River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status | Rivers
The first designated bathing water area on the River Thames in London has been proposed as one of…
BBC Inside Science – Will there be a city on the moon in ten years?
Available for over a year Elon Musk says his company Space X will focus on establishing a ‘self-growing…
‘We are hopeful’: small signs of recovery for Scotland’s rare capercaillie bird | Endangered species
After decades of decline, there are signs of hope for the capercaillie, one of Britain’s most endangered birds.…
Iran puts ‘Jam‑e Jam 1’ into orbit in milestone for national broadcasting
Iran’s national broadcaster has successfully launched its first dedicated geostationary satellite “Jam-e Jam 1”, internationally registered as “Iran DBS”, marking a…
Beaked whale found dead on Cyprus beach
A beaked whale was found dead on a beach near the Famagusta district village of Akanthou, Tashkent nature…
A Hellish ‘Hothouse Earth’ Getting Closer, Scientists Say
The world is closer than thought to a “point of no return” after which runaway global heating cannot…
‘Attractive for sabotage’: Is transforming the North Sea into a green energy hub a security risk?
Ambitious plans to transform the North Sea into the world’s “largest green energy reservoir” have sparked concern among…
Non-biologic Processes Can’t Fully Explain the Organics Curiosity Found on Mars, Providing More Potential Evidence of Life.
In 2004, the ESA’s Mars Express orbiter detected methane in Mars’ atmosphere. This was followed in 2013 and…
Elephant Calf Update: Building Bonds Among the National Zoo’s Herd
Nhi Linh appears to be recovering well post-partum. She is with Trong Nhi and Bozie, and they are…
Practice Makes Perfect: The Wet Dress Rehearsal
If you’ve been even casually following NASA’s return to the Moon, you’re likely aware of the recent Wet…
Trump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’ | Trump administration
The Trump administration has revoked the bedrock scientific determination that gives the government the ability to regulate climate-heating…
Archival Data From NASA’s NEOWISE Tracks Star Turning Into Black Hole
Massive stars are often known to go out with a bang: The core collapses, and a wave of…