APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each…
Hiding in plane sight: the invisible turbulence that can strike out of a clear blue sky
As the planet warms, airlines are grappling with what this means for air travel – and for the passengers who simply refuse to keep their seatbelts fastenedIt was a swelteringly…
Mil-spec anti-mosquito fabric is also great for … strawberries?!!
It’s hard to think of two things less related than military uniforms and strawberries. But apparently, they have something in common: a textile called Plant Armor.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, EngineeringTags: North…
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Flour sacks turned flood barriers: Gaza faces another winter without safe shelter
Like many people in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Ahmed Al-Omari is preparing for another winter of bitter cold and rain that threatens to cause flooding as families struggle to survive…
How the quirky puffin became a symbol of the climate crisis – and hope
In an extract from his new book, the nature historian explains how technology could help the seabird surviveFor centuries human beings have exploited puffins, harvesting them by the thousand on…
Pluralistic: Israeli ad-tech company was a delivery system for “mercenary spyware” (17 Oct 2026)
Today’s links Israeli ad-tech company was a delivery system for “mercenary spyware”: And they used Google, Facebook and every other major ad platform to do it. Hey look at this:…
Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds
As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowersHoneybees are outcompeting wild pollinators for resources…
APOD: 2026 October 17 – 3D 67P
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Uncovering the secrets of New Zealand’s elusive ‘jungle penguins’
The tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, known for its prominent yellow eyebrows, has for years baffled scientists with its unusual habitsDeep in the misty fjords of New Zealand’s South Island,…