Vega-C rocket places two European Earth-monitoring satellites in orbit
Sentinel-3C and FLEX, a mission dedicated to measuring plant photosynthesis, were successfully launched from Kourou.
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Webb telescope reveals dazzling panorama of a stellar nursery in the constellation Perseus
The image of the IC 348 region, one of the largest ever released by Webb, shows the least massive brown dwarfs ever known.
NASA makes all of Artemis II’s lunar science data available to the world
More than 800 gigabytes, including more than 11,000 images and videos of the Moon, are now accessible to scientists and the public.
Solar Orbiter uncovers the origin of the solar wind’s mysterious magnetic ‘switchbacks’
The European probe passed through one of these S-shaped structures and made it possible to pinpoint the exact spot on the Sun's surface where it was born.
Indian and black rhinos clearly recovering, report says
The International Rhino Foundation's annual report, released on World Rhino Day, shows that two species have grown significantly over 25 years.
South Korea returns 16 rehabilitated wild animals to nature
Leopard cats, raccoon dogs and weasels rescued in Gyeonggi province were released after treatment and training to live independently.
Two new sea spider species discovered off Canada’s coast
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have described two previously unknown sea spiders, the first new species of the group in the region in almost a century.
Tigers, tuna and turtles: the success stories giving wildlife hope
Despite the average decline in monitored populations, WWF's new Living Planet report highlights species that have recovered thanks to decades of conservation.
Convent of Christ in Tomar prepares to reopen its cloisters after works
The World Heritage monument has completed the main works funded by the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) and plans to reopen the Santa Bárbara, D. João III and Lavagem cloisters to visitors.
George Lucas’s museum opens in Los Angeles, celebrating the art of storytelling
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened to the public with more than 1300 works, from Norman Rockwell illustrations to a rare Frida Kahlo, in a project nearly two decades in the making.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum reopens with new wing by Norman Foster
After almost four years of works, the Basque museum has inaugurated the 'Agravitas' building, which adds 6000 square metres of space, and opened its doors to the public with free admission.
Soldiers searching for mines discover South Korea’s oldest firearm
A bronze tube engraved with 28 characters, found on a mountain in Naju, has been confirmed as the oldest known gunpowder weapon in the country, dating from 1377 or 1437.