Sprigs in space: Exploring how to grow vegetables in zero gravity
Scott Kelly, one of three astronauts who ate space salad on board the International Space Station on Monday, said it “tastes good, kinda like arugula”. It’s not clear whether he knew that arugula, grown in contained root “pillows” of moisture and nutrients, is also known as rocket. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 11, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Perseid meteor shower: Here's what you missed from last night's amazing display (and how you can still watch it)
The sky was lit up last night by the Perseid meteor shower. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 11, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Queen Nefertiti: Has the tomb of Tutankhamun's mother been found hiding in plain sight?
Queen Nefertiti has fascinated and perplexed ancient Egyptian scholars in equal measure. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 11, 2015 Category: Science Tags: News Source Type: news
Scientists raise doubts over whether sunspot activity has increased in recent decades
Scientists have raised doubts over whether sunspot activity has increased in recent decades – which some researchers have argued as a cause of global warming – following a re-analysis of a historical records that goes back as far as Galileo at the start of the 17th Century. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 11, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Falling energy levels in galaxies mean the Universe is slowly dying, say astronomers
The Universe is slowly dying, according to astronomers who have made a study of the fall in energy levels resulting from the fusion of matter taking place in the nuclear furnaces of the stars of more than 200,000 galaxies. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 10, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Well, it looks an awful lot like there's a woman on Mars in this Nasa photo
There’s a mysterious, fey lady standing on Mars, you guys! Well no, of course there isn’t, but it looks uncannily like it in this photo from Nasa’s Curiosity Rover. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 10, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Perseid meteor shower: moon and International Space Station line up to make yearly show even more beautiful
The moon and the International Space Station are lining up to make this year’s Perseids meteor shower even more stunning than usual. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 10, 2015 Category: Science Tags: News Source Type: news
Perseid meteor shower: How, where and when to see this annual astronomical marvel
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in the coming days, and if skies are clear, will provide stargazers with some of the most stunning views in the sky. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 9, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Perseid meteor shower: How, where and when to see the annual astronomical marvel
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in the coming days, and if skies are clear, will provide stargazers with some of the most stunning views in the sky. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 9, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Scotland to ban all GM crops over fears for 'green brand', angers farmers and scientists
Scotland is to ban the use of all genetically modified crops in a move which the government says will preserve the country’s “clean and green brand”. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 9, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Home News Source Type: news
Charles Darwin's genius revealed again as study shows his insight into sexual behaviour of the primrose was correct
It was, by his own account, the most satisfying discovery of his long and distinguished career. Now a study has revealed just how brilliant was the insight of Charles Darwin into the sexual behaviour of the primrose. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 8, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Was William Shakespeare high when he penned his plays?
State-of-the-art forensic technology from South Africa has been used to try and unravel the mystery of what was smoked in tobacco pipes found in the Stratford-upon-Avon garden of William Shakespeare. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 8, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Features Source Type: news
Rome's Colosseum sees more conflict over government restoration plan attacked for being like something from 'Las Vegas'
Bloodthirsty gladiatorial clashes may not be returning to the Colosseum any time soon but an Italian government proposal to restore the ancient amphitheatre’s arena has provoked plenty of fury this week. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 7, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Europe Source Type: news
Scientist reveal politicians' tone of voice influence their popularity - Jeremy Corbyn might need a speech coach
If Jeremy Corbyn wins the Labour party leadership he may want to take a tip from Margaret Thatcher and hire a speech coach to lower his voice should he stand in the next general election. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 7, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Predator or prey? The shape of animals' eyes holds the key, study reveals
It is often said that the eyes are a window to the soul and now research suggests that their shape can be used to distinguish between predator and prey in the animal kingdom. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - August 7, 2015 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
