Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids
The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon.
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Asian hornet’s unique buzz may hold secret to containing invasive species
Researchers say distinct frequency is ‘great news’ as it will allow their nests to be located with greater easeAsian hornets buzz at a unique frequency that could be the key to controlling their spread, scientists have found, as the invasive species ex…
Scientists decry Trump energy chief’s plan to ‘update’ climate reports: ‘Exactly what Stalin did’
Ex-fossil fuel executive Chris Wright said administration is reviewing national assessments made by past governmentsThe US energy secretary, Chris Wright, is facing growing criticism from scientists who say their “worst fears” were realized when Wright…
Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the best picture yet of a high-speed comet visiting our solar system from another star.
Scientists thought this Argentine glacier was stable. Now they say it’s melting fast
New research reveals that an inconic Argentine glacier is undergoing its most significant retreat in a century.
‘It’s really, really bad right now’: NIH scientists dismayed by Trump cuts
Researchers say scientific community is in state of whiplash and accuse president of trying to ‘destroy’ vital workLast week, the office of management and budget (OMB) revealed plans to freeze all outside funding for National Institutes of Health resea…
The Eiffel Tower gets taller every summer. Here’s how
The structure was originally dubbed the 300-metre tower, but that’s not entirely true
Stuck astronaut Butch Wilmore retires from NASA less than 5 months after extended spaceflight
One of NASA’s two previously stuck astronauts has retired.
People reoccupied Pompeii after Vesuvius eruption, archaeologists find
Site director says ‘a kind of camp, a favela’ was founded in the ruins of city destroyed in AD79Archaeologists have discovered new evidence pointing to the reoccupation of Pompeii after the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that left the city in ruins.De…
Hundreds more CSIRO jobs on the chopping block as experts raise fears over impact on science
Exclusive: Concerns Australia is gutting its research capability coincide with Trump’s deep cuts into US science agenciesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHundreds more jobs…