Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter, study suggests Shoreline litter data research shows policies caused a relative decrease in the percentage of plastic bags.
Watch humpback whales blow magnificent bubble rings Humpback whales are known for their extensive use of bubbles—from powerful, aggressive bursts that prove their prowess during courtship to the bubble-net “curtains” they produce to round up prey in a spectacle that often draws tourists from around the world.
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Gaia, Europe’s Galactic Cartographer, Is Gone But Not Forgotten Gaia, Europe’s Milky Way–mapping spacecraft, shut down earlier this year. It was arguably the most important—and most overlooked—astronomy project of the 21st century
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes in Texas During Preflight Testing The latest catastrophic explosion of a Starship upper stage is a significant setback for SpaceX
The Weather Expert Who Answered the $64,000 Question As the first trained Black TV meteorologist, June Bacon-Bercey always worked to help women and people of color to follow in her footsteps
What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites? Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.
Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
Supreme Court Skrmetti Decision Permits Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Children The Supreme Court has decided to uphold a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors in U.S. v. Skrmetti
Why Your Gut Loves a Good Workout Host Rachel Feltman explores the surprising connection between exercise and the gut microbiome with Scientific American contributing editor Lydia Denworth (https://lydiadenworth.com/) . Drawing from her latest reporting, Denworth explains how aerobic activity can influence the microbial ecosystems in our digestive ...
Sharks and oysters set to thrive in warmer UK waters Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle.
England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - watchdog The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.
CDC Vaccine Panel Fired by RFK, Jr., Oceans Grow More Acidic, and Pangolins Threatened by... Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has fired the experts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel, sparking concern among public health officials. Ocean acidification has crossed a critical threshold, posing serious risks to marine life around the ...
'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
These Adorable Hamster Dads Take Fatherhood Seriously Most mammalian dads are pretty absent from their offspring’s lives. That sets the Djungarian hamster apart from its fellow fathers. These hamster dads are involved in the birth of their pups, care for them in infancy and even provide food ...
These real-life mermaids are adapted to life in the sea The Haenyeo are basically real-life mermaids, diving over 30 feet (10 meters) deep into frigid waters—without any oxygen. Scientists took a look at the DNA of these South Korean women and found they possess a rare gene that regulates blood ...
What ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish and Famously Old Tortoises Tell Us about Aging Animals’ lifespans can be far shorter or much longer than those of humans. Scientists are researching creatures such as “immortal” jellyfish and long-lived tortoises and digging deep into genetic codes to figure out why animals age—and what we can do ...
Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
UK Research and Innovation Find out what Chloë Somers, Director of UKRI North America, has to say about UK-Canada research collaboration and their ...
Public Accounts Committee: UK Research and Innovation, 5 Jun 2025 No.3 Guest Member George Freeman MP questions Sir David Grant CBE, Lead, Independent review of UK Research and Innovation ...
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