China has revealed plans to build a gigantic power station in space, comparing the project to building Three Gorges Dam 36,000km (22,370 miles) above the
Never challenge an octopus to a popping and locking dance off, that’s what my grandad always said. With eight worm-like arms, they exhibit extraordinary dexterity
The class of planets known as “hot Jupiters” puzzled astronomers on first discovery, but rapidly led to an explanation that they had formed far out
This month, if you should incline your head slightly upwards at night, you will receive a treat in the form of six of the eight
Over the last century, our understanding of the evolution of stars has improved dramatically. By studying the cosmos, we have gained a pretty good theoretical
The US Presidency is said to be the hardest job in the world, so does it pay well? Put it this way: the salary would
As wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, forecasters have warned of a powerful force worsening the situation: Santa Ana winds, aka devil winds. Santa
The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has led to the deaths of millions of egg-laying chickens in the US. The deaths that have occurred over
The de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences has reached another big milestone in its mission to make extinction a thing of the past, securing a further $200
Greenland has once again made headlines after US President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his interest in purchasing or gaining control over the semi-autonomous Arctic
Sagittarius A* is the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. As supermassive black holes go, it is fairly quiet. It’s not
Anxiety can act as a great motivator to avoid potentially uncomfortable interactions, and it seems that even rats may fall victim to it. A new
A new study investigating artificial intelligence (AI) and “cognitive offloading” by humans has found a negative correlation between frequent AI use and critical thinking abilities.
A new application of laser technology known as two-way dual-comb ranging (TWDCR) has demonstrated with unprecedented precision in measuring the distance between instruments more than
A new preprint study looking at data from NASA’s Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) Lander has claimed to find evidence
Thawing ice has unveiled remains of a long-lost forest in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, indicating the profound changes that have influenced the area – and
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