Another reusable rocket? Japan launches, lands RV-X prototype (video)
Japan has succeeded in the first-ever flight test of its RV-X experimental reusable rocket prototype. The launch —…
Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials
Researchers at the City College of New York are charting a fast-growing area of quantum science centered on…
Earth’s biggest volcanic event transformed an entire oceanic plate
Scientists have discovered that one of the most extreme volcanic events in Earth’s history did more than build…
Quantum teleportation cuts photon loss in long-distance transmission
Quantum teleportation has moved a step closer to practical use after researchers demonstrated that it can transmit quantum…
‘Jimothy’, a raccoon with short spine syndrome who roams Seattle, gains cult following online
A raccoon with an unusual appearance has gained a cult following online after it was caught on film…
Earth’s biggest volcanic event transformed an entire oceanic plate
Scientists have discovered that one of the most extreme volcanic events in Earth’s history did more than build…
Basking shark’s scales could inspire flexible materials
The skin of a basking shark is covered in fang-shaped scales so large and oddly arranged that researchers…
Researchers extracted water directly from lunar soil in July 2025 and used sunlight to convert it into breathable oxygen and rocket fuel — cutting out any need to ship water from Earth, where a single gallon costs an estimated $83,000 to launch
Researchers working with material returned by China’s Chang’e-5 mission reported on 16 July 2025 that they had used…
Sun-like star caught after eating one of its own planets
Astronomers have found strong evidence that TOI-5882, a sun-like star about 1,300 light-years from Earth, may have consumed…
Engineers develop a bird-scale flapping robot for aerial-aquatic travel – NPR
Engineers develop a bird-scale flapping robot for aerial-aquatic travel NPRMIT researchers study avian mechanics to build robot that can…
We need creative help to understand and reverse human-induced climate change – The Irish Times
It’s nine years ago this month since German biologist and eco-philosopher Andreas Weber spoke in Dublin about how…
Move over SpaceX: China and Japan flex reusable rockets – NBC News
Move over SpaceX: China and Japan flex reusable rockets NBC NewsLong March-10B: China’s net-capture rocket joins space race with…