Expedition

This footage capturing the rat scampering across a log over a stream is the first recording in existence

Biology

"Spectacular" cat-sized rat is caught on video for the very first time

An elusive nocturnal beast of a rat that lives high up a mountain has been filmed and caught for the first time, in what is akin to winning the zoology lottery. It's only been seen once in 30 years, and all we know of it stem from old museum specimens.

Is Earthwatch sending an expedition to Mars? (Image: NASA JPL)

Astronomy

Earthwatch Institute plans public expedition to Mars?

On Thursday, Earthwatch announced its most ambitious and extraordinary public expedition ever aimed at traveling to Mars in search for water and life. With its US$1.25 million ticket price, it seems too good to be true, and probably is.

Mars One has received over 78,000 applications from people wanting to be the first to settle another planet

Astronomy

In two weeks, Mars One receives over 78,000 applications for one-way trip to Mars

Mars One has received over 78,000 applications in just two weeks from people wanting to be the first to settle Mars.

Halley VI, Britain’s latest and greatest Antarctic Research Station, has opened and will become fully operational over the coming weeks

Science

Halley VI Antarctic research station opens for business

Halley VI, Britain’s latest and greatest Antarctic Research Station, has opened and will become fully operational over the coming weeks.