NASA is one step closer to sending a drone mission to another world. Technicians at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland have begun building and testing the nuclear-powered Dragonfly rotorcraft, which will launch toward the huge Saturn moon Titan in 2028. “This milestone essentially marks the birth…
Trump slammed after lifting oil sanctions on Russia as gas prices skyrocket: ‘It’s a betrayal’
By KATELYN CARALLE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 12:24 GMT, 13 March 2026 | Updated: 12:48 GMT, 13 March 2026 Social media users are furious at Donald Trump for lifting Russia oil sanctions in the fallout from conflict with Iran. Gas prices in the US have seen a 70 cents…
Why are we so suspicious of do-gooders?
In an episode of Friends, Phoebe (left) and Joey get into a deep philosophical debate Photo 12 / Alamy If you are a person of a certain age, you might remember an episode of Friends in which aspiring actor Joey Tribbiani (played by Matt LeBlanc) is given the chance to host…
Woman who trapped and crushed 23 cats in wheelie bin before leaving some to suffocate to death avoids prison
A woman who trapped and crushed 23 cats in a wheelie bin before leaving some to suffocate to death has avoided prison. Sharon Claire Price, 52, from Epsom, Surrey, abandoned the animals with no food or water before moving house within the town between July 21 and 24, 2024. She…
How risky is the Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon? NASA would rather not say
NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission will put its astronauts in danger — but just how much danger is tough to say. The agency announced on Thursday (March 12) that it’s targeting April 1 for the launch of Artemis 2, which will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the…
Almost a third of 2026 Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change » Yale Climate Connections
We will almost certainly hear about ICE and Trump and his oil wars in Conan O’Brien’s running commentary or in the acceptance speeches during Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony. But will anyone talk about climate change? An analysis by Good Energy, a story consultancy, points to a good chance that…
Sadiq Khan ramps up his war on motorists – and sets his sights on SUV drivers: Mayor wants to fine ‘Chelsea tractors’, roll out MORE 20mph zones and use AI to catch drivers
Large SUV drivers may face having to pay new charges to drive in London under plans being considered by Sadiq Khan in the latest stage of his war on motorists. The Mayor of London is considering a raft of steps including the new levy on so-called ‘Chelsea tractors’, more 20mph zones…
Have astronomers found a runaway monster black hole?
March 13, 2026 5 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Have astronomers found a runaway monster black hole or just a very weird galaxy? Despite years of debate and follow-up studies, an odd streak of cosmic light still defies a final explanation. Is it a giant black hole screaming…
Moment fight erupts in the ladies’ toilets at Cheltenham with women yanking each other’s hair – while some punters leave looking worse for wear
This is the moment a hair-pulling brawl erupted in the women’s toilets at Cheltenham Festival as some punters were spotted leaving the races looking worse for wear. A short one-minute clip of a violent fight which broke out in front of horrified racegoers behind the famous Guinness Village stage on…
How to help your garden withstand climate change » Yale Climate Connections
Transcript: The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation. So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather. Marsden: “Flooding, droughts, heat,…