Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A recent study published in Aging-US explored how two common amino acids may influence how long people live.…
12 reasons why plastic recycling is failing so badly
As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of…
Hubble Could Come Crashing Down to Earth as Early as 2028, Scientists Warn
The Hubble Space Telescope, one of NASA’s most iconic scientific instruments, has been an invaluable tool for astronomers…
Squeaking at soft–rigid frictional interfaces
Branch, J. Why are basketball games so squeaky? Consider the spiny lobster. The New York Times (17 March…
Antarctica just saw the fastest glacier collapse ever recorded
A glacier on Antarctica’s Eastern Peninsula underwent the most rapid retreat seen in modern times. In only two…
Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds | Marine life
Chronic ocean heating is fuelling a “staggering and deeply concerning” loss of marine life, a study has found,…
What is an exoplanet? Why they are vital for finding alien life
Scientists might have just found Earth’s icy, distant cousin a few hundred million light years away. HD 137010…
Six-planet ‘parade’ to dazzle night sky on 28 February 2026 – How to see the rare alignment
A rare celestial spectacle is set to unfold in the evening skies on Saturday, 28 February 2026, as…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming a floating continent populated by marine creatures
When you picture the open Pacific Ocean, do you imagine endless blue water with nothing in sight except…
Why are there so many ‘space snowmen’ in our solar system? New study offers clues
In the distant reaches of the solar system are many icy objects that resemble snowmen — pairs of…
Citronella Genome Decoded: Insights on Biosynthesis
Citronella is widely valued for its fragrance, medicinal potential, and defensive properties, yet the genetic basis of its…
‘Dangerous disasters’: How human-made climate change ‘intensified’ Europe’s winter downpours
Published on 26/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 Scientists warn that Europe’s winter downpours are only going to get “heavier”…