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The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?
Star formation has declined sharply over the past 4.5 billion years, but neutral hydrogen supplies have remained relatively stable, according to observations from FAST and DESI.
Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain faces potential cuts to particle physics research involving the Large Hadron Collider and major astronomy projects, raising concerns about the country’s scientific competitiveness and future research capabilities.
Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers
UK cities are emerging as unexpected havens for threatened wildflowers, offering refuge from agricultural damage and climate pressures that have devastated rural populations.
The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them
The Trump administration has terminated over 100 federal science advisory committees, leaving hundreds of experts unable to address pressing health and research issues affecting millions of Americans.
A coffee-table-size scorpion roamed Earth before forests existed
Scientists have identified a one-meter-long scorpion from 415 million years ago as the largest known to science, pushing back the timeline of giant arthropods to before forests evolved.
Interstellar solar sails hit a strange problem at 75% of light speed
A new study identifies a potential problem with solar sail propulsion at extreme speeds: diffuse light scattering begins creating drag once a lightsail reaches approximately 75% of light speed.
Bristol scientists may have found first evidence of dark matter
Scientists at the University of Bristol may have detected dark matter for the first time using an underground detector in the US, though the findings await independent verification.
NASA’s Roman telescope will see 100 times more sky than Hubble
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches in two days, designed to survey vast sky areas 100 times larger than Hubble while sharing infrared detection capabilities for combined observations.
Researchers unveil sustainable spirulina solution to vitamin B12 deficiency
Researchers have developed a method to grow Spirulina that produces biologically active vitamin B12 at levels comparable to beef, potentially addressing nutritional gaps in the widely promoted algae.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, dating back 5,000 years and predating the famous monument by 500 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and forgotten in a drawer for 40 years has been confirmed as the continent’s first dinosaur fossil, belonging to a Titanosaur species.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new cosmic object called a black hole ‘star’ in the early universe, releasing 100 billion times more energy than traditional stars while exhibiting stellar characteristics.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Vulture populations across West Africa have collapsed due to hunting linked to traditional beliefs and habitat loss, but conservation efforts in a Nigerian community show signs of recovery.
Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
Highland Council has drafted guidance to reduce light pollution in the Highlands, helping stargazers and lowering carbon emissions and energy costs for communities establishing dark sky sites.
A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Researchers have identified four fossil bones from a mosasaur specimen collected three decades ago in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, potentially representing a previously unknown species based on unusual anatomical features.
Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as atmospheric CO2 rises
Scientists analyzing two decades of health data found persistent changes in blood chemistry that track rising atmospheric CO2 levels, potentially affecting millions of people.
Work on new Hungerford nature reserve set to start next month
A £1.5m nature reserve project will begin next month on meadowland in Hungerford, featuring wetland habitats, walking paths, and wildlife viewing areas.
Scientists discover a natural Arctic cloud factory missing from climate models
Scientists discovered a natural Arctic cloud-formation process involving iodine and organic compounds near melting sea ice that could significantly influence regional climate but is currently missing from climate models.
Tiny robots powered by light can hunt down and collect bacteria
Researchers have developed light-powered nanorobots smaller than one micrometer that can track, collect, and transport bacteria in water using photon recoil.
Rare cows introduced to Castle Howard Estate near Malton
White Park cattle, an ancient rare breed, have been introduced to the Castle Howard Estate near Malton as part of a 30-year conservation and rewilding initiative.
SpaceX Starship the talk of remote Australian island as Elon Musk’s engineers sent to retrieve it
SpaceX engineers are traveling to remote Christmas Island to retrieve a 52-meter Starship upper stage that splashed down in the Indian Ocean following a test launch in July.
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