Science

Prime numbers, the “atoms of arithmetic,” have captivated mathematicians for centuries. These numbers, divisible only by themselves and one, appear deceptively random yet hide intricate patterns. Unlocking the secrets of...

Back in May, Earth was hit by five consecutive coronal mass ejections (CMEs) within a matter of two days. While the geomagnetic super storms that these CMEs triggered gave us...

As with any other year, 2024 saw its fair share of good and bad stories. But we pride ourselves at DW Science on bringing you a constructive take on developments,...

In a year full of extreme weather, experts say 2024’s spate of tornado outbreaks, in particular, set it apart. From January through November (the latest month for which official counts...

Cancer risk is a numbers game. It rises steadily as we age, with our 60s and 70s seeing the highest risk. Decades of accumulating genetic mutations create a fertile ground...

A large asteroid-comet hybrid that orbits between Neptune and Jupiter is an intriguing oddball as far as cosmic rocks go. Chiron, as the strange centaur is called, is what astronomers...

A former Van Nuys physician who recently surrendered his medical license following sexual harassment accusations has agreed to a $15-million federal settlement over allegations that he and fellow defendants submitted...

New reports suggest that gene editing could bring us disease-resistant pork as soon as 2025. It’s been thirty years since the first genetically modified tomato hit store shelves. That first...

Every year, the International Space Station produces some of the world’s best photography. Astronauts tend to be technically skilled with a camera, yes. Many of them are engineers, after all....

Mount Denali, North America’s highest mountain, is a beautiful sight. While beautiful, though, scientists have long wondered exactly how this mountain came to be. Now, new research has finally pinpointed...