US military satellite blew up after a power system temperature spike
At the end of February, a 20-year old US military satellite registered a power system temperature spike and then mysteriously exploded, blasting debris in...
Women like miniature pigs and cats while for men it’s lobsters and alligators
"What are little boys and girls made of..." should read lobsters, alligators and sticklebacks for boys, while for girls miniature pigs, cats, and ponies,...
Shy kangaroos stay in large groups, daring ones prefer small groups
Shy or risk-averse female kangaroos prefer to be in larger groups, but have fewer friends, while their bolder counterparts are happy in smaller groups...
HP acquiring Aruba Networks for $2.7 billion
Hewlett-Packard is acquiring the wireless infrastructure firm Aruba Networks for around $2.7 billion. This is the company's first major acquisition since it bought the...
Alien of the deep Goblin Shark added to Australian Museum collection
If you came across a Goblin Shark you would be forgiven for thinking it was a weird alien species that had come from another...
Young galaxy much more evolved than expected, scientists surprised
A team of European astronomers observed one of the youngest and remotest galaxies ever found, and were surprised at how mature it was. Its...
Europe’s first spaceport likely to be in UK, says Space Agency
The UK government backs making British commercial spaceflight operations a reality, the UK Space Agency announced today, after publication of a spaceport consultation. The...
UK construction growth surged in February
Construction growth in the UK surged to a four-month high in February, indicating that British buildings firms have recovered from the slowdown that hit...
Mouse gene may protect cattle from bovine TB
Chinese scientists have developed a genetic engineering technique using a mouse gene that makes cattle much more resistant to tuberculosis. They believe their study...
Solar eclipse on March 20, enjoy but watch your eyes, scientists warn
On March 20th there will be a solar eclipse, with the far north of the UK experiencing 98% obscuration (darkness), and 85% in the...