Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil tankers and refineries have resulted in one death, continuing Kyiv’s strategy to disrupt energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict, with broader economic and environmental implications.
NASA satellites have tracked significant ground movement in Venezuela following the June 2026 earthquakes, providing critical data for damage assessment and recovery efforts in affected areas.
Evidence of a planetary collision in the Gaia20ehk system has been confirmed, offering valuable data on the dynamics of planetary impacts and the evolution of distant star systems.
Astronomers have observed evidence of a planetary collision in the Gaia20ehk star system, providing rare insights into the violent processes that shape planetary systems and potentially form moons.
Leading scientific journals highlight this week’s major breakthroughs, including advances in gene editing, climate modeling, materials science, and neuroscience, showcasing global research progress.
China has successfully tested a sea-based recovery system for rocket boosters, advancing its reusable launch technology and aiming to reduce spaceflight costs through innovative maritime retrieval methods.
NASA is shifting its priorities away from the direct search for life on Mars, focusing instead on geological studies and preparations for future human exploration amid changing strategic and resource landscapes.
Scientists have created laboratory systems that mimic black hole energy dynamics, allowing for the study of phenomena like Hawking radiation and advancing our understanding of quantum gravity.
NASA has upgraded the Cold Atom Laboratory on the ISS to enhance the study of Bose-Einstein condensates, aiming to unlock new quantum technologies and test fundamental physics theories.
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first close-up image of Kamoʻoalewa, Earth’s quasi-moon, marking a key milestone in its mission to collect and return samples from the asteroid.
A quantum experiment with 24,000 atoms has shown that time can emerge from entropy changes within a sealed system, challenging the view of time as a fundamental background dimension.
Researchers have successfully tested a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater onto its surface, offering a potential tool for climate mitigation despite ongoing ecological concerns.
Experts warn of a 'super' El Niño threatening Australia, urging proactive measures to prevent cascading environmental and economic impacts akin to falling dominoes.
Compressing Earth’s history into one year shows humans appearing at 11:36 PM on Dec 31. Recorded history occupies only the final 15 seconds, highlighting the recency and brevity of human existence.
Titan features a methane-based hydrological cycle similar to Earth’s water cycle, with rivers and lakes flowing over bedrock made of frozen water ice. This unique environment offers insights into planetary geology and astrobiology.
Voyager 1 has traveled at 38,000 mph since 1977 but has not yet covered one light-day. This highlights the immense scale of the universe and the relative slowness of current human space travel technology.
Research indicates that hair patterns emerge naturally during embryonic development through self-organizing chemical processes. This discovery supports Turing’s theories and has potential applications in regenerative medicine.
A new video game allows players to simulate the life of a wolf, promoting ecological awareness and citizen science. By experiencing the challenges of survival, users gain empathy and understanding for wildlife conservation.
Scientists have confirmed that massive volcanic eruptions in Siberia caused the Permian-Triassic extinction, Earth’s largest mass die-off. The event offers insights into the impacts of rapid climate change and carbon release.
Certain bacteria can convert toxic, soluble uranium into a stable, insoluble compound. This natural process offers a promising and less invasive method for remediating nuclear-contaminated sites and protecting groundwater.
Fin whales ingest millions of microplastic particles daily while feeding on krill. This accumulation poses health risks and highlights the pervasive nature of ocean plastic pollution, urging greater environmental stewardship.
A T. rex fossil may sell for a record price, raising concerns among scientists. Private ownership restricts access to valuable specimens, hindering research and public education, highlighting the need for better regulatory frameworks.
Physicists have replicated the Penrose process, extracting energy from a rotating black hole analog in the lab. This experiment validates theoretical predictions and offers new insights into high-energy astrophysical phenomena.
A Southern California company proposes using orbital mirrors to reflect sunlight onto Earth’s dark side. While promising for winter illumination, the plan raises concerns about light pollution, ecological disruption, and the loss of natural night skies.