science
A 1,300-pound Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth's atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is “low” risk of people being struck by surviving components. Source link
Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found at 'damaging' levels in rivers
Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK. Source link
Start-up is building the first data centre to use human brain cells
Cortical Labs is building two data centres that will house its neuron-filled chips. The technology is still in the very early stages of development Source link
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month. Source link
'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England
There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says. Source link
What is a galaxy? That's a surprisingly difficult question to answer
Figuring out what really counts as a galaxy could give us insights into dark matter and potentially shake up astrophysics, cosmology and particle physics, says columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein Source link
University joins UK's £17bn space sector
The Southampton Space Institute will use expertise and facilities for education and jobs creation. Source link
It's nearly moving day for these sand martins
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve in Hampshire is set to welcome its first residents later this month. Source link
Campaigners push to better protect chalk streams
Campaigners say the eco-system rarity does not have enough legal protection. Source link
Ancient hedge laying used to boost biodiversity
Bristol Water is using ancient hedge laying techniques to improve biodiversity near Blagdon lake. Source link