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Hubble Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Young Stars in Trifid Nebula
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has released a striking new image showcasing young stars forming within the Trifid Nebula. The image highlights the telescope's continued ability to capture detailed views of stellar nurseri...
Nigerian Ecologist Iroro Tanshi Wins Global Prize for Bat Conservation Work
Ecologist Iroro Tanshi has won an international prize for her efforts to protect bats in Nigeria, where the animals are widely associated with witchcraft and face significant cultural stigma. Her work challenges deep-roo...
'The Last Starfighter' Gets Sequel as Comic Book Series, Launching July 2026
The beloved 1984 sci-fi cult classic 'The Last Starfighter' is finally receiving a sequel, not as a film but as a comic book series from Mad Cave Studios. The new series is scheduled to launch on July 1, 2026....
New Analysis Suggests Quantum Computers Could Genuinely Accelerate AI in the Near Future
Pushing back against years of skepticism, a new analysis indicates that quantum computers may offer real, practical advantages for machine learning and similar AI algorithms in the near term. The findings represent a sig...
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week — Here's the Best Time to Watch
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is active this week, offering skywatchers an opportunity to see shooting stars. Observers are advised to check optimal local viewing times for the best chance of catching the display....
'Dark Subhaloes' Could Explain Why Galaxies Appear to Form Predetermined Shapes
A new study using Hubble Space Telescope imagery — including an observation of compact dwarf galaxy Markarian 178 — suggests that invisible structures called 'dark subhaloes' may drive galaxies to form characteristic...
Only 12 People Witnessed a Rare Antarctic 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse — One Improvised to Photograph It
A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to observe a rare annular solar eclipse, in which the Moon covers the center of the Sun leaving a glowing ring visible. With limited equipment on hand, one...
Scientists crack 200-year-old 'dolomite problem' by growing mineral in lab
After two centuries of failed attempts, researchers have successfully grown dolomite crystals in a laboratory setting, solving a long-standing geological mystery. The team found that crystal growth stalls due to tiny def...
Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 22–23 in spring night skies
The annual Lyrid meteor shower, first recorded in 687 BC and originating from debris of a comet discovered in 1861, returns this week with its peak during the late evening of Wednesday 22 April and early morning of 23 Ap...
Poet laureate Simon Armitage marks ZSL's 200th anniversary with commissioned poem
The Zoological Society of London has commissioned poet laureate Simon Armitage to create an animated poem, 'The Moon and The Zoo', to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The commission continues a long tradition of writers ...
Daily toothbrushing cuts hospital-acquired pneumonia risk
Most hospital patients do not brush their teeth regularly, but a new study suggests that daily toothbrushing could significantly reduce their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay. The finding highlights a simpl...
Over 1,000 toads feared dead after water company drains breeding reservoir
Volunteers who spent considerable effort helping more than 1,500 toads safely cross a busy road to reach their breeding ground now fear the amphibians have perished. The concern arose after a water company drained the re...
SpaceX to launch GPS III SV09 satellite for US Space Force on April 20
SpaceX is scheduled to launch an advanced GPS satellite for the US Space Force using a Falcon 9 rocket in the early hours of April 20, 2026. The mission continues a series of GPS III constellation upgrades for the milita...
'Sing for the Lough' event raises voice for Lough Neagh conservation
Campaigners gathered at multiple locations around Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland for a singing event aimed at drawing attention to the lake's environmental struggles. The initiative, called 'Sing for the Lough', was des...
BlueBird 7 satellite to be deorbited following faulty Blue Origin launch
A large BlueBird 7 mobile phone communications satellite will be deorbited after suffering issues stemming from a faulty Blue Origin rocket launch. The satellite, notable for its large solar array panels, will not be abl...
'Sunshine' (2007) revisited as a darker, bleaker take on the solar-disaster sci-fi genre
Space.com profiles Danny Boyle's 2007 film Sunshine, drawing comparisons to the more recent Project Hail Mary and noting its distinctly grim tone in depicting a mission to reignite a dying sun. The piece frames the film ...
Study: Human cultural evolution is a planetary force in the Anthropocene
A new study argues that human societies have developed into a transformative force on Earth through cultural and social innovation, from early fire use to global supply chains. Researcher Erle Ellis reframes the Anthropo...
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week under favorable viewing conditions
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is returning with ideal conditions for observation this week, according to Space.com. Viewers are advised on what to expect and the best times to watch the display....
Soil-powered microbial fuel cell could replace batteries in underground sensors
Scientists have engineered a fuel cell that harvests electricity from microbes found in soil, enabling it to power underground sensors without batteries or solar panels. The device operates in both wet and dry conditions...
Chiral phonons enable electron control without magnets, launching field of orbitronics
Physicists have demonstrated that chiral phonons—tiny asymmetric atomic vibrations—can transfer angular momentum directly to electrons, allowing information to be carried via orbital motion rather than charge or spin...