Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that’s a problem
A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century’s end.
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Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US
Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usualThe aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states on Monday night, and possibly even further south, following …
Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists
Study suggests being optimistic produces more antibodies, hinting at future healthcare potential of mental techniquesBeing optimistic may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural …
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzeesScientists have been forced to rethink the intelligence of cattle after an Austrian cow named Veronika displayed an impressive –…
Plant species that was presumed to be extinct reappears after nearly six decades
Small Australian shrub with delicate pink and purple flowers was found thanks to a popular plant ID app
Nasa readies its most powerful rocket for round-the-moon flight
Artemis II mission could launch on 6 February, sending astronauts on a 685,000-mile journeyNasa is preparing to roll out its most powerful rocket yet before a mission to send astronauts around the moon and back again for the first time in more than 50 …
Rare twins born in DRC raise cautious hope for endangered mountain gorillas
Virunga park ranger says babies are well cared for by mother Mafuko but high infant mortality makes first weeks criticalIt was noon by the time Jacques Katutu first saw the newborn mountain gorillas. Cradled in the arms of their mother, Mafuko, the tin…
Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism
Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds Taking paracetamol in pregnancy does not increase the chance that the child will be autistic, or have ADHD or an intellectual disab…
The National Park Service just uncovered a long-necked dinosaur
Park workers excavated 3,000 pounds of fossil and rock
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths Campaigners have accused BP of having an insidious influence over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) in the UK through…