2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (688+ words) The climate impact of a proposed data centre was among concerns shared by locals at a public consultation. Developers say the data centre would respond to "falling demand for office space" at Thames Valley Park near Reading while supporting other…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (635+ words) As communities across the United States wrangle with multibillion-dollar data center proposals, they’re forced to make quick decisions that can affect their economy, natural resources and way of life for generations. How can communities with no prior experience navigate these…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (476+ words) Saturn has puzzled scientists with its “heartbeat” for decades. The planet appeared to rotate at different speeds depending on how it was measured. Ground-based observations of Saturn’s upper atmosphere were imprecise and disclosed only rough limits on temperatures and ion…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (173+ words) lead image It is unclear to historians how Vikings navigated the seas. Centuries before magnetic compasses were introduced to Europe, Viking seafarers traveled long distances to far-flung locations like North America and the Black Sea. One explanation, although unverified, is…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1106+ words) Astronomers solve Saturn spin mystery: The truth behind its “changing” rotation The Times of India It is worth noting that for many years, the rotation speed of Saturn was seen as unusual by scientists, since it was changing from time…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (704+ words) image: Schematic showing the position of Saturn's cusp compared to Earth's. view more Saturn's magnetic shield is asymmetrical compared to Earth’s, suggests a new study involving University College London (UCL) researchers, and this is likely a result of its fast…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (194+ words) The latest news briefs from NASA science. Plants exposed to artificial lighting burst into bloom earlier and flower longer than plants exposed exclusively to natural sunlight. A recent study that relies on NASA satellite data found that this effect raises…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (643+ words) Light pollution occurs when artificial light is excessive, poorly designed, or used at inappropriate times. In urban areas, light escapes upward and outward, creating a persistent glow that obscures stars and alters natural darkness. While artificial lighting improves visibility and…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1224+ words) Written by Dr. Matthew Wielicki on November 25, 2025. Posted in Current News A few days of solar fireworks were all it took to remind us of a basic truth: the universe is not a friendly place During the recent severe solar…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (198+ words) A massive X5.1-rated solar flare — the strongest in over a year — has been causing a severe geomagnetic storm in North America and around the world. That's set to continue on Wednesday, Nov. 12, but the solar flare also caused something that's…...