How much sleep do YOU need? Take the test to find out if you’re getting enough slumber
Pictured, different steps of the night sleep cycle. Most dreaming occurs during REM sleep (marked in red) although some…
NASA satellite images reveal a new island formed in Alaska – and experts say climate change is to blame
The birth of an island is normally a process that requires the movement of vast tectonic plates over…
Children should have their blood pressure monitored from the age of 7 to prevent fatal midlife heart disease, experts say
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 10:00 EDT, 7 September 2025 | Updated: 10:00 EDT, 7 September…
Scientists reveal exactly what will happen if the Earth continues to spin faster – including devastating earthquakes and catastrophic flooding
You may already feel as if there’s not enough time in the day. But it’s not just your…
Scientists amazed to discover a primordial black hole – created just moments after the Big Bang
Scientists have been amazed to discover an ancient and ‘nearly naked’ black hole at the very furthest reaches…
Mystery of the ‘world’s ugliest animal’ is SOLVED: Scientists reveal why male proboscis monkeys have such large noses
As far as animals go, the proboscis monkey is one of the most unique–looking species on the planet.…
Hurricane Kiko explodes into Category 4 monster in Pacific as terrifying map shows where it will hit
A hurricane headed toward Hawaii has strengthened to a Category 4 storm, bringing sustained wind speeds near 145 mph…
NASA warns a HUGE asteroid the size of a commercial jet will skim past Earth tomorrow at blistering speeds of over 28,000mph
An asteroid the size of a commercial jet plane will skim past Earth tomorrow, NASA has warned. The…
The fruit your kids WILL actually want to eat: Brand new superfruit dubbed ‘Boombites’ tastes like grapes but has bright red pulp like cherries
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 02:00 EDT, 2 September 2025 | Updated: 02:21 EDT, 2 September…
Scientists are BAFFLED by a mysterious skull found fused to a cave wall – as analysis reveals it’s NOT human or Neanderthal
At first glance it looks like nothing of this planet – a creature with a pointed object sticking…