Insect Species Count May Be Three Times Higher Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds
New research utilizing modeling techniques suggests the Earth may be home to approximately 20 million insect species.
Science & Space News
Strawberry Moon to Peak This Week
The first full Moon of summer will be visible in the UK.
Antarctica's First Dinosaur Fossil, a Titanosaur Tail Bone, Rediscovered After 40 Years
A specimen unearthed in 1985 and stored in a drawer has been identified as a tail bone from one of Earth's largest-ever land animals.
White Storks Reintroduced to UK Nest on Industrial Estate
The nesting of white storks, reintroduced to the UK in 2016, in a Surrey industrial estate marks a significant achievement for conservation efforts.
Antarctica's First Dinosaur Bone Discovered in Drawer
A fossil unearthed in 1985 and stored away has been identified as the tail vertebra of a Titanosaur, marking the first dinosaur discovery on the continent.
NASA Aims to Rescue Swift Telescope from Fiery Re-entry
A $30 million mission will attempt to boost the aging observatory into a higher orbit.
Boy Discovers 1.8 Million-Year-Old Fossil on English Beach
An 11-year-old's beachcombing expedition led to the identification of an ancient elephant tooth.
New Mushroom Induces Hallucinations of Tiny 'Gnomes,' Baffling Scientists
The Lanmaoa asiatica mushroom produces unique, detailed hallucinations of small figures, unlike other known psychedelic fungi.
Massive Asteroid to Safely Pass Earth This Weekend
The celestial body, estimated to be as large as four Empire State Buildings, poses no threat to the planet.