Space powers are racing to mine the moon, before the rules are even written.

Quantum particles have a social life, of a sort. They interact and form relationships with each other, and one of the most important features of a quantum particle is whether it is an introvert—a f... Read more Quantum particles have a social life, of a sort. They interact and form relationships with each other, and one of the most important features of a quantum particle is whether it is an introvert—a fermion—or an extrovert—a boson. Show less

Hubble reveals a chaotic spiral galaxy whose close encounter with a neighbor has ignited a spectacular burst of star birth. This Hubble Picture of the Week spotlights a restless and energetic spira... Read more Hubble reveals a chaotic spiral galaxy whose close encounter with a neighbor has ignited a spectacular burst of star birth. This Hubble Picture of the Week spotlights a restless and energetic spiral galaxy known as NGC 1792. This galaxy lies more than 50 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Columba (the Dove), a [...] Show less

Last year was Britain's hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of climate change.

While most planets that we are familiar with stick relatively close to their host star in a predictable orbit, some planets seem to have been knocked out of their orbits, floating through space fre... Read more While most planets that we are familiar with stick relatively close to their host star in a predictable orbit, some planets seem to have been knocked out of their orbits, floating through space free of any particular gravitational attachments. Astronomers refer to these lonely planets as "free-floating" or "rogue" planets. Show less

MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to send Toby Collyer back out on loan in January - despite the current selection crisis. United cancelled Collyer's season-long West Brom loan after the midfielder pick... Read more MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to send Toby Collyer back out on loan in January - despite the current selection crisis. United cancelled Collyer's season-long West Brom loan after the midfielder picked up a calf injury in November. The 21-year-old, who struggled for game time at the Hawthorns, returned to Carrington to begin his recovery. However, despite... Show less

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A new gel developed by McGill researchers could change how vocal cord injuries are treated. The injectable material lasts far longer than current options, staying intact for weeks instead of breaki... Read more A new gel developed by McGill researchers could change how vocal cord injuries are treated. The injectable material lasts far longer than current options, staying intact for weeks instead of breaking down quickly. By acting like a molecular glue, it gives damaged vocal cords more time to heal. The team hopes it could eventually lead to a gentler, longer-lasting treatment for voice loss. Show less