science
Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap
Rangers in Northumberland say the beavers are doing well after they were caught and checked over. Source link
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. Source link
A miniature magnet rivals behemoths in strength for the first time
Strong magnets tend to be large and power-hungry, but a new design has produced a powerful magnet that fits in the palm of your hand, making it more practical and affordable Source link
Why are we so obsessed with protein? A new book looks for answers
Samantha King and Gavin Weedon’s new book Protein digs deep into the nutrient’s role in our health. But can it tell you how much you should be eating? Alexandra Thompson explores Source link
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear Source link
Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development. Source link
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