Science

Astronomers have spotted a mysterious object passing in front of a star twice as massive as the Sun. And while the mystery remains unsolved, certain hypotheses are put forward in order to explain this phenomenon.

Titan, one of Saturn’s moons, may be a product of a violent collision between two other moons according to a recent study. This event then allowed the formation of Saturn’s rings a few hundred million years ago, scientists believe.

China’s commercial rocket — Smart Dragon-3 — has showcased its payload adaptability by carrying seven satellites to their planned orbit. One of those satellites belongs to Pakistan. This is a milestone achievement in the space cooperation between China and Pakistan.

Scientists have discovered a planetary system with three planets — the closest one is rocky, and the next two are gaseous. But a fourth planet was later discovered farthest from its star, and surprisingly, it is a rocky planet. This rocky-gaseous-gaseous-rocky order beats current scientific understanding.

By reconfiguring satellite software in orbit, researchers on the Pamir Plateau have doubled the capacity of existing laser communications, setting a new domestic speed record.

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

A novel technique called DISH bypasses traditional layer-by-layer constraints, fabricating complex millimeter-scale structures in just 0.6 seconds using holographic light fields.

Scientists found a candidate planet that is similar to Earth. This candidate planet is possibly rocky like Earth, and it likely takes about one year to complete a revolution around its star. But unlike Earth, the candidate planet is freezing cold — no higher than 90° Fahrenheit.

Researchers in China have developed a fully photonic processor capable of running large-scale AI models at speeds and efficiencies orders of magnitude beyond traditional silicon hardware.

Concordia researchers have unveiled "proximal sound printing," a 10× more precise acoustic 3D-printing technique that could revolutionize medical sensors and soft robotics.

Hubble provided the clearest image yet of the youngest and closest pre-planetary nebula ever discovered. It is called the Egg Nebula. Hubble’s image is providing more insight into understanding the late stages of a star’s life.

A team of researchers in China has developed a new class of chips called "FLEXI" which combines high-durability silicon with on-device AI to enable sub-dollar, medical-grade health monitoring.

Astronomers have detected a star turning into a black hole in the Andromeda galaxy. Although it is difficult to observe due to its size, this could lead to the discovery of new black holes in the universe.

A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has addressed the limitations of solid-state refrigerants by integrating cooling and heat transfer into a single fluid, offering a potential solution for cooling data centers and homes.

A new "hot-wire" laser technique allows for the additive manufacturing of industrial-grade cemented carbides, significantly reducing waste and cost.

In 2020, the comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) was supposed to offer a unique spectacle, but it fragmented shortly after its discovery. And astronomers are looking for one of these fragments that could still be in our solar system.

By combining several images, the Hubble telescope has managed to obtain the clearest image to date of the Egg Nebula, located approximately 1,000 light-years away. And this could help astronomers better understand these structures.

Webb found the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed — MoM-z14. In this observation, Webb is seeing the galaxy as it was 280 million years after the Big Bang. The observation is reshaping our understanding of what our universe looked like in its early years.

By analyzing decades-old data, scientists have discovered a potential lava tunnel under the surface of Venus, which may have been caused by volcanic eruptions. However, further observations will be needed to determine its true size.

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) have developed a new system called Stable Video Infinity (SVI) to tackle the drifting in video generation models.

During its first public presentation, Iron – the humanoid robot from Chinese carmaker XPeng – unexpectedly fell over. The company’s CEO called it a natural part of the learning process, while the community mostly responded with humor.

Scientists thought that this star would soon turn into a supernova, mainly because of its declining brightness. But new observations show a completely different fate and a surprising discovery.

Lifting off from the Gobi Desert on Saturday, China's classified reusable spaceplane aims to verify new technologies, continuing a program seen as a direct rival to the X-37B operated by the U.S. Space Force.

Researchers have developed a highly stable organic molecule that can store twice as much energy as conventional alternatives, potentially revolutionizing how we store wind and solar power for months at a time.

A new mechanochemical method extracts 95% of lithium from spent batteries while also trapping carbon dioxide and creating high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen.

A team of researchers at MIT has created microscopic devices that perform machine-learning math using only the heat already present in electronics, achieving over 99% accuracy.

On its first attempted backflip, Atlas lost a hand. Now, the robot can combine the move with a cartwheel. Atlas has also learned to walk naturally, although Boston Dynamics didn’t pull this stunt off without accidents.

A new wireless device harvests energy from body movement to stimulate healing in severe muscle injuries, then dissolves completely to avoid follow-up surgery.

A new self-powering, capsule-sized device harvests energy from heartbeats, potentially eliminating the need for battery replacement surgeries, slashing costs for patients and removing inconveniences.

Recently, astronomers conducted simulations on an exoplanet located close to its star. And they discovered that lava tsunamis were present on its surface, particularly due to its proximity to its host star.

A new robotic system developed in China has successfully performed delicate retinal injections in animal trials, demonstrating superior precision to human hands and paving the way for safer treatments of complex vision disorders.

New observations made by the Juno probe show that Jupiter is smaller than expected. And while this difference may seem insignificant, it could help astronomers better understand gas giants.

A sunspot 15 times larger than Earth is visible on the Sun's surface and has already caused several solar flares. And if you want to observe it before it disappears, you will need to equip yourself with special equipment.

Unitree’s humanoid robot G1 has reportedly completed a grueling endurance test, taking more than 130,000 steps in temperatures below -40 °F (-40 °C) to carve the Olympic Winter Games logo into the snow.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-like exoplanet that could be located in the habitable zone of its star. But while this discovery is fascinating, many mysteries remain to be solved, and further studies will need to be conducted.

New images taken by the Gemini North telescope show comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) disintegrating in space. And this event could happen again in the near future, allowing astronomers to better understand these celestial objects.

Two powerful NASA observatories looked deeply into a patch of sky and found a galaxy cluster forming only about one billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists never expected to find something as massive as a galaxy cluster at such an early time in the universe’s existence.

Using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope peered into a region for a total of about 255 hours. This exceptionally long observation allowed astronomers to trace dark matter by studying how its gravity distorts and influences the light from distant galaxies.

New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer provided the most comprehensive details into the chaotic environment around rapidly rotating neutron stars before they merge.

NASA scientists may have found the driving force that sculpts a kind of aurora called auroral arcs. To make their findings, the scientists had to search through archives of past observations of the eye-catching phenomenon.

An improved AI model by NASA scientists dug into TESS data and found 7,000 possible exoplanets on just its initial run. The model which has proven to be effective is available to the public via GitHub, meaning anyone can hunt for planets themselves.

New NASA research provided evidence that the amount of water supplied to Earth by meteorites may not have been significant. The researchers discovered this using a novel method for studying the Moon’s surface.

Even light bulbs from 1879 produced graphene, as researchers at Rice University show. What requires complex processes today likely happened incidentally in the 19th century inside the hot glass bulbs of the first lamps.

The European Space Agency is providing more than just propulsion for the upcoming lunar mission; it is also sharing spectacular imagery of the rollout. A new ESA time-lapse follows the rocket’s path to the launchpad, underscoring the close cooperation with NASA.

NASA has tested a cybersecurity system built using blockchain technology. The technology was tested using an Alta-X drone. This blockchain system is aimed at providing improved protection for flight data.

NASA’s Hubble looked observed an eerie scene. In the image, a ghostly cloud appears to obscure the light from stars. But looks can be deceiving. Behind this ghostly appearance lies one of the most active processes in the universe — star formation.

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found the forging site of crystalline silicates. They also discovered how these particles are possibly distributed. The study provided evidence to explain how cold comets get to contain crystalline silicates — particles that need intense heat to form.

Earth was hit by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun. This event triggered a dramatic and beautiful phenomenon witnessed by skywatchers on January 19. Auroras (northern lights) lit up the sky in a colorful fashion.

Recently released images from NASA’s Hubble showed baby stars and their properties. By studying the properties of the stars, astronomers can try to determine the evolutionary stage of the star. All of these are important in understanding how these massive stars form.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a detailed image of the Helix Nebula. The high-resolution image revealed the structure of the gas being shed off from the dying star. With this image, astronomers can see how stars recycle their material into the cosmos.