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Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
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Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
Deep sea submersibles snap first photos of ship where Ernest Shackleton died
One of the remotely operated vehicles also discovered the Titanic 40 years ago. The post Deep sea submersibles snap first photos of ship where Ernest Shackleton died appeared first on Popular Science.
Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button
King Magnus Barefoot's brutal reign also included currency reform. The post Rare coin from Norway’s last Viking king mistaken for old button appeared first on Popular Science.
The best coffee machines for offices in 2026, tested and reviewed
From single-serve to automatic espresso, these are the best coffee makers for quickly filling a mug and seizing the day. The post The best coffee machines for offices in 2026, tested and reviewed appe