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Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft designed to rescue an aging NASA telescope failed in its mission and returned to Earth after 85 days in orbit, with the Swift Observatory now expected to fall from orbit in November.
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Earth microbes that thrive near deep-sea hydrothermal vents survived simulated conditions of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, suggesting the distant world may be habitable to some forms of life.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, traveling farther into space than humans have ever ventured before and returning safely to Earth after ten days.
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory Greenwich competition
The Royal Observatory Greenwich announced Ali Alobaidly as winner of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for a striking image of the Shark Nebula, a dark dust cloud 650 light years distant.
Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine
Researchers identified 13 branched-chain fatty acids in cat urine that form distinctive individual profiles, potentially serving as a lasting chemical signature for feline identity recognition.
What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
New experiment at underground laboratory ruled out gravity-based model for quantum decoherence, narrowing search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
Amazon study reveals the best strategies for protecting biodiversity and carbon
A new study comparing conservation strategies across the Amazon finds that protecting existing forests from fires and logging delivers greater biodiversity and carbon benefits per dollar spent than forest restoration alone.
Black holes of every size follow the same surprising rule
Astronomers have discovered that black holes of all sizes launch jets at the same critical stage of their feeding cycle, suggesting a universal rule governs this dramatic behavior regardless of mass.
Rare snails lay eggs on drive from Wales to Wingham Wildlife Park
Rare glutinous snails, found only in one UK lake, began laying eggs during transport to a wildlife park as part of a national conservation breeding program.
JWST’s mysterious little red dots may be black holes growing at incredible speeds
New simulations suggest the James Webb Space Telescope’s mysterious Little Red Dots may be rapidly growing black holes that exploited unique conditions in the early Universe.
Astronomers just found the youngest known planet ever
Astronomers have confirmed the youngest known planet ever discovered, less than 1 million years old and still forming within its star’s dusty disk, offering rare insights into planetary formation processes.
A $100 detector can see invisible particles raining down from space
A $100 detector called CosmicWatch allows researchers and students to identify muons—invisible particles from space that constantly rain down on Earth. The portable device has expanded from an educational tool to use in professional astrophysics research.
Scientists discover a mysterious new frog hiding in the Amazon
Scientists have identified a previously unknown frog species, Adenomera varcena, in the western Amazon’s seasonally flooded forests, adding to evidence of undocumented Amazonian biodiversity.
Alaska’s salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever
Katmai National Park’s annual Fat Bear Week tournament expands to 16 competitors this year, featuring a record number of cubs as bears feast on salmon to prepare for hibernation.
Billions in rare earth elements may be hiding in America’s coal ash
A research team has received $3.3 million to investigate biological methods for recovering rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal ash and industrial waste streams.
Starwatch: Autumnal equinox in northern hemisphere, spring in the south
The autumnal equinox occurs this week in the northern hemisphere, marking the astronomical beginning of autumn. Despite its name meaning “equal night,” the equinox is not when day and night are precisely equal in length.
Baby girls’ greater interest in faces offers clue to nature v nurture debate
A study of newborns found that baby girls spent proportionally more time watching faces than boys did, suggesting some behavioral differences may be present at birth rather than learned through experience.
What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
A new experiment has ruled out a prominent gravity-based explanation for quantum decoherence, the phenomenon where quantum behavior fades at larger scales, narrowing the search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
A new film dramatizes the true story of meteorologist James Stagg, who had to forecast weather conditions for the D-day landings in 1944, a task that affected 160,000 Allied troops.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Research suggests ancient Indonesian foragers may have sucked on psychoactive betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, potentially representing the earliest known evidence of human drug use.
UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions
A UK mathematician challenges a 2,000-year-old belief that the Parthenon’s curves correct optical illusions, finding the illusions themselves may be mythical rather than real.
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