A rare stellar phenomenon, termed the “blue lurker,” has been observed by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope within the open star cluster M67, located approximately 2,800 light-years...
Significant discoveries have been made at the ancient site of Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, shedding light on Mesopotamian history. Artefacts including clay cuneiform tablets, a game...
A striking satellite image from 2023 revealed a rare combination of natural phenomena occurring simultaneously around Bear Island, or Bjørnøya, part of Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The...
Recent discoveries indicate that the universe may harbour significantly more feeding supermassive black holes than previously estimated. These colossal entities, each with a mass ranging from...
SpaceX launched 131 satellites into orbit during its Transporter 12 mission on 14 January 2025. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base,...
A system of two massive stars in the Milky Way, Wolf-Rayet 140, has been closely studied, revealing the formation and outward expansion of carbon-rich dust shells....
An “unusual” La Niña event has been confirmed, bringing cooler atmospheric and oceanic conditions in the tropical Pacific. Despite expectations for its arrival last year, the...
India has become the fourth nation to achieve successful space docking, following the completion of the SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) mission by the Indian Space Research...
A supermassive black hole in a galaxy located 100 million light-years away has drawn the attention of astronomers with its unusual behavior. Observations have revealed a...
A laser-based imaging method has brought to light intricate tattoo designs on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. These tattoos, once invisible due to fading over...
A breakthrough in materials science has unveiled that carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers can be fully recycled without losing their original properties, offering a sustainable alternative to...
Frozen dunes observed on Mars’ surface may provide insights into the planet’s past climate and the potential for life. Carbon dioxide frost covering these dunes halts...
A technical issue has caused Blue Origin to postpone the maiden launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket. The aerospace company, founded by Jeff Bezos, had...
Solar activity over the past three years has been transformed into audible sound through data collected by the Solar Orbiter, a joint mission by the European...
The state of the American flags planted during the Apollo moon landings continues to intrigue space enthusiasts and researchers. The six flags, symbolic of the United...
A new category of particles, termed “paraparticles,” has been theorized by physicists, offering a fresh perspective on the fundamental building blocks of nature. These particles defy...
A new passenger plane design featuring a revolutionary “blended wing” structure is set to take flight within the next five years, marking a significant departure from...
Earth has experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures significantly exceeding previous highs. This marked a temporary breach of the critical global warming...
Concerns have been raised over the authenticity of a fossil used to describe a mosasaur species that reportedly existed 72 to 66 million years ago. The...
On January 2, China tested five new rocket engines, advancing its ambitious space exploration programmes. The tests, carried out by the China Aerospace Science and Technology...