Rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies have been spotted in an area where volunteers planted 430 elm trees. The sightings suggest the conservation effort is successfully restoring habitat for the endangered species....
Private Japanese space company Astroscale plans to launch its ISSA-J mission to inspect two defunct satellites in Earth orbit in 2027. The mission highlights growing private-sector efforts to address the challenge of spa...
In Southwest Uganda, conservation efforts for endangered mountain gorillas are being advanced by focusing on the needs of local human communities. The BBC reports that improving human livelihoods in the region is proving...
NASA has released a dramatic photograph of the Moon taken at the terminator line — the boundary between light and shadow — highlighting the cratered terrain of the lunar surface. The image shows a stark contrast betw...
A large genetics study has found that the gene responsible for red hair has been positively selected for in Europe over the past 10,000 years. Scientists suggest the trait, linked to fair skin, may have been favoured for...
New three-dimensional images have mapped the intricate nerve system of the clitoris in unprecedented detail. The findings highlight significant long-standing gaps in medical understanding of female anatomy....
A study found that some widely used medications for irritable bowel syndrome were linked to a small increase in the risk of death over time. Researchers tracked over 650,000 Americans with IBS....
Researchers found that methane-producing microbes under nutrient-poor conditions are responsible for ocean methane production. Warming oceans may lead to increased emissions, potentially worsening global warming....
Scientists found that keeping systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg can reduce heart attack, stroke, and heart failure risks. The research suggests a lower target may deliver bigger health benefits than previously thou...
A charity is aiming to raise £40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces....
The world may be heading for a 'super El Niño' this summer, research suggests. Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three stories on The Guardian Science podcast....
Eswatini's efforts to eradicate malaria are complicated by informal migration, climate change, and rising global cases....
NASA's Earth Observatory is eyeing the Richat Structure, a mysterious feature in Mauritania....
Researchers found that metformin allows patients to use about 12% less insulin while maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This was an unexpected finding as the initial goal was to reduce insulin resistance....
Scientists analyzed a fossil and discovered growth patterns showing Nanotyrannus was mature, not juvenile. This adds complexity to prehistoric ecosystems as it was about half the size of a full-grown T. rex....
A review of clinical trials has found no significant effect from Alzheimer’s ‘gamechanger’ drugs. The analysis of 17 trials concluded that the effects on cognitive decline were 'trivial'. Sources: BBC and Reuters (not pr...
Rising costs of UK's net zero push are facing scrutiny. The increasing expenses may undermine climate goals. Some argue that cost-cutting measures could be the best way to achieve carbon reduction....
The sugar industry has a bitter legacy built on slavery, exploitation, and environmental damage. This legacy is still resonating today....
An Italian magazine's cover showing an armed Israeli settler has sparked backlash from Israel. No further information on the reaction is available at this time....
Talks between the US and Iran are stalled due to disagreements over sanctions relief and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has rejected US conditions on its nuclear program. The diplomatic deadlock is hindering pro...