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Rare breeding bat found roosting near South Yorkshire reservoir
A rare breeding bat species has been discovered roosting near a South Yorkshire reservoir for the first time, detected through environmental DNA analysis of bat boxes installed at a Yorkshire Water site.
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
Researchers discovered unexpected cold-adapted yeast species on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old mummified body, alongside bacteria from his original gut flora, offering insights into ancient human microbiomes.
Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
Scientists detected a sudden reversal in molten iron flow beneath the Pacific Ocean in 2010, shifting from westward to eastward movement for unclear reasons, revealed through satellite observations.
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global ocean temperatures reached record highs last month, fueled partly by developing El Niño conditions, while Western Europe experienced extreme heat and devastating wildfires.
Water voles shown to be thriving in Surrey by ‘squashed poo’
Water voles released into a Surrey river last year are thriving, with evidence of population growth detected through droppings, burrows, and camera traps, marking a conservation success story.
Dark bordered beauty moth found in Northumberland after 70 years
A population of the dark bordered beauty moth has been discovered at a Northumberland estate after more than 70 years of absence, offering conservationists renewed hope for the endangered species.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a phenomenon experienced by Apollo astronauts decades earlier.
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Researchers discover that brown-lipped snails can modulate their mucus composition to create five distinct types of slime, each with specialized functions from locomotion to defense.
Britain’s Jurassic gold rush: the fossil hunters chasing fortunes on Dorset’s beaches
Fossil hunting along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has evolved into a lucrative industry, with rising values attracting professional collectors and international buyers competing for significant specimens.
Some dinosaurs could rise like giants until they grew too big
Research suggests that some long-necked dinosaurs, particularly smaller sauropods, could stand upright on their hind legs, with this ability declining as they grew larger due to increased weight and stress on their bones.
Africa’s camels are dying from extreme heat as temperatures soar
Camels across Africa are dying from extreme heat, with herders in Ethiopia losing animals to heat stress and a Somali study finding nearly 73% camel mortality in some regions.
Scientists discover the hidden brain switch that assigns bees their jobs
Scientists identified brain circuits that determine which jobs worker bees perform in a colony by manipulating a gene and reducing neural activity in specific regions.
NASA’s Webb telescope discovers giant planet hiding in one of astronomy’s most famous systems
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a third giant planet in the Beta Pictoris system, located 63 light-years away, by identifying its atmospheric chemical signature rather than direct imaging.
NASA will test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon landers before the next lunar landing
NASA will conduct a major orbital rehearsal in 2027 with test landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin to practice docking procedures before astronaut lunar landings begin in 2028.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups and space experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters by SpaceX and Blue Origin could release dangerous pollution levels and alter Earth’s atmosphere, calling for regulatory review.
Guernsey residents urged to “track not trample” Asian hornets
Guernsey residents are being urged to photograph and track Asian hornets rather than attempt to remove them, to help authorities locate and destroy nests safely.
A healthier global diet could cut farm emissions by 85%
Global shifts toward healthier diets and reduced food waste could cut agricultural emissions by 85% by 2050 while reducing farmland use by 6%, though livestock production value would decline significantly.
Orcas filmed smashing giant sunfish into thousands of pieces
Researchers in the Gulf of California documented orcas coordinating to smash giant sunfish into fragments, a previously undescribed hunting behavior that may aid juvenile feeding or serve social purposes.
Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain faces proposed cuts to particle physics funding that could force scientists to reduce involvement in major international research projects, raising concerns about the country’s scientific leadership.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar solstices and dating back roughly 5,000 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Scientists have confirmed that a fossil discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for 40 years is the continent’s first known dinosaur bone, belonging to a long-necked Titanosaur.
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