2026 — at solar-maximum — places Aditya-L1 in a unique position to observe frequent, powerful solar eruptions, offering new scientific insight and better protection for satellites and Earth’s infrastructure.
A “mummified” Edmontosaurus annectens fossil reveals, for the first time, hooves, a fleshy crest, tail-spikes and a fully fleshed profile — reshaping scientists’ understanding of duck-billed dinosaurs.
Arizona is ranked second in the U.S. for clear, dramatic viewing of December’s Cold Moon Supermoon, thanks to its dry air, frequent clear skies, vast dark-sky zones, and wide horizons — making it one of the best places to witness the final supermoon of 2025.
Samples from asteroid Bennu reveal amino acids, nucleobases, and water-related minerals — suggesting asteroids may have delivered essential building blocks for life to early Earth.
Researchers have detected a distinct burst of natural radio waves — auroral kilometric radiation — just before intense auroral storms begin. This signal appears as “auroral beads” form, marking the moment Earth’s magnetic energy releases and accelerates particles that light up the sky. The discovery may allow advance warnings of powerful auroras.
Honda’s June 2025 test of a 6.3-meter reusable rocket — lifting to 271 m then landing within 37 cm of its take-off point — signals the company’s shift from automotive roots toward possible satellite launches by 2029. The modest flight underscores Honda’s methodical, technology-driven ambition to enter the new space economy.
New research suggests the brain develops through five eras across life, explaining why many people don’t feel fully adult until their thirties as cognitive systems mature later than expected.
NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded tiny electric discharges — “mini-lightning” — in Martian dust storms, offering first direct evidence of atmospheric electricity on Mars.
After a successful Soyuz MS-28 launch to the ISS, post-launch inspections revealed serious damage at Baikonur Cosmodrome — including collapse of key launchpad structures — putting Russia’s ability to send humans into space at risk.
In 1967 graduate student Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered a rhythmic radio signal — first nicknamed “Little Green Men” — that turned out to be the first known pulsar, yet her adviser received the Nobel Prize while she remained unrecognized for decades.
New research suggests the brain reaches full maturity only after age thirty, reframing adulthood as a gradual neurological journey rather than a fixed milestone.
Soyuz MS-28 docked successfully at the International Space Station, bringing Chris Williams (NASA) and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev aboard for an eight-month mission in orbit.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — the third known object from outside our solar system — is under coordinated global observation after the UN included it in a planetary-defence exercise.
Institut Pasteur warns bird flu (H5) — though rare in humans now — could spark a pandemic worse than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread person-to-person, calling for vigilance.
Radar scans at Ness of Brodgar revealed a previously unknown feature, prompting a new dig — a discovery that could reshape our view of this iconic Neolithic site.
Researchers and Rapa Nui tradition suggest the moai may have been moved upright in a rocking motion, creating the impression of “walking.” The idea blends cultural memory with experimental archaeology.
Extensive research shows vaccines do not cause autism. Scientific evidence consistently supports immunization as safe and vital for preventing severe childhood diseases.
Scientists are mapping how the brain’s topology shifts across childhood, adulthood, and aging—revealing subtle structural turning points that echo life’s psychological transitions.
Voyager 1 will reach about one light-day from Earth by late 2026 — meaning light or radio signals will take 24 hours one way — marking a historic first for any human-made object.
China prepares the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft for a possible rescue mission, highlighting the risks of human spaceflight and the growing maturity of global orbital operations.
New research shows the ozone hole is the fifth smallest in 30+ years, signaling steady but fragile recovery and the lingering need for long-term global environmental discipline.
The U.S. Space Force has awarded prototype contracts under the Golden Dome initiative to companies including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Anduril, and True Anomaly, marking the first concrete step toward a layered missile-defense system that combines space-based interceptors and traditional radar and missile defences. While early awards are modest, the program could grow into production contracts worth tens of billions, signaling a major shift in how the U.S. plans to defend against missile threats — from Earth and from space.
A new genomic study finds that about two-thirds of modern dog breeds carry detectable wolf ancestry — from small pets to sled and hunting dogs. Some breeds, like Czechoslovakian and Saarloos wolfdogs, have up to ~40 % wolf DNA; others, like Grand Anglo-Français Hounds and Shiloh Shepherds, have notable but smaller proportions.
As darkness envelops Utqiagvik, Alaska, residents brace themselves for an extended period of polar night. With the sun having set for the last time this year, it will not rise again until January 2026, leading to a unique set of challenges and experiences for the community.