Asteroid alert: 28-meter space rock to pass by Earth on November 12
Nov 11, 2020 10:19 am UTC| Science
Asteroids pass by our planet on a regular basis with some that are bigger in size than others. Asteroid trackers have spotted one particular space rock that is set to approach Earth this week. An asteroid referred to as...
Climate change discovery: Sea ice in Arctic rivers melting internally
Nov 10, 2020 12:31 pm UTC| Science Nature
The world is also battling the long-term effects of climate change in the form of rising temperatures and growing holes in the ozone layer. Scientists have now revealed that the sea ice within the Arctic is now melting due...
Nov 10, 2020 08:44 am UTC| Science
As of late, scientists have warned of the many floating space debris surrounding our planet and the challenges it would present us. NASA has recently raised concerns regarding a tech firms plan to build a satellite...
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,...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight