Science archive

Scientists examining amber from Goethe’s personal collection discovered three hidden fossil insects, including an extinct ant preserved in extraordinary detail. Advanced 3D imaging allowed researchers to see not only the ant’s outer features but also structures inside its body. The findings offer ne...

Space4Nature says it has restored more than 60 hectares of habitat at 22 sites across the county.

An astronaut’s photo, taken en route to the Moon, reveals our planet and its place in space in a novel way.

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NASA-supported scientists have provided new information about how the early Earth may have acquired some elements necessary for the planet to become habitable. They also suggest a new role for Jupiter in the distribution of these elements throughout the young solar system. The study, published today...

Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory recreated part of the intense chaos inside a nuclear fireball to better understand how radioactive fallout forms. Their experiments revealed that the way vaporized materials cool can dramatically change the particles that eventually form, especial...

The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.

Dorset Wildlife Trust starts restoring 110 acres of heath it bought after a fundraising campaign.

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