Yes, scientists have captured real images showing black holes and their ferocious power. Here are some of the most spectacular
Have you ever seen a black hole? The truth is likely to be ‘yes’ and ‘no’. That’s because…
Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics “for decisive contributions…
Remembering Giraffes: the latest book in the photo conservation series that has already raised over US$1.6 million is now on sale
The eleventh book in the Remembering Wildlife conservation series has just gone on sale. Remembering Giraffes will raise…
New research links water source type to antibiotic resistance
Aquatic environments are recognized as reservoirs and pathways for antimicrobial resistance, receiving antibiotic residues and resistant microorganisms from…
Invasive species do much more damage in Australia and NZ than elsewhere. But why?
If you had to pick the countries where invasive species pose the biggest problems, you probably wouldn’t think…
NASA captures a stunning transformation in Australia’s red outback
A spectacular explosion of wildflowers has transformed the normally dry, rust-colored landscape of Western Australia into a vibrant…
Astronomers combined 16.7 years of gamma-ray data with 4.9 years of FAST radio observations to confirm a 3.2-millisecond pulsar has two companions, including a Sun-like star on a 73.5-year orbit
The data confirmed the white-dwarf companion and detected gamma-ray emission associated with the pulsar. More significantly, they uncovered…
Since 2004, Bill Gates has sent millions of anti-malaria nets to Africa, but the donated gear has been devastating local waters for years |
Millions of insecticide-treated mosquito nets distributed across Africa to prevent malaria are being repurposed as fishing gear, raising…
UAE unveils lander for bold 7-asteroid mission set to launch in 2028 (photos)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has moved a step closer to launching its second-ever interplanetary mission — an…
Physicists Built a Black Hole in a Lab. Then It Swallowed Sound. : ScienceAlert
Sound can be a tricksy beast to try to harness. It fills the world around us, bursting from…
Humpback whale’s unusual response to dead calf raises questions about animal grief
A humpback whale repeatedly touched and stayed beside her dead newborn, raising new questions about maternal attachment and…
Gotcha? Some said a glass of water ‘proved’ China faked its space station – but simple science destroyed the argument in seconds
Get the key facts in our 1-minute dive into this story about China’s space station Online claim: Social…