Where is covid-19 vaccine maker Moderna based?
With the recent news of the Pfizer vaccine's potential 90% efficacy rate, other covid vaccines are coming under the media microscope.
Environment
Internet sleuth discovers location of mysterious Utah monolith
David Surber was the first of the ‘internet sleuths’ to locate a mysterious monolith located in the Utah desert. How did he find it?
Where to watch the new Greta Thunberg documentary
I Am Greta’s critical reception has been very positive, with Rotten Tomatoes currently giving the film a 79% approval rating.
How will the HS2 railway affect UK wildlife?
Ancient woodland said to have been the inspiration for Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is set to be destroyed to make way for the High Speed 2 railway this autumn.
Why is Dr. Seuss' The Lorax banned?
Well, it's complicated.
Extinction Rebellion takes on fashion publishing
Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action has been protesting for ethical clothing and more transparency from media giants. Their boycott of Conde Nast on Tuesday (22 September) may be just the tip of the iceberg under the slogan 'Publish the truth'.
Netflix documentary offers unique take on climate crisis
Climate change documentaries often leave viewers with the sinking feeling we’re too late to change our ways. Netflix's Kiss The Ground, however, is a climate documentary that aims to inspire hope.
Space
Can we ever know the age of the universe?
Looking up at the night sky, you’re browsing deep into history – but how old is the universe?
What did space look like on the day you were born?
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble space telescope, NASA created a website where you can check what space looked like on your birthday.
On this day in space history - 10 facts about Mae Jemison
On this day in history, September 12 1992, Mae Jemison became the first black woman to go into space. She was a Mission Specialist on STS-47, the 50th space flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.
Has alien intelligence been discovered yet?
Before we ask that question, we need to consider the sheer vastness of the universe.
The unlikely connection between a healthy gut microbiome and space travel
You’ve probably seen adverts for probiotics and prebiotics, stressing their importance in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. However, you may not have come across why they hold the key to putting humans on Mars.
Did life on Earth originate in space?
A new experiment has shown that bacteria are capable of surviving the harsh conditi…