Today, GOES-17, the second of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) next-generation geostationary weather satellites,…
Image: Biomass Earth Explorer satellite
Set to fly in 2022, ESA's Biomass Earth Explorer satellite with its 12-m diameter radar antenna will…
New clue in curious case of cassowary casque
A team of Australian scientists has completed research that could help solve a 200-year-old mystery surrounding…
What a major offshore gas find means for South Africa’s energy future
Many South African politicians, economists and specialists in the energy sector are celebrating the news that…
More data, more land reclamation success
More than 2.4 million miles of energy pipelines crisscross the United States. If assembled end-to-end, they…
Undersea gases could superheat the planet
The world's oceans could harbor an unpleasant surprise for global warming, based on new research that…
New species of spider discovered with unusual social skills
A researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London, has discovered a new species of spider in…
New wheelchair design—a hand gear for better ergonomics
Using biomedical modelling, researchers at TU Wien have developed a completely new type of wheelchair. Specially…
Does having a gun at home really make you safer?
Keeping a gun in your home is supposed to keep you safe. Matthew Miller's research suggests…
Lake Malawi is home to unique fish species. Nearly 10% are endangered
An estimated 9% of the 458 fish species assessed in Lake Malawi are at high risk…