The case is building that colliding neutron stars create magnetars

Magnetars are some of the most fascinating astronomical objects. One teaspoon of the stuff they are…

Review of technologies that boost potential for carbon dioxide conversion to useful products

The excessive emission of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, is rapidly raising the average global temperature.…

UK bird reserves closed after suspected avian flu outbreak

Seabird reserves in northeast England and Scotland have been closed to visitors after a suspected outbreak…

New study reveals impact of plastic on small mammals, as four out of seven species identified as 'plastic positive'

Researchers investigating the exposure of small mammals to plastics in England and Wales have found traces…

Study reveals an unprecedented change in Europe's fire regime

A study reveals an unprecedented change in the fire regime in Europe which is related to…

Triply eclipsing stellar systems

Stars with the mass of the sun or larger are typically accompanied by one or more…

A step on the way to better therapies against viruses

Most cells can defend themselves against viruses after they have been activated by the body’s own…

'Not all is lost' in climate change fight after Supreme Court limits EPA's regulatory power

The Supreme Court Thursday issued a ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon…

Scientists investigate temperature effect on semiconductor optical amplifiers

The effect of temperature on the performance of the semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) is an important…

Tidal heating could make exomoons much more habitable (and detectable)

Within the solar system, most of our astrobiological research is aimed at Mars, which is considered…