White wallaby rescued from Kent roadside and returned to owner
Kent Police reunited the marsupial with its owner after it was found on Trolling Down Hill in Dartford; researchers say wallabies can survive in the UK climate.
Science & Space News
7.4‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Kamchatka’s East Coast
USGS reports quake centered about 111.7 km east of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky at a depth of 39 km; region has seen multiple large quakes this year
Five celestial events to watch this autumn as nights draw in
Saturn opposition, Orionid meteors and two supermoons are among the highlights after the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22
Study finds ions in solar flares may be far hotter than thought
Researchers at the University of St. Andrews report ions in solar flares could reach temperatures more than 6.5 times earlier estimates, a finding that may affect space weather forecasting
Brightly painted squirrels spotted in Connecticut neighborhood; officials warn of health risks
East Hartford Animal Control seeks the person responsible after two squirrels were found daubed blue and red; veterinarians and animal groups caution that paint can harm wildlife and people.
MRI measure of brain iron linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
Johns Hopkins researchers report that quantitative susceptibility mapping can detect regional iron increases tied to elevated odds of mild cognitive impairment over 7½ years
Military Whistleblowers Tell Congress of Close Encounters, Renewing Pressure for UAP Transparency
Former service members described near-miss sightings, electronic interference and an alleged missile strike on an unidentified object during a House hearing on UAPs and whistleblower protections.
Beloved giant Pacific octopus at Aquarium of the Pacific enters final stage of life while guarding unfertilized eggs
Staff say 'Ghost' has entered senescence and is spending her remaining energy tending eggs that will not hatch; a new octopus has arrived to continue public outreach.
Psychiatrist proposes 'otrovert' as a distinct social personality type
Dr. Rami Kaminski describes people who do not identify with groups and says the trait may foster creativity, but the idea has not been incorporated into mainstream personality frameworks