New research suggests the universe may not be accelerating, challenging the existence of dark energy and prompting a reevaluation of the standard model of cosmology.
The future of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is a critical factor for the commercial spaceflight industry, influencing reliability, competition, and the transition to next-generation vehicles like Starship.
The West Country is set to witness its most significant solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, 2026, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured, offering a rare and spectacular viewing opportunity.
The Perseid meteor shower will peak this month with up to 70 meteors per hour, offering a spectacular viewing opportunity that famously inspired John Denver’s "Rocky Mountain High."
New evidence suggests Neptune’s moons formed from the debris of catastrophic collisions triggered by the capture of Triton, challenging previous theories of peaceful formation.
Residents of West Virginia witnessed a rare "fire rainbow" or circumhorizontal arc, a colorful atmospheric phenomenon caused by sunlight refracting through high-altitude ice crystals.
The ABC’s National Science Week has launched a public vote to determine Australia’s most amazing wildflower, featuring ten native species and aiming to promote appreciation for biodiversity.
Scientists have confirmed that Saxifraga candelabrum is a carnivorous plant, validating Charles Darwin’s 150-year-old hypothesis and expanding our understanding of plant evolution
A 9,000-pound SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to crash into the Moon’s far side tonight, an event invisible to Earth-based observers but monitored by orbital spacecraft for scientific data.
Record-low water levels in the Danube River have exposed World War II shipwrecks and mammoth bones, highlighting the impact of drought and climate change on Europe’s waterways.
SDSS-V Data Release 20 provides comprehensive all-sky spectral data on supermassive black holes, enhancing our understanding of their distribution, activity, and role in galaxy evolution.
Astronomers have identified cometary knots in the Helix Nebula, dense gas clumps with tails formed by the interaction with a dying star’s radiation, offering insights into stellar evolution.
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to unintentionally impact the Moon on August 5, 2026, offering scientists a chance to study lunar geology while highlighting space debris concerns.
NASA’s PUNCH mission uses four satellites to monitor the sun’s corona, enhancing the accuracy of solar storm forecasts and helping protect Earth’s technology from space weather impacts.
Fossils discovered in Wyoming provide new insights into early primate evolution during the Eocene epoch, revealing details about their anatomy, behavior, and adaptation to changing climates.
A new dark matter detector from the University of California is being tested at CERN, using advanced cryogenic technology to search for elusive particles that make up most of the universe’s mass.
Research suggests that the physical and chemical properties of leaf surfaces can help curb crop diseases, offering new strategies for sustainable agriculture and reduced pesticide use.
New research indicates that malaria infection causes permanent damage to immune cells in the spleen, potentially compromising long-term immunity and increasing vulnerability to other diseases.
Scientists have identified a gene that determines sex in avocado trees, allowing breeders to identify female plants early and significantly reduce the time required for developing new varieties.
A new study finds that salty water from the Indian Ocean does not directly control the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, prompting a revision of climate models and ocean dynamic theories.
Giant plasma waves, or plasmoids, are identified as a key factor in stripping away Mars’ atmosphere, explaining its transition from a potentially habitable world to a cold desert.
In April 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than many satellites, raising concerns about potential structural changes and debris risks despite no impact threat.
An expert warns great white sharks may already be in UK waters as warming seas push them further north.
A UK-based study finds organic free-range egg production could raise emissions by 60% compared with caged chicken eggs.