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My unsung hero of science: William Adams, the Bombay bureaucrat whose vision of a solar future was dashed by colonial conservatism
William Adams was entranced by energy. As a young man, his interest was nursed by working as a clerk in a London patent office in the 1860s. This gave him an early look at some of the first British designs for exploiting solar energy using mirrors, water or both. Adams would later recount his excitement at reading about the French mathematician Augustin Mouchot’s invention of the first machine ever to run on energy from the Sun. The device, which connected a solar boiler to a specifically desig...
Blue Origin rocket explodes in spectacular fireball
An unmanned rocket owned by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded on a Cape Canaveral launchpad as testing occurred before a planned June launch. Mark Strassmann reports.
Meet The Snake That Can Kill You In Under An Hour — A Herpetologist Explains
InnovationScienceMeet The Snake That Can Kill You In Under An Hour — A Herpetologist ExplainsByScott Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This snake’s deadly venom and terrifying appearance can sometimes distract us from...
Mini-Pigs To Organ Printing, Putin's $26 Billion Anti-Ageing Plan: Report
Achievements so far include bioprinted human cartilage tissue and a mouse thyroid gland, and the long-term goal is human organ replacement by the end of the decade.
Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual'
Archaeologists in Sweden recently stumbled on a "highly unusual" find — two rare neck rings believed to be more than 2,500 years old, buried inside an ancient grave monument.Arkeologerna, a Swedish archaeological consultancy, announced the discovery earlier in May.The jewelry was found by archaeologists in Marby, near the city of Norrköping in eastern Sweden.'WELL-PRESERVED' 5,000-YEAR-OLD DOG BURIED WITH BONE DAGGER UNEARTHED IN ANCIENT BOGThe discovery site "looks like an ordinary wooded hills...
Space Warfare Is Almost Here And It’s Profoundly Stupid.
InnovationScienceSpace Warfare Is Almost Here And It’s Profoundly Stupid.ByAdam Frank,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Frank is an astrophysicist exploring our place in the Cosmos.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 08:00am EDTLaunch of Chinese Rocket(Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)VCG via Getty ImagesOne Giant Conflict For Mankind. That was the name of a panel discussion I participated in at HowThe LightGetsIn, an amazing science and arts festival...
Here's how Tyrannosaurus ended up with a big head and small arms - Emirates 24|7
Here's how Tyrannosaurus ended up with a big head and small arms Emirates 24|7
Rare Pigmentation In A Deep-Sea Shark Could Change How Scientists Think About Camouflage
A rare deep-sea sevengill shark with unusual patchy coloration was found to be in poor energetic condition, suggesting that even subtle disruptions to camouflage in the deep ocean may carry real survival costs.
Were Romanian Casualties From a Russian Drone Strike Inevitable?
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plansJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePallab GhoshScience correspondentWatch the moment Blue Origin's rocket exploded during a test in FloridaThe fireball that lit up the sky over Florida's Kennedy Space Centre last night has put a big question mark over whether Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space company can deliver on a string of commitments to Nasa in its efforts to send astronauts to the lunar surface and build a Moon base.Blue Origin's New...
Gene therapy, mini-pigs, organ printing: Inside Putin's $26bn-quest to beat aging
Russia is investing billions in a state-backed initiative focused on longevity, exploring gene therapy, organ printing, and cryotherapy. This ambition, fueled by President Putin's personal fascination with extending life and power, aims to overcome aging. Despite bold claims, critics question the scientific validity, while Russia grapples with low life expectancy.
Skeleton unearthed near Nancy Guthrie search site believed to be up to 1,000 years old, expert says
TUCSON, Ariz. — The discovery of prehistoric human remains just miles from the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie has unearthed a grim reality of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, where an expert says a dozen or more bodies can surface in a given year, and "there's just so much space" to conceal them.Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, and as a result of her daughter's high profile, the grim discovery quickly caught national attention.Just as quickly, experts determi...
A Hidden Treasure of Rare Snake Specimens
In the foothills of the Ecuadorean Amazon, a 101-year-old farmer and a young scientist turned an amateur collection into a scientific survey of one of the most diverse snake habitats on Earth.
See Biggest Rocket Explosion For 69 Years In Setback For Blue Origin
InnovationScienceSee Biggest Rocket Explosion For 69 Years In Setback For Blue OriginByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 04:19am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during an engine-firing test on Thursday, May...
Blue Origin explosion is a major setback for NASA’s Moon plans and Amazon’s Starlink competitor
New Glenn rocket explodes at Launch Complex 36 on Thursday night in Florida. | Image: Spaceflight Now While Blue Origin investigates the root cause behind last night's spectacular explosion of its New Glenn rocket, it's already clear that this will be a major setback for NASA's Moon base plans and Amazon's fledgling Leo space internet constellation. The incident occurred at about 9pm at Blue Origin's Florida launch site during a hot-fire test, where seven engines in the booster stage are...
Kamikaze boats, like drones but on water; how small boats can sink massive ships
Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz with kamikaze boats pose a major global shipping risk. Despite US efforts to neutralize Iran's navy, its small, fast, and hard-to-target mosquito boats, armed with rockets and missiles, remain a significant menace.
Why New York’s ‘Manhattanhenge Effect’ Actually Lasts 44 Days
InnovationScienceWhy New York’s ‘Manhattanhenge Effect’ Actually Lasts 44 DaysByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 02:45am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.People stand in the middle of 42nd Street in Times Square for the first Manhattanhenge of 20...
How Pigeons Use Iron-Rich Liver Cells To Find Their Way Home
Pigeons are a well-known group of frequent flyers that can traverse hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers) in a single day.
When To See A Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Rise At Dusk This Weekend
BreakingInnovationScienceWhen To See A Rare ‘Blue Moon’ Rise At Dusk This WeekendByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 02:00am EDTToplineThis weekend ends May with a rare occurrence — a second full moon in a single calendar month, a calendrical phenomenon commonly known as a Blue Moon. While the term has nothing to do with color, it wil...
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Testing In Blow To SpaceX Rival
BreakingBusinessBlue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Testing In Blow To SpaceX RivalBySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 01:00am EDTToplineBlue Origin’s new rocket exploded on the launchpad in Florida during a test that was being conducted to prepare for an upcoming launch, dealing a major blow to the Jeff Bezos-backed rocket company and its bid to challenge Elon Musk’s SpaceX.A Blue Origin New Glenn rocke...