The 1859 Carrington Event was a powerful solar storm that induced currents in telegraph lines and created auroras visible in Cuba and Hawaii, highlighting the impact of space weather.
NASA claims new rocket technology, such as nuclear thermal propulsion, could significantly reduce travel time to Mars, enhancing astronaut safety and mission feasibility
NASA has updated Voyager 2’s software to optimize power usage, extending the 1977 probe’s operational life in interstellar space and allowing it to continue sending scientific data.
An astronomer found a previously unknown object, possibly a gravitational arc, in the James Webb Space Telescope archive, highlighting the value of re-analyzing existing data.
Physicists made 10,000 particles defy Newton’s third law for an hour using sound waves, creating a non-reciprocal system that offers insights into new materials and physics.
Irish and Italian scientists are using a flying observatory to study the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse, aiming to capture clear data of the solar corona above the clouds.
Private health insurers in Australia are accessing full patient medical records in aggressive audits, raising concerns about privacy, consent, and data security.
A massive fire at a car depot near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport closed two runways, triggered road and rail closures, and mobilized 80 firefighters as heavy smoke billowed over the area.
At least 15 people died and 27 remain missing after an overloaded ferry carrying over 119 passengers capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, sparking widespread calls for maritime safety reform.
Eighteen people, mostly child laborers aged 10 to 14, died when two pickup trucks carrying farmworkers crashed in Egypt's Ismailia governorate, sparking calls for urgent child labor and transit reforms.
Zelenskyy says a joint allies’ plan will make Putin stop the war, as peace talks stall and strikes continue.
WHO head Tedros says Congo’s Ebola outbreak could eclipse the 2014-16 West Africa outbreak unless it slows.
Sources say Canada isn’t ready for a tariff agreement and is dissatisfied with the latest U.S. proposal in talks.
Rescuers in Colombia are racing to find survivors after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed over 100 people, with international aid mobilizing to support relief efforts.
Alpha Centauri is 4.24 light-years away, requiring 75,000 years with current tech, but laser sails could reduce this to decades, though life on Proxima b remains unconfirmed.
Police raided over 100 Metro service stations across Australia for selling illicit tobacco and vapes, seizing millions in cash and illegal products in a major crackdown.
Australian delivery drivers will receive a minimum wage of 31.30 per hour under a world-leading Fair Work Commission decision, aiming to improve gig worker conditions.
A Porter Airlines flight was canceled after a toddler refused to wear a seatbelt, forcing the family off the plane and disrupting travel for all passengers due to safety regulations.
Heavy downpours have triggered flood warnings across multiple US states, causing flash flooding and disruptions, prompting authorities to urge caution and preparedness.
Volunteers and students in Tasmania have restored the "Little Blue Boat," returning it to the water after extensive repairs, showcasing the power of community and heritage preservation.
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has unveiled the design for the 4,500-square-meter Town Hall Square, ending more than 40 years of planning and paving the way for construction.
The XRP Ledger is pushing deeper into institutional finance with new privacy-focused functionality designed to protect sensitive transaction information while maintaining the oversight required by regulated financial institutions.
CoreWeave plans three Indonesian AI data centers with 360 megawatts of contracted power, expected to come online in 2028.
U.S. consumers originated a record $211 billion in auto loans during the second quarter of 2026