Vaccinating bats could be good for people. But how would you do it? : NPR
Bats such as this greater horseshoe bat can harbor dangerous viruses. Researchers present new evidence that it might…
Hubble and NASA space telescopes track ‘game-changing’ gamma-ray burst back to neutron star collision in ‘forbidden’ region of the universe
Astronomers have tracked a powerful blast of radiation called a gamma-ray burst (GRB) back to its source, finding…
We must protect our natural habitats before they disappear | Environment
In his article on nature protections (How can we really protect Britain’s environment?, 8 March), Sam Dumitriu of…
New Research on Muscle Loss Suggests Humans Will Really Suffer on Mars
Keeping astronauts strong and healthy in microgravity is no easy feat. Those serving six-month missions aboard the International…
In a remote town in Nepal, huge armoured creatures shuffle past restaurants and snooze on lawns. Here’s what’s going on
Urban wildlife comes in many guises – and sizes. But could an animal as huge as a rhinoceros…
New simulator in Germany recreates galactic cosmic rays on Earth
Scientists have developed Europe’s first simulator capable of recreating galactic cosmic rays, one of the most dangerous radiation…
Mars only has 1/10 of Earth’s mass… but its gravity would determine when ice ages arrive here
When you think about what drives Earth’s ice ages, Mars probably does not make the list. It is…
Hedgehogs Could Avoid Extinction by Silent Ultrasound Installed on Cars to Prevent Roadkill
A European hedgehog – credit, Fabian Fromwald The European hedgehog can hear sounds at higher frequencies than is…
Howler monkeys began eating leaves 13 million years ago, changing primate history
By Alexandria Carolan / Published March 13, 2026 Thirteen million years ago, a medium-sized monkey known for guarding…
Astronomers Watch in Amazement as 2 Planets Smash Into Each Other Around Nearby Star
A seemingly regular, Sun-like star began acting really weird, flickering haphazardly as its light faded in and out.…
Police chase boar through home decor store in Berlin
A wild boar wandered into a Berlin shopping centre’s home decor shop, sparking a police response that drew…
NASA Selects Finalists in Student Aircraft Maintenance Competition – NASA
NASA has selected eight student teams as finalists in the 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, giving them the resources to help address a critical…