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SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempted satellite deployme...

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SpaceX plans to launch 170 orbital missions in 2025, a new record that underscores the firm’s operational dominance. Anne Mason confirmed the ambitious target, citing reusable rockets and a growing Starlink network. The company must increase its daily rate slightly to meet the goal, excluding suborbital Starship tests aimed at Mars readiness.

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For the first time, scientists have captured ultra-detailed footage of the sun’s outer atmosphere, showing coronal rain and a never-before-seen plasma stream. These new images were made possible by adaptive optics that cut through Earth’s atmospheric interference, revealing structures never observed before. The findings could unlock solar mysteries and enhance spa...

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A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, th...

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The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded the flight’s hazar...

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Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a massive planet in the Nu Octantis binary star system, first suspected in 2004. Using advanced tools like the HARPS spectrograph, researchers found that the planet orbits in the opposite direction of one of the stars—a retrograde motion that keeps the system stable. The discovery of a white dwarf in the system adds comple...

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Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.

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Venus Aerospace has completed the first U.S. flight test of a rotating detonation rocket engine, proving its real-world potential. Conducted at Spaceport America, the test marks a breakthrough in scalable, high-efficiency hypersonic propulsion. The innovation could enable Mach 6 travel from runways, redefining the future of commercial and defense aviation.

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NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a rare pre-dawn image of Mars’ moon Deimos on Sol 1433, stitching together 16 long-exposure shots into a 52-second composition. Despite image noise and cosmic interference, the photo reveals Deimos, stars like Regulus and Algieba, and Martian sky conditions, highlighting the rover’s expanding role in celestial observation beyon...

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A study led by researchers at Tongji University using NASA's GRACE satellites has observed recent ice gains in Antarctica from 2021 to 2023, mainly due to unusual precipitation. However, the long-term satellite data from 2002 to 2020 shows a significant and accelerating trend of ice loss. However, experts emphasize this short-term gain does not reverse the effects of ...

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A newly discovered supernova remnant named “Teleios,” meaning “perfect” in Greek, is astonishing scientists with its rare circular symmetry. Detected using data from ASKAP’s Evolutionary Map of the Universe, Teleios (G305.4–2.2) could be located 7,170 or 25,100 light years away. With a steep spectral index and low surface brightness, its origin is likely a...

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NASA’s SWOT satellite, in collaboration with CNES, reveals how submesoscale ocean features just a mile wide drive vital vertical circulation. These small currents transport heat, carbon, and nutrients, profoundly influencing marine ecosystems and climate systems. The mission’s high-resolution data is reshaping how scientists model ocean-atmosphere interactions and...

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During a Mars flyby on March 1, 2025, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured thermal images with its E-THEMIS infrared imager. The mission team used this opportunity to test key instruments ahead of Clipper’s arrival at Jupiter’s moon Europa in 2030.

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SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Florida on May 10, just hours after a similar mission from California. The Falcon 9 booster completed its 11th flight, landing on a drone ship. With over 7,300 satellites now in orbit, the Starlink network continues to grow rapidly, reinforcing SpaceX’s dominance in global satellite deployment.

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A new satellite study has revealed that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, are sinking by up to 10 millimetres yearly. Researchers found that groundwater extraction is the key driver behind this trend, raising silent but serious threats to infrastructure, even in inland cities not typically prone to such risks.

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Recent excavations in Egypt’s Sinai Desert have revealed surprising new details about a 2,000-year-old fortress at Tell Abu Saifi. Archaeologists found 500 trees were planted in clay circles along a road leading to its entrance, deep moats for defense, and paved roads used by military units. The discoveries suggest advanced landscaping and military planning under th...

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A 950-foot-wide asteroid named 2002 JX8 will safely pass Earth on May 9. The Virtual Telescope Project will livestream the event starting at 4:30 p.m. EDT. Scientists confirm there is no risk, as the asteroid will remain over 2.6 million miles away. It’s classified as potentially hazardous based on size and distance, not on collision likelihood.

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A full-scale 3D model of the Titanic, built from 715,000 scans, shows the ship tore apart violently, not in a clean split, after hitting an iceberg. The documentary confirms heroic crew actions, including engineers who died keeping the power on. It also explores real artefacts, offering a vivid new look at the ship’s final moments on its 113th anniversary.

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North Atlantic Right Whales are one of the world’s most endangered mammals. They face threats from fishing gear entanglement and ship collisions. Scientists are now using NASA satellite data to track the whales’ key food source, the red coloured plankton Calanus finmarchicus, in the Gulf of Maine. By identifying swarms of this copepod via its natural pigment, rese...

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In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking missions through 20...

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A new brain study reveals how we process language when reading silently or aloud. It uncovers distinct neural responses for letters, words, and pseudo-words, offering groundbreaking insight into how the brain manages language—and paving the way for improved approaches to reading disorders like dyslexia.

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On May 4, 2025—Star Wars Day—SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The flight marked the rocket booster’s 20th successful launch and landing, setting a reuse record. This mission carried the largest Starlink payload to date, advancing SpaceX’s goal of global broadband coverage through its growing satellite constellation ...

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NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has begun its mission to scan the entire sky in 102 infrared wavelengths, capturing 3,600 images daily. Over the next two years, it will create a 3D map of hundreds of millions of galaxies, explore cosmic inflation, and search for life-forming ingredients in the Milky Way—unlocking new insights into the universe’s origin and struct...

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Cosmos 482, a Soviet Venus lander stranded in Earth’s orbit since a failed launch in 1972, is expected to reenter the atmosphere between May 8 and May 14, 2025. Experts believe it may partially survive reentry due to its durable Venus-resistant design, sparking interest among scientists and space watchers globally.

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AI bots posing as real users infiltrated Reddit to test their power of persuasion. The covert study, run by Zurich researchers without consent, posted over 1,700 comments and triggered backlash. Moderators condemned the experiment as unethical, while Reddit vowed legal action, warning of AI’s growing influence over digital discourse.

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A team of archaeologists has unearthed two 2,300-year-old swords, accompanied by burial artifacts like brooches, jewelry, etc., in the necropolis in France. The presence of swastikas remains a matter of consideration. These swords belong to the second Iron Age.

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NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has revealed that some of the universe’s brightest light sources originate near supermassive black holes in galaxy centres. These active galactic nuclei emit intense radiation, including gamma rays and X-rays, despite black holes themselves being invisible. Their powerful jets and high-energy emissions challenge current under...

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New scientific models and telescope observations from 2024 and 2025 reveal how comet and asteroid impacts can change atmospheres on Earth-like exoplanets, potentially supporting life or triggering climate disruption.

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Astronomers have discovered Eos, a massive, crescent-shaped molecular cloud only 300 light-years from Earth, making it the closest known cloud of its kind. Unlike most molecular clouds, Eos contains little carbon monoxide, which is typically used to detect such formations. Instead, it was found by tracking the faint glow of hydrogen. Shaped by cosmic radiation, the cl...

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VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown "T. rex leather" made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and preserved skin tissue. ...

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Skywatchers can catch a fleeting celestial display as a wafer-thin crescent moon appears near Jupiter in the western sky on April 29 and 30. The moon will leap to Jupiter’s upper right by April 30 evening, with just over five degrees separating the two. Earthshine and nearby stars add to this picturesque twilight event visible shortly after sunset.

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A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have identified geothermal co...

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Researchers have developed microrobots that can dynamically change shape and move across land and air, opening new possibilities for exploration, rescue, medical devices, and virtual reality.

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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander uncovered unexpected hard rock formations and extreme lunar heat variations during its mission. These discoveries provide critical insights for improving future lunar landers. As Firefly prepares for its annual moon missions, the lessons learnt from Blue Ghost's successes will guide robotics and human operations across both...

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