Master's student Kaya Han Taş has discovered a special exoplanet. This planet is so close to its star that it appears to be stretched into an almond shape.

AI videos, memes and bizarre TikTok trends may often seem intended purely for entertainment, but they are increasingly playing a role in modern propaganda and geopolitical influence.

How can we best live together in an increasingly crowded world?

From a young age most people are told to be rational: weigh costs and benefits, pick the option that pays off best. But a new study suggests that in social situations, people who are a bit less precise – a bit more ‘noisy’ – can sometimes come out ahead.