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British academic discovers diverse 'rich' communities of algae while on Antarctic mission
A glacial microbiologist has uncovered "surprisingly rich" communities of microscopic algae in one of Earth's most isolated regions. Dr Emily Broadwell spent three months on Signy Island in Antarctica investigating rare snow and glacier algae as part of her doctoral research at the University of Bristol.Her analysis revealed "unique algal communities" across various ice and snow surfaces, upending the assumption that Antarctic glacier ecosystems will react uniformly to rising global temperatures...
In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky
In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the skyImage source, BBC Weather Watcher Hang RossImage caption, BBC Weather Watcher Hang Ross got this dramatic shot from Swanage, DorsetPublished30 June 2026, 07:50 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoWith clear a night the glowing Strawberry Moon was a spectacle above the skies over Hampshire and Dorset.Marking the first full Moon of the summer season its name comes from the time of year it appears, not its colour. It appeared full in the night sky on Monday...
NASA aims to save a sinking space telescope with a rendezvous in orbit
SpaceNASA aims to save a sinking space telescope with a rendezvous in orbitThe agency’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is at risk of falling into the atmosphere. A spacecraft set to launch Tuesday is tasked with pushing the satellite back into a stable orbit.A digital illustration of NASA's Swift observatory.Chris Smith via NASA’s Goddard Space Flight CenterShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 29, 2026, 7:07 PM EDTBy Sophia Koman and Denise ChowNASA on Tuesday plans to launch a mission to save one of...
Nasa's spiritual successor to Concorde capable of breaking sound barrier without sonic boom
Nasa's spiritual successor to the Concorde has successfully surpassed the speed of sound without generating a thunderous sonic boom, long preventing supersonic travel over populated areas. The experimental X-59 aircraft, nicknamed the "Son of Concorde", forms the core of the space agency's Quesst mission and reached Mach 1.4 (924mph) during its test flight from Edwards Air Force Base in California.Flying at an altitude of 55,000 feet, the sleek jet measuring just under 100 feet in length produce...
Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivorsImage source, Anadolu via Getty ImagesImage caption, Rescuers pictured searching through rubble in La Guaira, which has been devastated by last week's earthquakesByAlys DaviesPublished6 minutes agoRescuers are racing to find remaining survivors beneath the rubble of Venezuela's twin earthquakes, in which at least 1,450 people are known to have been killed - with the number expected to rise.The 96-hour window during which su...
Supreme Court allows states to count mail-in ballots that arrive late, rejecting RNC challenge
WASHINGTON — Rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that elections officials may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they were postmarked beforehand
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse casePublished4 minutes agoThe US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal requested by President Donald Trump to review the $5m (£3.6m) civil case that found he defamed and sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll.Trump has repeatedly claimed that the judge who oversaw the civil trial improperly allowed evidence to be presented that affected how the jury viewed him.A federal appeals court agreed with the jury's verdict last year...
Tiny Antarctic sea creature could be key to treating melanoma, researchers say
Underwater expedition by Florida-based team supports possible therapeutic use of bacterial toxins from sea squirtsResearchers at a Florida university say bacterial toxins produced by tiny marine organisms they have studied in Antarctica could become an effective treatment for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.A team from the University of South Florida (USF) recently returned from a six-week expedition to one of the world’s remotest regions in which they collected samples of ascidians,...
How private money is reigniting the space race, and why some say the Stars and Stripes is now a red flag: Morning Rundown
Morning RundownHow private money is reigniting the space race, and why some say the Stars and Stripes is now a red flag: Morning RundownPlus, Comcast splits into two companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump’s deal to end war in question after Iran retaliates to US strikes02:14Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 29, 2026, 7:19 AM EDTBy Kaylah Jackson and David HickeyIn today’s newsletter: As July Fo...
First dinosaur fossil from Antarctica found in drawer after lying forgotten for 40 years
The first dinosaur fossil from Antarctica has been found in a drawer after lying forgotten for 40 years.The fossil was first unearthed in 1985 but remained tucked away in the geology collection at the British Antarctic Survey headquarters in Cambridge.Now, palaeontologists have determined the bone is a tail vertebra from a Titanosaur, a group that included the most massive land animals in Earth's history.The creature roamed Antarctica approximately 82 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous...
China caught releasing 'unidentified object' into orbit from secretive space plane
An American space surveillance firm has detected China's highly classified Reusable Experimental Spacecraft deploying an unknown object into Earth's orbit.Leo Labs, which operates a global network of tracking stations, identified the mysterious release using radar equipment based in New Zealand.The company announced on X that at 2.30am on June 22, its systems picked up "an unknown object in the vicinity of the Chinese Shenlong reusable space plane".Following further monitoring across multiple fa...
'Do your part!' Furious French blame US for deadly European heatwaves
A senior Paris official has blamed the United States in part for France's deadly heatwave.Audrey Pulvar, the city's deputy mayor for international relations, has raged at Americans mocking France's limited air conditioning - and claimed their greenhouse gas emissions are to blame."Dear American journalists and social media 'influencers': for days, some of you have been criticising and making fun of Paris because the city does not have A/C in every room... OMG, this is so rich!" she blistered."As...
Meet Sam Altman: The Visionary Behind OpenAI and the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman is not just a tech entrepreneur; he's a pioneer shaping the future of artificial intelligence. With a net worth soaring into the hundreds of millions and groundbreaking innovations, find out why everyone is watching him closely.
George Russell strikes back to win F1 race in Austria, narrowing the championship gap
Formula 1George Russell strikes back to win F1 race in Austria, narrowing the championship gapRussell’s lights-to-flag victory reduces his deficit to fellow Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli’s to 40 points in the title standings, down from 68 points two races ago.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli competes during the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria on June 28, 2026.ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News...
Experts explain cause of Venezuela's two consecutive earthquakes
Two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela within a minute of each other on June 24 were caused by movements along two interconnected fault systems at the boundary between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates, according to experts.According
Boy stumbles on strange beach object identified as rare 1.8M-year-old fossil
An 11-year-old boy in England recently made an unusual beach day discovery: an ancient elephant tooth from a species that lived about 1.8 million years ago.Charlie Orchard-Lisle found the tooth at East Lane beach in Bawdsey, a coastal village near Ipswich, Suffolk, in May, news agency SWNS reported.Found near the shoreline, the specimen was later identified as an upper left molar measuring about 4 inches wide.TRAVELERS CAN HUNT FOR MILLION-YEAR-OLD FOSSILS AND MORE VALUABLE TREASURES IN THESE SP...
Full Strawberry Moon set to light up night sky
Full Strawberry Moon set to light up night skyImage source, Anadolu via Getty ImagesByBBC WeatherPublished3 hours ago7 CommentsThe Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies in the coming days, marking the first full Moon of the summer season. It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.But for skygazers hoping to catch a glimpse at a more reasonable hour, it will appear full in the nighttime sky on Monday, 29 June and the following...
'We're working on for first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission this year': Isro chief
NEW DELHI: Isro chairman V Narayanan said on Saturday that the country is preparing for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, advancing Chandrayaan-4, a lunar sample return mission, and Chandrayaan-5, a joint long-duration mission with Japan involving a heavier rover.
Venezuela earthquakes: How India's armed forces have become a global first responder
India's armed forces have once again showcased their global humanitarian reach. Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a 41-member rescue team and a field hospital were swiftly dispatched. This mission echoes past successful operations like those in Nepal, Yemen, and South Sudan, highlighting India's robust capability in rapid disaster response and civilian evacuation worldwide, extending far beyond national defense.
Yoon widens Women's PGA Championship lead to five strokes with Korda in chase
Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women's PGA Championship with a three-under 69 that put her five strokes up on second-place pack after another strong showing from the South Korean.