Your own organic farm seems like the last thing a celebrity should own, but could it soon become the preserve of the rich and famous? Baking Star Prue Leith, who has a small organic farm at her Cotswolds home, has criticized the “red tape” associated with sustainable farming. “The Cotswolds probably have a higher concentration… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When the Chang’e-4 mission touched down in the Von Karman crater on January 3, 2019, China became the first and only country to land on the far side of the moon, the side that is… Read More »
China has launched a probe that will fly to the far side of the moon and bring pieces of it back to Earth. The Chang’e-6 probe aims to help us better understand the far side of the lunar surface. The area is difficult to explore because radio communication with Earth has been lost; But because… Read More »
What did our ancestors think when they looked at the night sky? All cultures have assigned special meaning to the Sun and Moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky Way? My latest research has shown an intriguing connection between the Egyptian goddess and the Milky Way. Scholars… Read More »
What do you do when the ‘Check Engine’ light comes on in your car? Many people ignore this; After all, this sensor is notorious for burning out for no reason. On the other hand, this could indicate a problem, so you should probably head to your nearest auto parts store and use their OBD scanner.… Read More »
Within the next few years, no one knows exactly when, three NASA satellites, each weighing as much as an elephant, will go dark. They are already drifting, slowly losing their height. They’ve been looking after the planet for more than two decades, much longer than anyone expected, helping us predict weather, manage wildfires, track oil… Read More »
House Republicans and Democrats have issued two conflicting visions for the farm bill, the massive $1.5 trillion package that underpins the U.S. food system. The conflicting proposals illustrate the fault lines between the two parties’ visions for American agriculture, which is beset by rising supply costs and climate change. But despite these divisions, there are… Read More »
If the 20th century’s space race was about political power, this century’s will be about money. But for those who dream of sending humans back to the moon and possibly Mars, this is an exciting time of survival, whether it’s presidents or billionaires who pay the price. Spaceflight is experiencing a renaissance moment; It brings… Read More »
Paul Evans founded the UK-based software company Mindera in 2014. Paul Evans is the founder Mindera, a leading global software engineering company based in the UK. Mindera operates without job titles or hierarchy, allowing people to take on projects in different parts of the business. The company, which has revenues of £85 million, has offices… Read More »