Decades-Old Dark Matter Explanation Fails Its Most Direct Test Yet
A decades-old dark matter claim is facing a decisive new challenge. The result clears the way for future…
Red squirrel vaccine petition to be considered for Senedd debate
A red squirrel foraging for food. Photo Danny Lawson/PA Wire Mark Mansfield A petition calling on the Welsh…
6,000-year-old infant from ancient Mesopotamia shows one of the world’s oldest signs of child abuse
A 6,000-year-old infant buried in ancient Syria has given researchers what looks like the oldest known case of…
Watching Dawn and Dusk on a Distant Hot Jupiter
What would it be like to stand at the boundary between night and day on a planet locked…
Physicists say quantum mechanics may not need imaginary numbers after all
Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that explains how matter and energy behave at the atomic and…
Rise hoped in swan numbers despite winter bird flu outbreak
He said cygnets faced a difficult start in life, with risks from predators like birds of prey, foxes…
Dame Judi Dench demands Iceland ban as 18 whales killed | World | News
Dame Judi Dench has demanded that Iceland “turn the page” on commercial whaling and become a top destination…
New research revealed in tonight’s episode of The Sky at Night strengthens the case for life on Mars
We’ve had a quick first-look at the latest episode of The Sky at Night, due to be broadcast…
Listening for the Universe’s Faintest Whispers, a Billion Supernovae at Once
How do you listen for something quieter than almost anything else in nature, a signal built from ghostly…
Rare Earls Barton floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust
A rare floodplain meadow is to be restored into a wildflower-rich habitat after it was donated to a…
An island in Chile covered its waters with floating solar panels. Soon, thousands of salmon had turned them into their home
Offshore fish farming isn’t traditionally known for sustainability. The industry relies on burning a lot of diesel. One…
Young crescent moon to meet Venus in evening twilight | Astronomy
Two celestial beauties line up on Friday when the young crescent moon meets brilliant Venus in the evening…