New snake species named after Steve Irwin
There’s a new snake that has been found in the isolated Nicobar Islands, India. Although it’s not too…
The Box vs The Bulldozer: The Story of Two Space Gas Stations
Using in-situ propellant has been a central pillar of the plan to explore much of the solar system.…
Just ten species make up almost half the weight of all wild mammals on Earth
A small number of species dominate the distribution of wild mammal biomass. Wild mammals once dominated the mammal…
Record sargassum piles trap sea turtle hatchlings on Florida beaches
Every year, sea turtles emerge from nests on Florida’s beaches and begin the difficult crawl from the sand…
Cop30 conference centre evacuated as fire breaks out – as it happened | Cop30
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NASA discovers “clearest signs of life on Mars” ever found
NASA’s Perseverance Rover found claystones covered in markings nicknamed “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds”. (Image source: NASA) NASA’s…
Warning after ‘wannabe hero’ caught in ‘stupid’ move on Aussie beach: ‘Refused to listen’
Aussies have copped a stern warning after a beachgoer’s “stupid” stunt was caught on camera over the weekend.…
The world’s new US$125 billion rainforest trust fund revives a 1990s idea – and shows its limits
A US$125 billion rainforest fund is being hailed as a flagship announcement from the 2025 UN climate summit…
Next MetOp Second Generation weather satellite in the spotlight
Applications 24/11/2025 17 views 0 likes The MetOp Second Generation-B1 satellite has entered its third and most delicate…
From ‘net zero’ to ‘net gain’. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate
Following the Libs ‘Net Zero’ battle, ‘Net Gain’ will be the focus this week as Murray Watt struggles…
Astronomers discover nearby super-earth in star’s zone
Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable super-Earth located a relatively short 18 light-years from our solar system, positioning…
Mercury pollution in marine mammals is increasing – new study
In 2017, a new global treaty was meant to bring mercury pollution under control. But three decades of…