A new study has revealed a concerning connection between rising global temperatures and an increased risk of breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers in women across 17 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The research, published in Frontiers in Public Health, indicates that even modest temperature increases are associated with a […]
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has peered 155 light-years into the cosmos, revealing a remarkable icy debris disk around the young star HD 181327. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into the early stages of planetary formation and provides compelling evidence that the building blocks of planets – and potentially life – form rapidly and […]
Venus, Saturn, and Moon create stunning alignment in dawn hours this weekend Stargazers willing to sacrifice their weekend sleep-in are being rewarded with a breathtaking celestial display as a mini planet parade unfolds across the eastern horizon in the pre-dawn hours. The astronomical event, which peaks on May 23-24, features Venus, Saturn, and a delicate […]
Even if climate targets are met, rising oceans threaten to displace millions and overwhelm coastal defences within decades, landmark study finds. A new scientific analysis has delivered a stark warning: even if the world manages to cap global warming at 1.5°C – the key threshold set by the Paris Agreement – rising sea levels will […]
Often mocked for their leisurely pace and penchant for napping, sloths’ very sluggishness may be the key to their evolutionary success, according to a new study. Research into the 30-million-year history of these enigmatic mammals, including their long-extinct colossal relatives, suggests that being small and slow in the trees allowed modern sloths to outmaneuver the […]
Humanity’s perception of reality may soon expand beyond its natural limits, as scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China have unveiled groundbreaking contact lenses that allow wearers to see infrared light. This revolutionary “super-vision” technology, detailed in the journal Cell, offers a glimpse into a future where the unseen becomes visible, with […]
Chinese scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown bacterial species, Niallia tiangongensis, thriving in the unique microgravity environment of the Tiangong space station. This finding, detailed in the Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, provides unprecedented insights into microbial survival in space and has significant implications for long-duration human spaceflight. The rod-shaped bacterium, […]
Imagine computers operating a million times faster than today’s most advanced processors. This futuristic vision is one step closer to reality, thanks to an international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Arizona, who have successfully demonstrated the world’s first petahertz-speed phototransistor capable of functioning under ambient conditions. The research, published in Nature […]
A new analysis published in the journal BioScience reveals that over 3,500 animal species are directly imperiled by climate change, signaling the dawn of an “existential crisis for the Earth’s wild animals.” The study also highlights significant blind spots in our current understanding of climate change’s full impact on global biodiversity. Led by William Ripple, […]
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing clearance for the first blood test designed to assist in identifying the Alzheimer’s disease. The approval marks a significant advancement in the early detection and potential treatment of Alzheimer’s, a condition affecting millions of Americans. The newly approved test, called the Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma […]
A novel discovery in the muddy intertidal zones of the Oregon coast has unveiled a new species of bacterium with the remarkable ability to conduct electricity like a wire. Dubbed Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis in a respectful nod to the Yaqo’n people, the First Nations community indigenous to the discovery location, this microbe offers fascinating insights […]
Yorkshire Wildlife Park announced the birth of two Amur leopard cubs last week, representing a crucial milestone for one of the world’s most endangered big cat species. The cubs, born to 13-year-old mother Kristen and 14-year-old father Drake, are only the second and third Amur leopards born worldwide this year, according to park officials. With […]
SpaceX achieved another milestone in its quest for global internet connectivity with the successful launch of the Starlink 6-74 mission on Thursday night. Lifting off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a Falcon 9 rocket carried 28 Starlink V2 mini satellites towards low-Earth orbit, further bolstering the company’s rapidly growing internet constellation. The launch […]
Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have taken inspiration from one of Earth’s smallest creatures to achieve a giant leap in robotics. They have developed a 5-inch, soft robot capable of jumping 10 feet high – roughly the height of a standard basketball hoop – all without the benefit of legs. The surprising muse […]
Delhi Public School (DPS) Indirapuram has unveiled a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Laboratory designed to immerse students in the world of emerging technologies. The lab, equipped with humanoid robots, Nvidia Jetson computing systems, drones, and various robotic kits, aims to provide practical, hands-on experience, aligning with India’s national push to integrate AI and […]
Hong Kong’s first astronaut, selected last year to join China’s national space programme, could undertake their inaugural space mission as early as 2026, according to a senior official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, CMSA Deputy Director General Lin Xiqiang provided […]
Adding another crucial sensor to its growing network, the US-based weather intelligence company Tomorrow Companies Inc. (Tomorrow.io) successfully launched its Tomorrow-S7 satellite on April 21, 2025. This compact satellite is designed to bolster the company’s efforts in revolutionizing global weather forecasting and climate adaptation. Tomorrow-S7 hitched a ride to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 […]
South Korea has successfully expanded its military surveillance capabilities with the recent launch of its fourth reconnaissance satellite, designated 425Sat-3. This launch marks another significant step in the nation’s ambitious “425 Project” aimed at establishing an independent space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) network, primarily focused on monitoring activities in North Korea. The 425Sat-3 satellite […]
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to make history in May, becoming the next Indian astronaut to travel to space, four decades after Rakesh Sharma’s groundbreaking mission. Shukla is scheduled to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in May 2025 as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Union Minister […]
A new archaeological find in southwestern China has challenged existing theories about the geographic range of Neanderthals, suggesting these ancient human relatives may have ventured much further east than previously thought. A team of researchers has unearthed approximately 3,500 stone artifacts at the Longtan site in Yunnan province, dating back 50,000 to 60,000 years. What […]