Conservation groups warn that illegal sales of baby gibbons online are fueling wildlife trafficking networks, with poachers often killing mother gibbons to capture infants for the exotic pet trade.
Residents and rescue workers in a suburb near Phoenix worked together to safely capture a wandering tortoise after the reptile repeatedly escaped and roamed through neighborhood streets.
German officials defended the decision to attempt rescuing a stranded whale named Timmy, arguing the effort reflected a humane response despite criticism over costs and the unsuccessful outcome.
Supernova dust may influence JWST observations, helping explain inconsistencies in deep-space imaging and improving astrophysical models.
A newly discovered asteroid will safely pass Earth, highlighting ongoing efforts in tracking near-Earth objects and planetary defense.
Rising space debris levels may increase future safety risks, prompting global monitoring and mitigation efforts for orbital sustainability.
Satellite megaconstellations raise concerns about orbital congestion, sky visibility, and long-term atmospheric and space environment effects.
Claude Mythos describes narratives around AI systems like Claude, raising concerns about perception, agency, and how humans interpret language models.
James Webb Space Telescope operates far from Earth on minimal power, with a highly complex deployment sequence containing hundreds of failure points.
An asteroid about Boeing 737 size is expected to pass closer than the Moon, offering scientists a routine but valuable observation opportunity.
A moonbow over Victoria Falls appears under full moon conditions, created by mist and lunar light, producing a rare and faint nighttime rainbow.
New research suggests handedness arises from combined genetic and brain development factors rather than a single cause.
A galactic interaction is linked to increased star formation, creating bright stellar regions that reveal ongoing cosmic evolution.
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft detects a new atmospheric effect at Mars, offering deeper insight into how the planet’s atmosphere evolves and escapes into space.
Europe is testing laser-based satellite communication to overcome radio bandwidth limits, potentially reshaping future space data networks.
A researcher’s claim about the Great Pyramid as a cosmic beacon sparks renewed discussion, though mainstream archaeology maintains a symbolic and structural interpretation.
A new satellite with Belgian technology will study how solar activity affects Earth’s atmosphere and space environment.
Reusable rockets and frequent launches have sharply reduced orbital costs, reshaping global space economics and satellite access.
Multiple climate forces are influencing Antarctic ice behavior, with ocean, atmosphere, and warming trends interacting in complex ways.
Voyager spacecraft carry Golden Records with Earth’s sounds and messages, designed to last up to a billion years in space.
Scientists explore whether Ganymede’s metallic core may still be forming slowly due to ongoing internal processes.
Cassini was deliberately destroyed in Saturn after a historic final mission phase to protect moons like Enceladus and gather unique data.
Researchers explore how tiny quantum-scale fluctuations may influence whether dying stars explode as supernovae or collapse quietly.
A 100-million-year-old insect fossil with giant claws reveals new insights into ancient ecosystems and evolutionary adaptation.