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190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species
Researchers have confirmed a previously unrecognized Asian pangolin species, Manis aurita, inhabiting Nepal and Northern India, using 190-year-old DNA from museum specimens to clarify species relationships and aid conservation efforts.
Hertfordshire nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves
Wildlife volunteers in Hertfordshire recorded rare species during this summer’s heatwaves, including a great white egret and glow-worms unseen for 25 years.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans have previously journeyed as they voyaged to the Moon and back over ten days.
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 dated to approximately 5,000 years ago.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 has been confirmed as the continent’s first-ever dinosaur fossil after spending four decades in a drawer at a British research institution.
Did climate change cause this heat wave? Most likely, and here’s why
More than 80 million people face extreme heat warnings across the U.S. this week, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the South and potentially reaching 110 degrees or higher in the Southwest.
A Manhattan-sized ice island just broke free from Greenland
A 76 square kilometer ice island broke free from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland on August 4, 2026, marking the glacier’s largest floating ice loss since 2012 and the Arctic’s biggest calving event since 2020.
Forces deep inside Earth helped Antarctica freeze before the Arctic
An international study explains why Antarctica froze millions of years before the Arctic, linking ice sheet formation to geological forces that gradually elevated East Antarctica over 100 million years.
Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria
A new study identifies three previously overlooked Assyrian kings missing from the official king list, suggesting the historical record was more politically selective than scholars assumed.
Paleontology rocked by organic molecules found in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Researchers detected remnants of collagen protein in a 66-million-year-old dinosaur bone from South Dakota, providing evidence that original organic molecules can survive fossilization.
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help unlock massive quantum computers
Researchers at Aalto University have demonstrated the world’s first superconducting quantum heat engine, which could advance large-scale quantum computing by reducing hardware complexity and costs.
Scientists detect a nuclear reactor’s ghostly afterglow for the first time
Scientists using the Double Chooz detector have measured antineutrino emissions from a shutdown nuclear reactor for the first time, revealing potential applications for reactor monitoring and nuclear safety.
Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon
Scientists plan to deploy a satellite around the moon’s far side to detect radio signals from the early universe, potentially revealing details about the cosmos shortly after the big bang.
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.
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