NASA’s next generation lunar backpack could give astronauts the ability to create a 3D map of the surface of the moon, as they walk across the regolith. T... read more
Disposable coffee cups are already known to be an environmental scourge, due to their thin plastic lining making them extremely difficult to recycle. Now a new ... read more
Give a dog a home! ‘Hair of the dog’ tests reveal pooches that spend weeks in shelters can suffer from ‘chronic stress’ Scientists analy... read more
NASA astronauts John Young, Charles Duke and Thomas Mattingly landed on the moon 50 years ago today, and to mark the anniversary, iconic images from the penult... read more
Humpback whales have long been known to use a variety of noises to communicate with other members of their ‘pod’, but the meaning of these noises is... read more
Trying to impress at work? Ditch the designer clothes! People who flaunt luxury brands are more likely to be seen as UNCOOPERATIVE, study finds Scientists carri... read more
Futuristic cargo drone that can land on a 16-foot platform in 40mph crosswinds could be used to deliver packages over distances of up to 25 miles A cargo drone ... read more
The science behind the perfect CRISP SANDWICH: Scientists review the tasting notes for various combinations – and claim Chicken Tikka and Ready Salted Crisps ... read more
Going ‘Flexitarian’ – eating mostly plant-based foods with the occasional bit of meat – has been championed as the way forward for a sustainable... read more
Watch a solar eclipse from MARS! NASA’s Perseverance rover captures stunning footage of the Red Planet’s potato-shaped moon Phobos crossing the face... read more
A pair of massive sunspot swarms, some large enough to devour the Earth hole, have appeared on the surface of the Sun, increasing the chance of an intense solar... read more
Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere that acts to keep it spinning, according to a new study, that says without this motion the planet would be tidally locked to... read more
Early human ancestors likely engraved images on stone tablets by firelight 15,000 years ago, a new study has revealed. Experts examined artistic designs on 50 s... read more
With the average age for a child in the UK to get their first mobile phone now just seven, many parents will likely be concerned about the content their childre... read more
New kind of stellar explosion discovered: Astronomers witness ‘micronova’ cosmic blast powerful enough to destroy 3.5 BILLION Great Pyramids of Giza... read more
The first colonists arriving on Mars will have to be hardy and prepared for a difficult, cramped environment and lots of hard work, warns SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. ... read more
Prehistoric flying reptiles known as pterosaurs were able to change the colour of their feathers to attract mates or keep cool, a new study has revealed. Ptero... read more
Warming climate and intensive agriculture have almost halved insect populations in some tropical parts of the world, a new study has warned. Researchers from Un... read more
A trip to the vet isn’t much fun for any dog owner, and now a new study has confirmed that many dogs hate going to the vet too. Researchers from the Unive... read more
Women are less likely to get promoted than men because they feel more stressed, frustrated and discouraged at work, a new study has claimed. This is because p... read more
Virtual reality is innovating every industry with its immersive and realistic simulations. The ability to immerse oneself in a completely different environment ... read more
A 700-year-old ship that was part of the Hanseatic League – a powerful trading network formed in 1356 that stretched from England to Russia – has been found... read more
