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New research has showed that meltwater from the Antarctic ice sheet has intensified stratification in the Southern Ocean,…

Climate change is endangering the health of Europe’s oceans, and it’s not just marine life that is affected.…

The Moon, Earth’s closest celestial neighbour, is shrinking at a faster rate than previously thought. According to scientists…

A Story That Feels Personal Punch’s journey resonates because it mirrors human experiences. Observers noticed that Punch often…

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The Strait of Hormuz is back in the headlines. Again. Roughly a fifth of globally traded oil passes…

Satellite imaging is increasingly important to every field from crop monitoring to poverty reduction. So it’s no surprise…

Physics World March 2026 – Physics World Skip to main content Physics World March 2026 This issue of…

Hundreds of noisy California sea lions have taken over the beach at Deep Bay on Vancouver Island, across…

Creepy crawlies are vital to the health of our planet – but gaining support for them isn’t always…

The first two weeks of March provide a great opportunity to sight four bright naked-eye planets in the…

In the fast moving field of two dimensional materials, even a slight rotational shift between layers can dramatically…

Scientists discover ancient phenomenon that could have contributed to the end of ice ages: ‘[It has] direct consequences’