Scientists studying fossils from Earth's worst mass extinction—252 million years ago—found that the collapse of forests worldwide threw the planet's carbon cycle into chaos. Without trees to absorb CO2, Earth basically got stuck in a brutal, million-year-long super-greenhouse state. It's a stark warning about how ecosystems can tip into irreversible heat when key natural balances break down.

Hackers might start targeting home solar panel systems as a new way to wreak havoc on power grids. Researchers warn that smart inverters—devices that manage solar energy flow—could be hijacked to create cascading blackouts, turning green energy tech into an unexpected weak spot.

Scientists have cracked the mystery of quasicrystals—those weird materials that aren’t quite crystals or glass. For decades, their stability was a head-scratcher, but new research explains how they hold their unusual structure together.

Scientists have hit a milestone by teaming up quantum computers with traditional supercomputers to simulate how molecules behave. This hybrid approach could eventually revolutionize fields like drug discovery and materials science, making complex chemical research faster and more precise.

Scientists have long believed that the inner solar system’s rocky protoplanets formed a bit earlier than their outer solar system counterparts. But a meteorite from the outer solar system is shaking things up—suggesting the timeline might be wrong. This tiny space rock is forcing researchers to reconsider how and when our cosmic neighborhood came together.

Turns out, carbon-offset projects that rely on forests might be playing with fire—literally. These schemes bank on trees staying standing to lock away carbon, but with wildfires becoming more frequent and intense, many don’t have enough backup reserves to cover the losses if those forests go up in smoke. It’s like betting your retirement savings on a house that’s in a flood zone without buying insurance.

If you're craving some brain food, TV columnist Bethan Ackerley has handpicked the year's most compelling science and tech documentaries—featuring big names like David Attenborough and Hannah Fry, plus intriguing figures like longevity guru Bryan Johnson. Whether you're into nature, cutting-edge tech, or human curiosity stories, this list has something to binge between doomscrolling.

Turns out, your favorite energy drink might not have to wreck your teeth after all. Researchers found that adding calcium to drinks like Red Bull could help prevent the enamel erosion caused by their high acidity. It’s not a green light to guzzle them endlessly, but it’s a promising tweak that could make these beverages slightly less damaging to your smile.

Scientists are exploring a promising new approach to managing type 1 diabetes using 3D-printed implants. These tiny devices, placed just under the skin, could potentially help the body produce its own insulin—a game-changer for millions who currently rely on daily injections or pumps. While still in development, the tech hints at a future where diabetes treatment is more automated and less burdensome.