Sea sponges serve as inspiration for strong, lightweight metamaterials
As one of nature’s most spectacular structures, Venus’ flower basket glass sponges can live thousands of years more than 2 km (3,300 ft) below the surface of the Pacific Ocean….
The week in wildlife: a rescued orangutan, the chonkiest bear and a barn owl’s triumph
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
Alleged Kemo IPTV Operator Faces Criminal Prosecution in Dubai Following ACE Complaint
An alleged operator of pirate IPTV services Kemo IPTV and Lemo TV faces criminal prosecution in Dubai, following a complaint from anti-piracy coalition ACE. The case surprisingly surfaced in a…
Increased air pollution linked to more night-time coughing, UK-led study finds
‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchersNew research has found that increased air pollution is associated with more night-time coughing, leading…
Country diary: A TB scare is still hanging over the farm | Andrea Meanwell
Tebay, Cumbria: I’ve had a stroke of luck with applying for government funding, but some bad vet results are overshadowing things once moreLast week was an important one as the…
APOD: 2026 October 2 – The Complete Sharpless Catalog: 313 Nebulas
What does it take to image hundreds of nebulas? Today’s image contains the entire Sharpless Catalog of H II Regions, totaling 313 objects. Zoom in and explore!
Rains Swamp the Gandak River
After days of torrential rain, the river rose to record-breaking levels in parts of Nepal and India.
‘Like caring for a pet’: the app that lets you know if your neighbourhood tree is thirsty
Gieß den Kiez app shows trees in critical need of watering and can be adopted by other heat-stressed cities around the worldAmanda Gläser-Bligh sometimes attracts puzzled looks when she goes…
Mamdani’s “Richard Scarry Socialism” Can Make City Life Simple Again
There are no memecoins in Busytown. There is no gig economy. There are no junk fees, phishing scams, fine print, higher than normal call volume, deepfakes of Bill Gates hawking…
‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record
Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica WatkinsFour astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday after launching on…