Stigmata are mysterious bodily wounds, considered by some to resemble Christ’s crucifixion injuries, interpreted by some as divine signs and by others as psychosomatic phenomena driven by intense religious devotion.
A US biotech firm has revived the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA and gene-editing technology, resulting in the birth of three genetically engineered pups.
Prototaxites, a towering prehistoric organism, continues to baffle scientists as new research suggests it may belong to an entirely unknown branch of life.
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in England for the first time, prompting concerns from health experts about potential pandemic risks.
A new study reveals that poor sleep can increase susceptibility to conspiracy theories, highlighting the importance of good sleep for both mental well-being and critical thinking.
Scientists have discovered an unexpected surge of beryllium-10 in the Pacific Ocean’s seafloor, possibly linked to ancient cosmic events or oceanic shifts.
A rare leprosy case in south-west Ireland highlights challenges in diagnosis, contact tracing, and the need for specific public health guidelines in non-endemic regions.
A rare planetary alignment, visible until the 28th of February 2025, offers skywatchers the chance to see six planets, including Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, in a stunning night sky event.
A declassified US Army report from 1983 suggests consciousness may transcend physical existence, sparking renewed interest in reincarnation and psychic phenomena.
A mysterious disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed dozens of lives, prompting urgent investigations into its cause and scale.
A dazzling fireball seen across four U.S. states on Saturday night turned out to be a SpaceX Starlink satellite re-entering the atmosphere.
The UK’s oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has drifted thousands of kilometres from its original orbit, without any record of who moved it, when, or why.
Carl Sagan, the visionary scientist and communicator whose work bridged science and society, would have turned 90 on the 9th of November 2024, inspiring reflection on his enduring legacy.
New research suggests that Uranus' icy moon Miranda may harbour a hidden ocean beneath its surface, challenging previous assumptions and sparking excitement about its potential for life.
A NASA astronaut remains hospitalized after returning from a record 235-day mission on the ISS, while NASA cites caution as the reason for extended observation.
Why do so many people swear they've seen ghosts, even without a shred of scientific proof?
In a stunning leap toward sci-fi reality, REMSpace claims to have unlocked two-way communication through dreams.
A mysterious cold patch in the Atlantic Ocean, cooling at a record pace, has left scientists baffled and searching for answers.
The World Health Organization has declared mpox outbreaks across Africa a global emergency, urging immediate international action to contain the rapidly spreading virus.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has declared an outbreak of mpox a public health emergency across the continent