What we know about mysterious drones over New Jersey and other states
Mystery continues to swirl after nearly a month of drone sightings over New Jersey and other US states, alarming some residents. Read more
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What’s at Stake for Science as Trump Returns
No one knows exactly how President-elect Trump’s second term will shape science and research policy, but judging from his first four years, he will likely focus on budget cuts and research security. Read more
Somebody moved UK’s oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why
Someone moved the UK's oldest satellite and there appears to be no record of exactly who, when or why. Read more
The failure that started the internet
On 29 October 1969, two scientists established a connection between computers some 350 miles away and started typing a message. Halfway through, it crashed. They sat down with the BBC 55 years later. Read more
Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth’s oceans
A huge meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and boiled the oceans, scientists have discovered. Read more
The secret of the world’s richest underwater habitat
Researchers are unlocking the ancient secrets of the world's most diverse marine habitat. Could their discoveries help us save our oceans? Read more
What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’?
A startup in the US, Heliospect, appears to be preparing to launch a service to enable parents to select ‘desirable’ traits Read more
What is the Hunter’s Moon?
October’s full Moon will start being visible on Thursday and it is set to be the brightest supermoon of the year. Read more.
Alien worlds might not have a night and day. How would that change evolution?
Distinct days and nights have helped life flourish on Earth. But many alien worlds capable of supporting life may not have such clear delineations. Read more
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
When the CrowdStrike software bug bricked 8.5 million computers around the world on 19 July, some of the first people to notice the effects were air travellers. Read more
