2,700 feet below the surface.

05/08/2019

USA

New study shows our home galaxy is 'shaped like a Pringle'

New research shows our home galaxy is warped and twisted.

05/08/2019

USA

Network provider Cloudflare to drop 'lawless' 8chan after El Paso shooting

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said the anonymous internet forum's "lawlessness" caused "multiple tragic deaths."

05/08/2019

USA

Einstein showed Newton was wrong about gravity. Now scientists are coming for Einstein.

New research confirms Einstein's theory of gravity but brings scientists a step closer to the day when it might be supplanted by something new.

03/08/2019

USA

Twitch streamer 'Ninja,' one of the biggest names in Fortnite, is abandoning the platform

Ninja also brings in revenue from his 22 million subscribers on YouTube, where he posts videos recapping livestreams and gaming events.

02/08/2019

USA

Meteor showers: What they are and how to watch them

You don't need any special equipment to see the shooting stars, just dark skies and a little patience.

02/08/2019

USA

Apple stops letting contractors listen to Siri voice recordings

"Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading," the company said.

02/08/2019

USA

Local FBI field office warns of 'conspiracy theory-driven domestic extremists'

The assessment noted that the document is the first from the FBI to analyze conspiracies and their connection to violent acts.

01/08/2019

USA

Apollo lunar rocks show moon is way older than we thought

Researchers now think the moon formed 4.51 billion years ago, or about 100 million years earlier than previously thought.

01/08/2019

USA

Potentially habitable 'super-Earth' discovered just 31 light-years away

Follow-up research could reveal if the planet is rocky or has oceans.

31/07/2019

Switzerland

Scientists develop video game that can be controlled by the mind

Researchers in Switzerland have developed a technology which allows people with severely impaired motor functions to play video games, using only their minds.

31/07/2019