Latest scientific discoveries and research news
From the wonders of the natural world to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, these 14 documentaries showcase the most compelling science and technology stories of 2025 so far, selected by expert critic Bethan Ackerley.
Forest-based carbon-offset projects face significant challenges as increasing wildfire risks threaten their ability to deliver long-term climate benefits, exposing gaps in current buffer strategies.
A newly analyzed meteorite from the outer solar system is prompting scientists to reconsider the timing and processes of protoplanet formation, suggesting a more simultaneous development of rocky bodies across the solar system.
A groundbreaking collaboration between quantum and classical supercomputers has successfully modeled complex molecular behaviors, opening new frontiers in chemistry and drug discovery.
Quasicrystals, unique materials that challenge conventional definitions of solids, have puzzled scientists for decades. New research now reveals the mechanisms behind their remarkable stability, reshaping our understanding of material science.
The increasing use of home solar panels introduces new cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with experts warning that hackers could exploit smart inverters to disrupt national power grids, raising urgent concerns about energy infrastructure security.
New research reveals how the destruction of vast forests during the Permian-Triassic extinction 252 million years ago disrupted the carbon cycle and triggered a prolonged super-greenhouse effect, drastically altering Earth’s climate for millions of years.
Recent studies reveal that fig trees convert some absorbed carbon dioxide into calcium carbonate, effectively storing carbon in solid form within their wood and soil. This process could enhance the role of forests in mitigating climate change.
Mycobacterium vaccae, a naturally occurring soil bacterium, is gaining attention for its possible mood-enhancing effects. This article examines the scientific evidence behind these claims and their implications for mental health.