Nuclear waste disposal: Geology must come first

It is time for the UK government to abandon the policy in which voluntary community consent is the primary driver determining the selection of a site for geological disposal of its nuclear waste. A geological disposal facility (GDF) is a critical...

Geological Society suggests ‘real-time warning systems’ in Los Iros

News Narissa Fraser 11 Minutes Ago A section of what was once the paved passage along Royal Engineer Road, Los Iros on July 1. FILE PHOTO/INNIS FRANCIS - AFTER the recent land slippage in Los Iros, the Geological Society has recommended creating...

We love these beginner astronomy binoculars — now $79 for Prime Day

Astronomy binoculars don't have to cost the Earth when you want to gaze into space, and one of our favorite pairs of stargazing binoculars is now $79 for Prime Day. Get the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 for $79 at Amazon right now. With powerful 15x...

Did Twin Cities German Immersion Charter School District students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 mathematics tests?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In Twin Cities German Immersion Charter School...

“We’re About to Rewrite Physics”: China’s Fusion Reactor Targets 5× Energy Gain in Historic Leap Before End of 2027

IN A NUTSHELL 🌟 The BEST fusion reactor in China aims to achieve a fivefold energy gain by 2027, revolutionizing clean energy. 🔧 Built with the tokamak design, the reactor uses extreme temperatures to fuse hydrogen isotopes, producing minimal...

Inside Brittany Mahomes' astronomically priced jewelry collection that features dazzling tie to Patrick

Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is no stranger to wearing extravagant game day outfits - and she has a jewelry collection that's worth nearly $200,000 to match. The 29-year-old is perhaps one of the most...

Ivar Giaever, Nobel Winner in Quantum Physics, Dies at 96

Ivar Giaevar, who won a portion of the Nobel Prize in 1973 for his work on quantum tunneling, passed away on June 20 at age 96. Tunneling, of course, is at the core of much of modern microelectronics. The New York Times today posted an obituary...

Study Finds Unique Strategies to Improve Student Performance on Physics Exams

A team of researchers from the University of California Los Angeles and the University of California San Diego have discovered positive uses for AI and extra credit assignments to help improve student performance in introductory physics courses,...

Environmental organisations file complaint against authorisation of Aznalcóllar mine (Spanish) - Ecologistas en Accion

For decades, the North has been accumulating an ecological debt towards the peoples of the South

Jorge Muracciole: What is the current status of ecological debt? Éric Toussaint: It has reached an alarming level. Temperatures and sea levels are steadily rising, and the number of individuals affected, both in the Global South and the Global...

Cochrane Ecological Institute to host Open Mic Night for local musicians

For the past 58 years the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI) has strived towards its dual goal: to study and implement the effects of ecosystem restoration, and to educate the next generation about the natural world that they inhabit. For the...

The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 Shortlist Revels in Our Remarkable Solar System

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025, hosted by Royal Observatory Greenwich and BBC Sky at Night Magazine, has just released its shortlist of remarkable images to this year’s competition (previously). For its 17th edition, jurors selected...

Science CNN Astronomers discover ‘fossil galaxy’ 3 billion light-years away

A galaxy that has remained unchanged for 7 billion years — a rarity in the universe — has been observed by astronomers, offering a glimpse into cosmic history and adding to an enigmatic collection of objects called relics or “fossil galaxies.”...

Ecologist concerned world-class wetlands could be overrun by pests

An ecologist is sounding the alarm on the temporary closure of Victoria's world-class Winton Wetlands, warning the decision could lead to decades of research going down the drain and that the site could be overrun by feral species. The wetlands,...

Meet the 30 Finalists of Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Discussion | Outcomes of annual physics gathering

JOHANNESBURG - Wits University played host to this year’s South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) Conference the country’s biggest annual gathering of experts in physics and astronomy. WATCH | Discussion | Inquiry finds bias in medical schemes...

Why Texas ‘Flash Flood Alley’ Is So Deadly, Explained by Geology

The Geology of Texas’ ‘Flash Flood Alley’ Explained A hydrologist explains why Texas Hill Country is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy downpours and sudden, destructive floods By Hatim Sharif & The...

A new plan for Australia to remain an astronomy world-leader

Funder: We gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the late Professor Michael Dopita AM FAA, which has supported the development of the Astronomy Decadal Plan. This includes funding...

Ever seen a 300,000-mile solar prominence eruption? This stunning image is shortlisted for the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

There are a few things that capture our imagination, like the cosmos. Vast, mysterious, and still largely unexplored, the universe continues to inspire photographers around the globe to point their lenses toward the skies in search of the...

Mathematicians are chasing a number that may reveal the edge of maths

What lurks at the edge? kertlis/Getty Images Amateur mathematicians are closing in on an unimaginably huge number – one so large that it brushes up on the edge of what is even knowable within the framework of modern mathematics. It all stems from...