Asteroid news: Study suggests Bennu may be a hollow space rock
Nov 10, 2020 08:15 am UTC| Science
Space agencies are closely monitoring the activity of certain asteroids such as Bennu. However, amidst the interest surrounding the asteroid, a study suggests that the space rock may actually be hollow. A study by...
Hydrogen: where is low-carbon fuel most useful for decarbonisation?
Nov 10, 2020 05:50 am UTC| Science
Is hydrogen the lifeblood of a low-carbon future, or an overhyped distraction from real solutions? One thing is certain the coal, oil and natural gas which currently power much of daily life must be phased out within...
Nov 09, 2020 09:33 am UTC| Science
One of the goals space agencies have when it comes to Mars is searching for alien life. As scientists look into how and where to look for possible signs of life, the answer to that may lie in our own deserts. A study...
Nov 09, 2020 08:45 am UTC| Science
Climate change has led to many devastating effects all over the world, such as rising sea levels and habitat loss for animals. Researchers have now revealed a bleaker picture for many animals regarding habitat loss,...
COVID-19 breakthrough: Scientists hopeful that coronavirus does not mutate into a more fatal disease
Nov 09, 2020 08:45 am UTC| Science
There has yet to be a cure for COVID-19 and until then, millions of people remain infected while hundreds of thousands have died from the disease. Despite fears that the coronavirus may mutate, scientists hope that it...
The future of nuclear: power stations could make hydrogen, heat homes and decarbonise industry
Nov 08, 2020 11:27 am UTC| Science
Nuclear power has provided low-carbon electricity to the UK for over 60 years and today it generates 17% of the countrys electricity. Until mid-2018, 15 nuclear reactors were the countrys largest source of low-carbon...
The International Space Station at 20 offers hope and a template for future cooperation
Nov 08, 2020 11:10 am UTC| Science
On Nov. 2, 2020, the International Space Station celebrated its 20th anniversary of continuous human occupation. With astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world working together, the ISS has demonstrated humankinds...