
Between Earth and Elsewhere: The Final Training Before the Silence of Space
ESA’s astronaut reserve has begun its final training phase, preparing candidates for future space missions through advanced simulations and operational readiness.

ESA’s astronaut reserve has begun its final training phase, preparing candidates for future space missions through advanced simulations and operational readiness.

Researchers have created an implantable “living pharmacy” that can produce multiple drugs inside the body, offering a new approach to continuous, responsive treatment.

Scientists have discovered new internal states within magnetic skyrmions, revealing deeper complexity and potential for next-generation data storage technologies.

Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can inject proteins into human cells, directly influencing immune system responses and opening new paths for treatment.

A newly captured image may show the oldest-known supernova, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe and the life cycle of its first stars.

Martian dust storms can lift water vapor high into the atmosphere, accelerating its escape into space and reshaping understanding of how Mars lost its water.

Satellite technology is improving early detection of tsunamis by capturing subtle ocean changes, helping scientists better predict wave behavior and coastal impact.

Scientists are drilling into volcanoes to study active magma, aiming to improve eruption forecasts and explore new geothermal energy potential.

Scientists are developing climate-resilient wheat varieties to protect global pasta production as heat and drought increasingly threaten traditional crops.

Scientists discovered Ice Age animal remains in a submerged Texas cave, offering new insights into ancient ecosystems and Earth’s environmental history.

Scientists discovered about 100 new exoplanets by reanalyzing Kepler data, showing how improved methods can reveal hidden worlds in existing observations.

Research shows marsh soils can self-organize, creating natural patterns that support biodiversity and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

Fossils of an 18-million-year-old ape found in an unexpected African environment suggest early apes may have adapted to more diverse habitats than previously believed.

Astronauts aboard the ISS observed an unusual phenomenon about 55 miles above Earth, now under investigation as scientists analyze whether it is a known atmospheric event or something new.

Cell-based therapies face a critical challenge in low-oxygen environments within the body. Researchers are developing oxygen-generating materials, adaptive cell engineering, and targeted delivery systems to improve treatment effectiveness.

Scientists studying Jupiter suggest its lightning could be up to a million times more powerful than Earth’s, revealing new insights into extreme planetary weather systems.

Scientists have found that Japan’s Kikai Caldera is slowly refilling with magma after 7,300 years, offering new insights into long-term volcanic activity without indicating imminent eruption.

April brings two meteor showers, the Lyrids and Eta Aquariids, offering visible shooting stars under dark skies, especially during peak nights and early morning hours.

Scientists studying fungi in Chernobyl have found evidence they may adapt to radiation, possibly using melanin to interact with energy in ways still being researched.

Russia resumes access to the ISS while a missile test takes place at Cape Canaveral, highlighting parallel developments in space operations and aerospace testing.

Scientists are searching for faint radio signals from before the first stars formed, offering insight into the universe’s early “dark ages” and the transition to cosmic light.

Scientists have uncovered an Ice Age fossil graveyard in Texas, revealing remains of ancient animals and offering new insights into prehistoric ecosystems and extinction patterns.

Scientists have identified massive deep-Earth structures beneath Africa and the Pacific that extend far beyond Everest’s height, offering new insights into Earth’s ancient interior.

New AI systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze results independently, marking a shift toward autonomous scientific research alongside human scientists.