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6 extinct species that scientists could bring back to life
De-extinction — the science of resurrecting extinct species — is progressing in leaps and bounds. Here are six creatures that researchers could bring back to life.
32 truly bizarre deep-sea creatures
From worms with squid-like tentacles to fish with teeth on their tongues, here are some of the most alien-looking creatures in the deep ocean.
19 best science books for kids and young adults
Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.
Mayday! 22 mysterious shipwrecks you can see on Google Earth
Google Earth has captured images of rotting and rusting hulls that are wasting away in shallow waters the world over.
10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about
These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.
32 of the most venomous animals in the world
Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a chemical arms race between predatory and prey. Here are some of the most venomous animals living on Earth.
32 important scientists you've probably never heard of
These scientists may be lesser known than Einstein and Newton, but they made giant contributions to science, including astronomy, physics, chemistry and medicine.
12 game-changing moments in the history of artificial intelligence (AI)
From Alan Turing's seminal paper to the advent of ChatGPT, here are 12 pivotal moments in the history of artificial intelligence.
7 scary diseases you can get from the water
Many deadly infections are transmitted via water, including cholera, typhoid and brain-eating amoebas.
6 animals where females reign supreme
From honeybees to elephants, here are six animals with female bosses.
Body parts grown in the lab
In recent years, scientists have successfully grown a range of miniature organs and human body parts in the lab.
20 of the best named animal species on Earth, from Boops boop to Agra vation
From cave-dwelling creatures to weird-looking animals this countdown covers animals with the wittiest names.
6 species that scientists got wrong
The definition of a species is surprisingly unsettled, and the classifications of some of the best-known animals have come under scrutiny.
12 old shoes found in archaeological excavations from around the world
Shoes can give us an interesting insight into what people used to wear. Here are a dozen of the most extraordinary finds from the archaeological record.
NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to Earth
What is the most dangerous asteroid, how probable is an impact, and how much destructive power would a collision with Earth have? Here are 5 big space rocks that NASA is watching closely.
32 sci-fi technology predictions that came true
From flying cars and railguns to smartphones and jetpacks — what was once sci-fi can now be found in the real world.
32 times artificial intelligence got it catastrophically wrong
From chatbots giving truly terrible medical advice to facial recognition software incorrectly flagging members of congress as criminals, here are some of the most catastrophic mistakes artificial intelligence has ever made.
