Back in the earlier days of the internet, there was a viral video from a creator called Bill Wurtz called “the history of the entire world, i guess” which spawned a number of memorable memes, some ... Read more Back in the earlier days of the internet, there was a viral video from a creator called Bill Wurtz called “the history of the entire world, i guess” which spawned a number of memorable memes, some of which are still in use to this day. One of those was a clip from the video where Wurtz states “The Sun is a deadly laser.” Apparently, that was more true than even he knew, as a new paper from Georgios Tsirvouils of the Luleå University of Technology in Sweden and his co-authors have shown experimental evidence that the Sun’s laser-like radiation is likely responsible for the death of a vast majority of closely-orbiting asteroids. Show less

Stanford engineers create a soft material that can morph its surface and hue in seconds.

The U.S. Agency for International Development has been a major supporter of global agriculture research. Now many studies are being scuttled or scaled back.

In this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews host David Ariosto talks with Chiara Manfletti, the CEO of Neuraspace and a professor of space mobility and propulsion at the Technical University […] The... Read more In this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews host David Ariosto talks with Chiara Manfletti, the CEO of Neuraspace and a professor of space mobility and propulsion at the Technical University […] The post Managing an orbital economy as space grows more congested appeared first on SpaceNews. Show less

Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as a substitute in Chelsea's 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal

Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led by Umeå University. Humid lowland forest ecosystems receive a disproportionate amount of attention, w... Read more Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led by Umeå University. Humid lowland forest ecosystems receive a disproportionate amount of attention, while colder and drier regions that are more affected by climate change are severely underrepresented. Show less

Victoria Beckham fears her eldest son Brooklyn is spiralling and being manipulated by his inner circle, as the family feud intensifies with public social media snubs.

Roy Keane took aim at Michael Carrick's wife Lisa on the Stick to Football podcast as he discussed the 44-year-old's appointment as Manchester United interim head coach until the end of the season