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Earth reaches annual aphelion as farthest point from the Sun

Earth reaches annual aphelion as farthest point from the Sun

Earth has reached its annual farthest point from the Sun, highlighting the role of axial tilt over orbital distance in creating seasons.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
JAXA Hayabusa2 probe captures image of snowman-shaped asteroid Torifune

JAXA Hayabusa2 probe captures image of snowman-shaped asteroid Torifune

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully completed a high-speed flyby of asteroid Torifune, proving Japan's capability to precisely target near-Earth objects.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 05:04 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight

How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight

University of British Columbia researchers found that pigeons use subtle eye movements to resolve detail and judge depth, challenging assumptions about avian navigation.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
RMIT researchers develop dual-bubble method to remove wastewater plastics

RMIT researchers develop dual-bubble method to remove wastewater plastics

RMIT University researchers created a method using micro and nanobubbles to remove over 90 percent of microplastics from wastewater. The process integrates into existing systems without requiring structural changes, helping to reduce microplastic contamination in biosolids.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 03:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology

How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology

From prehistoric charcoal to advanced carbon nanotubes, researchers are developing record-breaking materials that capture nearly all incoming light. These innovations are being applied across fields such as astronomy, thermal management, and defense.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Bumblebees show emotion-like states through facial expressions

Bumblebees show emotion-like states through facial expressions

A study from Southern Medical University and Macquarie University suggests bumblebees display expressions of pleasure and distaste based on internal needs.

Science ·7 Jul 2026, 01:04 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Jeremy Hansen retiring from Canadian Space Agency for air force reserve role

Jeremy Hansen retiring from Canadian Space Agency for air force reserve role

Following his historic journey on the Artemis II mission, Colonel Jeremy Hansen is transitioning from his full-time CSA role to the Royal Canadian Air Force reserve. This move marks a shift toward advisory and ambassadorial work for the veteran astronaut.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Rice and NASA launch world's first open-source space robotics simulator

Rice and NASA launch world's first open-source space robotics simulator

This high-fidelity digital twin allows developers to test robotic software for use in future lunar habitats and space vehicles. The platform aims to offload routine maintenance tasks from human crews to autonomous or remotely operated robots.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 22:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA Perseverance rover identifies complex organic carbon in Martian rocks

NASA Perseverance rover identifies complex organic carbon in Martian rocks

The Perseverance rover detected macromolecular carbon within rock formations at Jezero Crater, offering evidence of ancient chemical processes on Mars.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
China’s Tianwen-2 Reaches Earth’s Quasi-Moon and Prepares to Grab a Sample

China’s Tianwen-2 Reaches Earth’s Quasi-Moon and Prepares to Grab a Sample

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has arrived at the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa to begin mapping and scientific observations. The mission intends to collect samples to determine if the object is a fragment ejected from the Moon.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
DGIST-Caltech team develops efficient photocatalyst to turn CO2 into fuel

DGIST-Caltech team develops efficient photocatalyst to turn CO2 into fuel

International research teams are developing advanced catalysts, including photocatalysts and copper nanoclusters, to convert carbon dioxide into chemical fuels. These atomic-level modifications aim to improve efficiency and product selectivity for future industrial applications.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 16:07 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Paleo diet results improve by prioritizing nutrient timing over food lists

Paleo diet results improve by prioritizing nutrient timing over food lists

New research suggests that Paleo success depends on metabolic flexibility and nutrient timing rather than strict food lists. Scientists have identified the MTCH2 protein as a key regulator in how cells manage energy and store fat.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 14:10 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible In These 7 States Sunday

Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible In These 7 States Sunday

A forecasted Kp index of four brings the potential for the northern lights to appear in border states this weekend. Learn where to look and how to prepare.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
James Webb telescope discovers 14 dormant galaxies in the early universe

James Webb telescope discovers 14 dormant galaxies in the early universe

Observations reveal that 14 galaxies in the early universe prematurely ceased star formation, suggesting a complex, bursty cycle of stellar evolution. These findings challenge standard cosmological models that predicted early galaxies would be defined by constant growth.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 19:07 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Hayabusa2 completes close flyby of asteroid Torifune in defense test

Hayabusa2 completes close flyby of asteroid Torifune in defense test

JAXA successfully piloted the Hayabusa2 probe through a close-range encounter with asteroid Torifune to refine the precision needed for planetary defense.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA's Hubble Captures a Stunning Red, White, and Blue Stellar Nursery

NASA's Hubble Captures a Stunning Red, White, and Blue Stellar Nursery

Hubble has captured images of the LH 95 stellar nursery, revealing how massive blue stars and crimson gas shape the ongoing processes of star formation.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Hubble captures stellar nursery LH 95 in Large Magellanic Cloud

Hubble captures stellar nursery LH 95 in Large Magellanic Cloud

New high-resolution imagery of LH 95 provides a rare, unobstructed view of star formation, showing how massive blue giants shape their cosmic environment.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 08:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
HKU Astronomer Joins Study Weighing Ancient Black Hole

HKU Astronomer Joins Study Weighing Ancient Black Hole

Astronomers have successfully measured the mass of a dormant supermassive black hole in the early universe by leveraging gravitational lensing.

Science ·5 Jul 2026, 06:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers oppose SpaceX and Reflect Orbital satellite plans over sky risks

Astronomers oppose SpaceX and Reflect Orbital satellite plans over sky risks

Scientific organizations are opposing proposed orbital expansion projects, warning that the influx of satellites threatens to compromise astronomical research.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AMOC slowdown from Greenland melt may be gradual and reversible

AMOC slowdown from Greenland melt may be gradual and reversible

Recent research suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening linearly in relation to carbon emissions rather than facing an abrupt, irreversible tipping point.

Science ·4 Jul 2026, 19:34 ·Niko Vale 4 min read