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Giant hogweed: Fighting the plant that can leave blisters and scars
A conservation project in Northern Ireland is making progress against giant hogweed, an invasive plant whose sap causes painful blistering and scarring when it contacts skin. Over 2,500 sites have been recorded across the region.
Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere
Researchers have detected an atmosphere around an Earth-like exoplanet 49 light-years away in its star’s habitable zone, marking the first confirmed atmospheric discovery on a rocky planet outside our solar system.
New giant salamander species discovered in 3.5-million-year-old fossils
Scientists in Japan have identified a new giant salamander species from 3.5-million-year-old fossils, revealing previously unknown diversity in the ancient amphibian family.
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt challenges the story of human origins
Researchers identified a previously unknown fossil ape species from northern Egypt dated to 17-18 million years ago, suggesting early apes lived in North Africa and challenging established theories about human origins.
China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft captured detailed photographs of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed near Mars, marking one of the closest observations since its discovery.
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Scientists documented orcas ramming sunfish with such force that the fish explode into fragments, a behavior that may serve feeding, teaching, or entertainment purposes.
Eating within 8 hours may help keep the aging brain sharp
A small clinical trial found that older women who limited daily eating to 8-9 hours showed greater cognitive improvements than those eating across 12 hours, independent of weight loss.
Why Jupiter has several giant moons but Saturn has only Titan
Jupiter’s stronger magnetic field may explain why it retains multiple giant moons while Saturn is dominated by a single large moon, according to new research using computational simulations.
500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer shows ancient humans were master toolmakers
Archaeologists in England have identified a 500,000-year-old hammer made from elephant bone, the oldest known elephant bone tool discovered in Europe, revealing sophisticated toolmaking abilities of early human ancestors.
Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky
Have you ever been out at night and seen a streak of light blast across the sky and disappear? Ever wonder where that shooting star came from, or how it got to be in your sky?As the director of the Peters Observatory at Hamilton College, I have seen many similar...
Scientists identify 64,000 sq miles of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis
SINGAPORE, June 16 (Reuters) - Scientists have identified nearly 166,000 sq km (64,000 sq miles) of coral reefs that are capable of surviving and recovering from climate change, three times more than previously estimated, research showed on Tuesday.The world's coral...
Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule head home to Earth today
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: NASA[embedded content]A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is scheduled to begin its journey back to Earth today (June 16), and you can watch the action live.The...
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Tuesday, causing scattered damage and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago.The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open...
The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.But these systems...
1,000 times faster than Hubble: Up close with the NASA space telescope meant to unlock the cosmos
GREENBELT, Md. — It’s go time for NASA’s next-generation space telescope.After nearly two decades of development, $4.3 billion and the labor of hundreds of scientists and engineers, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is less than three months from launch.From a...
Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander for NASA Moon Base mission
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: AstroboticThe next robotic lander to launch to the moon was revealed today (June 15) by Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic.NASA chose Astrobotic's Griffin...
Wisconsin beagle farm closing and hundreds of its dogs will be sent to a Florida rescue group
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin beagle breeding farm that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a Florida rescue group.Big Dog Ranch Rescue announced Monday that it has reached an agreement for the...
Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm count
High triglycerides often receive less attention than cholesterol, but they are an important marker of metabolic and cardiovascular health. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the bloodstream. After you eat, your body converts excess calories into triglycerides...
Live from the moon! How lasers connected us all to NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts on their epic lunar trip
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission."Earthset" captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis 2 crew's flyby of the Moon. | Credit: NASAThe world...
Hubble spies a swarm of stars in a strange, irregular galaxy | Space photo of the day for June 15, 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 490-017. | Credit: NASA, ESA, R. Tully (University of Hawaii); Image Processing: G. Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)The...
Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work
As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is constantly sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with ancient debris from the formation of the solar system. For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin...
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