- BBC Science/Nature
- 19/11/2 20:14
An oven for baking chocolate chip cookies is making its way to the International Space Station.
29 articles from SATURDAY 2.11.2019
An oven for baking chocolate chip cookies is making its way to the International Space Station.
Researchers say study dispels belief that state no longer has ‘real dingo’ populationsAlmost all of the so-called wild dogs in New South Wales that are killed to protect livestock are actually dingoes or “dingo-dominant hybrids”, according to new research.Researchers at the University of New South Wales said their DNA sampling project showed between 9% and 23% of the “wild dogs” in the...
António Guterres says Asian countries must use greener energy sources to tackle the climate crisis.
A supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday with sports car parts, an oven for baking cookies and a vest to protect against radiation. Northrop Grumman launched its Cygnus capsule for NASA from Wallops Island, Virginia. The 8,200-pound shipment (3,700 kilograms) should reach the orbiting lab Monday. “Good launch all the way around,” a ground controller...
Scientists have found a discrepancy in estimates for the rate of expansion of the universe. Why is this and what does it mean?Astronomers have reached a fundamental impasse in their understanding of the universe: they cannot agree how fast it is flying apart. And unless a reasonable explanation can be found for their differing estimates, they may be forced to completely rethink their ideas about...
The new mine in Cumbria could create 500 jobs but protesters argue it will contribute to global warming.
Hollywood star says he's optimistic about the future because of climate activist's campaigning.
Drilling for shale gas will cease in England - but the government stops short of an outright ban.
A supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday with sports car parts, an oven for baking cookies and a vest to protect against radiation. Northrop Grumman launched its Cygnus capsule for NASA from Wallops Island, Virginia. The space station's astronauts will test the oven by baking chocolate chip cookies and try out the new safety vest to gauge its...
My Instagram posts made me a role model for average-sized women. But overuse left me feeling overwhelmed and lostMy longest relationship began seven years ago. I think I can say that I’ve been a dedicated partner. Like any relationship, we’ve had our fair share of ups and downs. There have been times that felt like nothing could possibly come between us. Then there have been times that felt so...
The spill has stained 2,500km (1,553 miles) of coastline, affecting marine life and beaches.
Northrop Grumman launched a robotic Cygnus cargo capsule to the International Space Station today, marking one giant leap for a small satellite built by students at the University of Washington and Seattle's Raisbeck Aviation High School. The 7-pound HuskySat-1 was among 8,200 pounds of supplies, equipment and scientific payloads packed aboard the Cygnus for liftoff atop Northrop Grumman's...
Researchers re-create the face of a woman buried with an impressive collection of weaponry for a National Geographic documentaryThink of a Viking warrior and you probably imagine a fearsome, muscular, bearded man. Well, think again. Using cutting-edge facial recognition technology, British scientists have brought to life the battle-hardened face of a fighter who lived more than 1,000 years ago....
With federally backed efforts to restore the St. Lawrence River taking effect, stripers — a popular trophy fish — are making a resurgence. Now Quebec and a provincial fishing organization are asking Ottawa to reassess the fish's endangered...
A multinational effort to create giant marine sanctuaries around Antarctica to counter climate change and protect fragile ocean ecosystems has failed for an eighth straight year, officials said Saturday.
China’s quantum communication satellite Micius has notched up an impressive series of breakthroughs thanks to powerful photon detectors that outwit background noise.
The controversial process of "fracking" will be halted in England due to the risks of triggering earthquakes when trying to tap shale gas reserves, the British government announced Saturday.
Social networking, even between competing species, plays a much bigger role in ecology than anyone previously thought, according to three biologists at the University of California, Davis.
Researchers have developed a new printer that produces digital 3-D holograms with an unprecedented level of detail and realistic color. The new printer could be used to make high-resolution color recreations of objects or scenes for museum displays, architectural models, fine art or advertisements that do not require glasses or special viewing aids.
Dogs that are spayed at a young age have a reduced risk of developing mammary tumors, the canine equivalent of breast cancer. Early spaying reduces levels of estrogen production, leading many veterinarians and scientists to cast estrogen in a negative light when it comes to mammary cancer.