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Space museum launched by Britain's first astronaut

Helen Sharman officially opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory.

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At 145 Degrees, This Amoeba Manages to Keep Its Cool

Found in volcanic streams in California, the newfound organism has the highest heat tolerance of any complex life on Earth.

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At 145 Degrees, This Amoeba Manages to Keep Its Cool - The New York Times

At 145 Degrees, This Amoeba Manages to Keep Its Cool The New York TimesNASA-Funded Research Finds Complex Life Defying Record Heat NASA Scie…

Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails

Series of in-flight problems meant Link, a ‘commercial space robot’, could not salvage the Nasa observatoryA spacecraft that was launched in…

Is China Really Stealing A.I. From American Companies?

As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, the leaders are expected to discuss claims that China is surreptitiously copying America…

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Gravity Seems Holographic. What Does That Mean for Reality? - Quanta Magazine

Gravity Seems Holographic. What Does That Mean for Reality? Quanta Magazine

Girl's out-of-this-world question for Tim Peake

Marjorie, 6, had a BIG question for astronaut Tim Peake ahead of his visit to Lincoln

NASA green-lights billion-dollar infrared observatory for launch in early 2030s - Ars Technica

NASA green-lights billion-dollar infrared observatory for launch in early 2030s Ars TechnicaNASA announces new space telescope ‘PRIMA’ to launch in 2033 Spacefl…

Private spacecraft falls back to Earth after failing to rescue aging NASA telescope - AP News

Private spacecraft falls back to Earth after failing to rescue aging NASA telescope AP NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Spot the full harvest moon alongside golden Saturn in the night sky - CNN

Spot the full harvest moon alongside golden Saturn in the night sky CNNThe Harvest Moon has a trick no other full moon can quite match SpaceReady for the harves…

DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals

Experts working on database that could identify particular breeds involved in crimes, or rule out canine suspectsFrom tracking criminals to sniffing out drugs…

‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours

NHS England says test can be done while patient is on operating table and is being piloted in five centres around the countryA rapid new test for brain tumours…

The Universe Is Full of Tiny Red Dots—and They're One of Astronomy's Biggest Discoveries in Decades - Gizmodo

The Universe Is Full of Tiny Red Dots—and They're One of Astronomy's Biggest Discoveries in Decades GizmodoScientists May Have Uncovered the Mystery Behind Webb…

Strategy will safeguard nature for generations

Local Nature Recovery Strategy is approved for one of England's "most nature-depleted areas".

What are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicals

People living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.

Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return - Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return Ars Technica

Are girls more social than boys from birth? - video

Madeleine Finlay sits down with her co-host and Guardian science editor, Ian Sample, to discuss three science stories from the week, including a study that offe…

400-year-old shipwreck found during pipeline survey in Germany's Bay of Greifswald - Phys.org

400-year-old shipwreck found during pipeline survey in Germany's Bay of Greifswald Phys.org

New hairy-legged, three-lipped, red-eyed sea spider species discovered - CNN

New hairy-legged, three-lipped, red-eyed sea spider species discovered CNNHairy-legged red-eyed sea spiders discovered in the Salish Sea EurekAlert!This Newly D…

On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)

Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals…

Years after storms, clean-up crews meticulously separate the sentimental from the wreckage

Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years. In some cases, it's impossible to pick up…

Scientists traced a mysterious signal to a distant planet in a historic first - Cleveland.com

Scientists traced a mysterious signal to a distant planet in a historic first Cleveland.comAstronomers detect radio signals coming from an exoplanet for the fir…

Yellowstone ‘super-eruption’ scenario would devastate US: Scientist - NewsNation

Yellowstone ‘super-eruption’ scenario would devastate US: Scientist NewsNationWhat if Yellowstone ‘blows’? A look at the worst-case scenario FOX WeatherEnd of h…

Endangered dormice on farm signal healthy landscape

Dormice are detected on a farm near Bridport during surveys by the Countryside Regeneration Trust.

Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a ‘planetary barometer’ - The Register

Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a ‘planetary barometer’ The RegisterSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

SpaceX readies Starship Flight 14 for a historic journey into uncharted territory - Teslarati

SpaceX readies Starship Flight 14 for a historic journey into uncharted territory TeslaratiSpaceX's Starship megarocket aces launch rehearsal ahead of 1st orbit…

Marine scientists filmed a 0.3mm oyster larva feeding. What they found is ringing alarm bells - BBC Wildlife Magazine

Marine scientists filmed a 0.3mm oyster larva feeding. What they found is ringing alarm bells BBC Wildlife MagazineSee more headlines & perspectives on Google N…

Can Tech Companies Like Google Really Put Data Centers in Space?

Google is preparing to launch a satellite that can run its A.I. technologies from the heavens. But this is just a first step.

How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks

Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out

Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

US-India satellite captures time-lapse video of volcanic eruption - Phys.org

US-India satellite captures time-lapse video of volcanic eruption Phys.orgSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

Anthropic’s A.I. Is Teaching Itself Biology. Now It’s Made Its First Discovery.

Scientists at the company announced their first finding: a group of enzymes whose function is unknown.

Toxic waste: 'Every person that played in the pool is dead'

Michael Phillips played at a lagoon as a child, oblivious to the toxic chemicals within.

Astronomers discover the 1st black hole powered 'microquasar' in the Milky Way - Space

Astronomers discover the 1st black hole powered 'microquasar' in the Milky Way SpaceAstronomers Find a Black Hole Pointing a Jet Towards Earth — And It May Solv…

Scientists Burned Their Own Scrolls. Then The Hidden Writing Lit Up. - ScienceAlert

Scientists Burned Their Own Scrolls. Then The Hidden Writing Lit Up. ScienceAlertHow lead-based ink may reveal hidden text on scorched Herculaneum scrolls CNNWa…

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How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems?

A Second Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law

A federal judge ruled that the new law, which would force fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion to help cover the costs of climate change, was unconstitution…

Suicide Rate Dropped Slightly in 2024, C.D.C. Finds

Suicide deaths have often fluctuated over the years but a sustained downward trend remains elusive.

New videos of NASA's Artemis II launch show the absolute power of the SLS rocket - Space

New videos of NASA's Artemis II launch show the absolute power of the SLS rocket SpaceArtemis 2 Set Out to Prove Orion Could Handle Deep Space. Here’s How It De…

Is the universe twisted? A new check on a possible twist in the universe's oldest light - Phys.org

Is the universe twisted? A new check on a possible twist in the universe's oldest light Phys.org

A dolphin in Australia steals food from fish in the grossest way - boingboing.net

A dolphin in Australia steals food from fish in the grossest way boingboing.netMeet Bubbles, a Dolphin in Australia Who Chases Fish Until They Barf—Then Eats Th…

Trump and Xi Are Expected to Discuss Accusations of Copying American A.I. Tech

American artificial intelligence companies have accused their Chinese counterparts of using a technique called distillation to enhance their own systems.

Greenland ice shelf weakened by estuary ahead of recent calving event - Phys.org

Greenland ice shelf weakened by estuary ahead of recent calving event Phys.orgPetermann Glacier Loses 76 km² of Floating Ice in Major Arctic Calving Event Arcti…

Mistletoe berry glue bonds even nonstick Teflon and can be reactivated with heat - Phys.org

Mistletoe berry glue bonds even nonstick Teflon and can be reactivated with heat Phys.org

Study reveals evolutionary history of bats, dating back 65 million years - reuters.com

Study reveals evolutionary history of bats, dating back 65 million years reuters.comReference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography N…

Apple Day called off after poor harvest

It is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years.

Solar farms could do more than generate clean energy—they could also cut dust pollution - Phys.org

Solar farms could do more than generate clean energy—they could also cut dust pollution Phys.org

Whirlpool in a water tank reveals long-predicted wave turbulence - Phys.org

Whirlpool in a water tank reveals long-predicted wave turbulence Phys.org

New species of proto-amphibian described by students, named in honor of their mothers - Phys.org

New species of proto-amphibian described by students, named in honor of their mothers Phys.orgSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

After Decades, NASA May Finally Replace Mars Relays - Hackaday

After Decades, NASA May Finally Replace Mars Relays Hackaday

Google Is Sending an A.I. Data Center to Outer Space

Next Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space.

When what you see doesn’t make sense, your brain does something remarkable - ScienceDaily

When what you see doesn’t make sense, your brain does something remarkable ScienceDailyHow Brain Regions Settle Visual Disputes in a Split Second neurosciencene…

Faint young stars reveal spiral galaxy Messier 74 may be twice as large as thought - Phys.org

Faint young stars reveal spiral galaxy Messier 74 may be twice as large as thought Phys.org

Scientists Just Found a Dino Artifact We’ve Never Seen Before—and It’s Answering a Major Riddle - Yahoo

Scientists Just Found a Dino Artifact We’ve Never Seen Before—and It’s Answering a Major Riddle YahooSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Asteroid Will Hereafter Be Known as 'Alyankovic' - newser.com

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Isaacman says NASA ‘dodged a bullet’ with Chinese lunar mission delay - spacenews.com

Isaacman says NASA ‘dodged a bullet’ with Chinese lunar mission delay spacenews.com"Lengthy Note" From Jared Isaacman To NASA NASA WatchNASA chief concerned Chi…

Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find

African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.

When and how to see the Harvest Moon in 2026

September's full Moon will rise on Saturday 26 September. The best viewing conditions currently look to be across southern and eastern parts of the UK.

'Mars constantly throws surprises at you': Perseverance rover finds evidence of ancient hot water in Red Planet crater - Space

'Mars constantly throws surprises at you': Perseverance rover finds evidence of ancient hot water in Red Planet crater SpacePerseverance Reveals How Complex Wat…

Japan switches on its first full-stack room-temperature quantum computer - Live Science

Japan switches on its first full-stack room-temperature quantum computer Live Science

Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon - WIRED

Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon WIREDVenus May Have Once Had a Moon That Eventually Crashed Into the Planet, Study Suggests People.comVenus ate its moon: How E…

Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath Dam Removals, Study Finds

The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.

Word of the Day: concentric - The New York Times

Word of the Day: concentric The New York Times

Book Review: ‘Natural Intelligence & the Logic of Consciousness,’ by Antonio Damasio - The New York Times

Book Review: ‘Natural Intelligence & the Logic of Consciousness,’ by Antonio Damasio The New York Times

How calcium channels in muscle cells open together - Phys.org

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JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements - Phys.org

JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements Phys.orgEarly metal-enriched baryon cycling before the midpoint of cosmic reioni…

These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump

Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show…

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Waste sector crisis could see rubbish piling up on streets, experts warn

There are warnings over a combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator.

Are baby girls more sociable? Super El Niño, meningitis outbreak explained – podcast

Madeleine Finlay sits down with her co-host and Guardian science editor, Ian Sample, to discuss three science stories from the week, including a study that offe…

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico as Nolo closes in on Hawaii

Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane. Forecasters warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause cat…