China launches deep-sea research base as ocean health sparks debate
Last Sunday marked World Oceans Day – a global event dedicated to encouraging the protection of marine ecosystems and the responsible use of ocean...
Voyager probes push beyond solar system’s edge, revealing a ‘wall of fire’
In 1977, NASA launched the twin Voyager spacecraft with a bold mission: to explore the outer reaches of the Solar System and venture into...
Moon’s far side found to be much drier than expected, study reveals
The far side of the Moon appears to be significantly drier than scientists had anticipated, challenging previous assumptions about the lunar surface and raising...
From dinosaurs to doves: the extraordinary evolutionary journey of birds
Birds possess a remarkable array of features that set them apart from other living animals, yet their ancient ancestors would have appeared strikingly different...
Ancient clues guide modern efforts to save mussels, oysters and other vital sea creatures
An asteroid strike 66 million years ago triggered a mass extinction that wiped out countless species — including a vast number of molluscs. Today,...