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Dolphins with thumbs and eruptions of diamonds from Earth's center topped our list of favorite stories this year.

A drilling project in the Taklamakan desert is aiming to reach more than 11,000 metres below Earth's surface as China explores the deep earth for resources

From a surprisingly active solar cycle to finding evidence of ancient superflares and solar auroras, here are the most exciting discoveries about the sun made this year.

Animals' strange behaviors frequently made headlines this year, from orcas sinking boats to dogs drowning kangaroos.

Dec. 24, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

From rare species to unforgettable encounters, celebrate 2023's most captivating nature images.

Archaeologists think the house belonged to a senatorial family during the last years of Rome's Republic.

After the supercontinent Panagea broke up around 200 million years ago, how long did it take for Australia to emerge as its own continent?