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An image of Mercury (NASA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Carnegie; edited)

BepiColombo mission set to reach Mercury 8 years after launch

The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has been cruising towards Mercury since 2018, but will finally enter its orbit in November 2026. It will study Mercury’s magnetic field and the planet’s surface — how it formed, what it’s made of, ...

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Nov 2025 23:10

An image of a fiery red sphere (Image source: Space.com; edited)

NASA spots a mysterious red sphere travelling way too fast

NASA has discovered a mysterious red sphere called CWISE J1249. It is a celestial object whose composition and traveling speed have so far made it almost impossible for scientists to classify.

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Nov 2025 22:20

Image showing the night sky with many stars and mountains. (Image source: Baptiste_lheurette - Pixabay)

A photographer captures a rare giant red halo over the Italian Alps

A photographer managed to capture an impressive image of a transient luminous event above the Italian Alps. And this is not the first time he has achieved such a feat.

Alexis Stegmann, 27 Nov 2025 21:10

An image of Mars' south polar ice cap (Image source: ESA, DLR, and FU Berlin; edited)

NASA investigates Martian underground lake theory

Since 2018, scientists thought that what was below the ice cap at Mars’ south pole was an underground lake. But new research using NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has proven that the underground lake theory is highly unli...

Chibuike Okpara, 26 Nov 2025 20:36

Artist's illustration showing numerous asteroids around Earth. (Image source: Placidplace - Pixabay)

This asteroid could reach Earth’s orbit in the next few years

Scientists believe that an asteroid could reach Earth's orbit in the coming years. And although it does not appear to be dangerous, they are already studying the potential risk of impact.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Nov 2025 20:23

Artist's illustration showing a space probe orbiting the Earth. (Image source: PIRO4D - Pixabay)

NASA's ESCAPADE mission has taken its first photo, and it's good news

One of the two probes from the ESCAPADE mission managed to take a first photo during its journey to Mars. And this is excellent news for the rest of the mission.

Alexis Stegmann, 25 Nov 2025 21:02

According to a new study, the security mechanisms of large language models can be circumvented with poems. (Image source: Pixabay)

Hacked by poetry – why AI models fail at poetic prompts

Study results reveal that large language models are susceptible to input written in poetic form. In the study, hand-crafted poems successfully bypassed the AI's safety measures in 62% of cases.

Marius Müller, 25 Nov 2025 14:20

This robot is edible, including the battery

The world's first 100% edible robot can not only be chewed and swallowed, but there are also flavoured versions, such as one that tastes like grenadine. Made from soft, biodegradable material, the robot has a wide range of applica...

Nicole Dominikowski, 25 Nov 2025 13:01

An image of Hubble space telescope in orbit (Image source: NASA)

Gorgeous Hubble image of a star-forming complex emerges as image of the week

The ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is N159 — a region where baby stars are “blowing bubbles.” The image shows the birthplace of young stars, many of which are covered in red hydrogen gas.

Chibuike Okpara, 25 Nov 2025 02:24

Fridays for Future: Demonstrators at the Global Climate Strike rally on March 19, 2021 in Düsseldorf. (Image: Wikimedia, Rogi Lensing).

German study reveals that Gen Z cares little for collective issues, pragmatism reigns supreme

Images of Gen Z individuals staging climate protests are widespread, but the reality is quite different. A major study in Germany finds Generation Z to be unexpectedly pragmatic. Instead of idealistic worldviews, factors such as c...

Ronald Matta, 24 Nov 2025 17:33

Artist's illustration showing Uranus with its rings. (Image source: 95C - Pixabay)

Europa Clipper captures an impressive image of Uranus at more than 3.2 billion kilometers

The Europa Clipper probe recently captured an impressive image of Uranus in space. And this image also highlights the size of our universe and the many worlds that surround us.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Nov 2025 15:23

Pictured: GAC’s pilot line for 60Ah+ solid-state cells, enhanced (Image source: CCTV)

Range anxiety is dead: Massive solid-state battery breakthrough coming in 2026

GAC Group has completed China's first production line for automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with over 60 Ah capacity, potentially doubling vehicle range to over 620 miles. This positions GAC as the first manufacturer to a...

Nathan Ali, 23 Nov 2025 14:38

An image of the Sun taken by the Solar Orbiter (Image source: ESA; cropped)

Sun bombards Earth with a series of coronal mass ejections

The Sun recently released a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). This triggered geomagnetic storms that peaked for about six hours. The solar particles released were energetic enough to penetrate the Earth’s magnetic shield.

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 23:50

The Smile spacecraft during testing (Image source: ESA-M.Roos; cropped)

This mission is set to give humankind its first complete look at how Earth reacts to radiation from the Sun

ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are set to launch the SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission. This will provide a global picture of the interaction between the Sun and the Earth — the first...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 23:23

An image of the James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA)

Webb spots a supermassive black hole in this early universe growing at an unusual rate

Astronomers have discovered something remarkable — a supermassive black hole that is growing faster than expected. The black hole’s rapid growth defied what was previously known of supermassive black holes and their host galaxies....

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 20:45

In a first, astronomers spot an explosive burst on a star other than the Sun

Astronomers have spotted a powerful burst from a star about 130 light-years away. The burst is so powerful that it can reduce any planet in its path to a bare rock. This is the first confirmed sighting of such a burst on a star ot...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 02:54

Artist's illustration showing a collision between two exoplanets. (Image source: Terranaut - Pixabay)

Theia, the planet at the origin of the Moon, may have formed close to the Sun

Theia is a hypothetical protoplanet that collided with Earth several billion years ago, causing the formation of the Moon. And recently, astronomers may have discovered its origin.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Nov 2025 21:17

MITs ultrasound water harvesting prototypes (Image source: Ikra Iftekhar; cropped)

Ultrasonic system boosts atmospheric water harvesting efficiency 45×

A team primarily made up of MIT researchers has developed a new ultrasonic device that shakes water out of hydrogels, reducing H₂O recovery time from hours to minutes with 45 times the energy efficiency of traditional heat-based m...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Nov 2025 20:06

An artist's illustration showing the Hubble Telescope. (Image source: Andrew-Art - Pixabay)

To save this space telescope, a rocket will be launched from a plane

The Swift space telescope is in a complicated situation and could crash into Earth next year. Therefore, a rescue mission is in order. Here is what it will look like.

Alexis Stegmann, 20 Nov 2025 12:06

An image showing the Moon and its many craters. (Image source: hhach - Pixabay)

Astronomers have just discovered a new crater on the Moon

Recently, astronomers have discovered a new crater on the Moon measuring several meters in diameter. And this could be an interesting information for future expeditions to Earth's natural satellite.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Nov 2025 21:12

An artist's illustration showing Mercury and the Sun - Modified with Canva. (Image source: The_Nemu - Pixabay)

This red giant has a new companion that could disrupt its evolution

Astronomers have just discovered a companion around this red giant, but its behavior could disrupt its development in the future. Thus, further studies must be conducted to better understand it.

Alexis Stegmann, 19 Nov 2025 12:20

In a first, NASA’s Perseverance finds an exotic rock on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover found an unusually shaped rock called “Phippsaksla” on top of a bedrock outcrop on the outskirts of the Jezero crater. The exotic rock is suspected to be an iron-nickel meteorite. If it is actually an iro...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Nov 2025 04:46

Project Prometheus: Jeff Bezos will become co-CEO of the new AI start-up, which is being funded with $6.2 billion. (Image source: Amazon).

Project Prometheus: Jeff Bezos becomes co-CEO of $6.2 billion AI startup

Jeff Bezos will become co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup with $6.2 billion in funding. Its focus is on AI for engineering and aerospace (Blue Origin). Vik Bajaj (formerly of Google X) will also serve as co-CEO.

Ronald Matta, 18 Nov 2025 21:04

An image of Hubble space telescope in orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Hubble image of the 'Lost Galaxy' emerges as Picture of the Week

The ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week features NGC 4535, nicknamed the “Lost Galaxy.” This Hubble observation reveals details about the galaxy, from its spiral arms filled with young, massive hot stars to its elliptical center.

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Nov 2025 20:37

An image showing the galaxy NGC 1672 and stars in the universe. (Image source: WikiImages - Pixabay)

This galaxy, located more than 13 billion light-years away, produces stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way

Astronomers have just discovered a galaxy that produces stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way. And this discovery could answer many questions about the first moments of the universe.

Alexis Stegmann, 18 Nov 2025 19:33

Researchers in Tokyo have developed a system that uses infrared LEDs to transmit electricity wirelessly over distances of up to 16 feet. (Image source: Wiki Images / Pixabay)

Power via light beam: Japanese system delivers a 16-foot range with infrared LEDs

Researchers in Tokyo have developed a system that uses a camera-guided infrared LED beam to wirelessly power small photovoltaic cells at distances of up to 16 feet – even when the target is moving and regardless of ambient light c...

Marius Müller, 18 Nov 2025 17:16

Google’s new AI weather system, WeatherNext 2, is said to deliver results eight times faster than its predecessor. (Image source: Wiki Images / Pixabay)

WeatherNext 2: Google’s new weather system is far more accurate – and available to everyone

Google has introduced WeatherNext 2, a new AI-powered weather system that delivers forecasts much faster and with greater accuracy than its predecessor. It is already integrated into several Google services and works automatically...

Marius Müller, 18 Nov 2025 17:02

The skull of the investigated individual from the 13th century Dominican monastery on Margaret Island, Budapest (Image Credit: Eötvös Loránd University)

700-year mystery solved: DNA reveals medieval royalty’s identity and violent end

Cutting-edge DNA sequencing and isotopic modeling have solved the case of missing identity in a 700-year-old royal murder. Scientists have confirmed that rediscovered remains belong to Duke Béla of Macsó, revealing new details abo...

David Odejide, 18 Nov 2025 08:21

An image showing the Andromeda galaxy. (Image source: mattiaverga - Pixabay)

Astronomers have just discovered a stellar stream as long as the Milky Way

Recently, astronomers have discovered a stellar stream in the galaxy M61, and this discovery is unique because it is as long as the Milky Way. But it will be necessary to conduct further studies to better understand this phenomeno...

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Nov 2025 21:00

An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and Earth. (Image source: sergeitokmakov - Pixabay)

4.6 billion years ago, Jupiter saved Earth during its formation

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and continues to impress astronomers. But that's not all, because it may have saved Earth, allowing our planet to develop.

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Nov 2025 21:13

The advantages of quantum rods (Image source: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

Quantum rods instead of quantum dots: Better energy efficiency for future TVs

Instead of tiny spheres, these small arranged rods are also expected to produce better image quality in the future. Another advantage is the increased energy efficiency. In Germany, the benefits of this TV technology and its curre...

Andreas Sebayang, 16 Nov 2025 20:59

An image showing a comet in the night sky. (Image source: alberto68a - Pixabay)

These 3 comets will soon be visible in the sky, and here's how to observe them

Three comets will soon be visible in the night sky from Earth if their behavior does not change. But it will be necessary to follow some advice in order to increase your chances of seeing them.

Alexis Stegmann, 15 Nov 2025 20:09

An artist's illustration showing a supernova and its shock wave. (Image source: CharlVera - Pixabay)

For the first time, astronomers observed the first moments of a supernova shock wave

Supernovae are one of the most powerful phenomena in the universe, and they remain very mysterious. But a team of scientists has managed to observe the first moments of this event, and the result is incredible.

Alexis Stegmann, 13 Nov 2025 20:34

An image of the MACS J0416 galaxy cluster taken with the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)

James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted the first stars formed by the universe, and the ancient cluster could reveal how galaxies first formed

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have identified the universe’s very first generation of stars. The newly observed cluster, located 13 billion light-years away, could confirm the existence of Population III sta...

David Odejide, 13 Nov 2025 09:09

An image of Hubble in Earth's orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Hubble image of a 'galaxy destroyer' emerges as Picture of the Week

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 1511, a galaxy with interesting features that give it a peculiar appearance. Researchers will use Hubble’s recent observations of this galaxy to study star clusters and ...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Nov 2025 01:53

Hubble image of a star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud ( NASA Hubble Space Telescope via Unsplash; cropped)

New imaging technique provides the sharpest image yet of a star’s surrounding disk

A team of astronomers has used a new imaging technique to capture never-before-seen details of the star Beta Canis Minoris, opening the door to discoveries of objects smaller and more distant than ever before.

Chibuike Okpara, 12 Nov 2025 22:43

An artist's illustration showing a constellation. (Image source: Snepter - Pixabay)

The Pleiades could be 20 times larger than we thought

Recently, scientists conducted a study and discovered that the Pleiades cluster had created numerous stars. And that's not all, because these stars are scattered in space.

Alexis Stegmann, 12 Nov 2025 21:07

An image showing a shooting star and the Milky Way. (Image source: DumitruS - Pixabay)

The Taurid meteor shower could reach its peak this week, and here's how to observe it

After the Leonids, the Taurid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky this week. And if the conditions are optimal to observe it, it will be necessary to follow some advice.

Alexis Stegmann, 12 Nov 2025 14:22

A rendering of a white dwarf swalloing its planetary system (Image source: NASA)

Astronomers captured a dying star devour a shattered planet, revealing what may one day happen to Earth when the sun dies

Astronomers have found the chemical remains of a planet devoured by its dead star. The discovery offers a haunting preview of what could happen to Earth one day when the Sun reaches its end.

David Odejide, 11 Nov 2025 09:54

An artist's illustration showing a planet with rings. (Image source: flflflflfl - Pixabay)

This strange celestial object in our solar system has something in common with Saturn

This strange celestial object located in the solar system has a similarity with Saturn. And this raises many questions for astronomers, who will have to conduct further studies.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Nov 2025 17:40

Artistic view of WOH G64 star (Image source: ESO)

Astronomers capture first-ever close-up of a dying star outside our galaxy, and find it shrouded in mysterious hot dust

Astronomers have captured the first detailed image of a dying star beyond the Milky Way, revealing a bizarre, asymmetric cloud of hot dust that defies current stellar models. The find, made with the European Southern Observatory’s...

David Odejide, 10 Nov 2025 12:58

An image showing northern lights. (Image source: lasseholsthansen - Pixabay)

An extremely rare phenomenon was photographed in the sky in New Zealand

A photographer managed to capture a unique phenomenon in the night sky in New Zealand. And that's not all, because this picture could help science in the years to come.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Nov 2025 11:58

JWST discovers lifes building blocks in a distant galaxy (Image source: NASA)

James Webb telescope spots frozen ingredients of life in a distant galaxy, a first-of-its-kind discovery

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected organic molecules, the precursors to life, around a newborn star 163,000 light-years away from us. The finding marks the first time these frozen compounds have been seen outside the Milk...

David Odejide, 10 Nov 2025 09:21

The KARVIMIO research project focuses on the use of AI and AR in the context of surgical procedures. (Image source: sasint/Pixabay)

AI and AR in the operating room – how it could work

The KARVIMIO research project, led by the Institute for Work and Technology, explores how artificial intelligence and augmented reality can support surgical teams in the operating room. Its goal is to improve hospital workflows, m...

Marius Müller, 09 Nov 2025 17:07

Magrail is scheduled to be installed in India (Image source: Nevomo)

Nevomo's magnetic rail booster set to be installed in India

A regular Indian train is set to be equipped with Nevomo’s magnetic levitation boosters for the very first time. As officially announced, this technology could enable freight cars to move independently with quick acceleration.

Andreas Sebayang, 08 Nov 2025 23:51

An image showing a meteor crossing the sky. (Image source: StockSnap - Pixabay)

A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November, and the show can be spectacular

A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November and could offer a unique spectacle. But you will need to follow some tips to observe it in the best conditions.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Nov 2025 21:08

The new battery punctured with a nail (Image source: Sun, Y., Zuo, C., Wang, H. et al 2025; AI-edited)

Fire-safe lithium-ion battery design survives nail puncture and prevents thermal runaway

Researchers in China have developed a new lithium-ion battery design that virtually eliminates heat from thermal runaway, drastically reducing the fire risk from damaged batteries.

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Nov 2025 11:46

The HD 34282 star that might be breeding a planet (Image source: Christina Vides/University of California Irvine)

Astronomers spot signs of a new infant planet forming inside a cosmic “planet-making factory” just 400 light-years away

Astronomers at the Keck Observatory have captured one of the clearest looks yet at a nearby planet-forming disk. The discovery hints at a newborn world taking shape just 400 light-years from Earth.

David Odejide, 08 Nov 2025 09:43

An image showing the Moon and its various asteroid impacts. (Image source: Gunboat_Willie - Pixabay)

Two asteroid impacts on the Moon filmed by an amateur astronomer

A Japanese astronomer recently filmed two asteroid impacts on the Moon. This does not happen often, which is why the information gathered could be useful for future space missions.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Nov 2025 19:07

An artist's illustration showing a black hole in space. (Image source: Evangeliena - Pixabay)

This black hole released energy equivalent to 10,000 billion suns

Astronomers have discovered a black hole that released energy equivalent to 10,000 billion suns. But many mysteries surround this unique event, and further studies will need to be conducted.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Nov 2025 11:57

Science

BepiColombo mission set to reach Mercury 8 years after launch

NASA spots a mysterious red sphere travelling way too fast

A photographer captures a rare giant red halo over the Italian Alps

NASA investigates Martian underground lake theory

This asteroid could reach Earth’s orbit in the next few years

NASA's ESCAPADE mission has taken its first photo, and it's good news

Hacked by poetry – why AI models fail at poetic prompts

This robot is edible, including the battery

Gorgeous Hubble image of a star-forming complex emerges as image of the week

German study reveals that Gen Z cares little for collective issues, pragmatism reigns supreme

Europa Clipper captures an impressive image of Uranus at more than 3.2 billion kilometers

Range anxiety is dead: Massive solid-state battery breakthrough coming in 2026

Sun bombards Earth with a series of coronal mass ejections

This mission is set to give humankind its first complete look at how Earth reacts to radiation from the Sun

Webb spots a supermassive black hole in this early universe growing at an unusual rate

In a first, astronomers spot an explosive burst on a star other than the Sun

Theia, the planet at the origin of the Moon, may have formed close to the Sun

Ultrasonic system boosts atmospheric water harvesting efficiency 45×

To save this space telescope, a rocket will be launched from a plane

Astronomers have just discovered a new crater on the Moon

This red giant has a new companion that could disrupt its evolution

In a first, NASA’s Perseverance finds an exotic rock on Mars

Project Prometheus: Jeff Bezos becomes co-CEO of $6.2 billion AI startup

Hubble image of the 'Lost Galaxy' emerges as Picture of the Week

This galaxy, located more than 13 billion light-years away, produces stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way

Power via light beam: Japanese system delivers a 16-foot range with infrared LEDs

WeatherNext 2: Google’s new weather system is far more accurate – and available to everyone

700-year mystery solved: DNA reveals medieval royalty’s identity and violent end

Astronomers have just discovered a stellar stream as long as the Milky Way

4.6 billion years ago, Jupiter saved Earth during its formation

Quantum rods instead of quantum dots: Better energy efficiency for future TVs

These 3 comets will soon be visible in the sky, and here's how to observe them

For the first time, astronomers observed the first moments of a supernova shock wave

James Webb Space Telescope may have spotted the first stars formed by the universe, and the ancient cluster could reveal how galaxies first formed

Hubble image of a 'galaxy destroyer' emerges as Picture of the Week

New imaging technique provides the sharpest image yet of a star’s surrounding disk

The Pleiades could be 20 times larger than we thought

The Taurid meteor shower could reach its peak this week, and here's how to observe it

Astronomers captured a dying star devour a shattered planet, revealing what may one day happen to Earth when the sun dies

This strange celestial object in our solar system has something in common with Saturn

Astronomers capture first-ever close-up of a dying star outside our galaxy, and find it shrouded in mysterious hot dust

An extremely rare phenomenon was photographed in the sky in New Zealand

James Webb telescope spots frozen ingredients of life in a distant galaxy, a first-of-its-kind discovery

AI and AR in the operating room – how it could work

Nevomo's magnetic rail booster set to be installed in India

A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November, and the show can be spectacular

Fire-safe lithium-ion battery design survives nail puncture and prevents thermal runaway

Astronomers spot signs of a new infant planet forming inside a cosmic “planet-making factory” just 400 light-years away

Two asteroid impacts on the Moon filmed by an amateur astronomer

This black hole released energy equivalent to 10,000 billion suns

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