Humans are now known to have between 20,000 and 25,000 genes, but researchers still have much to learn about these small ...

Ever heard a science fact that made you say, “No way, that can’t be true!”? Well, prepare to be amazed. From strange animal ...

The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic – southwards is causing cold spells in the US.

Spain’s dazzling capital is filled with intriguing stories and hidden secrets. These interesting facts about Madrid will definitely surprise you! Madrid is a wonderful, and often overlooked city.

From wonders of the world and royal resting places to tales of crusaders, these fascinating facts about Petra will amaze you. Deep in the Jordanian desert, the ancient stone city of Petra has a ...

We can help! Science News Explores and the Science News in High Schools Digital Library offer a variety of free, age-appropriate STEM resources for kids from fifth through 12th grades. Stay up to ...

Computational science is a discipline concerned with the design, implementation and use of mathematical models to analyse and solve scientific problems. Typically, the term refers to the use of ...

In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2025. We’ll hear about: the latest Moon missions, 30 years of the United Nations' COP ...

Why not try these science-backed tips to get more happiness in your life? Some people are born to be happier than others. But whether you're the kind of person who sings in the shower and dances ...

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear in articles. This year, tidbits about grudge-holding crows, the first-ever first kiss and George ...

It was a bad year for good news, but only because the tumult and drama surrounding the 2024 US election and ongoing wars overshadowed some of the discoveries made in the world’s observatories ...

From a piece of cloth that may have belonged to Alexander the Great to an image of our galaxy's central black hole, here's our pick of controversial science stories in 2024. Disagreements about ...