On this day in space! Oct. 17, 2016: Private Antares rocket returns to flight after catastrophic launch explosion
On Oct. 17, 2016, Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman Space Systems) returned to flight, successfully launching a cargo…
US corporate lobbyists mounted ‘blitz’ to dilute landmark EU deforestation law, report finds | Deforestation
US corporate lobbyists launched a two-year “blitz” to postpone and weaken the world’s most progressive legislation to protect…
6 scientifically accurate star projectors to turn any room into a home planetarium
Want to educate young children about the wonders of the cosmos? Depending on the time of year, your…
Some whales take a mysterious detour, but still arrive right on time
Some southern right whales take a longer route toward Antarctica but still reach their feeding grounds on time.…
This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch
A bird that migrates thousands of miles has revealed a surprising secret about how wings work. Scientists have…
China’s tourists flock to experience a pretend typhoon as ‘dark tourism’ flourishes | China
When Leon Lv was looking for somewhere to travel last year, she turned to the Chinese social media…
Get in the bin! UK Space Agency wants public to name its debris removal mission
science ClearSpace UK aims to be operational in 2029 with public’s suggestion etched on the side of the…
A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan’s Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers
NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities:…
Weekend reads: Computer science conferences impose caps; Lancet strikes to continue; Is this the ‘mathocalypse’? – Retraction Watch
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might…
Wind Farm Approved in Victoria, Australia Would Be Largest in Southern Hemisphere
A massive wind farm in the state of Victoria, Australia, has been approved by state authorities, paving the…
The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week! Here’s what to expect
The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22, triggering a spectacular display of shooting stars as Earth…
Physicists Simulated What Might Happen When Two Wormholes Collide, And Things Got Weird : ScienceAlert
Like the surface of an ocean, the fabric of the Universe is constantly rippling with an infinitude of…