Science

How can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be drought this summer?

Millions of people in southern England and parts of Wales face restrictions after prolonged periods of hot weather Millions of people across southern England are subject to hosepipe bans after prolonged periods of extreme heat and reduced…

140 hawksbill hatchlings released in Zamboanga Sibugay

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Some 140 critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings (Eretmochelys imbricata) were released at Pandilusan Island, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay on Sunday, July 19, marking another milestone in marine…

Hundreds battle new mega-wildfire in Spain

Biodiversity key to Indonesia's long-term economic growth: Bappenas

Biological diversity serves as the foundation for Indonesia’s long-term economic future, Minister of National ...

$10M conservation push helps American oystercatchers rise 45% on US coasts

Once considered extinct in New England, the American oystercatcher is experiencing a remarkable resurgence thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. These initiatives focus on safeguarding their nesting environments and raising community…

Cosmonauts on ISS use AI to create reports

Engineers on Earth and astronauts in space are working with new technologies to create and upgrade machinery, Deputy CEO of the Roscosmos State Space Corporation Sergey Krikalev added

Afghans search for dozens missing, some with bare hands, after devastating flood in Nuristan province

Rescuers were struggling to reach residents trapped under mud and boulders in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, after a major flood smashed through one province, killing at least 23 people. Around 100 people are unaccounted for, the national…

'Climate change is happening' warns Swinney as Cairngorms wildfire continues

Scotland's first minister has paid tribute to all those tackling the wildfire within the UK's largest national park.

India’s 2.56-billion-year-old Pichhore rock baffles scientists

India's Pichhore orbicular granite, 2.56 billion years old, is a rare geological marvel. This ancient rock formation displays unusual spherical structures called orbicules, which are rarely found globally. Researchers discovered inherited…

Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods hit Nuristan province

Some 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured, with the city of Parun hit particularly hard. A lack of infrastructure and the effects of climate change have left the country vulnerable to natural disaster.

Gonets satellite modem successfully passes tests — Roscosmos

The state corporation noted that the new modem is six times more compact than the previous version and can be successfully integrated into any equipment

Portuguese scientists study Martian clouds to help future landings

As plans for crewed missions to Mars advance, a study led by two Portuguese scientists at Lisbon University's Faculty of Sciences is helping make landings on the Red Planet smoother.