Maps feel simple at first glance, but every now and then one forces you to pause and look again. The maps in this list play ...
A team of Germany-based researchers recently unveiled GlobalBuildingAtlas, which is likely the most detailed 3D map of buildings ever developed. Introduced earlier this month, the database ...
Our planet is full of wonder and marvel, with some parts still remaining a mystery. Even with sophisticated satellites ...
The United States on 11 December unveiled a new strategic initiative ‘Pax Silica’ aimed at building a secure and trusted ...
In S1Ep12, we begin one of the most challenging phases of the MH370 search: the deep-water descent. Using advanced imaging ...
Parts of three Australian states will have a heightened bushfire risk this summer following rare Sudden Stratospheric Warming ...
An amateur gold prospector stumbles upon a rock containing kilos of gold in Victoria thanks to a cheap detector.
And so, the Argo float’s trip under the ice turned out to be an incredibly lucky accident. During an eight-month period, the ...
The Earth Rover Program launches globally today (World Soil Day), unveiling "soilsmology", which promises greatly to improve ...
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The Astronomical Problem of Space Junk

Dan Falk: Space junk broadly refers to stuff that’s in space that was put there by humans, and that is no longer doing what ...
Just how charitable are Australians? And how do we rank globally on broader measures of generosity – including how much of ...
The ASX slipped as Wall Street’s tech wobble pushed markets into risk-off mode, dragging miners, gold stocks and tech lower.