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Skies across the UK illuminated by the northern lights

Though mostly visible near the Arctic Circle, the natural phenomenon dazzled sky-gazers as far south Devon, Hampshire and Kent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

Ada Yonath obituary

Nobel prizewinning biochemist who succeeded against the odds in mapping the ribosome

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Margaret Hamilton, the Software Pioneer Whose Tower of Apollo Code Became an Iconic Photo, Dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist who led Apollo flight software development, has died aged 90. Her work helped Apollo 11's computer manage overloads during the lunar landing.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

Self-Described Ex-NASA Scientist Claims Three Near-Death Experiences Convinced Her Consciousness Lives On

Ingrid Honkala says three near-death experiences convinced her consciousness exists beyond the body, but her account is unverified and scientific explanations remain divided.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

'Software Engineering' Pioneer Margaret Hamilton, Who Wrote Apollo 11 Code, Dies Aged 90

Margaret Hamilton, the 'software engineering' pioneer behind Apollo 11's flight software, has died aged 90, leaving a lasting legacy in space and computing.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Dyslexia gets first definition update in over 20 years

Researchers say new definition should be regarded, like its predecessors, as a ‘living document’

The Independent UK · Oct 8

British colonisers thought they were protecting forests by stopping Indigenous burning. It’s now backfiring

Colonisation led to fourfold increase in eucalyptus tree cover and transformed landscape from open woodland to forest

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Margaret Hamilton, trailblazer whose software powered Apollo 11 moon landing, dies aged 90

MIT computer scientist led development of software for moon mission and earned Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Guardian - US · Oct 8

Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity

DNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondria

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

World Space Week 2026 Kicks off With 'Rocket Revolution' Theme Highlighting Reusable Rockets

World Space Week 2026 will examine how reusable rockets, falling launch costs and commercial operators are widening access to orbit through events in around 100 countries.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7