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Doug Allan spent decades waiting in freezing waters and polar darkness to capture nature's rarest moments for BBC's most beloved wildlife series. His patient fieldwork brought emperor penguins, polar bears, and underwater worlds into millions of homes.
Scientists at Cranfield University created a 3D-printed robot that moves using only wind power, potentially revolutionizing exploration in deserts, polar regions, and even other planets. The breakthrough means robots can operate indefinitely in hostile environments without battery limitations.
Scientists tracking nearly 800 polar bears over 27 years discovered the animals are healthier and heavier than expected, adapting to shrinking ice by hunting smarter and exploring new food sources. The surprising findings offer hope that these Arctic giants are more resilient than researchers feared.
When polar bears Amelia Gray and Hudson touched noses at Brookfield Zoo last fall, their connection sparked hope for a groundbreaking research program. Scientists are racing to understand polar bear reproduction before climate change and habitat loss make it too late.
NASA's Perseverance rover just sent back a breathtaking selfie from the oldest rocks it's ever explored on Mars. The image shows the robot explorer perched on ancient terrain that could hold secrets about whether life once existed on the Red Planet.
National Geographic filmed Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor Joseph Fiennes sleeping inside the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The cousins explored Egypt's Eastern Desert and spent an unforgettable night inside the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Scientists have discovered that giant viruses in the Arctic and Antarctic act as invisible guardians, sustaining life in Earth's harshest environments. These microscopic engineers could help us understand how polar ecosystems might survive climate change.
A tennis ball-sized Japanese robot successfully explored the moon on its own, transforming from a sphere into a two-wheeled rover. The adorable SORA-Q marks a new era of small, smart robots that can reach places larger rovers can't.
China just launched the world's first university dedicated entirely to interstellar travel, turning a 70-year-old dream into reality. The new school will train scientists across 14 disciplines to solve the biggest challenges of deep-space exploration.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The signing strengthens international cooperation as humanity prepares to return to the Moon and establish a permanent lunar base.
Scientists studying polar bears in Norway's Svalbard islands discovered something unexpected: the bears have gotten fatter and healthier since the 1990s, even as sea ice has steadily disappeared. They've adapted by hunting more land-based prey like walruses and reindeer.
The African nation of Botswana will become the 68th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a global agreement making space exploration safer and more collaborative. The signing ceremony happens this Thursday at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Morocco became the 64th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, joining a global partnership to explore the Moon and Mars peacefully. The historic signing strengthens the 250-year friendship between Morocco and the United States.
Six more countries just joined a global space treaty that now unites 67 nations in exploring the Moon and Mars safely together. Peru hosted the first South American workshop where nations practiced solving challenges they'll face on the lunar surface.
Former NASA astronaut and engineer Mae Jemison joined Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the real possibilities of traveling between stars. The conversation brings humanity's greatest exploration dream closer to reality through science and innovation.
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Polar bears in Norway's Svalbard region have been gaining weight since 2000, even as their Arctic hunting grounds disappear. Scientists are discovering how these clever predators are adapting their diets and hunting strategies to survive warming temperatures.
Germany is building a new mission control center dedicated to future moon and Mars missions, positioning itself as Europe's leader in human space exploration. The facility will employ 200 staff and support operations for NASA's Gateway lunar station by 2030.
The African nation of Botswana just became the 68th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a global agreement promoting peaceful and transparent space exploration. Just one year after launching their first satellite, this landlocked country is building partnerships that could transform their future both on Earth and beyond.
The Sultanate of Oman became the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing community committed to peaceful, responsible space exploration. The signing marks another milestone in humanity's shared journey back to the Moon and beyond.
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