Scientists use drones to detect deadly virus in Arctic animal’s’ breath in concerning discovery
Scientists have confirmed for the first time a potentially lethal pathogen circulating among whale populations in Arctic waters,…
Ursid meteor shower 2025: When and where to see ‘shooting stars’ on the longest night of the year
If you’re stargazing late overnight on Dec. 21-22, keep an eye out for “shooting stars” as the annual…
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS heads for the outer solar system after its closest approach to Earth
On Friday (Dec. 19), the interstellar invader, comet 3I/ATLAS, made its closest approach to Earth, coming to within…
The woman who gave her life to save the gorillas
“There was one occasion when Dian accompanied local police to arrest a poacher at his home outside the…
Inside the January 2026 issue of Birdwatch
You can now read the January 2026 issue of Birdwatch as either a digital download or paper magazine.…
NASA: Mars was a blue world before it became a red desert
Ancient Egyptian astronomers would still recognize Mars today as the planet they called “Her Desher,” meaning “the red…
UAH Researchers Use New X-ray Telescope To Probe Dark Matter Decay
Scientists search for “decaying” dark matter (DDM) because it offers unique signatures like specific X-ray or gamma-ray lines…
Hubble’s First View of the Crab Nebula in 24 Years Shows Surprising New Features
The Crab Nebula, one of the most studied remnants of a supernova explosion observed nearly a thousand years…
Cosmic rays and music collide for John Brown Memorial Lecture
A pioneering fusion of nuclear physics and audiovisual art will be showcased as part of the Royal Astronomical…
US firm’s space station could be deployed by a single Falcon 9 rocket
As NASA and the US look toward a new era of private space stations, startup Max Space is…
Space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock: ‘Children should reach for the stars’
Since childhood, renowned space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock has had a “crazy dream” about travelling into space herself.…
TASA eyes 2034 to launch own Taiwan-made rocket
EYES TO THE HEAVENS: Taiwan’s space agency aims to launch a locally built rocket into orbit within a…