Astronomers studying old NASA data have found signs of an Earth-sized planet circling a nearby star on a long, slow orbit, a rare discovery that hints at how common temperate rocky worlds may be. In 2017, NASA’s K2 space telescope was quietly watching...

A 415‑million‑year‑old fossil claw reveals a giant predator that reshapes our view of life’s earliest move onto land. A 16‑centimetre claw discovered in the United Kingdom has finally settled a debate that has persisted for more than a hundred years:...

A new study gives cockroaches sci‑fi‑like powers, creating a tool for jobs where conventional methods fail. Researchers have engineered Madagascar hissing cockroaches into amphibious cyborg insects by attaching a compact diving apparatus that enables...

Scientists discover nearby exoplanet with unique features that set it apart, sparking excitement for further study. A new rocky super‑Earth, designated Gliese 3378b, has been confirmed orbiting a nearby red dwarf only 25 light‑years from Earth. The...

A long‑silent volcano near Iran’s border is awakening, exposing a hidden magma buildup that scientists warn authorities cannot ignore. A quiet swelling has been recorded on the summit of Taftan, the 3,940‑metre‑high stratovolcano perched on the...

A live street trial converts olive‑industry waste into carbon‑sequestering asphalt, boosting durability while slashing pavement emissions. A 2,000‑square‑meter segment of a street in Barcelona’s Eixample neighborhood looks ordinary at first glance. The...

New study finds habit formation happens much quicker than earlier believed, reshaping our understanding of behavioral change. Sudden shift to habit may hinge on a single brain area Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have identified a brain region...

China’s Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 hits first criticality, marking its first sustained chain reaction and a step toward commercial operation. At 18:00 local time on 10 July, the Changjiang Unit 3 reactor in Hainan Province entered its first...

NASA’s Perseverance rover snaps a panoramic view of Broom Point, revealing Jezero crater’s ancient landscape in unprecedented detail. The Perseverance rover has returned a sweeping panorama of Broom Point, a rugged outcrop within Jezero crater that...

Oxygen discovered forming in the Pacific’s deepest darkness may change the debate over deep‑sea mining, highlighting hidden ecosystems. At a depth exceeding 4,000 m in the Pacific’s abyss, researchers observed a surprising rise in oxygen levels inside...

NASA rethinks Artemis IV moon approach after astronaut Victor Glover warns of safety risks for a south‑pole landing. NASA’s roadmap to send humans toward the Moon’s south pole is now being questioned after Artemis II pilot Victor Glover suggested a...

Scientists continue to trace hidden damage from a nuclear test that spread radioactive fallout across Pacific islands 70 years ago. A few hours after the United States detonated the Castle Bravo thermonuclear device on 1 March 1954, a fine radioactive...

A Manhattan rooftop machine is converting air, water, and electricity into gasoline, highlighting the potential and steep hurdles of synthetic fuel. A New York-based startup has successfully demonstrated a novel technology capable of synthesizing...

Astronomers have detected dramatic, unexpected activity on a distant icy object in the outer solar system, revealing secrets about its unusual history. Astronomers are witnessing a rare celestial transformation in the outer solar system, where a...

New gravity measurements have uncovered a hidden structure deep within Mars, potentially rewriting our understanding of the Red Planet’s evolutionary history. New data gathered from NASA’s retired InSight mission has revealed that the interior of Mars...

Cavers near Rome have discovered a mysterious, non-Roman tunnel untouched for two millennia. Who built this hidden structure, and what secrets remain inside? A collaborative team of archaeologists and speleologists has uncovered a sophisticated water...

Evidence hidden deep within an ancient cave reveals the surprising history of the Sahara, confirming the desert wasn’t always the arid landscape we know. The Sahara Desert, today recognized as the world’s most expansive hot desert, was once a...

Astronomers have discovered a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world previously thought to be a barren, airless rock. Astronomers have identified a unique rocky exoplanet, known as HD 3167 b, which stands out as the coolest “lava world” yet...

New analysis of Cassini data reveals how Saturn’s moon Enceladus launches frozen ocean fragments into space, providing fresh clues in the search for life. Enceladus, the small, icy moon orbiting Saturn, may be inadvertently acting as a sophisticated...

A newly engineered organism is sparking debate over the future of life on Mars, pitting hopes for a transformative breakthrough against complex scientific risks. A nonprofit biotech startup, Pioneer Labs, has unveiled what it describes as the first...