Science News

• Spring equinox 2023: Why day and night aren't actually equal in length

  20 Mar 2023 11:46

  The 2023 vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere occurs on 20 March, but it’s not strictly true that this means day and night are the same length

  Source: New Scientist

• May the force be with you! Disney shows off a REAL lightsaber from Star Wars

  A working lightsaber became a dream for most Star Wars enthusiasts when they were first introduced to a galaxy far, far away. And Disney has demonstrated the...

  The Daily Mail - Science & Technology - 20 Mar 2023 16:26

• Starwatch: a tiny sliver of moon between Venus and Jupiter

  New moon will be the thinnest of all crescents with just 5% of its surface illuminated. A reward awaits those making their way home, or elsewhere, in the...

  The Guardian - Science - 20 Mar 2023 05:00

• Having pet dog or cat associated with poor sleep quality – study

  Researchers said having a dog was associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder while cat owners had a higher chance of having leg jerks.

  The Independent - Science - 16 Mar 2023 23:01

• Statement on the update of WHO’s working definitions and tracking system for SARS-CoV-2...

  WHO has updated its tracking system and working...

  World Health Organization (WHO) - 15 Mar 2023 17:48

• Drought risk to England regions after dry February, scientists warn

  Parts of England could face drought conditions...

  BBC News - Science & Environment - 16 Mar 2023 02:28

• Evidence is growing that playing contact sports can lead to long-term brain injuries

  Rubgy players are taking their sport’s governing...

  The Economist - Science & Technology - 15 Mar 2023 17:32

• Is someone lying to you? A lack of detail may give them away

  A lack of detail may be the best indication that...

  New Scientist - 20 Mar 2023 16:00

• Moment a colossal 74,500-mile-high 'solar tornado' swirls on the sun's surface is...

  The solar tornado grew to more than 74,500 miles...

  The Daily Mail - Science & Technology - 20 Mar 2023 18:15

• Five things we've learned from UN climate report

  BBC environment correspondent Matt McGrath...

  BBC News - Science & Environment - 20 Mar 2023 18:14