For astrophysicist Adam Becker, the colonisation of Mars, advocated by Elon Musk as a rescue plan for humanity, is more fantasy than viable strategy. Even in the worst-case scenarios on Earth, our pl… [+3249 chars]

For astrophysicist Adam Becker, the colonisation of Mars, advocated by Elon Musk as a rescue plan for humanity, is more fantasy than viable strategy. Even ... Read more

Evidencenetwork.ca

An astrophysicist challenges Elon Musk: "Even in the event of a nuclear apocalypse, Earth would be a paradise compared to Mars. - evidencenetwork.ca

Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread. Unravelling Earth's 4.5-billion-year history with rocks is tricky business.
Cas… [+6975 chars]

Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the "clocks" geologists use to date events can also be misread.

ScienceAlert

Scientists Just Debunked 'Earth's Oldest Impact Crater' - ScienceAlert

In the heart of Australias outback, a vanishing world has been created that only springs to life at night. Behind towering fences at South Australias 12,300-hectare Arid Recovery Reserve, 10 mammal s… [+4447 chars]

Drivers are forced to slow down in the area thanks to the remarkable 26-year change.

Yahoo Entertainment

Remarkable 26-year change revealed on Aussie desert property - Yahoo

Water ice is everywhere in space, from frozen moons to frosty dust grains in interstellar clouds. However, researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge have recently… [+4866 chars]

"Ice in the rest of the universe has long been considered a snapshot of liquid water – that is, a disordered arrangement fixed in place. Our findings show this is not entirely true."

Space.com

Scientists discover ice in space isn't like water on Earth after all - Space

4In the second quarter of 2025, SpaceX continued its record launch cadence with the Falcon family of rockets, completing the 500th launch of that family by any measure. The company continued to grow … [+27192 chars]

In the second quarter of 2025, SpaceX continued its record launch cadence with the Falcon…

NASASpaceflight.com

Halfway through 2025, SpaceX breaks Falcon records and struggles with Starship - NASASpaceFlight.com -

For years, climate experts have been sounding the alarm about the worsening impacts of global warming, and a report made by a European news wire agency over the weekend heightened the concerns in an … [+4820 chars]

A report from a European news wire agency on the reversal of an important ocean current has sparked alarm online.

Newsweek

Fact Check: Did an Ocean Current Reverse? - Newsweek

After defending his PhD thesis on modeling interstellar objects on Monday, June 30, Matthew Hopkins intended to take some well-deserved time off. It would appear the universe had other plans for him.… [+5149 chars]

The object appears to be older than our solar system itself.

Gizmodo.com

A Third Interstellar Visitor Is Here, and Astronomers Might Know Where It Came From - Gizmodo

Sometimes there are profound questions in life that must be answered, like "What is the meaning of existence?", "Are we alone in the universe?" or "What happens if you throw a paper airplane from the… [+4159 chars]

Sometimes there are profound questions in life that must be answered, like "What is the meaning of existence?", "Are we alone in the universe?" or "What happens if you throw a paper airplane from the International Space Station?" Luckily, that third one has f…

Could a Paper Plane Thrown From The International Space Station Survive The Flight? - ScienceAlert

Skygazers can look toward the horizonthis week to catch a glimpse of the full moon around its peak illumination.
This months full moon, also called the buck moon, will be at its fullest at around 4:… [+3712 chars]

The full buck moon will reach its peak illumination on Thursday, July 10. It’s just one of this month’s celestial highlights.

When to see July’s full buck moon - CNN

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious and powerful blast of X-rays that are the cosmic equivalent of John McClane from the "Die Hard" franchise: a massive star that even a supernova explosion coul… [+6533 chars]

"This discovery heralds a broader understanding of the diversity in massive stars' deaths and a need for deeper investigations into the whole landscape of stellar evolution."

Astronomers trace mysterious blast of X-rays to 'Die Hard' star that refuses to perish (video) - Space

The construction of thousands of dams since 1835 has caused Earth's poles to wobble, new research suggests.
Scientists found that large dams hold so much water they redistribute mass around the glob… [+3965 chars]

Dam construction since 1835 has caused Earth's poles to "wander" away from the planet's rotational axis because of the massive weight of water reservoirs.

Live Science

Big dams are so heavy they shift Earth's poles away from the rotational axis, new research shows - Live Science

DENVER A team of researchers at the Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science (DMNS) recently discovered a nearly 70 million-year-old dinosaur fossil under the museums parking lot in City Park. 
Accordi… [+1467 chars]

Researchers at DMNS unearthed a 70 million-year-old dinosaur fossil, the oldest found within Denver city limits.

9News.com KUSA

Denver museum unearths thrilling dinosaur find - KUSA.com

In a grand show of unity, all seven living former Associate Administrators of NASA's Science Mission Directorate have signed a joint letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed 47% cut to NAS… [+2862 chars]

The 47% budget cut would obliterate NASA's science program, experts say.

Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress - Space

In 1938, an experiment by University of Michigan physicist Arthur Ruhlig led to a remarkable accidental discovery: the first recorded observation of deuterium-tritium (DT) fusion.
Ruhlig reported hi… [+8091 chars]

A forgotten fusion experiment from 1938 has been unearthed, revealing a lost discovery that seeded a key concept in modern nuclear physics.

Thedebrief.org

Forgotten for Nearly a Century, a ‘Lost’ Fusion Breakthrough Has Been Unearthed—and Physicists Just Recreated It - The Debrief

Alchemists, youll be overjoyed to hear that you can create gold in a lab. All you need is a nuclear reaction, a particle accelerator, or the blast of a supernova.Most of the gold on Earth came from o… [+3020 chars]

All you need is a nuclear reaction, a fancy particle accelerator, or the blast of a supernova.

IFLScience

Gold Can Be Made By Scientists In A Lab – There's Just One Problem - IFLScience

A study looking at data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe has found evidence for a "helicity barrier" in the atmosphere of the Sun.In 2018, NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe on a trajectory that woul… [+4970 chars]

If it holds up, this could explain an enduring mystery about our host star.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Finds Evidence Of "Barrier" In The Sun's 2 Million Kelvin Atmosphere - IFLScience

In a groundbreaking discovery, a 2.35-billion-year-old lunar meteorite found in Africa in 2023 has unveiled fresh insights into the moons volcanic history. This meteorite, with a unique chemical sign… [+5692 chars]

A rare 2.35 billion-year-old lunar meteorite fills a crucial 1 billion-year gap in the Moon’s volcanic history.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Discovery of Rare Lunar Meteorite Fills 1 Billion-Year Gap in the Moon’s Volcanic History - The Daily Galaxy

In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an infant dating back to the Copper Age, around 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, in… [+3302 chars]

A rare Copper Age infant discovery in Italy uncovers surprising genetic connections, shedding new light on prehistoric European migrations.

Indiandefencereview.com

Rare Ancient DNA Found in Copper Age Infant’s Remains Reveals Unexpected European Ties - Indian Defence Review

The Ford Mustang SSP (Special Service Package) was in production for many years as part of the pony cars Fox Body generation, and made quite the impression on law enforcement over that timeframe. The… [+1764 chars]

The Ford Mustang is part of the Florida Highway Patrol Fleet once again, for the first time since the mid-1990s, as the S650 generation model is out patrolling.