All of Neptune’s clouds have vanished – it may be because of the sun
Over the past few years, the white clouds that usually shroud Neptune’s surface have disappeared, and it may be because…
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How to view an eclipse safely and what to look for in eclipse glasses
Follow these tips to have a safe viewing experience during the upcoming North American total solar eclipse
Huge rise in US overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants
Between 2010 and 2021, the proportion of drug overdose deaths in the US involving a combination of fentanyl and a…
Fastest ever semiconductor could massively speed up computer chips
A record-breaking superatomic semiconductor material allows particles to traverse it between 100 and 1000 times faster than electrons pass through…
Most large fishing boats go untracked as ‘dark vessels’
An AI analysis of satellite images reveals fishing, shipping and offshore development activities worldwide by monitoring boats that don't publicly…
Tentacle robot can bend through pipes and unscrew bolts
A soft, tubular robot can bend, twist, expand and contract when exposed to different intensities of light
Astronauts could mine drinking water from glass beads on the moon
Glass beads created by meteoroid impacts on the lunar surface should contain enough water for future astronauts to use
There may be a surprising upside to losing coral reefs as oceans warm
As warmer waters and ocean acidification reduce coral formation, the seas will take up more carbon dioxide – an effect…
Blue Ghost spacecraft makes second-ever commercial landing on the moon
The second-ever commercial landing on the moon comes amid a flurry of lunar exploration activity that will see around a…
Plant-based waterproof material could replace single-use plastics
Cellulose, the main component of paper, can be turned into clear, waterproof objects such as cups that are almost indistinguishable…