NASA Launches Robot to Rescue Aging Swift Telescope from Fiery Demise
NASA launches a daring robotic mission this Tuesday to boost the aging Swift telescope to a higher orbit, preventing its fiery reentry and buying years of science.
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Your Morning Coffee Could Cost 50p More Under Bottle Deposit Scheme
Shoppers could see drinks prices rise by 50p under the UK’s planned deposit return scheme. Industry leaders warn of reduced choice and hidden costs.
NASA’s New Wind Tunnel: A Century of Flight Innovation Continues
NASA’s Langley Research Center is building the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, a state-of-the-art wind tunnel replacing two century-old tunnels. Learn how it will shape future flight.
NASA and SBA Launch Bold Initiative to Supercharge the Space Economy
NASA and the SBA launch the SBIC-NASA Initiative to funnel private capital into small space-tech firms, aiming to scale the US space economy for Moon and Mars exploration.
Spiders Thrive in Boring Forests, Challenging Ecology’s Sacred Cow
New research shows spiders thrive in monotonous managed forests, challenging the ecology dogma that habitat heterogeneity always boosts biodiversity. Conservation implications explored.
Red-Tailed Hawks Outsmart Feather Loss with Clever Flight Tricks
Red-tailed hawks compensate for missing feathers during molt by adjusting wing and tail movements, a UC Davis study finds. Discover how these birds maintain flight performance with clever biomechanical tricks.
Solar Lens Could Reveal White Dwarfs and Black Holes in Unprecedented Detail
The Solar Gravitational Lens could let us image white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes in stunning detail. New NASA studies bring this dream closer to reality.
Deadly Bird Flu Strikes Backyard Flocks and Cats – Vet Expert Explains
H5N1 bird flu is killing backyard chickens and cats. A vet expert explains how the virus spreads from seabirds to pets, symptoms to watch for, and biosecurity tips.
Lost Megalodon Vertebrae Resurface, Confirming 80-Foot Size Estimate
Lost megalodon vertebrae rediscovered in a Danish museum confirm the extinct shark reached 80 feet. New analysis reveals growth, age, and lifestyle insights.
Europe’s Deadly Heatwave: 1,300 Deaths Linked as Germany Hits 41.7°C
WHO links Europe’s July heatwave to at least 1,300 deaths as Germany hits record 41.7°C. Climate change made it 10x more likely. What needs to change?
Climate Change Intensifies Europe Heat Wave, Scientists Confirm
Scientists confirm human-caused climate change made Europe’s record-breaking heat wave at least 3°C hotter and 10 times more likely. Attribution study reveals the fossil fuel link.
Full Strawberry Moon: Summer’s First Full Moon Dazzles UK Skies
The Strawberry Moon – summer’s first full Moon – rises over UK skies on June 21. Here’s how to watch, the science behind the name, and what it means for tides and skywatchers.