The synthetic self
In order to better understand our human nature, we must attempt to build a robot capable of robust subjective experiences- by Tony J PrescottRead on Aeon
Jan 12, 2026
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I-Kiribati warrior armour
Fish helmets and coconut suits – how the islanders of Oceania built suits of armour without any metal- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
Jan 12, 2026
How to become a tree
Many people today want to commit their remains to rejuvenating the planet. But are these green deaths just greenwashing?- by Hannah Gould & Georgina RobinsonRead on Aeon
Jan 13, 2026
Father’s letters
Spinning imaginative tales, a father wrapped his daughter in a protective layer of love all the way from an island gulag- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
Jan 14, 2026
The shape of time
In the 19th century, the linear idea of time became dominant, forever changing how those in the West experience the world- by Emily ThomasRead on Aeon
Jan 16, 2026
A light from the periphery
The life of Indian physicist Satyendra Nath Bose illuminates how scientific genius can emerge from the most unexpected quarters- by Somaditya (Soma) BanerjeeRead on Aeon
Jan 20, 2026
Giant underwater plumes triggered by 7-story waves at Nazaré captured off Portuguese coast — Earth from space
A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a surfer rode a 101-foot-tall wave at Nazaré, setting a new world record.
Jan 20, 2026
1,700-year-old Roman marching camps discovered in Germany — along with a multitude of artifacts like coins and the remnants of shoes
Archaeologists in Germany have discovered four Roman marching camps and around 1,500 artifacts, including coins and shoe nails, dating to the third century.
Jan 20, 2026
Suunto Vertical 2 smartwatch review: Beauty and the beast
The Suunto Vertical 2 smartwatch proves to be a great alternative to the Garmin Fenix 8. Durable yet surprisingly stylish, it is very functional in the outdoors and more reasonably priced.
Jan 20, 2026
Medieval 'super ship' found wrecked off Denmark is largest vessel of its kind
Divers have unearthed the largest cog shipwreck ever discovered in a strait off Denmark, signalling a period of economic development in medieval Europe.
Jan 20, 2026
Color blindness linked to lower bladder cancer survival, early study hints
People with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed later, a study suggests.
Jan 20, 2026
Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California
Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than tw...
Jan 20, 2026
'Goddess of dawn': James Webb telescope spies one of the oldest supernovas in the early universe
An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 billion years after the Big Bang.
Jan 20, 2026
Tiny improvements in sleep, nutrition and exercise could significantly extend lifespan, study suggests
Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in isolation, a new study suggests.
Jan 20, 2026
'Like watching a cosmic volcano erupt': Scientists see monster black hole 'reborn' after 100 million years
Scientists saw an inactive black hole 'reawaken' from a 100-million-year nap with fire and fury.
Jan 20, 2026
Early research hints at why women experience more severe gut pain than men do
A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common in women than in men.
Jan 20, 2026
Why don't you usually see your nose?
Our nose is right in front of us. So why don't we normally notice it?
Jan 24, 2026
Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us less comfortable with each other
Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.
Jan 24, 2026
Science news this week: The world's oldest rock art, giant freshwater reservoir found off the East Coast, and the biggest solar radiation storm in decades
Jan. 24, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Jan 24, 2026
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.
Jan 24, 2026