Baby bull sharks are thriving in Texas and Alabama bays as the Gulf of Mexico warms
In late spring, estuaries along the U.S. Gulf Coast come alive with newborn fish and…
Astronauts don’t eat enough because food tastes bland in space. We’re trying to work out why
Astronauts often report that the joy of eating is lost in space. Food that tastes…
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now
The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.…
Could people turn Mars into another Earth? Here’s what it would take to transform its barren landscape into a life-friendly world
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
How a futuristic material is able to change its properties from soft to rigid, and back again
In our everyday life, we are surrounded by objects that have properties enabling them to…
Our new tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in research. Advances…
Astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after yet more problems with Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner
For the past few weeks, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck…
UK-Switzerland collaborations announced for emerging technology projects – UKRI
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Flying in helicopters is safer than you might think – an aerospace engineer explains the technology and training that make it so
Helicopters draw a lot of attention with their almost magical ability to hover, fly in…
Tech gives ocean scientists a bird’s-eye view of foraging in Antarctic waters
Chinstrap penguins are members of Antarctica’s brush-tailed group of penguins. They’re easily identified by the…