A n ancient species of snake has been found in England, and it is – and this is a scientific term – “bizarre”. We’re not ...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large space telescope which collects light at infrared wavelengths. It has been ...

The Hjortspring boat was essentially a very large canoe used in an ancient raid. In the 4th century BC, several boats ...

Maneeza Ahuja explores the fascinating intersection of technology, life, and the universe. She discusses the concept of ...

A federal judge on Monday said the U.S. government denied due process to the Venezuelan men it deported to a prison in El Salvador in March after President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act. The ...

It's one of life's biggest questions – are we alone in the universe? Now, in good news for sci–fi fans, one of Britain's top space scientists has declared she is 'absolutely convinced' there are ...

Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power. The program, dubbed the New Generation Aircraft Carrier (PANG), is predicted to ...

3I/ATLAS has passed its closest point to Earth, meaning we will soon lose sight of it for good. Some scientists want to send a spacecraft to chase down the alien comet — or the next interstellar ...

This may be the best time to see this celestial visitor before it is gone forever. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest distance to Earth on December 19, and this is our last, best chance ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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