The fossilised remains of a huge penguin almost the size of an adult human have been…
Hard-working termites crucial to forest, wetland ecosystems
Termites are unwelcome in your home. They can cause structural damage to the wood in frames,…
'Human-sized penguin' lived in New Zealand
The animal, dubbed “monster penguin” by Canterbury Museum, stood around 1.6m (5ft 3in) tall. …
#MeToo media coverage sympathetic to but not necessarily empowering for women
The #MeToo movement has encouraged women to share their personal stories of sexual harassment. While the…
'The Nemo effect' is untrue: Animal movies promote awareness, not harm, say researchers
Contrary to what was widely communicated in media by high-profile figures, the movie ‘Finding Dory’ had…
James Webb Space Telescope could begin learning about TRAPPIST-1 atmospheres in a single year, study indicates
New research from astronomers at the University of Washington uses the intriguing TRAPPIST-1 planetary system as…
Astronaut Luca Parmitano plays DJ set from International Space Station
Luca Parmitano played from the International Space Station to a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea. …
Simulations Uncover Why Some Supernova Explosions Produce So Much Manganese And Nickel
Researchers have found white dwarf stars with masses close to the maximum stable mass (called the…
Pinpointing the molecular mechanisms of ageing
Although each and every one of us goes through it, ageing is a poorly understood process.…
Deforestation: What’s wrong with planting new forests?
Planting trees can sometimes actually do more harm than good to the environment. Here’s why. …