Our galaxy’s huge black hole may have created organic molecules

The enormous black hole at the centre of the Milky Way was active millions of years…

Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surge

Sir Richard Branson’s firm says it is releasing more tickets for flights into space. …

Do girls read better than boys? If so, gender stereotypes may be to blame

A new longitudinal study of fifth and sixth graders in Germany examined the relation between classmates’…

Seagulls favor food humans have handled

Seagulls favor food that has been handled by humans, new research shows. Click here…

Deaf moths evolved noise-cancelling scales to evade prey

Some species of deaf moths can absorb as much as 85 per cent of the incoming…

[release] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Alouette Technology Develop Onboard Image Processor for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Data

JAXA and Alouette Technology Inc. (Alouette) have successfully developed an onboard image proces Click…

Gemini South Captures A Celestial Hourglass

The latest image from the international Gemini Observatory showcases the striking planetary nebula CVMP 1. …

A Year of Surprising Science From NASA’s InSight Mars Mission

A new understanding of Mars is beginning to emerge, thanks to the first year of NASA’s…

Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020. Click here for…

Red squirrels sniff out danger better than greys

A native predator of the red squirrel seems to be an unlikely ally in its battle…