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The Milky Way could contain more than 10 billion exoplanets capable of harboring life

According to a study published at the beginning of this year, the Milky Way is believed to be home to more than 10 billion exoplanets that could be able to harbor life. And new studies must be conducted to unravel this mystery.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Aug 2025 12:01

NASA postpones launch for the sixth time, this time indefinitely

NASA has now postponed the launch of its TOMEX+ sounding rocket mission for the sixth time, and this time, there is no set date for the launch. The TOMEX+ is a mission with the goal of tracking turbulence in the Earth's mesopause.

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Aug 2025 10:08

Photos taken by the Italian LICIACube of the asteroid after the impact (Image source: NASA, ASI, and University of Maryland; cropped)

35.3 million lbs displaced: Data on spacecraft's collision with asteriod is released

NASA’s DART collided with the asteroid Dimorphos three years ago. Scientists sent a small satellite to take images of the scene close-up so they could analyze the impact. Understanding the impact of this collision will be helpful ...

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Aug 2025 06:02

The Blue Marble (Image source: NASA's Earth Observatory; edited)

NASA's Psyche captures images of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away

The Psyche spacecraft took a beyond-eagle-eye look back home. From 180 million miles (290 million kilometers) away, the spacecraft’s imager was able to capture Earth and its moon.

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Aug 2025 19:08

Image of a coronal mass ejection captured by SOHO (Image source: NASA, GSFC, SOHO, and ESA; cropped)

Scientists replicate solar flares in a lab, correcting a long-standing assumption

A Caltech professor and his former graduate student have successfully created miniature solar flares in a lab. The researchers discovered and mathematically modeled a new, stable double-helix structure that explains plasma behavi...

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Aug 2025 15:55

The CHIME telescope (Image source: CHIME, Andre Renard, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, and University of Toronto; cropped)

Astronomers detect the brightest fast radio burst ever, 130 million light-years away

A team of scientists just detected the brightest fast radio burst ever documented — a millisecond-long flash from a nearby galaxy that has given astronomers an unprecedentedly clear view of these cosmic phenomena.

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Aug 2025 14:40

A decorative image. Pictured is an aerial view of a mountain (Image source: Harrison Steen via Unsplash; cropped)

Ignored planets without water might have life and we have been wrong all along

New MIT research is challenging the water-centric search for life, showing that ionic liquids — stable non-evaporating fluids — can form naturally from common planetary material and could provide a viable solvent for life on warm,...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Aug 2025 09:12

An enhanced color rendering of dwarf planet Ceres (Image source: NASA, JPL-Caltech, UCLA, MPS, DLR, and IDA)

New research shows that this chilly dwarf planet once had what it takes to host life

Ceres is known as a cold dwarf planet — too cold to support any life. But recent digging into its past reveals that it may have had conditions favorable for life. The studies hint at a planet that once had conditions comparable to...

Chibuike Okpara, 21 Aug 2025 19:04

An image showing the position of the new moon and other moons orbiting Uranus (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, SwRI, and University of Idaho; cropped)

Another Uranus discovery: Moon number 29 shows up

Astronomers have discovered a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus using the James Webb Space Telescope. The new moon which is yet to be named is just 10 kilometers wide, and now brings the total number of Uranus' satellites to...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Aug 2025 07:58

An artist's concept of planet TRAPPIST-1 d revolving around its star (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted, and STScI)

Yet another planet ruled out as potentially habitable like Earth

In the search for habitable worlds beyond our planet, Webb has taken a look at TRAPPIST-1 d, a planet orbiting a red dwarf star. Results from the study showed the planet lacks an Earth-like atmosphere, making it unlikely to host l...

Chibuike Okpara, 20 Aug 2025 06:13

One of three sounding rockets for the TOMEX+ mission (Image source: NASA and Danielle Johnson; cropped)

After 2 cancellations, NASA’s TOMEX+ rockets are set for launch

All is set for NASA’s TOMEX+ — a sounding rocket mission that will create the clearest-ever-seen 3D view of the turbulence in Earth’s mesopause. Scientists will analyze the data to gain a better understanding of phenomena like hig...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Aug 2025 18:57

Revolution: Perovskite solar cells can potentially power devices using energy from indoor light (Image source: GPT-image-1)

Perovskite solar cells harness indoor light to potentially power home devices

Scientists at University College London (UCL) have developed a method to efficiently harvest energy from indoor light using perovskite solar cells. With a record efficiency of 37.6%, these cells could potentially eliminate the nee...

Ulrich Mathey, 19 Aug 2025 12:42

A picture of an RS-25 rocket engine (Image source: Aerojet Rocketdyne; cropped)

NASA develops 1,000× more durable, heat-resistant, 3D-printable superalloy

NASA has developed a new metal alloy called GRX-810, which it claims is over 1,000 times more durable at extreme temperatures compared to existing materials. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient jet engines and affordabl...

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Aug 2025 16:10

New battery technology: South Korean laboratory breakthrough promises greater energy density and durability. (Image source: GPT-image-1)

New battery tech: South Korean lab breakthrough promises greater energy density and service life

New battery technology from South Korea could address key weaknesses in today's lithium-ion batteries. The system, developed by Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) and Sogang University, enables higher energy den...

Ulrich Mathey, 18 Aug 2025 14:34

An image showing the star Sirius in space. (Image source: dom1706 - Pixabay)

This star, which is the most distant ever observed, may be more than just a star

The most distant star ever observed may turn out to be another stellar object. And further studies conducted with the James Webb space telescope are needed to discover the true nature of this mysterious stellar object.

Alexis Stegmann, 18 Aug 2025 11:58

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

Hubble just observed a cosmic oddity: A white dwarf forming from the merging of two stars

Hubble just observed something ultra-rare — an ultra-massive white dwarf star formed from a white dwarf merging with another star, instead of the usual process of white dwarf formation. Findings from this study raise questions abo...

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Aug 2025 01:27

NASA is calling for public submissions after astronaut captures something spectacular

Nicole Ayers, a NASA astronaut, caught a spectacular moment on camera. From the International Space Station (ISS), the astronaut captured a rare form of Transient Luminous Event (TLE) called a gigantic jet.

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Aug 2025 00:18

An image showing a planet close to a black hole. (Image source: Kyraxys - Pixabay)

For the first time, AI observed a star exploding during its encounter with a black hole

Artificial intelligence managed to observe, for the first time, a star exploding during its encounter with a black hole. And this is a major advance for the field of astronomy and AI.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Aug 2025 18:54

An artist's illustration of a space probe close to Jupiter. (Image source: Andrew-Art - Pixabay)

This probe was sent into space to discover life on the moons of Jupiter

A space probe has been sent into space with the aim of discovering potential traces of life on Jupiter's satellites. But we will need to be patient, because his journey has only just begun.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Aug 2025 12:05

A decorative image that reads “we respect your privacy” (Image source: Marija Zaric via Unsplash)

Privacy concern: New BCI can voice thoughts you never meant to speak out

In the latest brain-computer interface breakthrough, researchers have developed a system that can analyze and output a person's internal thoughts. They didn't do this without raising privacy concerns, even as they say they have pu...

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Aug 2025 11:13

An artist's illustration of the devices levitating (Image source: the researchers)

Sun-powered 'levitating saucers' designed to explore the 'ignorosphere'

A team of Harvard-led researchers has successfully levitated a tiny device using only light, a breakthrough in photophoretic flight that could enable swarms of low-power sensors for exploration of the upper atmosphere.

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Aug 2025 04:09

An image showing a spaceship heading towards a planet. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

Here's what the spaceship capable of carrying 2,400 people for interstellar travel might look like

Space exploration continues to gain momentum, and many people want to travel to other star systems. And to meet this need, researchers have designed the ideal spaceship for such missions.

Alexis Stegmann, 16 Aug 2025 18:10

An image of the robot at the bottom of the ocean (Image source: the research team; edited)

Robot fish powered by seawater can dive to the deepest point in the oceans; 32,800 feet

A team of researchers at the Harbin Engineering University has created a soft, fish-like robot that can swim with the power of seawater. This allows the robot to withstand the high pressures; the kind you find at the deepest parts...

Chibuike Okpara, 16 Aug 2025 02:05

Smartwatch tech fails to measure stress in new study

A number of smartwatch and smartwatch-like wearables boast stress-tracking technology as part of their health-tech bragging rights. It might not live up to the hype, however, according to new research. It claims to have found that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2025 19:48

The IXPE space observatory at a test facility (Image source: Ball Aerospace; cropped)

NASA's IXPE detects ‘Heartbeat Black Hole’ activity that defies current knowledge

A team of astronomers used NASA's IXPE to measure X-rays from black hole IGR J17091-3624, also known as the Heartbeat Black Hole. The results challenge what we currently know about black holes and their interaction with their surr...

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Aug 2025 06:34

An image of the STEVE phenomenon (Image source: Dave Markel Photography; cropped)

Student-built satellite set to study a rare and mysterious cousin of Aurora Borealis and Australis

A team of students from the University of Calgary has built a SmallSat and are looking to launch it into the Earth's orbit early 2026. The satellite is expected to orbit the earth at a distance of about 317 miles (510 kilometers) ...

Chibuike Okpara, 14 Aug 2025 17:54

An insulin pen diabetic measurement tools and some medications (Image source: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash; cropped)

Gene editing helps man with type 1 diabetes produce his own insulin

In a recent first-in-human study, a man with type 1 diabetes successfully received a transplant of gene-edited islet cells. The cells, which were engineered to evade his immune system now enable him to produce insulin without the ...

Chibuike Okpara, 14 Aug 2025 04:38

Technician testing electronic hardware, similar to the process used for PQShield's post-quantum cryptography chip (Image source: Pexels)

PQShield launches UltraPQ-Suite and expands post-quantum cryptography hardware portfolio

PQShield expands post-quantum cryptography hardware with UltraPQ-Suite and PQPlatform-TrustSys, building on its 2024 NIST-approved silicon debut.

Louise Burke, 13 Aug 2025 14:56

The robot antelope developed by Deep Robotics has been roaming the Tibetan highlands since late July. (Image source: Globaltimes)

Animal robot spy: Bionic antelope infiltrates herds on the Tibetan Plateau

A robot antelope equipped with AI has recently been deployed in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve. Designed to blend seamlessly into real herds, it collects vital data to aid in the protection of the endangered Tibetan antelope.

Marius Müller, 13 Aug 2025 14:50

An artist representation of the CAPERS-LRD-z9 galaxy (Image source: Erik Zumalt and The University of Texas at Austin)

A black hole over 1.3 trillion times more massive than the Earth: The oldest ever recorded

A team of astronomers has discovered a black hole that possibly dates back as early as 13.3 billion years ago — only 500 million years after the Big Bang. This discovery could provide insight into the early universe and the format...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Aug 2025 05:13

Concept image. NASA's Fission Surface Power Project. (Image source: NASA)

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

Interim director Sean Duffy announced that the plan is on a fast track and by 2030, a reactor is expected to be deployed. The expected capacity was more than doubled from the original plan.

Daniela Morales Soler, 12 Aug 2025 17:08

Image showing the debris blasted from the surface of Dimorpho after intentional impact by NASA’s DART spacecraft (Image source: NASA, ESA, STScI, and Hubble; cropped)

Hera spots asteroid 3 million kilometers away, proving its usefulness in the push to improve planetary defense

ESA’s Hera, on a mission to advance planetary defense techniques, successfully passed two tests on short notice. The spacecraft captured images of two asteroids — (1126) Otero and (18805) Kellyday — on separate occasions, demonstr...

Chibuike Okpara, 12 Aug 2025 03:51

A photo of Jökulsárlón glacial lake (Image source: Jeremy Bishop via Unsplash; cropped)

This glacier loses 300,000 gallons per second, and NASA just revealed its value

Greenland’s most active glacier releases more than 300,000 gallons (1,136 cubic meters) of fresh water into the sea every second during peak summer melt. Scientists, using a supercomputer-driven ocean ecosystem model, have discove...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Aug 2025 22:57

Lenz Therapeutics' Vizz eye drops are expected to significantly improve near vision and will launch in the US later this year. (Image source: OpenAI)

New hope for millions: Eye drops instead of reading glasses

The newly approved Vizz eye drops from Lenz Therapeutics could spare many people with presbyopia from needing reading glasses. They reportedly last up to 10 hours, improving near vision without affecting distance vision.

Marius Müller, 11 Aug 2025 15:09

An airplane flying in the sky (Image source: Kat von Wood via Unsplash; cropped)

From jet parts to joint replacements: New 3D-printed titanium to transform key industries

Engineers at RMIT University say they have developed a new type of 3D-printed titanium that is about a third cheaper and much stronger than standard alloys. This breakthrough could impact many fields — from aerospace to medicine....

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Aug 2025 08:30

A serving of French fries and a bowl of sauce (Image source: Pixzolo Photography via Unsplash; cropped)

Just 3 servings of french fries per week increases the risk of diabetes by 20%, research shows

A new study has found that the way potatoes are prepared is a major factor in their link to type 2 diabetes. The study showed that eating three servings of french fries per week is associated with a 20% increased risk of developin...

Chibuike Okpara, 10 Aug 2025 13:33

A conceptual image of the giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, and R. Hurt; cropped)

Webb finds evidence of a giant 'disappearing' planet around the Sun’s nearest twin

NASA, using the James Webb Space Telescope, found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to Earth’s Sun. These findings could transform what we know about Alpha Centauri.

Chibuike Okpara, 10 Aug 2025 08:43

An image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS captured by Hubble (Image source: NASA, ESA, David Jewitt, and Joseph DePasquale; cropped)

Hubble captures sharpest image yet of the fastest interstellar comet ever recorded as study continues

3I/ATLAS, a recently discovered comet, has captured the interest of astronomers. Now, Hubble has delivered the clearest image yet, adding flesh to our understanding of this interstellar visitor.

Chibuike Okpara, 10 Aug 2025 05:33

A Kia EV4 parked in front of a building (Image source: Hyundai Motor Group via Unsplash)

MIT researchers propose 'eco-driving' to cut city emissions by up to 22%

A new, large-scale modeling study from MIT shows that dynamically controlling vehicle speeds to smooth out traffic flow at intersections could cut carbon emissions by up to 22% without slowing down traffic.

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Aug 2025 06:27

View from the second stage of the Electron during the launch of QPS-SAR-12 (Image source: Rocket Lab)

New Japanese satellite to monitor Earth using microwave signals

“The Harvest Goddess Thrives” mission has launched into orbit, carried by an Electron rocket. The satellite joins a constellation of satellites that can enhance several sectors, including economics, agriculture, and security.

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Aug 2025 00:42

The Unitree A2 Stellar Hunter can not only dance but also carry up to 66 lbs on its back. (Image source: Untitree via YouTube)

A2 Stellar Hunter: Unitree's new robot dog can dance, do somersaults and carry heavy loads – all at impressive speed

Unitree Robotics has unveiled their new robot dog, the A2 Stellar Hunter. It is smarter, stronger and faster than its predecessor. The launch video showcases the A2 both dancing and pulling heavy loads.

Marius Müller, 07 Aug 2025 16:42

Casio’s Moflin can reportedly express 4 million different personality traits and behaviors. (Image source: Casio via YouTube)

Like Furbies with AI – Casio’s robot pet ‘Moflin’ is gaining popularity in Japan

Casio’s Moflin combines artificial intelligence with lifelike emotional responses. This soft, furry companion reacts uniquely to touch, voice and proximity, gradually developing its own personality – much like Furbies did over two...

Marius Müller, 07 Aug 2025 16:34

A woman steam-cleaning her house. (Image source: Michelangelo Buonarroti - Pexels)

Microplastic particles are hiding in your home and pose a real danger to your health

Although the home is a place where we feel safe on a daily basis, there is an invisible but very real danger that we breathe in every day. And measures must be taken to limit its impact on our health.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Aug 2025 11:10

Conceptual image of the satellite over Earth (Image source: ESA; screenshot)

New ESA satellite to provide advanced weather forecasting, track climate change and air pollution for over 20 years

MetOp-SG-A1, now sealed inside the rocket fairing, is almost ready for liftoff. The satellite hosts six instruments that will provide advanced weather forecasting, monitor air pollutants, and more.

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 05:45

Mark Rober standing beside MrBeast with a can of urine (Image source: MrBeast; cropped screenshot)

MrBeast drinks water made from his own urine in attempt to raise $40M

Performing stunts is nothing new for YouTubers. They perform stunts for different reasons — from seeking virality to pursuing a cause. The latter is the case for MrBeast with his recent stunt, as he is seeking to raise $40 million...

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 04:08

A decorative image that spells out “AI” (Image source: Neeqolah Creative Works via Unsplash; cropped)

AI is helping cut down on plastic pollution with new 4× tougher polymer, researchers say

In a new development, researchers have used an AI model to discover molecules that make plastics about four times tougher. This discovery holds the potential for longer-lasting materials, which will help reduce plastic waste.

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 01:58

A ward of Corona virus patients in Brooklyn, March 2020 (Image source: Victor Blue and The New York Times; cropped)

Scientists 'revive' virus responsible for 100 million casualties and discover something unexpected

Using a 107-year-old specimen, researchers have managed to digitally reconstruct the genome of the 1918 Spanish Flu Virus, revealing it was well-adapted to humans from the very beginning of the outbreak.

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Aug 2025 22:18

The Hubble Space Telescope in space (Image source: NASA)

Stars 200× bigger than the Sun: ESA releases beautiful image of the Tarantula Nebula

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the Tarantula Nebula, revealing intricate structures within the stellar nursery’s dusty clouds. The image has been chosen as the Hubble Picture of the Week.

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Aug 2025 04:11

Lunar Trailblazer sitting in a room at Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado during testing (Image source: Lockheed Martin Space)

NASA fails at moon mission as it loses contact with spacecraft just a day after launch

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer, which was set to map the Moon's water in unprecedented detail, ended without accomplishing its aim. After the mission operators lost contact with Lunar Trailblazer, the spacecraft wandered too far away to...

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Aug 2025 23:46

An image of the baby boy (Image source: Dr. David Gordon and Rejoice fertility; cropped)

Woman gives birth to baby conceived 31 years ago, thanks to cryopreservation

On July 26, an Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy from a frozen embryo that was conceived back in 1994 — nearly 31 years ago. The embryo was in storage for 11,148 days, beating the previous record of 10,905 days.

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Aug 2025 15:09

Science

The Milky Way could contain more than 10 billion exoplanets capable of harboring life

NASA postpones launch for the sixth time, this time indefinitely

35.3 million lbs displaced: Data on spacecraft's collision with asteriod is released

NASA's Psyche captures images of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away

Scientists replicate solar flares in a lab, correcting a long-standing assumption

Astronomers detect the brightest fast radio burst ever, 130 million light-years away

Ignored planets without water might have life and we have been wrong all along

New research shows that this chilly dwarf planet once had what it takes to host life

Another Uranus discovery: Moon number 29 shows up

Yet another planet ruled out as potentially habitable like Earth

After 2 cancellations, NASA’s TOMEX+ rockets are set for launch

Perovskite solar cells harness indoor light to potentially power home devices

NASA develops 1,000× more durable, heat-resistant, 3D-printable superalloy

New battery tech: South Korean lab breakthrough promises greater energy density and service life

This star, which is the most distant ever observed, may be more than just a star

Hubble just observed a cosmic oddity: A white dwarf forming from the merging of two stars

NASA is calling for public submissions after astronaut captures something spectacular

For the first time, AI observed a star exploding during its encounter with a black hole

This probe was sent into space to discover life on the moons of Jupiter

Privacy concern: New BCI can voice thoughts you never meant to speak out

Sun-powered 'levitating saucers' designed to explore the 'ignorosphere'

Here's what the spaceship capable of carrying 2,400 people for interstellar travel might look like

Robot fish powered by seawater can dive to the deepest point in the oceans; 32,800 feet

Smartwatch tech fails to measure stress in new study

NASA's IXPE detects ‘Heartbeat Black Hole’ activity that defies current knowledge

Student-built satellite set to study a rare and mysterious cousin of Aurora Borealis and Australis

Gene editing helps man with type 1 diabetes produce his own insulin

PQShield launches UltraPQ-Suite and expands post-quantum cryptography hardware portfolio

Animal robot spy: Bionic antelope infiltrates herds on the Tibetan Plateau

A black hole over 1.3 trillion times more massive than the Earth: The oldest ever recorded

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

Hera spots asteroid 3 million kilometers away, proving its usefulness in the push to improve planetary defense

This glacier loses 300,000 gallons per second, and NASA just revealed its value

New hope for millions: Eye drops instead of reading glasses

From jet parts to joint replacements: New 3D-printed titanium to transform key industries

Just 3 servings of french fries per week increases the risk of diabetes by 20%, research shows

Webb finds evidence of a giant 'disappearing' planet around the Sun’s nearest twin

Hubble captures sharpest image yet of the fastest interstellar comet ever recorded as study continues

MIT researchers propose 'eco-driving' to cut city emissions by up to 22%

New Japanese satellite to monitor Earth using microwave signals

A2 Stellar Hunter: Unitree's new robot dog can dance, do somersaults and carry heavy loads – all at impressive speed

Like Furbies with AI – Casio’s robot pet ‘Moflin’ is gaining popularity in Japan

Microplastic particles are hiding in your home and pose a real danger to your health

New ESA satellite to provide advanced weather forecasting, track climate change and air pollution for over 20 years

MrBeast drinks water made from his own urine in attempt to raise $40M

AI is helping cut down on plastic pollution with new 4× tougher polymer, researchers say

Scientists 'revive' virus responsible for 100 million casualties and discover something unexpected

Stars 200× bigger than the Sun: ESA releases beautiful image of the Tarantula Nebula

NASA fails at moon mission as it loses contact with spacecraft just a day after launch

Woman gives birth to baby conceived 31 years ago, thanks to cryopreservation

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