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.
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MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Officially Over, WHO Declares
The WHO declares the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over after three deaths and a global health alert. Learn how the virus spread, the investigation, and what it means for future travel.
Free Interactive App Makes Einstein’s Relativity Intuitive
A new free interactive app, Relativizer, lets anyone explore Einstein’s special relativity visually. Drag objects to near-light speed and see time dilation, length contraction, and more.
Reaction Wheel Failures Leave Swift Rescue Mission Spinning in Orbit
Two of Link’s three reaction wheels fail, leaving the Swift rescue mission spinning. Analysis of the crisis, its implications for space servicing, and what it means for you.
Japan Deploys Bear Cameras in Mountains as Attacks Surge
Japan deploys hundreds of cameras in northern mountains for a nationwide bear population survey after a record surge in attacks. Experts explain the crisis and what it means for rural communities.
Milky Way’s Spiral Arms Are Way Bigger Than We Thought — Chandra Just Proved It
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals the Milky Way’s outer spiral arms stretch much farther than thought, forcing a redraw of our galactic map and reshaping our understanding of the galaxy’s size and structure.
Plants Will Survive 2 Billion More Years — But the Sun Won’t Cooperate Forever
New model predicts plants can survive up to 2 billion more years as the sun brightens and CO₂ drops. Find out when photosynthesis finally fails on Earth.
Free Browser Universe Explorer Lets You Travel Space and Time
Explore cosmos from browser: ride Voyager 2 past Neptune, stand on Moon, see 2026 eclipse. No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Free 3D map.
How Indigenous Fruit Trees Are Restoring Africa’s Landscapes
How African nations are using native fruit- and nut-bearing trees to restore degraded land, improve diets, and fight poverty — with over $1 billion in pledges backing the shift.
Grade Inflation in Pandemic Boosted Private School and Disadvantaged Applicants
New study reveals pandemic A-level grade inflation boosted private school applicants most, but disadvantaged students also gained. Long-term effects could reshape university admissions.
Humidity-Powered Optical Device Reveals Hidden Data, Revolutionizing Storage
A new optical device uses humidity to hide and reveal data, offering a novel, secure storage method that responds to environmental moisture. Learn how it works.
Magnetic Table Clamp Simulator Puts Physics in Your Hands
A new interactive simulation from University of Bristol lets anyone design and test magnetic table clamps virtually, slashing prototyping costs and preventing accidents.