Finnish president Alexander Stubb tells the Financial Times that NATO leaders support Ukraine’s intensified drone strikes deep within Russia. He says long-range drone strikes have “changed” strategic thinking among mediators and put Kyiv in its “best” position since 2022.
NASA is designing the Habitable Worlds Observatory to be serviceable in space, allowing for repairs and upgrades to ensure its long-term success in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Researchers have recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls and rock art for the first time, enabling direct identification of the prehistoric artists who created them.
Canada has selected German firm TKMS to build a 12-vessel submarine fleet in what Prime Minister Mark Carney called the largest defence procurement in the country’s history. The announcement is framed by concerns about a “more dangerous and divided world,” Arctic security, and the limited seaworthiness of Canada’s current submarines.
University of Georgia researchers have found that marigold flowers contain significant amounts of protein, offering a sustainable and upcyclable source for plant-based food products.
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft revealed a massive heart-shaped nitrogen ice plain on Pluto during its 2015 flyby, transforming our understanding of the dwarf planet’s geology.
A European state intelligence report warns Russia faces an “explosive” banking crisis as banks carry the burden of the war economy. The report says data point to worsening credit quality—about 10% of corporate loans are doubtful—and a sharp rise in bankruptcies, while repeated infrastructure attacks disrupt fuel distribution and add strain to the economy.
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv have killed civilians and damaged infrastructure just before the NATO summit, prompting calls for stronger allied support.
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a significant moment of national mourning and political transition in Iran.
Researchers have proposed creating an artificial plasma shield in space to weaken solar storms, offering a potential defense mechanism for Earth’s technology and infrastructure.
An Austrian court has found a former Syrian intelligence chief guilty of torture and sexual abuse, a landmark verdict in the use of universal jurisdiction to prosecute war crimes.
Turkey has intensified restrictions on public life and media ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, citing security concerns, while critics warn of impacts on civil liberties.
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza to transfer power to a technocratic committee, a move Israel dismisses as a political stunt.
Ukraine launched a drone strike on Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, Western Siberia, causing significant damage and marking a major escalation in targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
Buckingham Palace has stated that Prince Harry will not stay at the palace during his upcoming UK visit, citing missed logistical deadlines for arranging accommodation and staffing.
Cédric Jubillar, convicted of murdering his wife Delphine in 2020, has reportedly confessed to the crime from jail, potentially revealing the location of her body.
New stellar models suggest Earth will escape being swallowed by the sun during its red giant phase, as planetary orbits expand due to solar mass loss, though habitability will end.
A revolutionary superconducting thruster has successfully tested in orbit, demonstrating the ability to accelerate satellites using Earth’s magnetic field without consuming fuel.
Scientists have detected propylene cyanide, a complex organic molecule, in the atmospheres of both Pluto and Titan, suggesting widespread prebiotic chemistry in the outer solar system.
Astronomy enthusiasts can observe the Milky Way and bright planets like Jupiter and Saturn this week, offering a spectacular view of the night sky under clear, dark conditions.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has flown closer to the sun than any other object, using a specialized heat shield to protect its instruments from extreme temperatures while traveling at record speeds.
NASA’s administrator states that the US is on track to land astronauts on the moon before China, emphasizing the progress of the Artemis program amidst growing international space competition.
Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine in California, is the world’s oldest known living tree at 4,800 years old, predating the Egyptian pyramids.
New seismic studies suggest Earth’s inner core has undergone a sudden reversal in rotation, challenging previous models and puzzling geophysicists.