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Mind

From headaches to tics, how mass nocebo effects spread real symptoms

Space

When did time begin? Hint: It wasn鈥檛 at the big bang

Humans

We鈥檙e uncovering a radically different view of civilisation鈥檚 origins

Life

When did life begin on Earth? New evidence reveals a shocking story

Environment

Why geologists can鈥檛 agree on when the Anthropocene Epoch began

Earth

We are finally getting to grips with how plate tectonics started

Space

When did the first galaxies form? Earlier than we thought possible

Humans

Why it鈥檚 so hard to tell when Homo sapiens became a distinct species

Leaders

Life

The 7 most consequential moments in the history of everything

From the beginning of time to the origins of life, our "when" special series tackles the timing of crucial events and the surprising new discoveries we are making about them

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Mount Etna, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, is known as the most active stratovolcano in the world, with regular, ongoing volcanic activity. As of 8 February 2025, a new eruptive phase of Etna has begun. The volcano spewed out ash clouds and a lava flow extending approximately 3 kilometres. As a result of the volcanic activity, parts of the Catania Airport were closed temporarily, although overall airport operations have remained unaffected. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 12 February 2025, shows the lava flow descending from the volcano. The Copernicus Sentinel satellites provide essential data on volcanic activity around the globe, providing authorities and researchers with insights into eruptions and their impacts on human activities.

Earth

See Mount Etna’s latest lava flow glow on the snow-covered volcano

A river of lava flowing for around 3 kilometres down the volcano has been imaged by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites

Health

Mouse brain slices brought back to life after being frozen for a week

Life

Surprising fossils suggest early animals survived outside of water

Earth

California鈥檚 groundwater drought continues despite torrential rain

Technology

How the drone battles of Ukraine are shaping the future of war

Life

Giant megalodon sharks may have sparred with their jaws

Environment

Dyes made by microbes could reduce the environmental impact of clothes

Humans

Pompeii鈥檚 streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule

Humans

Most Europeans may have had dark skin until less than 3000 years ago

Health

CAR T-cell therapy could help prevent clogged arteries

Earth

Forces deep underground seem to be deforming Earth’s inner core

Life

Quail-sized feathered dinosaur may be the earliest known bird

Space

Tiny dwarf galaxy might house a supermassive black hole

Health

Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake

Space

Distant exoplanet may be the most volcanic world ever found

Environment

Oil firms’ plans for net-zero oil extraction labelled as ‘PR spiel’

Mind

Why we may crave dessert even when we are full from dinner

Technology

People are starting to trust AI more 鈥� and view it as more human-like

Physics

How big is a neutrino? We’re finally starting to get an answer

Life

How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf

Analysis

A Eurasian beaver that was reintroduced in Devon, UK

Environment

Rewilding is often championed, but could it be bad for biodiversity?

Conservation projects in wealthy but nature-depleted countries can cause food and timber production to 鈥渓eak鈥� into poorer, biodiverse nations聽

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Fly Agaric (detail) ? Marshmallow Laser Feast

Life

Striking artworks reveal the beauty of mushrooms and other soil life

A new exhibition at Somerset House in London, SOIL: The World at Our Feet, wants us to rediscover how key soil is to our lives and to the planet鈥檚 future

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Features

Space

When did time begin? Hint: It wasn鈥檛 at the big bang

You may think that time started 13.8 billion years ago at the birth of the universe, but physicists with alternative definitions of time have other ideas

Space

When did the first galaxies form? Earlier than we thought possible

Life

When did life begin on Earth? New evidence reveals a shocking story

Earth

We are finally getting to grips with how plate tectonics started

Humans

Why it鈥檚 so hard to tell when Homo sapiens became a distinct species

Humans

We鈥檙e uncovering a radically different view of civilisation鈥檚 origins

Environment

Why geologists can鈥檛 agree on when the Anthropocene Epoch began

Mind

From headaches to tics, how mass nocebo effects spread real symptoms

Culture

Welcome to Hawaii's 'plastic beach', one of the world's dirtiest places. Hawaii has long evoked images of a Pacific paradise but Kamilo Beach, located on the Big Island, presents a starkly different reality. Hawaii??s efforts to push back on rampant plastics consumption have been among the boldest in the country. ?? Liz Barney / Guardian / eyevine Contact eyevine for more information about using this image: T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709 E: info@eyevine.com http://www.eyevine.com

Earth

In millions of years, what could a future civilisation learn about us?

Millions of years after humans vanish, fossil clues showing how we lived and dominated the planet may confuse future civilisations, says a new book by Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz

Mind

Riveting case studies reveal how neurology shapes who we are

Technology

快猫短视频 recommends 13 Ways of Looking at AI, Art & Music

Technology

Robot Iris turns out to be a straw man in horror-comedy Companion

Technology

Why I’m deeply sceptical about comparisons between humans and machines

Humans learn very differently to machines, thanks to our biased, malleable memory 鈥� and that's a good thing, says Charan Ranganath, director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California, Davis

Physics

How does astronomy fit into astrophysics 鈥� and does it matter?