A new modeling tool from The University of Manchester embeds collision risk into early satellite design, helping balance mission goals with orbital safety.
Discover Pyrenean ski resorts like La Mongie for uncrowded slopes, classic après‑ski with €3.50 drinks, and a relaxed, old‑school mountain experience.
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Research shows Australian sea lion pups learn diving and foraging skills by observing and accompanying their mothers, highlighting the importance of maternal care for species survival.
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Cannonball concretions on Bulli rock shelf, formed 254 million years ago, reveal geological processes from the Permian era and offer a rare glimpse into deep time.
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Research shows the complex natural structure of oyster reefs boosts larval survival by creating sheltered microhabitats, guiding restoration and coastal resilience efforts.
Scientists at EPFL have developed lipid‑coated nanopore membranes that improve ion flow for osmotic “blue energy,” boosting efficiency and renewing hope for scalable salinity‑gradient power.
Researchers are developing nano-based, non-chemical fungicides to protect crops, aiming for targeted, environmentally conscious alternatives to traditional chemical sprays.
Australians are invited to submit messages marking Voyager’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on the spacecraft’s interstellar journey and humanity’s enduring urge to speak into the cosmos.
A humid and unstable airmass is forecast to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible flooding to Australia’s east coast, with meteorologists warning of localized intense downpours.
A cutting tool developed in Manchester aims to help manage damaged or crashed satellites in orbit, contributing to global efforts to reduce space debris and improve orbital safety.
NASA is reviewing a helium flow irregularity in the Artemis II rocket, potentially adjusting the crewed lunar mission’s launch schedule as engineers assess the system.
Scientists link unusual ground uplift in southern Poland to a hidden fault line, revealing evidence of powerful ancient earthquakes in a region long considered low risk.
New research reveals protein-making viruses, a reimagined swimming Spinosaurus, and strong evidence that exercise reduces anxiety—reshaping how we see life, past and present.
Research shows Australian sea lion pups learn diving and foraging skills by closely following their mothers, highlighting the importance of maternal guidance in survival.
A distant planetary system shows unexpected features that challenge aspects of traditional planet-formation models, prompting scientists to refine existing theories.
Simulations suggest the early universe behaved like a strongly interacting fluid, or “cosmic soup,” refining our understanding of quark-gluon plasma after the Big Bang.
A new study suggests great white shark disappearances cannot be explained solely by orca predation, pointing instead to complex ecological and environmental factors.
Sediment beneath Antarctic ice reveals evidence of major ice retreat millions of years ago, helping scientists refine projections for future sea level rise.
Australians are invited to submit symbolic messages marking Voyager’s 50th anniversary, honoring the Golden Record and humanity’s enduring dialogue with the cosmos.
Manchester researchers developed a modelling tool that integrates satellite mission requirements with collision risks to help prevent orbital crashes before they occur.
Ultrafast laser pulses may enhance cryo-electron tomography by refining sample preparation and targeting, potentially improving resolution and structural clarity.
New imaging and molecular research clarify how cell membranes organize into dynamic microdomains, refining the classic fluid mosaic model and explaining long-standing mysteries.
New research suggests immunomediator expression in human periodontal ligament MSCs varies based on CD146 surface expression, highlighting cellular diversity in immune regulation.
February 2026 will bring a visible planetary alignment, with several bright planets appearing in a line. New images and simulations preview what this “planet parade” may look like.