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Nora Bennett writes about space, oceans and the natural world. Trained as a marine biologist, she has a knack for turning research into stories that make readers look up at the sky or down at the tide line.
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Prolonged bursts of unusually warm seawater are becoming a familiar feature of the ocean. Here is what a marine heatwave is, how it affects corals, fish and kelp, and why scientists track them so closely.
More than half a century after the first crewed landings, nations and companies are racing back to the Moon. We explain what is driving the renewed interest, where missions are heading, and what they hope to learn.
The reds, oranges and golds of autumn are not paint applied by the season but pigments revealed and created as trees prepare for winter. Here is the science behind the show, and why some years are brighter than others.
You do not need a lab coat to contribute to science. From counting birds to classifying galaxies, citizen science lets ordinary people gather and analyze data that researchers genuinely use. Here is how to get started.
Solar flares and storms of charged particles can light up the sky with auroras, but they can also disrupt satellites, radio and power grids. Here is a clear guide to space weather and how forecasters keep watch.