Hawke’s Bay conservationists work to save critically endangered forget-me-not
The critically endangered forget-me-not Myosotis petiolata is endemic to Hawke’s Bay. Photo: Supplied A critically endangered forget-me-not is…
New images capture rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System
Published on 09/01/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Two stunning new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS – one captured…
Wild deer causing problems on Achiil roads
There has been a significant increase in wild deer coming off the local hills onto roads throughout the…
There’s a bright comet perfect for observing through a smart telescope right now. Here’s how to see it
Comet 24P/Schaumasse reaches perihelion on 8 January 2026, when it should reach an integrated magnitude of +9.9. At…
Russian River sewage spill ends after two days, extent of impacts still unknown
Early Thursday morning just after sunrise, Ellyse Cappellano, a Sonoma County environmental health specialist, snapped on green rubber…
A mysterious interstellar object is speeding through our solar system at over 200,000 km/h
An object hurtling through space at over 200,000 km per hour — and possibly from beyond our solar…
Chimpanzees and gorillas among most traded African primates, report finds
A new report finds thousands of African primates, including chimpanzees and gorillas, are being traded both legally…
Coffee-based staining offers eco-friendly solution for electron microscopy
Researchers at TU Graz have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive…
Analysis: UK renewables enjoy record year in 2025 – but gas power still rises
The UK’s fleet of wind, solar and biomass power plants all set new records in 2025, Carbon Brief…
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?
Heads up! The solar system comet 24P/Schaumasse will make its closest approach to the sun in its current…
Tiger tarantula: one of the largest spiders in the world isn’t what scientists believed
For years, this striking arachnid remained shrouded in uncertainty. With its dramatic appearance, impressive size, and elusive habits,…
Galaxies so hot they’re shocking space researchers : Short Wave : NPR
An artist’s rendering of this young galaxy cluster, SPT2349–56, which researchers found was hotter than the surface of…