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International Space Station astronauts under evacuation orders
Nasa says Russian crew trying to fix worsening air leak in its portion of orbital laboratoryAstronauts onboard the International Space Station have been ordered to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare for potential evacuation as a Russian crew attempts to fix a worsening leak of air in its portion of the orbital laboratory, Nasa has said.More details soon … Continue reading...
World's longest suspension bridge cost £2billion to build but title is threatened
It connects Europe and Asia
Flesh-eating screwworm fly is reemerging in Texas after decades, threatening livestock
A flesh-eating parasite called the screwworm fly has reemerged in Texas. It's the first time in decades the parasite, which can kill livestock, has threatened the U.S. cattle industry. Jason Allen reports.
White storks: why introducing non-native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea
A pair of white storks. grafxart/ShutterstockWhite storks (Ciconia ciconia) are a majestic bird with a two-metre wingspan and an enormous circular nest. The recent release of these stunning birds at multiple sites in England, with more releases planned and a public consultation under way has kicked off a debate about whether non-native birds should be part of rewilding projects. The government advising body Natural England says it does not consider white storks to be native birds. But some ex...
Could it be aliens? From Cheyava Falls on Mars to exoplanet K2-18b – here’s what scientists really think
What exoplanet K2-18 b could look like based on scientific data. wikipedia/NasaIt may seem like we are on the verge of discovering alien life. In 2025, a press release stated that we have the “strongest hints yet” of extraterrestrial life on the exoplanet K2-18b. And when talking about a collected sample from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” on Mars, Nasa Administrator Sean Duffy said this was the “closest we have ever come” to discovering life on the red planet. Such moments capture the imaginati...
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictionsThe Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts, with economic consequences for the US, European and American scientists have warned.Decommissioning the US system, which plays a major part in a global ocean observati...
Scientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.(Image credit: Jodi Hilton for NPR)
Two spider repellents scientists say are effective - and one that is not
Two methods can be effective in deterring spiders, research says – but another commonly used technique has no effect
Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide during descent
Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide during descentJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleToby MannWatch: 'Miracle' rescue after guide stranded on Everest for six daysA former British soldier has recounted the moment he became separated from his mountain guide as they were descending Mount Everest.Dawa Sherpa was found alive on Thursday, after six days in what's known as the "death zone". Climber Chris Thrall said that at first, it was impossible to believe Sherpa had survived...
In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destructionJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatt McGrath & Esme Stallard, BBC Climate & ScienceGetty ImagesThe world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.For decades these swampy trees had been declining rapidly as they were cleared for fish farms and housing.But a new study shows that since 2010...
Sighting of Northern Lights possible across the UK tonight - these are the best places to see them
People across the UK could be in with a chance of seeing the Northern Lights today and tomorrow following solar activity yesterday.
SpaceX will get off the ground – but a descent from a silly valuation must follow | Nils Pratley
Investors will buy into the market-leading tech and cult of Musk despite a price that is defying gravity“Our mission,” says the opening sentence of SpaceX’s listing document with a straight face, “is to build the systems and technologies necessary to make life multi-planetary, to understand the true nature of the universe, and to extend the light of consciousness to the stars.”The last bit has an echo of the laughable WeWork, which was going to “elevate the world’s consciousness” via the medium...
Northern Lights Forecast: 17 States May See Aurora Borealis Thursday Night
BreakingBusinessNorthern Lights Forecast: 17 States May See Aurora Borealis Thursday NightByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 01:54pm EDTToplineThe northern lights have a much higher than usual chance to make an appearance Wednesday night in parts of the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast mild auroral activity along the northern U.S. border.UNITED STATES - 20...
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Space Sun erupts with 3 huge solar flares, increasing chances of northern lights across U.S. By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and climate. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor June 4, 2026 / 1:28 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Three solar flares burst from the sun toward...
Navier And JIH Pioneer Sustainable Boating In The Maldives
InnovationAINavier And JIH Pioneer Sustainable Boating In The MaldivesByJohn Werner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an MIT Senior Fellow & Lecturer, 5x-founder & VC investing in AIFollow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 01:10pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Navier boat in actionNavierThere’s a brand new maritime system pushing the envelope on sustainable, twenty-f...
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons June 4, 202612:33 PM ET By The Associated Press In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, front right, visits a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels at an undisclosed place in North Korea Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 朝鮮通信社/KCNA via KNS hide caption toggle caption 朝鮮通信社/KCNA via KNS SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels,...
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‘That’s a bad combination’: why Australia may be in for a slushy snow season
Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere was optimism across Australian alpine resorts this week as their social media channels filled with footage of snow flurries that arrived just in time for the opening of the ski season this weekend.“We couldn’t be more excited,” said the Instagram account of Perisher, the southern hemisphere’s biggest sk...
Consumer protection agency deletes thousands of pages as Trump administration seeks to dismantle it
Deletion of the bureau’s website content is just the most recent part of a larger plan to ‘undermine an agency that’s helped people’The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau deleted at least 2,200 webpages from its website last month, a move advocates say is part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to dismantle the federal consumer finance watchdog.The removed content was all published before Trump’s second term, and includes press releases, consumer advisories, congressional testimonies,...