The Further Adventures of Betelgeuse, the Fainting Star
The red supergiant is no closer to exploding, it seems. It also no longer appears round. Read more...
Colourful auroras dance across Arctic sky
On Tuesday (February 18) night, dancing lights could be seen over the skies of the Arctic town of Kilpisjarvi, in Finland's Lapland region, close to the border with Norway and Sweden. Read more...
Tourism in Antarctica Edging Toward the (Risky) Mainstream
Travel to one of the most remote parts of the planet is booming. What does that mean for the environment and visitor safety? Read more...
Bernie Sanders, Confronted on Immunity for Gun Manufacturers, Says That Was a Bad Vote
The Democratic front-runner faced criticism about his past support for a 2005 law that shields the firearms industry from wrongful death lawsuits. Read more...
Gene therapy that gives cricket-mad Jake, 23, a chance to hit blindness for six
Jake Ternent, 22, from Ludworth, Co Durham had resigned himself to going completely blind due to an inherited degenerative eye condition. However, pioneering gene therapy may reverse the damage. Read more...
Benchmark's Bill Gurley on the role of venture captial
When it's easier than ever to lauch a company, what is the role of traditional VC? Read more...
Male baboon who escaped Sydney hospital with his two 'wives' has vasectomy delayed after adventure
A male baboon that dodged a vasectomy after escaping from a truck in the car park of a Sydney hospital will have his operation tomorrow. Read more...
Patrick Cantlay, Once a Star Amateur, Aims for the Top
A back injury waylaid him for years, and he now wants to be the best player in the world. Read more...
This Springs Most Anticipated New Books, in Pictures
The artist Sophie von Hellermann, whose new solo show opens in London this summer, illustrates scenes from this seasons new releases. Read more...
Pete Davidson says making fun of ex Ariana Grande is 'fair game'
While the SNL player, 26, said he didn't initially plan on mocking his former love in the stand-up special, Davidson declared the pop star 'fair game' after a friend told him she only dated him as a distraction. Read more...
Fact-Checking the Democratic Debate in South Carolina
Our reporters are following all of the exchanges and fact-checking the candidates, providing context and explanation. Read more...
Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty in Repeat Appearance in Court
Nearly a year after prosecutors in Chicago dropped charges accusing the actor of staging a hate crime attack on himself, the case has been revived. Read more...
I Felt Like Crying Coronavirus Shakes Chinas Expecting Mothers
Pregnant women describe a lonely, sometimes terrifying experience navigating the countrys overburdened health care system during the outbreak. Read more...
New Cases in China Appear to Be Slowing
The number of confirmed new cases in China appeared again to be slowing. Read more...
'History disappears' as dam waters flood ancient Turkish town
Every day hundreds of people gather on the banks of the Tigris river in southeast Turkey to watch a 12,000-year-old town disappearing before their eyes. Read more...
Woman dies after being hit by taxi as police arrest man
The collision happened in Evington, Leicester, at 4.10am yesterday. The woman was taken to hospital but died a short time later of her injuries. Police are now appealing for witnesses. Read more...
How Diego Maradona's legacy impacts Lionel Messi and Barcelona's visit to Napoli
In Argentina, you can chart a straight line through their football history. In 1928, the El Grafico editor said they should enact a statue to the pibe. As part of his description he resembled both Maradona and Messi. Read more...
Qantas unveils in-flight safety video which reflects on 100 years of airline history
The Australian airline spent a year recreating flight memories from each decade, including cabin crew members with mullet hairstyles from the 1980s and moustaches from the 1970s. Read more...
Wearable Tech That Tells Drowsy Truckers Its Time to Pull Over
Biometric sensors are getting lighter, cheaper and more accurate, and could help warn drivers before they become too fatigued. Read more...
A New Way to Lure Luxury Buyers Celebrity Chefs on Site
In Dubai, a new development will feature restaurants run by three acclaimed chefs, reflecting a new mixture of culinary and residential marketing. Read more...
Esther Scott, Boyz N the Hood Actress, Dies at 66
Ms. Scott made a career of small, powerful roles in which she portrayed sharp but nurturing characters. Read more...