Science

Jeff Bezos' MethaneSAT satellite was launched with the aim of identifying and measuring methane emissions around the world. But for the past few days, it has not been transmitting any signals and appears to be lost in space.

An astronaut took a photo showing a natural phenomenon that is as surprising as it is mysterious. And this should help scientists to better understand it.

Researchers at MIT have overcome a major hurdle in diagnostic technology by creating a cheap, disposable sensor with a long shelf life. The device could bring powerful disease detection for cancer and HIV to low-resource regions and pave the way for self-test kits.

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a significant breakthrough in imaging technology. The team developed a new technique that can reconstruct the shapes of hidden objects using millimeter-wave signals.

SpaceX is facing a lawsuit filed by Mexico following the explosion of the Starship on June 18. This is despite the company's efforts to limit its impact on the environment.

Google agreed to purchase 200 megawatts from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ ARC plant in Virginia, marking the first direct corporate power deal for fusion energy.

Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center completed the first fully robotic adult heart transplant in the U.S., using small incisions and articulated robotic arms to avoid splitting the breastbone.

Researchers have discovered two galaxies rapidly approaching each other. However, one of them is sending a destructive beam toward its neighbor.

Researchers have managed to record a slow earthquake for the first time. This allows them to better understand how seismic faults work.

This video shows the various changes in tectonic plates that have taken place over the last 1.8 billion years. It helps us understand and predict future changes.

Garmin is hoping to significantly expand the functionality of its wearables in regard to certain health parameters. Specifically, it plans to use optical sensors to measure the percentage of red blood cells. However, as is often the case, this is still a long way off.

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.

Bone Biologics, a developer of advanced orthobiologic products, has filed a U.S. patent application for its NELL-1 protein technology. This novel approach aims to improve the success rates of spinal fusion surgery and address significant unmet needs in the multi-billion-dollar bone graft market.

The Aito M9 is an electric vehicle with an advanced silicon-carbon (SiC) battery rated to have an energy density of up to 200 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). Its successor might be even more powerful thanks to cutting-edge sodium-ion technology instead. The new battery is also touted to boost safety and reliablity in EV power with exceptional temperature-resistance.

Starlink satellites appear to be affected by the Sun's cycles, causing them to wear out and fall into the atmosphere at an increased rate.

The world's first fully autonomous soccer tournament featuring humanoid robots was recently held in Beijing. Four Chinese university teams programmed identical T1 robots from Booster Robotics to compete in 3-on-3 matches without any human intervention. While the event didn't showcase elite athleticism, it provided plenty of entertainment.

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.

This parasite is capable of controlling your behavior and has already infected more than a third of the world's population, posing a danger to certain individuals.

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of stars before a more defined, thin disk develops within it.

After more than 20 years, the PNG file format is receiving a comprehensive and long-overdue update, as formats like JPEG, AVIF and WebP have been offering more efficient compression and modern features. PNG Version 3 not only supports HDR but also animations.

If you've always wanted to observe the stars but don't have the equipment, you can use this interactive map, which is completely free.

Supernovae have been capable of altering the climate on Earth, and this could happen again, particularly with the probable explosion of the star Betelgeuse.

The use of generative AI is now well established, with lots of people now using AI in their private and professional lives. As an MIT study has conclusively determined, the increasing use of AI is limiting our ability to think.

Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a unique phenomenon concerning Pluto, the dwarf planet in the solar system. And this could herald new advances in our understanding of the universe.

A radio signal from space has been detected in Australia. But its origin, which is very surprising, is not unknown to scientists.

For nine days, the Earth experienced seismic activity for 90 seconds. After extensive research, the reason for this phenomenon was finally discovered.

A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions.

Researchers have developed tiny, light-activated microrobots capable of penetrating thick mucus and biofilms to treat deep sinus infections. Dubbed CBMRs (Copper-doped Bismuth Oxide Microrobots), these devices are magnetically guided and optically activated — offering a promising alternative to antibiotics in hard-to-reach infection sites.

The Earth has undergone numerous landscape changes over the millennia. And it is possible to see what it will look like in 250 million years.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet close to Earth, and this looks promising for future space observations.

A team led by Kazunari Matsuda at Kyoto University has, for the first time, created an atom-thin heterostructure in which the bulk photovoltaic effect can be generated and continuously tuned using a magnetic field, enabled by a magnetic underlayer. This breakthrough circumvents the Shockley–Queisser limit, which traditionally constrains the voltage and efficiency of conventional solar cells.

MIT researchers have developed a framework that enables existing language models to behave more like thinking entities, capable of continuous, independent development. However, the approach still faces several limitations.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, and while this could provide a breathtaking spectacle, certain infrastructure could be at real risk.

The famous San Andreas Fault is behind schedule in its usual cycle, and this could herald a major catch-up, causing real human and material disasters.

Neura Robotics has unveiled the third-generation 4NE1 humanoid at Automatica 2025 – a versatile, AI-powered partner designed for homes, workplaces and service environments. Scheduled to launch later this year, the robot promises to handle everyday chores such as ironing, carrying items and unloading the dishwasher.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that can almost instantaneously translate the neural signals of a paralyzed person directly into synthesized speech, allowing him to speak with his own voice and intonation.

Radio signals have been detected beneath the ice in Antarctica. But their origin and nature are unlike anything known to date.

The so-called “Infinity Train” from Australian mining company Fortescue is a battery-electric freight train that recharges itself through regenerative braking on downhill stretches. In an initial test run, the prototype covered more than 684 miles without using any fossil fuels – and in the future, such journeys could ideally be completed without the need for intermediate charging.

China's National University of Defense Engineering has unveiled a micro drone no larger than a fly. While it holds potential for both military and civilian applications, several hurdles remain before it can be widely deployed.

If the asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago had not destroyed the dinosaurs, life would have been different.

The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun operations in Chile with the world’s largest 3,200 MP LSST camera mounted in the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey telescope, capturing the area of 45 moons with each photo and generating 20 TB of data nightly.

Researchers have developed a synthetic elastomer that mimics human skin — combining ultra-high strength, super toughness, body-temperature shape memory, and biosafety into one material. Dubbed PCL-AD-4, this material could pave the way for next-generation implants, minimally invasive surgical procedures, and soft robotic parts with lifelike properties.

A new lizard, straight out of Tolkien's universe, has been discovered in a museum in Utah. And it is absolutely terrifying.

A nova has been visible to the naked eye for several days now, and here's how to enjoy this unique spectacle.

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), researchers from MIT and UMass Amherst have successfully demonstrated that cold spray 3D printing can be used to repair corroded bridge beams directly on-site. This innovative method offers a faster, less disruptive, and more cost-effective solution for restoring aging infrastructure across the United States.

Sought after for years, the missing ordinary matter of the universe has been discovered by researchers using a unique technique.

Researchers at MIT have developed a new ultra-low-power receiver chip that’s about 30 times more resistant to harmonic interference than traditional designs. This breakthrough, reported on MIT News on June 17, could lead to smaller, smarter, and longer-lasting IoT devices, from health wearables to industrial sensors.

In a breakthrough that could pave the way for faster, more powerful, and longer-lasting electronics, researchers at MIT have developed a new, low-cost process for building 3D chips. This method, detailed in a report from MIT News on June 18, 2025 integrates high-performance GaN transistors onto standard silicon chips, leading to higher performance.

The Solar Orbiter probe has unveiled the first images of the Sun's South Pole, revealing a world that was previously unknown to all and revealing the next solar reversal.

Scientists have estimated the rotation speed and axis of rotation of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy with the help of AI.