We would not be here without Earth’s resources. The magnetic field that shields us from space radiation, the atmosphere we … More
Author: abigailbeall
Scientists stored light as sound for the first time
We all know light travels much faster than sound. This is why when you’re caught in a storm, you see … More
We’re lucky Earth isn’t caught in a permanent Ice Age
The Earth might be more special than we previously thought. A new scientific study has found that if we were … More
The asteroid belt might actually be a giant a cosmic refugee camp
The origin of the asteroid belt is closely linked to the history of our Solar System, and astronomers thought they … More
This exo-inferno planet has titanium in its atmosphere
The light from an alien world has been examined in more detail than any before, revealing the first detection of … More
Offshore wind is cheaper than nuclear power for the first time
Electricity powered by offshore wind turbines in the UK has been sold for cheaper than energy from new nuclear power … More
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has said its final goodbye to Titan
Just a few days before it is due to plummet into the fiery atmosphere of Saturn on its self-destruct mission, Cassini has … More
A big reservoir of water might be lurking under the Moon’s surface
How much water is there on the Moon? It depends who you ask. Recently a few studies have come out … More
From junk to spectacle
Synonymous with Glastonbury Festival, where it attracts thousands of partygoers each evening, the 15-metre-high Arcadia ‘Spider’ is an impressive, if … More
Private sector companies are firing up the fusion race
A wave of new businesses and partnerships are competing to bring fusion to market, writes Abigail Beall Nuclear fusion is almost as … More
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