A field study in Basrah, Iraq, reveals that more than half of tested buffalo carry malignant catarrhal fever, a severe viral disease linked to blindness, organ damage, and economic loss. In the marshlands around Basrah, water buffalo are more than...

New Hubble observations suggest comet 41P may have slowed down, stopped, and started spinning the opposite way after its close pass by the Sun in 2017. Comets may look calm in telescope images, glowing softly against the dark sky. But in reality, they...

A controlled twin study reveals that common prebiotic fibers can improve memory-related cognitive performance in adults over 60, offering new clues about how the gut microbiome shapes brain aging. For decades, age-related memory decline has been...

A 17th‑century painting reveals a hidden detail that mirrors a newly‑confirmed animal behavior discovered with modern technology. For more than four centuries a subtle clue has lingered within a celebrated Flemish canvas. New research shows that Jan...

A safe reactor demo uses electric heaters and molten lead instead of fission, mimicking behavior while cutting traditional testing risks. While nuclear energy is praised for its low‑carbon output, historic accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima have...

Hubble’s view of a tiny galaxy provides the clearest evidence yet of how the early Universe cleared its primordial cosmic fog. A dwarf galaxy barely a hundredth the mass of the Milky Way has provided astronomers with one of the clearest looks yet at a...

A tiny Alaskan fossil uncovers an unexpected glimpse of the ancient Arctic, reshaping scientists’ view of the region’s past. New fossil teeth from Alaska’s Prince Creek Formation show that the Late Cretaceous Arctic was far from barren, supporting a...

NASA astronauts finish a week of advanced biomedical research on the ISS, paving the way for healthcare breakthroughs and long‑duration space missions. During a seven‑day stint on the International Space Station, the crew of Expedition 74 wrapped up a...

July’s Full Buck Moon will illuminate the night sky with vivid colors and a storied cultural heritage, making it a must‑see celestial highlight. A striking lunar display is set for the summer, as the Buck Moon will reach full phase on July 29, 2026....

Scientists unveil a bold strategy to dampen solar storms before they hit Earth, aiming to protect our technology and power grids. A recent paper highlighted by Advancing Earth and Space Sciences (AGU) proposes a proactive approach to solar‑storm...

JWST uncovers hidden structures in nearby galaxy Centaurus A, giving a fresh look at the cosmic collision that drives its evolution. Infrared observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have pierced the veil of dust that cloaks the nearby...

A new study reveals a common virus can trigger Parkinson-like brain damage and movement disorders, highlighting a potential link to neurodegeneration. A recent investigation demonstrates that an everyday virus is capable of producing brain damage and...

Study finds that placing a nuclear device deep inside an asteroid could vastly boost Earth’s defenses against catastrophic impacts. A recent peer‑reviewed article in Space: Science and Technology proposes that the most effective way to neutralise a...

Scientists unveil a new detection method that reveals tiny, hidden space‑debris fragments in Earth’s prime orbital zone. A recent study has identified space junk as small as five centimetres orbiting at geosynchronous altitude, exposing a hidden cadre...

Astronomers confirm a rare super‑Jupiter on a 180‑day orbit, marking one of the longest‑period transiting exoplanets ever found. A newly confirmed super‑Jupiter that circles its star once every 180 days has been identified after extensive, years‑long...

Global sea surface temps hit record highs on June 21 as El Niño intensifies warming in non‑polar oceans. A rise of only a few hundredths of a degree in the global ocean average may seem tiny, but because it spans such a vast water surface it signals...

Archaeologists investigate mysterious underground tunnels beneath an ancient stone city, probing their purpose and hidden destinations. Archaeologists have uncovered a sophisticated system of underground passages beneath Houchengzui Stone City in Inner...

A newly discovered cave reveals extraordinary prehistoric art, boasting unique features that set it apart from other ancient rock‑art sites. A recently identified prehistoric cave in eastern Turkey has attracted scientific interest after an...

NASA tests a compact tritium-powered unit that could supply steady low‑power electricity for future spacecraft in low‑sunlight environments. BOHR, a CubeSat‑class satellite, rode aboard SpaceX’s Transporter‑17 rideshare launch from Vandenberg Space...

Japan completes major rocket reusability test, advancing lower launch costs and boosting its global space industry standing. Japan’s latest rocket trial demonstrated key steps toward reusable launch hardware, marking another advance in the nation’s...