New 8K-resolution photos of the sun show off incredible details of raging sunspots
Incredible new images of the sun’s surface provide an unprecedented view of raging sunspots and solar activity. A new high-resolution…
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The End review: Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End is a superb musical set in the end-times
Michael Shannon, George MacKay and Tilda Swinton in The End Neon The EndJoshua Oppenheimer (Streaming on MUBI) Life on the planet’s surface has…
Astronomers discover black hole ripping star apart inside galaxy merger
Astronomers have taken a detailed look at a rare and incredibly violent cosmic event resulting from an unfortunate star venturing…
How visualisation sets you up for success by changing your cognition
Imagining performing a specific action is a technique used to great effect by sportspeople ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images This…
Space photo of the week: Pink ‘raindrops’ on the sun captured in greatest detail ever
Quick facts What it is: The sun’s corona Where it is: The outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere. When it…
Does the old concept of companion planting have any science behind it?
Planting herbs with your tomatoes may lift yields and deter pests Shutterstock/Irina WS As an obsessive plant collector with little…
China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it’s getting ready for takeoff
China is set to deploy the largest drone carrier in the world by the end of June. Nicknamed the “drone…
The most – and least – satisfying jobs out there, according to science
Your job can have a big impact on your overall life satisfaction Jacky Chapman/Janine Wiedel Photolibrary/Alamy Scientists have uncovered the…
Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep
Quick facts about sleep Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about…
Babies start showing empathy even before they can speak
Children can display empathy before they are old enough to talk MStudioImages/Getty Images Children between 9 and 18 months old…