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Why aren't we crushed by the weight of Earth's atmosphere?
Earth's atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn't it weigh us down more?
Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired...
Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much...
Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn...
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of...
Tens of millions of devices are thrown away each year —...
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste than ever before.
Black hole quiz: How supermassive is your knowledge of...
Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know these supermassive wonders of the universe?
Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the...
Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be the year of the northern lights.
'It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression':...
Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define and express themselves in completely...
Where would a compass point in outer space?
On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space, things are a bit more complicated.