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The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care

Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care

NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake

NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake

A new comet was just discovered. Will it be visible in broad daylight?

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A new comet was just discovered. Will it be visible in broad daylight?

The Great Comet of 1680 over Rotterdam. Lieve Verschuier/Rotterdam Museum Jonti Horner, University of Southern Queensland A newly…

February 20, 2026