Science

Hubble observes galaxy NGC 2775, and the image is featured as its picture of the week. The galaxy’s appearance leaves a puzzling question for scientists. Is it a spiral galaxy, an elliptical galaxy, or neither?

Saturn also has an equinox, and recently the natural satellite Titan made its transit around this planet, offering a breathtaking spectacle that is only repeated every fifteen years.

The Gemini 2.5 Deep Think AI achieved gold-medal level at the 2025 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). It solved ten of twelve tasks, including one that none of the participating human teams could solve. This achievement demonstrates progress in abstract problem solving, programming and the potential for AI-based developer support.

A breakthrough in electric car batteries could drastically shorten charging times while significantly increasing range. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have reportedly developed an electrolyte that prevents the formation of dendrites, thus overcoming the central weakness of lithium-metal batteries.

The Moon is often seen as a dry, airless world where rust shouldn’t exist. Yet scientists have found the opposite – and surprisingly, Earth seems to be the reason behind it.

NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) set to land on the Moon aboard a private-owned robotic lander in late 2027. VIPER will support future human Moon missions by searching for volatile resources, like ice, on the Moon.

Chinese researchers have decided to study Trappist-1 with the Fast Radio Telescope in order to discover potential traces of life. And other studies are planned using other methods.

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has revealed a supermassive black hole with tremendous growth, like nothing ever seen before. This discovery is not only epic, but it could pave the way for scientists to gain insight into how black holes are born.

Moon Power, a subsidiary of Porsche, is launching RE:LIFE, a modular storage system that utilizes second-life EV batteries from the MEB platform. These can be used to store solar power, among other things.

During October 2025, the night sky could hold some wonderful surprises with two comets that will be visible. But beware, as specific conditions will be required to observe them.

A team of researchers at UCLA has developed an on-eyelid sensor that tracks blinking patterns to decode fatigue levels in real-time. The breakthrough was made possible by a waterproof bioelectronic material.

In a direct challenge to an age-old principle of biology, a new study provides evidence that beneficial mutations arise more regularly when they are needed, guided by an internal force that simplifies accumulated genetic information.

NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) recently sent and received laser-encoded data from a location 218 million miles away from Earth. This technology demonstration project has opened up a future where deep space missions can send data to and from Earth faster and with high quality.

Many cosmic events occur every year. And recently, an asteroid measuring several hundred meters passed close to the Earth, enabling scientists to study its composition.

Not one. Not two. But 26 ultra-sensitive cameras. ESA’s Plato is equipped with 26 ultra-sensitive cameras to carry out a search for other habitable worlds like Earth.

Chinese researchers have developed a new robot named RoboFalcon2.0, an iteration of an earlier design. It is the first of its kind to achieve self-powered takeoff by precisely mimicking the complex “flap-sweep-fold” (FSF) wing motion of birds.

A Monash University research team has developed a new, carbon-based material that enables supercapacitors to store as much energy as lead-acid batteries, while delivering power more quickly. The breakthrough is now being commercialized by a Monash University spinout.

The space is full of mysteries, and many discoveries are made every year, much to the delight of enthusiasts. And soon, according to scientists, a supernova could be visible in the sky.

A new “fiber computer” weaves sensors, processing, and wireless communication directly into clothing, hinting at a future of truly wearable tech.

A team of researchers primarily from Shandong University has developed a new nanoengineered electrode that addresses the destructive expansion-contraction problem that plagues lithium-metal batteries. This breakthrough could lead to the development of longer-lasting batteries for EVs, smartphones, and other electronics.

A team of researchers at Zhejiang University has developed record-setting perovskite lasers, solving a major problem in integrated photonics. This development could provide the blueprint for the integration of tiny efficient lasers onto silicon chips for optical computing.

Researchers at Lingnan University Hong Kong have unveiled a novel sodium battery that can be fully charged in just six minutes. Using an anode-free architecture, the team has succeeded in overcoming key weaknesses in existing technology.

A team of Chinese researchers has developed an injectable 'bone glue' inspired by the powerful adhesive oysters use underwater. The researchers claim the new material — which is naturally absorbed by the body — can bond fractured bones in less than three minutes.

A new satellite — Sentinel-6B — will provide information that will help ships avoid these dangers. The satellite will track sea levels, wind speeds, and more. The new satellite is the result of a collaboration between NASA and three other organizations.

NASA’s GUARDIAN has passed a real-life test that proves it is one of the fastest tsunami monitoring tools available. It successfully detected a tsunami 30 to 40 minutes before the waves reached the coast.

Available with an early bird discount, the Hydrosense is a new wearable device promising to deliver an additional metric for analysing physical activities, helping athletes determine exactly when to hydrate or replenish electrolytes.

The astronomy world is buzzing about NASA's strongest hint of ancient life on Mars. But amid the excitement, two senior officials made glaring errors so big they defy the known age and size of the cosmos. Here is what everyone missed.

NASA’s Perseverance rover picked up samples from a location in Jezero crater last year. Scientists now believe this sample could provide evidence that Mars once had life on it.

The FDA has authorized the first clinical trial involving genetically engineered pig kidneys, signaling a move from isolated cases to structured patient testing. Developed by biotech company eGenesis, the organs have already demonstrated encouraging early outcomes in transplants at Massachusetts General Hospital.

NASA’s Perseverance rover just began a systematic exploration of rocks at Scotiafjellet. These rocks are expected to be the oldest rocks the rover will ever get to study. They could serve as a time capsule into Mars’ early history.

Supercapacitors could be an efficient solution for smart devices and IoT applications. Pouch supercaps are ultra-thin, maintenance-free, non-toxic and offer a longer lifespan than conventional batteries.

Researchers in Japan have developed a new organic polymer that is water-soluble and also easily recyclable, a breakthrough that could lead to a new generation of safer and greener batteries.

Scientists have developed a new method to precisely control tiny waves of light and electrons, a breakthrough that could lead to lightning-fast communications and more powerful quantum devices.

For the first time, BASF is supplying cathode materials for semi-solid-state batteries to the Chinese manufacturer Welion. This move marks a milestone for the commercialization of solid-state batteries and should accelerate mass production.

Researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford have collaborated to develop an ultrasound helmet that can non-invasively stimulate regions deep inside the brain with unprecedented precision. This could potentially be used for treatment of disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Anyone using AI to look up information should be aware that it may be fabricated. OpenAI researchers now say they have identified the cause of this problem as well as a way to fix it.

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have made a breakthrough in memory tech. They successfully developed a novel material that features tiny switchable molecules which are stable at high temperatures. This breakthrough could lead to ultra-dense storage devices.

NASA and its partners are preparing to launch a resupply mission that will carry over 11,000 pounds (about 5 metric tons) of supplies. Among these supplies are materials for research that could revolutionize several aspects of science, including cancer treatment.

A duo of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has created the first macroscopic “time crystal” — a phase of matter that exists in constant, repeating motion that is visible to the naked eye. The researchers say it has a lot of potential applications, including data storage and anti-counterfeiting.

A new particle detector at Brookhaven National Laboratory has passed an important “standard candle” test, showing it has the level of precision needed to study the quark-gluon plasma of the early universe.

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a new toolkit called SustainaPrint. This toolkit strategically reinforces the critical zones of 3D prints, allowing for greener and more sustainable 3D-printing without sacrificing much of the structural integrity.

A joint research team from KAIST and LG Energy Solution has developed a new electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries which they claim solves the long-standing “dendrite problem.” This could enable a new generation of long-range, fast-charging electric vehicles.

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission collected samples from the small asteroid Bennu. Scientists traced the samples to the pre-solar system era to discover how and from what the sample matter was formed.

Thanks to Axiom Space and Red Hat, edge computing is now making its way to space. Known as AxDCU-1, the first orbital data center prototype is now being tested on the International Space Station. Instead of transmitting data to Earth for analysis, it crunches numbers locally and only sends down the results.

A recent study investigated the connection between the uncanny valley effect and immune responses. Researchers at the University of Hamburg found that incredibly human-like avatars in virtual reality environments can stimulate the production of immunoglobulin A.

An experimental drug called baxdrostat has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in individuals with resistant or uncontrolled hypertension. This was demonstrated in a large international Phase III clinical trial.

An international research team has found that ordinary ice is flexoelectric, a discovery that might have major technological implications and even solve the age-old mystery of how thunderstorms generate lightning.

A team of scientists at Peking University has developed a new, highly elastic thermoelectric rubber that can convert body heat into electricity. This breakthrough could lead to self-charging smartwatches, smart rings, etc.

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) doesn’t try to win the loudness war. It wins the clarity war. The team stacked practical flight rigs, photographed skies on an LED stage, locked the show’s look before VFX, and built the sound mix in the edit room so jokes, dialogue, and chaos actually play together. The result is a big, generous movie that reads clean in IMAX and still feels tactile at home.

Hubble’s image of NGC 7456 is the latest Hubble Picture of the Week. The galaxy has a lot going on in and around it, and Hubble has captured these activities in detail.