Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.
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Cry for help as French-Swiss lake dries up
The picturesque Lac des Brenets between France and Switzerland has dried up after a record-breaking hot summer, leaving locals crying out for help to save the lake.
First photos from Smile spacecraft show Earth like you've never seen it before
The joint European-Chinese Smile satellite officially began its science operations this week, sharing a ghostly image of Earth's sunlit North Pole ringed by giant auroras.
Nobel Prizes 2026: What to Know
Six awards will be announced this week in science, literature, economics and peace work.
Scientists Warn of Another Unseen Risk From Fire: Ozone
Small particulates sent up by wildfires are a well-documented health hazard. But recent research finds that ground-level ozone is now on the rise, too.
Do animals experience schadenfreude?
Schadenfreude, or pleasure at seeing another's pain, is a complex emotion. So can animals besides humans experience it?
Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to heritage sites
A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.
Queen's University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
Students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
APOD: 2026 October 4 – Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 4 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation w...
Feeling secure in a group may help dissenters make stronger arguments
When everyone in a meeting voices the same opinion, an organization can miss important warning signs and new ideas. A research team from KAIST suggests that when members feel securely accepted within their group, they can express dissenting opinions in greater detail and more persuasively, and o...
How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year's El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.
Today's emissions choices could limit Antarctic ice loss and sea-level rise for coastal communities
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions now may limit how much ice Antarctica loses this century and reduce the sea-level rise facing coastal communities, according to findings from a new study.
New reactor design improves plastic feedstock synthesis using oxygen and electricity
A "hidden variable" that can determine the success or failure of a chemical reaction has been found in the immediate vicinity of electrodes.
Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory
The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.
13 unbelievable child car seats from the past century
Some were even on the outside of cars, because what baby doesn't want a view? The post 13 unbelievable child car seats from the past century appeared first on Popular Science .
Recovery after intimate partner violence: New study reveals what works
Violence in the home can range from intimidation to physical abuse. When it occurs there, we refer to it as domestic violence. Every year, more than 1 million people in the Netherlands age 16 and older experience domestic violence.
Reading hidden topology in light, even when energy leaks away
When I explain topology to students, I start with a knot in a rope. You can stretch it, twist it or shake it, but the knot stays until you cut the rope. Physicists have found that some materials and devices carry similar "knots" in how waves move through them.
I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise
Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.
Q&A: An Earth-like planet with two suns?
A nearby star system with two suns could potentially support an Earth-sized planet in a region where liquid water could exist, according to a new paper examining the dynamics of the system.
3 useful ways AI can improve your photos in iOS 27
If you've got an iPhone and take pictures, you should familiarize yourself with the Clean Up, Reframe, and Extend functions in Photos. The post 3 useful ways AI can improve your photos in iOS 27 appeared first on Popular Science .
Scientific Overview of Asteroid Analysis
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Visible light does not speed up water evaporation, rigorous experiments suggest
In recent experiments involving hydrogels and water droplets, researchers have proposed that exposure to visible light could make water evaporate faster without heating it. However, direct evidence that light acts on water itself has proven elusive.
New imaging technologies offer a clearer view of coral reef change
From a drone flying above the waves to a camera just inches from the seafloor, University of Miami researchers are transforming how scientists observe coral reefs and measure changes that were once difficult, costly or time-consuming to document.