Science Coventry Students’ NASA Challenge Team Adopts ‘Chippy Chips’ Name February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A team of students from Westwood Academy in Coventry has chosen the name “Chippy Chips” for their moon buggy design, despite it being an unconventional choice for such a project.…
Science New Mapping Extends Known Length of Dorchester Roman Aqueduct February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Archaeologists have determined that one of the nation’s most extensively studied aqueducts is, in fact, longer than initially believed. A team from Bournemouth University (BU) has announced that they have…
Science Ancient Burial Ground Under Investigation February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An 18th-century burial ground, thought to contain the remains of 40,000 individuals, is currently under investigation. Archaeological assessments are underway at the Ballast Hills Burial Ground, located in Newcastle’s inner-city…
Science Archaeological excavation uncovers opulent Roman villa featuring bath house February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An archaeological excavation, involving archaeologists and 60 volunteers, has uncovered a Roman villa, described as indicative of a “luxury lifestyle.” This discovery followed reports of various finds by metal detectorists…
Science Laboratory-Generated Tsunamis Advance Global Understanding and Mitigation Efforts February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Two decades after the Boxing Day Indian Ocean tsunami, aspects of this natural phenomenon remain unknown. The event, which claimed over 230,000 lives, was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude undersea…
Science Marine Scientist Proposes Beluga Whale Hvaldimir Escaped Russian Military Training February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The enigma surrounding a beluga whale’s appearance off the Norwegian coast, equipped with a harness, might now have an explanation. This docile white whale, dubbed Hvaldimir by local residents, garnered…
Science Marie Antoinette’s Jeweled Watch Set for UK Debut Exhibition February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A watch crafted for Marie Antoinette is scheduled for its inaugural display in the UK, at London’s Science Museum. The No.160 Marie Antoinette timepiece, designed by Abraham-Louis Breguet, incorporates rubies,…
Science Sydney Beaches’ ‘Disgusting’ Mystery Blobs Identified February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Australian scientists have resolved a puzzle that captivated Sydney: the nature of the sticky, dark masses that appeared on some of the city’s renowned beaches last month. Although initially thought…
Science Study Indicates Surfboard Lights Could Deter Shark Attacks February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Australian scientists suggest that attaching LED strip lights to the underside of surfboards might prevent great white shark attacks. A study carried out in Mossel Bay, South Africa, involved pulling…
Science James Webb Telescope Captures Early Galaxy Formation, Offering Insights into Universe’s Origins February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of Nasa has obtained the initial image of what our galaxy probably resembled during its formation phase, a discovery that has evoked festive sentiments…