Deep-space radiation reaching a percentage point of Space Age maximum

Solar activity is at very low levels and the visible disk remains spotless for the 17th…

ESA Start-up Competition seeks Europe’s brightest innovation stars

ESA is calling on ambitious start-ups to join the new ESA Start-up Competition. This opportunity is…

Galaxy Cruise—Your galactic journey as a citizen scientist

The Universe is full of galaxies of various shapes; some galaxies have spiral arms and others…

Speed science: The risks of swiftly spreading coronavirus research

One scientific post suggests links between the new coronavirus and AIDS, a second says it may…

Jupiter's Equator

Thick white clouds are present in this JunoCam image of Jupiter’s equatorial zone. Click…

Yes, the Australian bush is recovering from bushfires—but it may never be the same

As bushfires in New South Wales are finally contained, attention is turning to nature’s recovery. Green…

Progress or pinkwashing: Who benefits from women-focused capital funds?

An increase in the number of women-focused capital funds promises to help address gender gaps in…

Cobalt supply can meet demand for electric vehicle and electronics batteries

Greater use of electric vehicles might be good for the environment, but further growth hinges on…

How genetic testing is helping scientists save animals from disease and illegal hunting

DNA testing kits for humans and their pets are a growing business. The draw for consumers…

Here are 5 practical ways trees can help us survive climate change

As the brutal reality of climate change dawned this summer, you may have asked yourself a…