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Americans miss their besties more during summer

Americans miss their besties more during summer

Nearly one in three Americans are experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans it's also a reminder of something they're missing: time with their closest friends.

Deep-sea mission uncovers 31 new species

Deep-sea mission uncovers 31 new species

By Dean Murray A deep-sea exploration team has discovered 31 otherworldly new species. The finds include transparent creatures with "glittering" hair and a crustacean that lives inside the see-through body of another sea dweller. The international team onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too)

New police puppy recruits named after World Cup stars

New police puppy recruits named after World Cup stars

By Ed Chatterton A new litter of patriotic police puppies has been named after England's World Cup stars. Adorable photos show West Midlands Police’s latest four-legged squad members after the new recruits were born into the force. The litter of eight Belgian Malinois puppies, with names

Is nostalgia taking over travel in 2026?

Is nostalgia taking over travel in 2026?

Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, perhaps fueled by social media trends like “2026

Hidden stashes and chip binges? Americans reveal their snack secrets

Hidden stashes and chip binges? Americans reveal their snack secrets

A new survey has revealed the nation’s deepest, darkest snacking confessions — with three in five admitting they have a secret stash hidden somewhere in their home. A poll of 5,000 U.S. adults from all 50 states who are up-to-date on pop culture found that more

Scientists show how a planet gets roasted by extreme heat

Scientists show how a planet gets roasted by extreme heat

By Dean Murray Space scientists have revealed a planet getting "roasted" by extreme heat. NASA said the latest observations have shown an exoplanet four times the mass of Jupiter sweeping close by its Sun-like star. Researchers analyzing NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's observations

Study discovers longevity may be down to one particular gene

Study discovers longevity may be down to one particular gene

By Stephen Beech Living to a ripe old age may be down to one particular gene, according to new research. It was already known that a long, healthy lifespan runs from generation to generation in some families. Now Dutch researchers have identified a gene in long-lived families that may