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Just over a quarter of nurdles cleared after River Tyne spillage
Nearly 18 tonnes of plastic nurdles spilled into the River Tyne after a July ship collision, with only 28% recovered despite extensive volunteer cleanup efforts along regional beaches.
A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar
Astronomers may have detected an X-ray flash from merging neutron stars that persisted for nearly ten minutes, potentially revealing the birth of a magnetar and offering a new way to identify such cosmic collisions.
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 moment of profound solitude during humanity’s farthest journey from home.
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
A scientific study found that climate warming likely weakened a glacier in Nepal-Tibet that collapsed last month, triggering devastating floods that killed over 1,300 people.
How opencast mining risks reawakening dormant geological faults
Opencast mining in western Germany triggered extensive ground subsidence up to 20km away and reactivated dormant geological faults, causing building damage including a school shifted by half a meter.
Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds
Roman artifacts discovered beneath Bath Assembly Rooms provide new insights into the city’s suburban population during ancient times, revealing evidence of everyday residents and military personnel.
DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals
UK researchers have created the first canine DNA database to help police investigations, enabling identification of dogs linked to crimes through forensic analysis of genetic material.
Scientists discovered two bizarre new sea spiders that are “nightmare fuel”
Researchers at the University of British Columbia identified two previously unknown sea spider species from the Salish Sea, including one with distinctive hairy legs and red eyes, marking the first new species formally described from the region in nearly 100 years.
The secret to growing food on Mars could be fungi
Researchers in the US and Brazil are exploring how beneficial fungi could help convert hostile lunar and Martian regolith into suitable material for growing crops in space agriculture systems.
New soil test could reveal how soil microbes help feed plants
Researchers have developed a simpler, more affordable method to measure DNA-bound phosphorus in soil, potentially improving understanding of how microbes help plants access this critical nutrient.
The LHC just ruled out another hiding place for quantum black holes
Physicists at UC Santa Barbara found no evidence of quantum black holes in Large Hadron Collider experiments, but the null result provides valuable constraints on where such particles could exist.
This new concrete is stronger and pulls CO2 from the air
Engineers developed a concrete mixture containing zeolite and bamboo biochar that is stronger than conventional concrete while capturing CO2 from the atmosphere, potentially advancing sustainable construction practices.
Humpback whale mother may have mourned her dead calf for days
Researchers observed a humpback whale mother remaining beside her deceased calf off the Gold Coast, potentially for days, offering insights into how these animals may respond to loss.
One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell, the second-largest U.S. reservoir, reached record-low water levels in late August and early September following minimal snowpack and warm conditions across the Colorado Basin during 2026.
Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds
Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms has uncovered Roman ditches containing pottery, coins, and a military helmet fragment, expanding knowledge of Roman occupation in the northern part of the city.
These 6 charts show how NIH research funding has been reshaped under Trump
The NIH’s total budget remains stable, but delays in obligating funds and additional grant reviews have disrupted research timelines, forcing scientists to halt experiments and scale back operations.
Hundreds of wildflowers to be planted in Little Asby conservation boost
An environmental charity plans to plant 1,500 wildflowers at an upland meadow in Cumbria to restore native species and support local wildlife habitats.
Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman, who flew farther than anyone before on Artemis II, are transitioning to emeritus status to mentor current employees and support future lunar missions.
Bumblebee project seeking to ‘turn the tide’ for rare UK species
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is launching a £907,000 three-year project to protect the Moss carder bumblebee, one of the UK’s most threatened species, across multiple regions.
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
A scientific study found that climate breakdown likely weakened a glacier that collapsed last month in Nepal and Tibet, triggering catastrophic floods that killed over 1,000 people.
The Solar System chose fire over ice from the very beginning
New research reveals that the Solar System preferentially incorporated heat-formed chondrules over cold, icy dust during its earliest formation stages, with planetesimals composed of 83-92% chondrules within the first million years.
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