1,400 years ago, Nubians tattooed their toddlers. Archaeologists are trying to figure out why.
More than a dozen mummies of kids with facial tattoos were found at an archaeological site in Christian-era Nubia.
Israel could be bringing back the death penalty — but only for Palestinians
While any debate over imposing the death penalty is bound to be emotional and contentious, Israel’s proposal to impose lethal punishment only on Palestinians makes
Stargazing over the Christmas holidays 2025: 10 great reasons to look up
Your guide to the best sights the night sky has to offer from Dec. 20, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026 — and the gear you’ll
Japan trials 100-kilowatt laser weapon — it can cut through metal and drones mid-flight
A new high-power laser system will soon be sent to sea for its first tests under maritime conditions.
Answering Your Questions About Rising Flu Cases
Health experts and BBC correspondents take questions about a surge in flu cases in England
Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song
“We were roadkill,” says Colin Angle, former chief executive of iRobot, maker of the robot vacuum.
Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?
A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle dies in plane crash
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle dies in plane crash
Putin tells NBC News the ball is in Ukraine’s court to end the war
Vladimir Putin told NBC News’ Keir Simmons that the ball is entirely in the court of Ukraine and the West in peace talks as he
Former NASCAR driver and family among seven dead in plane crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family are among seven people killed in a plane crash at a North Carolina airport.
Putin takes aim at Zelenskyy in annual Q&A, says he won’t negotiate on land
Russian leader underscores Kremlin’s hardline stance on peace talks as Trump pushes for deal to end war.
Demands for justice as mass protests return to Bangladesh
Protesters in Bangladesh reacted with fury, after a prominent student movement leader was shot and killed.
Palestinians freezing in tents “as thin as a sheet of paper”
Gaza resident Ahmad al-Najjar discusses the harsh winter conditions Palestinians have to suffer through.
South Africa defiant after US threatens ‘consequences’ over refugee centre raid
South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.