Science

The Palapye teacher, journalist and BNF veteran Keineetse Daniel Keineetse, known as KDMK, died on 29 October 2026 and will be buried at Mmaphula on 7 November.

SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time on Sept. 28, 2026, a decade after Elon Musk unveiled his Mars plans. But the hardest engineering work, orbital refueling, still lies ahead.

Archaeologists in Denmark have uncovered two oval brooches that still hold traces of fabric from a Viking Age woman's clothing. The discovery offers a rare look at how Scandinavians dressed more than a millennium ago.

A new study reveals snake spines are highly organized into five distinct regions, challenging the idea that limbless reptiles have simple backbones. The findings show a short neck of just 7 to 12 vertebrae and a level of complexity that rivals four-legged animals.

Scientists have discovered how the Andean leaf-eared mouse survives on frozen volcano peaks, a story of resilience that offers lessons for Botswana.

Two Portuguese scientists have led a study mapping Martian clouds and atmospheric waves, a breakthrough that could make future landings safer for crewed missions to the Red Planet.

Gus the T. rex sold for $50 million at Sotheby's, sparking debate on fossil ownership and stewardship. A conservative perspective on value and heritage.

NASA's InSight mission has revealed that ancient seas of magma once existed beneath the surface of Mars, creating a complex geological structure without the need for plate tectonics. Researchers at the University of Oxford confirmed these massive magma pools formed distinct layers of rock, suggesting the Red Planet may possess significant near-surface mineral wealth. While this discovery changes

Scientists confirm an active faultline near Auckland capable of generating a magnitude 6.8 earthquake, raising serious questions about infrastructure resilience and long-term planning assumptions.

Researchers explain why life favors right-handed molecules, revealing a natural order governed by physical law rather than chance.

Malaysian scientists at Universiti Malaysia Sabah rediscover marine tardigrades after 50 years, identifying a new species through methodical research and traditional scientific approaches.

Columbia and McGill researchers identify SGK1 protein as key link between childhood trauma and depression, potentially leading to new targeted treatments for trauma survivors.