Drink driver facing ‘astronomical’ insurance premiums ‘only has himself to blame’

A drink driver caught accelerating along a main road in Armagh is facing “astronomical” insurance premiums – and “he has only got himself to blame”. Daniel Anthony Mulvenna, 38, of Drumlin Drive in Lurgan, appeared before Armagh Magistrates’ Court...

High Court rejects new 200,000-broiler unit over ecological concerns

The legal challenge demonstrated that Shropshire Council were negligent in their assessment of the potential impacts to the catchment’s environment. Environmental campaigners are hailing the ruling a turning point in agricultural planning,...

Rocky Mountain Conservancy to hold event on bat ecology

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is set to hold a Field Institution event Friday designed to bolster the community's understanding of the status of Colorado's bat population. Originally Published: June 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM MDT

Padilla Bay’s eelgrass is an ecological powerhouse — it’s under threat

BAY VIEW, Skagit County — On a cloudy Friday morning, a group of volunteers huddled on the shore of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, peering over Angelica Lucchetto’s shoulder at an array of shed crab exoskeletons, called...

First images captured by Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile leave astronomers with ‘sense of awe’

The Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile has released the first images taken using its 3,200-megapixel digital camera, the largest ever built for astronomy. A joint initiative of the US National Science Foundation and Department of Energy, the $810m...

Chicago man's plan to honor astronomy-loving father ends in mishap

In memory of their father Curtis “Curt” Carson Lau, 70, who was a space enthusiast, Griffin Lau, 28, a Logan Square resident, along with his brother sent a portion of their late father’s ashes on a star-bound rocket that took off Monday from...

‘Physics education is at breaking point’: calls for incentives to match England’s

Eluned Parrott, head of Wales at the Institute of Physics, warned Wales had fewer physics-trained teachers (174) than secondary schools (205) in 2024. She told the Senedd’s education committee no one measure is going to be a silver bullet but...

Geologists Accidentally Found a Ghost Plume Rising From Earth’s Mantle

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Mantle plumes are important geologic processes—they interact with plate tectonics, create rich mineral deposits, and even contribute to mass extinction events. Now, a new study has found evidence...

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Arizona's telescope milestone: U of A leads in astronomy innovation

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The University of Arizona is making significant strides in the field of astronomy with a key milestone in the construction of large telescopes. The National Science Foundation has approved the university's manufactured parts...

“Like Nothing Ever Seen Before”: Astronomers Discover a Colossal Milky Way Cloud Containing the Mass of 160,000 Suns

IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Astronomers discovered a colossal molecular cloud named M4.7-0.8 in the Milky Way, weighing as much as 160,000 suns. 🔭 The Green Bank Telescope was instrumental in identifying this cloud located 23,000 light-years away, revealing...

"Believe in yourself": Curro learner to represent SA in mathematics competition in Vietnam

Kylie Leung from Courtney House International School has been selected to represent South Africa at the Vietnam International Mathematics Competition in August The Year 7 pupil earned her spot after scoring 90% in the South African Mathematics...

Nobel Prize Winner Warns About Astronomers Using AI to Make Discoveries

A team of astronomers say they've gleaned the mysterious traits of our galaxy's black hole by probing it with an AI model. But a pretty big name on the field is throwing a little bit of cold water on their work. Just a little bit. Reinhard Genzel,...

Arizona geologist Daniel Robinson still missing 4 years later

Daniel Robinson. Photo courtesy of David Robinson II BUCKEYE, Ariz. - June 23, 2025, marks four years since geologist Daniel Robinson went missing in the Buckeye desert. What we know: The 24-year-old was last seen in June 2021 leaving his worksite...

USask undergrad student puts community first in ecological research

For Carriere, her interest in water research stemmed directly from her family in Cumberland House. As Carriere puts it, she can remember as a young girl her father and uncle talking about the mercury levels in the water and in fish they caught,...

Watertown Parlor hosts global ecology conference

More than 400 representatives from 36 countries and regions gathered in Qingpu District this month to share insights into cutting-edge issues of sustainable development, discussing and sharing solutions and pathways on eco-friendly priorities and...

With state health benefits rising ‘astronomically,’ Murphy seeks $100M in cuts

Steve Tully, Executive Director, AFSCME NJ, center, speaks during a rally at the Statehouse annex in Trenton, NJ on Monday, April 21, 2025. The unions that represent some 75,000 public sector workers in N.J. demand action, call for legislation to...

Geology club to meet

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Northwoods Geology Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the lower level of the Florence Natural Resource Center — follow the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles signs to the parking lot. Ruth and Michael Riesch of the...

Industrial Physics Announces Appointment of Cameron Deppe to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Published: June 23, 2025 Industrial Physics, the leading global packaging, material, and coatings test and measurement specialist, has announced the appointment of Cameron Deppe to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing, supporting the...

Committee recommends U.S. build muon collider in report on future of particle physics

When trying to answer questions as deep as “what makes up the universe,” advance planning is key. On June 11, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine announced the result of a three-year study to set a vision for the next...