Scientists traced an unusual lithium plume in Earth’s upper atmosphere to the reentry of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, highlighting growing interest in spaceflight’s atmospheric impact.
New data suggests cautious hope for south-east Queensland’s koala population, but conservation advocates warn that lasting recovery depends on stronger habitat protection and oversight.
Studies show Greenland’s most extreme ice melt events are intensifying due to rising Arctic temperatures, contributing to accelerating global sea-level rise.
A new study finds that horse whinnies contain a high-frequency whistling element, helping the call travel long distances and possibly aiding recognition among herd members.
Research suggests expert birdwatching sharpens attention, memory, and pattern recognition, potentially supporting cognitive resilience through sustained mental engagement.
Satellite imagery reveals dramatic ocean swirls around Jeju Island, formed by interacting currents. Scientists say the eddies reflect shifting temperatures, marine life movement, and regional climate dynamics.
Satellite data shows Antarctica’s long-observed gravity anomaly is strengthening, reflecting ice mass loss and geological adjustments beneath the continent.
Neutrinos detected deep in Antarctic ice are helping scientists study distant cosmic events and fundamental physics, offering insight into how the universe works.
Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus — will appear together in the evening sky at February’s end, forming a rare and visible planetary lineup.
A museum fossil once thought to represent one predator has been reexamined and found to contain two distinct ancient species, reshaping views of a prehistoric ecosystem.
A 50-year-old misplaced Australian fossil of a crocodile-like Triassic amphibian has been rediscovered, offering new insights into early post-extinction ecosystems.
Fossils from Australia show 250-million-year-old “sea-salamanders” were globally distributed across Pangaea, revealing interconnected Triassic ecosystems.
NASA has officially classified the troubled 2024 Boeing Starliner crewed test flight as a Type A mishap, its most severe category, following an investigation into technical and leadership faults.
A new study reveals that horses’ whinnies contain layered whistle-like tones and harmonics, giving them a unique vocal signature that aids recognition and communication.
Scientific research shows that a horse’s whinny blends whistle-like tones with deep harmonics, creating a uniquely layered sound used for recognition and communication.
A new study finds that horse whinnies contain a whistle-like tone layered with harmonic elements, revealing unexpected complexity in equine communication.
A new study finds that horses’ whinnies contain whistle-like acoustic elements, suggesting their calls are more complex and individually distinctive than previously thought.
NASA has once again delayed the Artemis II lunar mission, adjusting the launch timeline to allow further technical reviews and ensure astronaut safety.
NASA has delayed the crewed Artemis II mission due to a helium system issue in the Space Launch System rocket, prioritizing safety as engineers review and resolve the concern.
Scientists use deep Antarctic ice detectors to capture neutrinos—rare particles that reveal hidden cosmic events and help answer fundamental questions about the universe.
Six planets will appear together in the evening sky this February, forming a rare “planet parade” visible shortly after sunset, offering a simple yet striking celestial event.
Scientists detected a lithium plume in Earth’s upper atmosphere, traced to a returning SpaceX rocket, highlighting how reentry events can leave measurable chemical traces.
The evolution of vision began with simple light-sensitive molecules like opsin, gradually developing into complex eyes that transformed how life interacts with the world.
Satellite imaging underpins modern disaster response, but gaps in coverage, data access, infrastructure resilience, and coordination threaten its effectiveness during fast-moving crises.