Tongan Volcano Eruption Produces Record-breaking Lightning Bursts
Hunga volcano's eruption generated over 2,600 lightning flashes per minute, including the largest donut-shaped rings ever seen.
New Studies
Childless Women Aged 35 At Highest Risk Of Binge Drinking, Study Finds
Delaying motherhood for career pursuits and social media culture driving increased alcohol use in middle-aged women
Tech Overload: Older Generation Struggles With Smart TVs And AI
New poll shows 64% of over-65s comfortable with WhatsApp but only 12% with TikTok
Kidney Cancer Drug May Repair Brain Blood Vessels
Treatment could prevent ruptured aneurysms, a 'silent killer' affecting 5,000 Britons each year.
Elon Musk’s Dark Streak Shaped By Brutal Childhood, Says Biographer
Walter Isaacson sheds light on Tesla CEO's tough leadership style and addiction to risk-taking.
Bitemark Evidence In Criminal Trials Is Unreliable, New Research Shows
Flawed bitemark evidence has led to wrongful convictions and death sentences in the US, according to 12 new studies.
Atrial Fibrillation Linked To Increased Alzheimer’s Risk In Women
Women with Afib are 3x more likely to develop Alzheimer's and experience cognitive decline twice as fast as men, says new study.
Mars Mission Endangered By Weakened Immune System Of Astronauts, Study Finds
Gene expression changes in white blood cells during space travel weaken immune system, increasing risk of infection.
Climate Change Threatens Insect Communities, Disrupting Ecosystems And Food Supplies
Warming temperatures could derail species development and lead to widespread chaos, says study