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Earlier this month astronomers were thrilled to discover only the third known interstellar object ever seen in our solar system. Now dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the suspected comet…

Can Weather Really Trigger a Migraine?A neurologist explains why weather changes from heat waves to thunderstorms might bring on painful headachesBy Danielle Wilhour & The Conversation…

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Getty ImagesWarm weather can often bring high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere.Some exposure is…

Daniel AustinBBC Sport senior journalistBBC Sport has been asking for your questions during Wimbledon 2025.Hundreds of you have been in touch and we’ve picked out some…

The Geology of Texas’ ‘Flash Flood Alley’ ExplainedA hydrologist explains why Texas Hill Country is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology…

[This story contains major spoilers from Part 1 of season two of The Sandman, including episode five, “The Song of Orpheus,” and six, “Family Blood.”] In…

The Orc City meme has gone viral on social mediagetty You might have seen the phrase “Orc City” floating around the internet, along with satirical commentary…

Republicans are close to passing President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, which will cut taxes, slash programs for low-income Americans, ramp up funding for…

Getty ImagesGCSE students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their results on Thursday 21 August.In England, GCSEs are graded using a numerical system from…