On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury
On Aug. 3, 2004, NASA launched the MESSENGER spacecraft on a historic first mission to orbit the planet…
Western Australia’s humpback sightings fell 60%; days later, weakened Southern Ocean seabirds appeared thousands of kilometres away on the country’s east coast
humpback whale (representative image) Something unusual may be unfolding in the Southern Ocean. In late June, whale watchers…
Could we send a spaceship to Comet 3I/ATLAS to collect samples?
Back to Article List From the August 2026 issue There are big challenges associated with such a mission,…
France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins | Wildfires
Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control before another heatwave this week…
Moonquakes could reveal hidden water beneath the lunar surface
Water buried beneath the moon may be detectable by listening to how vibrations move through the lunar ground.…
Some tropical butterflies live surprisingly long lives. Is it their high-protein diet?
Butterflies are charismatic, colourful and cherished around the world. One of the most diverse groups of insects, with…
Ecosystems of Rock-Eating Fungus And Tardigrades Found Thriving Deep Within a Gas Shale : ScienceAlert
Just about every corner of Earth we look at seems to hold signs of life. Now, scientists have…
Renewables in Europe: TotalEnergies Acquires Shell’s R
Paris, August 3, 2026 – In line with its Integrated Power strategy in Europe focused on selected deregulated…
Moonquakes could reveal hidden water beneath the lunar surface
Water buried beneath the moon may be detectable by listening to how vibrations move through the lunar ground.…
Staffordshire brook revamp work aims to make wildlife thrive
Contractors will begin by preparing the area and carrying out final checks, which include wildlife surveys and safely…
Stupid Hot: Heat Waves Are Making Animals More Aggressive, Forgetful and Less Alert
Illustration: ZME Science. On scorching days in South Africa’s Kalahari, female southern pied babblers can have trouble solving…
Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come | Weather News
Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 Wildfires that have been tearing through forests in France and Spain,…