Amateur astronomers gain permission for mini-observatory at village hall
A group of amateur astronomers have received approval to install a dome and telescope, formerly used by the Irish Rangers, at Rodington Village Hall.
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Wildlife cameraman captures surprise humpback whale sighting off Welsh coast
A rare encounter with a humpback whale in the Celtic Deep provided an unexpected thrill for a wildlife cinematographer and shark guide.
Hawaii's 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses
The iconic lava rock formation in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park succumbed to natural forces, marking the latest change to the park's coastline.
ESA's Rosalind Franklin Rover Nears Launch for Mars Life Search
Extensive testing in Spain's Tabernas Desert simulates Martian conditions for the ambitious ExoMars mission.
Historian Debunks 1960 "Doomsday" Prediction Set for November 13, 2026
A 1960 study published in Science predicted humanity's end on this date, but new analysis points to outdated data and a potential element of showmanship.
Edinburgh's Historic Palm Houses Reopen After Six-Year Restoration
Hundreds of plants have been successfully relocated and replanted following extensive repairs to the 19th-century glass structures.
Hidden Force Inside Earth Is Changing Length of Our Days, Study Finds
A gravitational tug between the planet's inner core and mantle alters Earth's rotation by milliseconds, impacting global timekeeping and navigation.
Earth's Inner Core's Gravitational Tug Alters Day Length, Study Finds
Scientists identified a gravitational interaction between the planet's solid inner core and its mantle that can change the speed of Earth's rotation.
Ancient Disease Traces Found in 1,000-Year-Old Religious Text
Researchers discovered DNA of the sheep pox virus in the parchment of the York Gospels, revealing the pathogen's long history.