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A new JWST study has revealed the true origins of a luminous quasar that has been duplicated six times as its light "zig-zags" through space-time via a phenomenon first predicted by Albert Einstein. The unusual light show could help tackle one of cosmology's biggest problems, experts claim.

The mountain lions of Greater Los Angeles are becoming more active at night to cope with humans hiking, cycling and jogging in their habitat.

This 2023 satellite photo shows New Zealand's Mount Taranaki, which is surrounded by a near-perfect circle of deformed trees. The volcano was recently granted the same legal rights as a person.

While investigating a rare developmental disorder, researchers ended up discovering a spectrum of conditions that are all linked to one gene.

A low-pressure system headed for Northern California and Oregon is likely to bring extreme rain and strong winds.

An ancient inscription decorated with lions and sphinxes is finally deciphered, and it involves the "mother of the gods."

A solitary dolphin in the Baltic Sea has been recorded talking to himself, leading researchers to wonder whether he's lonely and calling out for friends.

Researchers now think the boat was a local "føringsbåt" for passengers and cargo.

The Book of Kells is considered one of the finest surviving medieval manuscripts.