This November, ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft carried out a series of experimental communication tests with the Chinese (CNSA) Zhurong Mars rover. Mars Express successfully caught data sent up ‘in the blind’ by the rover and…
Ancient mega-shark found on Australia beach
A giant prehistoric mega-shark twice the size of the great white have been found on an Australian beach by a keen-eyed amateur enthusiast, scientists said Thursday. Philip Mullaly was strolling along an area known as…
Out of your league? Study shows most online daters seek more desirable mates
The notion that an attractive person is "out of your league" doesn't often dissuade dating hopefuls—at least online. In fact, the majority of online daters seek out partners who are more desirable than themselves, suggests…
CERN opens its doors for Researchers’ Night
On Friday, 28 September 2018, budding scientists and physics fans of all ages will come together for Researchers’ Night at CERN, a free and fun bilingual event. This is the ninth year that the world’s…
Search for the Lost Pink-headed Duck Gets Underway in Myanmar
Researchers to Explore Swampy Wetland in the First Search for Lost Species Expedition. [caption id="attachment_13449" align="alignnone" width="615"] Pink-headed duck art decoy by Philip Nelson.[/caption] The very first Search for Lost Species expedition gets underway Monday,…