Science
Catalonia evaluates weather prospects for August 12 total solar eclipse
Catalonia faces its first total solar eclipse in over a century on August 12, 2026, as forecasters analyze how late-afternoon thermal instability might impact viewing conditions in the zone of totality.
SpaceX launches classified NROL-95 payload from Florida and triggers sonic boom
SpaceX launched a classified NROL-95 national security payload from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket, prompting a loud sonic boom across Central Florida.
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth After 241 Days on ISS
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts have safely landed in Kazakhstan after completing a 241-day science mission aboard the International Space Station.
Underwater drone discovers forgotten coral reef off Benin coast
Using side-scan sonar and underwater drone technology, researchers identified a healthy coral ecosystem located more than 50 metres deep. This discovery challenges mid-20th-century assessments that the site was an extinct relic.
AI models proposed to help monitor and maintain growing satellite fleets
With satellite counts projected to reach 100,000 this decade, engineers are developing autonomous systems to handle traffic management and maintenance. These technologies address risks like collision density and the limitations of human oversight.
MIT engineers use mechanical stretching to control artificial blood vessel growth
Researchers are using magnetic-driven physical stimulation to mimic biological development, allowing for unprecedented control over microscopic blood vessel formation.
Adelaide University students reach global top five with space menstrual system
Adelaide engineering students have gained international recognition for a space-adapted menstrual system, highlighting a shift toward inclusive aerospace design.
Meteorite that crashed through New Jersey house could hold the clues to life
A rare carbonaceous chondrite meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey roof has provided scientists with pristine chemical evidence regarding life's origins.
CUNY researchers simulate black hole energy extraction with synthetic rotation
CUNY researchers have simulated the Penrose-Zel’dovich process using a stationary, time-modulated metamaterial ring. This experiment provides a controllable platform to study wave amplification and energy extraction through synthetic rotation.
August 12 solar eclipse set to boost tourism in rural Spain
The 2026 total solar eclipse is driving a strategic surge in travel to Spain's rural inland regions, helping officials shift tourism away from crowded hotspots.
West Antarctica sea ice fails to refreeze after winter heatwave
Satellite data reveals a stark shortfall in winter sea ice across West Antarctica, threatening critical wildlife habitats and the stability of the Thwaites Glacier.
Astronomers detect first atmosphere on rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b
Researchers led by Collin Cherubim identified a helium-rich atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, marking a milestone in the study of terrestrial worlds.
Copenhagen researchers create first map of Milky Way neutrino flux
Copenhagen scientists have developed a 'neutrino weather map' that estimates the origin and energy distribution of particles reaching Earth from across the galaxy.
Human activities compromise coral health and resilience
A new study reveals that agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical pollutants are accumulating in coral tissues, reducing their energy and nutrient reserves.
Human activity lowers coral reef resilience by accumulating contaminants
University of Hawai‘i researchers discovered that agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical contaminants deplete coral nutrient reserves, leaving reefs more vulnerable to environmental stressors.
Superworms offer museums a safer method for cleaning animal skeletons
A study published in PLOS One suggests that superworm larvae can effectively clean animal skeletons while reducing the risk of museum-wide infestations.
Spriggina fossils reveal evidence of right-handedness 550 million years ago
A study of Spriggina fossils suggests these Ediacaran creatures moved with a consistent rightward bias, indicating a sophisticated nervous system.
Tohoku University researchers create stable boron graphene and quantum liquid
Researchers engineered a stable boron honeycomb lattice by exposing internal layers of a 3D crystal, revealing an exotic electronic nematic quantum state.
Scientists Realize Stable "Boron Graphene" and Uncover Quantum Liquid Crystal State
Researchers stabilized boron layers by exposing them within the LaRh3B2 crystal. This discovery revealed an electronic nematic state with potential applications for future quantum technologies.
Cold Radioactive Molecules Poised for Physics Breakthroughs
Scientists have developed a method to stabilize and cool radioactive radium molecules, enabling their use as high-precision quantum sensors.