Phenomenon

When is the Lyrids shower and how can you watch it?

When is the Lyrids shower and how can you watch it?

Mars: Large water reservoir has finally been located

Mars: Large water reservoir has finally been located in the neighbouring planet

This sensory disorder allows you to 'see' sounds

Synesthesia: This sensory disorder allows you to 'see' sounds

Pyramid of Giza: its secrets revealed thanks to this technique

Pyramid of Giza: Its secrets could soon be revealed

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Milky Way: Unknown 'spooky' object has been discovered

Massive 'blue hole' discovered in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef

Massive 'blue hole' discovered in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef

Supervolcano: Scientists fear eruption with global consequences

Supervolcano: Scientists fear eruption with global consequences

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Bizarre creature spotted in the depths of the Atlantic has shocked scientists

Researchers finally uncover why 'ghost ships' keep washing up in Japan

Researchers finally uncover why 'ghost ships' keep washing up in Japan

Black holes are doubling up in size

Black holes are expanding exponentially in 'cosmological coupling'

Solar Flares observed on Halloween

'Solar flares' observed in Welsh skies

Sunken World War II ships revealed by volcanic activity in Japan

Japan: Volcanic activity reveals sunken ships from World War II

This viral photograph shows a star being born in space

This viral photograph shows a star being born in space

Spider

Watch a Mexican spider moulting in fascinating time-lapse footage

Internet Apocalypse

Solar storm could cause an ‘internet apocalypse’

This sounds can only be heard by 2% of the world's population

Bristol hum: This sound can only be heard by 2% of the world's population

Universe: light behind a black hole seen for the first time proves Einstein was right

Space: light behind a black hole seen for the first time proves Einstein was right

Scientists believe we may remain conscious during our own death

Scientists believe we may remain conscious during our own death

Lightening strike kills dozens in India

Dozens dead from lethal lightning strikes in India

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This mushroom literally attracts gold

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Funnel cloud: A spectacular tornado leaves villagers in shock in France

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Thunderstorm: This family was struck by lightning three times

Rainbow

National Geographic photographer captures the end of a rainbow on video

In Yemen, a mysterious 100-metre deep 'well of hell' has geologists intrigued

In Yemen, a mysterious 100-metre deep 'well of hell' has geologists intrigued

This strange sea creature found in Minorca has alerted ecologists

Mysterious sea creature you should watch out for in Minorca

What to expect for the upcoming solar eclipse

Ring of Fire: When, how and where to watch the 10 June solar eclipse

The Stonehenge

A rare image reveals the secret to building the Stonehenge

Americans are bracing for Brood X, the largest cicada invasion in 17 years

Americans are bracing for Brood X, the largest cicada invasion in 17 years

The African continent is slowly splitting in two

The African continent is slowly splitting in two

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A new representation of the world map shows these countries may be bigger than you think

ICE

Incredible 'Ice volcano' appears in Kazhakstan

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Scientists explain why ships and planes keep disappearing in the Bermuda triangle