The mountains we’ve never climbed
Hundreds of mountains have yet to be explored, finds Rachel Nuwer. Why are these peaks so difficult to scale?
View ArticleMost stunning images of the week
The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, from a lightning strike in New York to an underwater record breaker.
View ArticleTime to put insects on the menu?
The world is running out of resources to feed a growing population hungry for protein. So should we be making more of our meals from insects?
View ArticleBest space images of the month
Here are some of the most stunning space-related pictures captured during the last month – from a mysterious moon lake to a furious flare.
View ArticleA radical way to save humanity
In the far future, might we consider changing human biology to avoid the worst effects of climate change? Frank Swain explores an intriguing thought experiment
View ArticleMost stunning images of the week
The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, from a smart new contact lens to a four-winged dinosaur.
View ArticleOdd objects reveal ocean secrets
Marooned on an island, if you threw a message-in-a-bottle into the ocean, would you be saved? The answer, according to researchers, depends on where you are.
View ArticleBest space images of the month
Here are some of the most stunning space-related pictures captured during the last month – from salad greens to grow on Marsto a portrait of Spain from orbit.
View ArticleMost stunning images of the week
The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, including a battery-powered home-built horse and a flying motorcycle.
View ArticleShuttle replica prepares to dock
Here are some of the most stunning space-related pictures captured during the last month – from a space suit close-up to a spectacular rocket launch.
View ArticleHow an aurora looks from space
The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, including an amazing aurora and a Mexican moonscape.
View ArticleAre ‘oceans’ hiding inside Earth?
The chance discovery of a mystery rock wrapped inside a diamond has made scientists question how our oceans formed – and what might be lurking beneath our feet…
View ArticleMost stunning images of the week
The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, from an awesome airshow stunt to a spectacular rocket accident.
View ArticleIs anywhere free from pollution?
Humans appear to have done a thorough job of contaminating the Earth’s rivers, oceans and atmosphere, says Rachel Nuwer. So, is there anywhere pristine left?
View ArticleHow to make diamonds from peanuts
Understanding the way diamonds are formed deep in the Earth could explain how life evolved. So a team in Germany are attempting to forge the gemstones.
View ArticleThe best way to debunk myths
Fed up with futile internet arguments, a bunch of psychologists investigated how best to correct false ideas. Tom Stafford discovers how to debunk properly.
View ArticleThe last unmapped places
Have we mapped the whole planet? As Rachel Nuwer discovers, there are mysterious, poorly charted places everywhere, but not for the reasons you might think.
View ArticleMystery booms: What’s the cause?
Unidentified rumbles and noises like those heard in the US and UK this week are surprisingly common worldwide, says David Robson. What's behind them?
View ArticleGlass sub for the deepest depths
How do you build a submarine to withstand the pressure of the ocean's deepest depths? Explorer Sylvia Earle thinks there might be a simple answer – use glass.
View ArticleThe killer haze choking Asia
A haze periodically drifts over parts of Asia. What is it, and can anything be done? Mike Ives reports.
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