Don’t lose sleep over reports of 260 Starlink satellites deorbiting Posted on 16/07/2026 by Mariella Moon SpaceX deorbiting satellites isn't a cause for worry, but scientists are still looking into the environmental impacts of frequent satellite deorbits.
Volkswagen is employing 100 sheep at a solar farm in Poland Posted on 08/07/2026 by Anna Washenko It's more of a baa-ter arrangement.
NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service Posted on 07/07/2026 by Anna Washenko A rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.
A 10-year sky survey begins filming a ‘cosmic movie,’ cyborg cockroaches go for a dive and more science stories Posted on 04/07/2026 by Cheyenne MacDonald This week's science news.
Are smart bulbs more expensive to run than standard LEDs? Posted on 27/06/2026 by Lawrence Bonk Do the benefits of features like dimming and scheduling make up for the constant energy draw needed for connectivity?
Not all tech survives solar storms, here’s what’s most at risk Posted on 26/06/2026 by Max Miller The northern lights could mean lights out for the infrastructure we rely on.
Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods Posted on 13/06/2026 by Max Miller The magnetic fields emitted by your headphones will need to be used a safe distance away from your CIDs.
Parker Solar Probe makes another flyby of the sun, solar energy bags a win, and more science stories Posted on 13/06/2026 by Cheyenne MacDonald This week's science news.
Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air Posted on 11/06/2026 by Anna Washenko How very Dune.
Artemis III’s life support: How a spacesuit keeps astronauts alive on the moon Posted on 11/06/2026 by Will Shanklin The spaceman wears Prada.