South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: report
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury…
New Therizinosaurian Dinosaur Unearthed in China
Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of therizinosaur based on a nearly complete skeleton found in…
‘Small, flowering islands’: German city reveals how nature thrives when neighbours care for street tree beds
When Olivia Besters began caring for the patch of soil beneath the chestnut tree outside her home in…
The Final Days of September Bring a Powerful Full Moon—Here’s What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign
September isn’t going quietly. The final stretch of the month brings a series of astrological shifts that could…
Bear scooped up by garbage truck south of Denver
As bears across Colorado scour trash for their next meal amid the state’s ongoing drought, one unlucky creature…
What are you most excited for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to find?
NASA‘s latest space telescope has officially taken its first photos of our universe. Launched on Aug. 30, the…
Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says | Drought
Wildlife in England and Wales will be affected by the current drought for years to come, the government…
NASA Kicks Off Nationwide Effort to Prepare Tomorrow’s Space Workforce
NASA kicked off its State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce initiative Sept. 15, 2026 with awardees at Space…
Scientists heard a knock at the door. It was a pelican in need of help.
A recent quiet morning at a Florida marine research facility was interrupted by tapping at the back door.…
Ancient Himalayan-scale Mountains in Antarctica May Have Helped Gondwana Set Off the Explosion of Animal Life
Credit: Unsplash. Long before Antarctica froze over, parts of the continent may have risen into mountains on the…
The Energy Transition Has a Speed Advantage That Cost Models Miss
Power technologies are usually compared by asking how much their electricity costs. That is no longer enough. Electricity…
SpaceX rolls giant Super Heavy booster to pad ahead of Starship’s 1st orbital flight (photos)
SpaceX is gearing up for the first orbital flight of its Starship megarocket, which is now just a…