Science

Single parents are less happy than parents with a partner, according to a comprehensive analysis of global studies spanning nearly 50 years of data. With the number of solo caregivers on the rise in many countries, scientists from Germany and…

Remote sensing quantifies the destruction of both infrastructure and economic activity from the war in Gaza. Satellite-based data reveals that more than three quarters of Gaza’s economy has been wiped out since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023. Even…

The two boosters hang out mid-air after separation.

Scientists working at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider may be seeing the strongest hints yet of physics beyond the Standard Model — the decades-old theory that explains the fundamental particles and forces of the universe. By studying incredibly rare particle transformations…

The government has published plans for “once-in-a-generation” reform of youth justice in England and Wales. The reforms are billed as a blueprint for earlier intervention, more targeted support and addressing the root causes of youth crime.

The universe may have its own version of Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, and that might be enough to explain dark energy without invoking any new physics at all.

Researchers analyzing crimson auroras over Japan found the glowing displays stretched hundreds of miles higher into Earth’s atmosphere than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about the strength of geomagnetic storms.

The global consumption of clothing is enormous. However, a significant portion of the textile fibers is lost before the garments even reach the market. “When we talk about textile waste, the debate often focuses on the clothes we throw away.…

You’re trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe they’re feeling low or stressed, or there’s tension at home or in relationships.

“This ring? It’s the most powerful weapon in the universe.”