Space insurers are bracing for more claims as four satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) have experienced propulsion problems that will affect their service life. The...
How Cats Purr Like Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian, Scientists Reveal
Cats are known for their adorable purring sounds that indicate their happiness and contentment. But how do they produce such low-pitched noises with their small...
New theory bridges physics and biology to explain evolution and complexity
A team of international researchers has developed a new theoretical framework that connects physics and biology to provide a unified perspective on how complexity and...
Dish Network fined for violating anti-space debris rule
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed its first-ever penalty on a company for violating its anti-space debris rule, according to a statement released...
New Computational Method Enables Rational Design of Molecules with Desired Properties
Researchers have developed a novel computational method that allows them to explore and design molecules with targeted quantum-mechanical properties. The method, called “freedom of design”...
Quantum Engines: A New Way to Power the Future
Scientists have developed a novel engine that uses quantum mechanics to generate power without burning fuel. This breakthrough could pave the way for more efficient...
UK to launch new financing scheme for nuclear energy projects
The UK government is planning to launch a new financing scheme for nuclear energy projects, which will allow investors to receive a fixed return on...
Climate campaigners slam ‘ludicrous’ private jet service for dogs
A UK-based charter firm has launched a new service that allows rich dog owners to fly with their pets in luxury, sparking outrage from environmental...
Cosmic Web Revealed Without Quasar Light for the First Time
The cosmic web is the largest structure in the universe, consisting of filaments of gas, dust, and dark matter that connect galaxies and clusters. However,...
Protected Lands Slow Down Wildlife Loss by Five Times, Study Finds
A new study published in Nature has revealed the importance of protected lands in preserving biodiversity, especially for vertebrates like amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds....
How a robotic exoskeleton can boost your sprint speed
A new study has shown that a wearable exoskeleton can help runners increase their speed by encouraging them to take more steps, allowing them to...
Lego scraps project to make bricks from recycled bottles
Lego, the world’s largest toymaker, has announced that it has abandoned its project to make bricks from recycled plastic bottles instead of oil-based plastic. The...
Meet Pampaphoneus, the Giant Predator that Ruled Before the Dinosaurs
Scientists have discovered a 265-million-year-old fossil of a giant predator that ruled the Earth long before the dinosaurs. The fossil, found in Brazil, belongs to...
NASA prepares to deflect Bennu, the asteroid that could hit Earth with 22 atomic bombs
Scientists have calculated the exact date when an asteroid named Bennu could collide with Earth with a force equivalent to 22 atomic bombs. The space rock,...
Space solar farms: A viable solution for clean energy, says UK astronaut
Space solar farms are large-scale structures that collect solar energy in orbit and beam it down to Earth using microwaves or lasers. Unlike terrestrial solar...
How Earth’s Electrons May Be Creating Water on the Moon
A new study by planetary scientists has revealed that high-energy electrons from Earth’s plasma sheet may be contributing to the formation of water on the...