The Iron Beam represents a significant technological and financial leap forward, promising to drastically cut the cost per interception while providing an additional layer of protection alongside the Iron Dome, Israel's well-known missile defense system.
In the remote forests of Guam, a fierce ecological battle is unfolding that pits alien predators against native species, sparking an imbalance that has yet to reach a resolution. The island has become a vivid example of what can happen when invasive species are introduced into ecosystems that have evolved in isolation.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed on Wednesday that a backyard pig in Oregon tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. This marks the first detection of avian influenza in swine within the United States, raising alarms due to pigs' ability to co-host both bird and human influenza viruses, potentially creating new hybrid strains that could pose an increased risk to human health
A Chinese spacecraft, Shenzhou 19, has successfully docked with the Tiangong space station after a journey of over six hours, carrying a three-person crew that includes the country's first female space engineer, Wang Haoze.
Driven largely by the souvenir market, collectors are now treating tarantulas with a sense of urgency that is spurring an unregulated black market. This trend, driven by a fascination with tarantulas’ unique appearance and allure, is causing growing concern among experts worldwide.
A tech-savvy retiree living in UK, has found that artificial intelligence (AI) offers both practical support and promise in his life as he navigates dementia.
Antarctic travel, once reserved for scientists and rugged explorers, has surged over the past decade, driven by rising demand for extreme destinations and a tourism industry increasingly catering to affluent travelers.
Four crew members who had recently returned from the International Space Station (ISS) were transferred to a medical facility in Florida on Friday morning following an early-morning splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
On a mountaintop in northern Chile, the world’s largest digital camera is preparing to begin its mission to capture the night sky in extraordinary detail, aiming to unveil some of the universe’s deepest mysteries.
During outreach events for his laboratory, he frequently encounters enthusiastic fans eager to meet these charming creatures. “They’re so adorable, we love them,” is a sentiment he often hears, showcasing the widespread affection for axolotls.
The famed Halley’s Comet is currently about halfway through its roughly 76-year orbit around the sun, having reached its furthest point from the star in December 2023.
In 1995, astronomers made headlines by confirming the discovery of the first-ever brown dwarf, a celestial object too small to be classified as a star but too large to be considered a planet.
