DNA analysis has identified four additional crew members from Sir John Franklin's ill-fated 1845 Arctic expedition, which aimed to navigate the Northwest Passage and advance magnetic navigation research.

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF), a South African organisation representing stakeholders in science, engineering, technology and innovation, celebrated its 30th anniversary and reflects on three decades of impact in the sector.

The article discusses emerging superhot geothermal energy technology and its potential to generate significant electricity if even a small fraction of available superhot rock resources could be harnessed for power generation.

Chinese researchers at Ningbo University have developed a ceramic body armour inspired by crocodile scales that they claim can deflect projectiles and provide affordable lightweight ballistic protection.

Following the recent solar eclipse visible from Exmouth, Western Australia, a remote roadhouse at Doon Doon (near Kununurra) has been identified as an optimal viewing location for the next total solar eclipse crossing WA's north in 2028.

The UK will experience colder than average temperatures this week as Arctic air moves southward, bringing a midweek cold snap.

Australia experienced unseasonably warm and dry weather in April, with temperatures above average and New South Wales recording its second-driest April on record, prompting an explanation of the meteorological causes.

UK weather forecasts predict 36 hours of snow in May with temperatures dropping to freezing levels despite recent milder weather in some areas.

Female anglerfish display remarkable evolutionary diversity in their bioluminescent lures, which vary significantly in size, shape, and functional capabilities across different species.

A heatwave is forecast to bring extreme temperatures up to 114 degrees Fahrenheit to California and Arizona, prompting weather warnings for affected regions.

Southern California has experienced over 300 earthquakes ranging up to magnitude 4.7, according to USGS data, prompting emergency response measures.

A scientist explains the psychological phenomenon behind why people fail to notice objects in plain sight, such as missing keys, which relates to how visual attention and memory work.

Researchers have found that whales in the Strait of Gibraltar increase their vocalization levels to communicate above the ambient noise created by heavy shipping traffic in the region.

A landslide generated a 500-meter tsunami in a tourist area, but occurred early morning when the location was unoccupied, avoiding casualties.

Scientists have identified that a distinctive odor associated with aging is real and has biological causes, with research suggesting genetic and lifestyle factors may influence whether individuals develop this scent.

An article examining parenting behaviors in orangutans and meerkats, drawing comparisons to human parenting styles and using the term 'tradwife' as a cultural reference point.

Researchers at Princeton University have built a cottage near Hudson, New York using straw as a building material to demonstrate its potential as a more sustainable alternative to conventional bricks and concrete.

Researchers are exploring the use of tiny silicon wafers powered by lasers as a means to steer light sails for potential interstellar travel missions.

A study by Dutch neuroscientists suggests that motherhood produces measurable changes in the brain, providing scientific evidence for long-held observations about how parenthood transforms women.

Dutch astrochemist Ewine van Dishoeck discusses how modern science can now investigate the possibility of life on other planets, moving the question from philosophy to empirical research. She visited Barcelona as part of a science lecture series.

Japan is facing challenges with its nuclear-fuel reprocessing plant in Rokkasho, which has been under construction since 1993 as a central part of the country's nuclear energy strategy.

Hundreds of thousands of sea creatures have washed up on West Coast beaches this week, surprising scientists studying the phenomenon.

Scientists in Victoria are running a captive breeding program for the endangered Watson's tree frog, a species whose habitat was severely damaged during the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires, with the aim of releasing bred frogs back into the wild to aid species recovery.

The article discusses seismic tremors occurring in South Sudan and interprets them as a potential warning sign of more severe earthquakes or geological events to come.

Miners in Myanmar have discovered an 11,000-carat ruby believed to be the second heaviest ever found in the country. The discovery is notable for the gem's exceptional size and rarity.

A seminar at KAU (Kerala Agricultural University) brings together experts to discuss the nutritional benefits of plant-based proteins and their potential role in creating sustainable food systems, while highlighting business opportunities in the alternative protein sector.

An Atlantic opinion piece argues that without concrete evidence or alien material samples that the U.S. government can publicly share, claims about extraterrestrial visitation remain unsubstantiated narratives rather than established facts.

Archaeologists in Scotland have discovered a circular wooden platform, approximately 23 meters across and predating Stonehenge, beneath a crannog (artificial island), providing new insights into prehistoric settlement construction.

The US Pentagon has released declassified footage of unidentified aerial phenomena recorded across multiple locations and years as part of a government transparency initiative regarding UFO-related materials.

Chinese scientists have developed a key optical component for the Taiji space-based gravitational wave detector, advancing China's effort to detect gravitational waves from space.

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, which began as a modest laboratory behind The Alfred Hospital in 1926, has grown into a world-leading research facility.

The UK will experience warmer conditions this weekend before Arctic air brings significantly colder weather next week, according to BBC Weather forecaster Matt Taylor.

Weather forecasts predict a narrow band of warmer temperatures reaching up to 22°C across parts of the UK within the next week or so, affecting approximately six counties along a 100km stretch.

The article argues that Asia is underutilizing nature-based carbon credits, which are cost-effective climate solutions, and emphasizes that such credits should form the foundational layer of decarbonization strategies rather than serving as substitutes for technological solutions.

Researchers have identified a potential source of microplastics found accumulating in human brains, suggesting the source is more widespread than previously understood.

Scientists have theorised that dark matter could potentially create a wormhole within the Milky Way galaxy, though the claim remains highly speculative and unproven.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has approved grants for capacity building at a university centre dedicated to studying disaster risk reduction, with a focus on understanding cloudburst phenomena in the Himalayan region.

Archaeologists have identified traces of rare Tyrian purple dye in Roman infant burials discovered in York, indicating the use of this expensive imperial dye in burial practices. The dye's high cost derives from its complex manufacturing process, which shares similarities with tekhelet, a traditional blue dye used in Jewish religious textiles.

Hong Kong authorities confirmed that an operational glitch at the Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station in Shenzhen involving a cooling water isolation valve posed no safety risk to public health or the environment.

A multi-country research study examines gender differences in environmental impact, though the exact findings and methodology are unclear from the provided summary.

An upper air cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar has brought monsoon-like rains to Chennai during summer, with meteorologists predicting a low-pressure area may form over the southwest Bay of Bengal around May 11.

Chinese researchers have developed a new catalyst that converts nitrate pollution from agricultural and industrial wastewater into ammonia with three times the efficiency of conventional methods, with findings published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

New US Census Bureau data reveals stark disparities in college degree attainment across American ZIP codes, with a Green Bay, Wisconsin area showing just 1% of adults holding degrees while a Boston ZIP code leads with 95.7% college completion rates.

The article explains how butterflies sense and taste their food, contrasting their sensory mechanisms with human taste perception.

An article explaining the El Niño weather phenomenon and its potential impacts on California residents, including discussion of a possible 'Super El Niño' event.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a Level 2 severe thunderstorm risk for parts of the southern Plains, including southern Kansas, central and eastern Oklahoma, and parts of North Texas, with potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes through Mother's Day.

A great white shark named Nori was spotted off the New Jersey coast on May 4, marking the first sighting of the season as sharks begin their annual migration northward from warmer waters.