It’s been a long time since it was first proposed, but now scientists appear to have finally found evidence of the existence of a weird quantum object called an “odderon.” “We’ve been looking for this since the 1970s,” says Christophe Royon of the University of Kansas (UK). Gluons (g) holding together a proton’s up (u) …

The discovery of a mysterious creature with no eyes, washed ashore on an Australian beach, has left authorities stumped. Sherry Simmons, 47, found the unidentified beast on Mulambin beach in Queensland while walking her French Bulldog, Tank. At first she thought it was a large piece of petrified wood, but when she got up close …

This week, two Russian astronauts set a new world record for the longest spacewalk, lasting over eight hours outside the International Space Station (ISS) This week, two Russian astronauts set a new world record for the longest spacewalk, lasting over eight hours outside the International Space Station (ISS). But in the process, the astronauts managed …

Low levels of alcohol help the brain to clear away toxins – including those associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A few glasses of wine after a busy day at work can not only clear the mind, but also clean it, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Centre have found that …

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Birmingham, has been working to better characterise the seven planets in the system, which is 40 light years away from Earth. It’s currently our best hope for finding alien life, and now a series of studies has shed new light on the Trappist-1 planetary system. …