Namibian salt flats look like an alien planet photo of the day for Oct. 12, 2026
The Etosha Pan, Namibia’s largest salt pan, seen from space. (Image credit: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2026),…
Scientists Discover a Strange New Quantum State Where Two Materials Meet
Artistic illustration of electrons interacting at the interface between a one-atom-thick material and a metal, forming an unusual…
Through the Viewfinder: Great catch | Through The Viewfinder
I would not call myself a wildlife photographer, but I do enjoy it from time to time. On…
Are Wormholes a Scientific Dead End?
To quote an astrophysicist’s answer to a young student’s question, a wormhole is “like a tunnel between two…
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…
Arab News | Saudi space regulator calls for global cooperation as space economy heads toward $1.8tn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission Gov. Haytham AlOhali called for stronger international cooperation to protect…
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…
A “Jumping Gene” Essential to the Human Brain Leapt Into a Poxvirus.
3 min read Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: • Researchers have identified a gene…
Carillon Park’s bald eagle eaglets have flown the coop | Lifestyles
Bald eagles Scout and Willa, who parented Carillon Historical Park’s latest eaglets, America and Independence. ROGER GARBER /…
How to take care of your knees in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond
Well+Being The latest science suggests knees are more resilient than you think. October 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.…
Indonesia looks to mosque loudspeakers to double as earthquake warning systems | Indonesia
Scientists working on an early warning system in earthquake-prone Indonesia have taken the spiritual path to designing a…
A ‘potential biosignature’ on Mars has an uncertain future
A leopard-spotted rock that could prove whether life ever existed beyond Earth is sitting in a tube on…