Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It’s not a new idea
Last week, SpaceX founder Elon Musk advised workers at the newly acquired company xAI that he wants to…
I’m a Computing Dummy Who Tried Quantum Coding. Here’s What Happened
Quantum computers aren’t as mysterious as you think. Does it look like a typical computer? Nope. Does it…
Surprise as shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
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Martian Volcanoes Could Be Hiding Massive Glaciers Under A Blanket of Ash
When we think of ice on Mars, we typically think of the poles, where we can see it…
Second wild beaver spotted living at Norfolk nature reserve | Norfolk
No one knows where they came from or how they ended up in Norfolk. But one thing is…
How Mars’ Toxic Soil Actually Makes Stronger Bricks
Using local resources will be key to any mission to either the Moon or Mars – in large…
5 Rare Deep-Sea Creatures You Won’t Believe Exist
Forget Bigfoot. Some of the ocean’s rarest animals have been spotted far less often than mythical monsters. Many…
Snakes Resort to Cannibalism When the Opportunity Strikes, Study Shows
Scientists have uncovered yet another reason not to trust a snake—the slithering creatures have a habit of eating…
Hidden slippery clay on seafloor may have worsened devastating 2011 tsunami in Japan
The 2011 Tohoku earthquake that triggered a devastating tsunami in eastern Japan was worsened by a thick layer…
UAE extends Hope probe’s Mars mission to 2028
The UAE is to extend its history-making Mars mission until 2028, five years on from the Hope probe…
Giraffes have ridiculously high blood pressure – much higher than humans. So why doesn’t it kill them?
Giraffes are best known for their very long necks, but we shouldn’t overlook the elongated limbs of the…
The Moon is still shrinking and it could trigger more moonquakes
Researchers have created the first worldwide map and detailed study of small mare ridges (SMRs), subtle geological features…