Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired beam weapon
Chinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much Star Wars?
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Space photo of the week: Hubble uncovers the true identity of an odd galaxy — and it’s not spiral or elliptical
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of NGC 4694, a galaxy that possesses unusual properties that complicate its classification.
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?
Black hole quiz: How supermassive is your knowledge of the universe?
Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know these supermassive wonders of the universe?
Tens of millions of devices are thrown away each year — and the rise of generative AI will only make this worse
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste than ever before.
Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into ‘living testicles’
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a “living testacle.”
‘It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression’: Generative AI isn’t a threat to artists — it’s an opportunity to redefine art itself
Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define and express themselves in completely new ways.
Aurora activity is just getting started. Here’s why the best northern lights are yet to come.
Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be the year of the northern lights.
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.
Refurbished heart pacemakers work like new
“Old” pacemakers may still work for years, so doctors are refurbishing used devices and donating them to patients in low- and middle-income countries.
