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This Hubble image of the spiral galaxy NGC 6000 has a glowing yellow center and glittering blue outskirts, colors that reflect the galaxies stars.

Scientists have decoded the atomic-level secrets behind catalysts that turn propane into propylene. Their algorithms reveal unexpected oxide behavior that stabilizes the catalytic reaction by clustering around defective metal sites. The findings ...

Well, the verdict is in.

From microscopes to geodes, New Scientist staff share their top Christmas present ideas in a gift guide unlike any you've seen before ...

Several social media stars have started using chatbots to add cute animals to their photos, ranging from fluffy bunnies to huge horses.

During medieval times, Lake Issyk-Kul was the site of a stop-over settlement on the Silk Route, the historic network that connected Europe and Asia.

For the first time, scientists determined the shape of a supernova's shock front as it burst through the surface of a dying star.

Physics has a reputation for being dominated by men, especially a century ago, as quantum physics was just being invented - but there have been so many women who helped shaped the field since its inception ...

Hektoria Glacier's sudden eight-kilometer collapse stunned scientists, marking the fastest modern ice retreat ever recorded in Antarctica. Its flat, below-sea-level ice plain allowed huge slabs of ice to detach rapidly once retreat began. Seismic ...

Researchers have created a prediction method that comes startlingly close to real-world results. It works by aiming for strong alignment with actual values rather than simply reducing mistakes. Tests on medical and health data showed it often ...