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Astronauts return to Earth after extended stay on space station

Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, have begun their long-awaited return to Earth after spending more than nine months in space. Their SpaceX capsule undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 0505 GMT on Tuesday, marking the end of a mission that garnered global attention. Joining......

Oldest dinosaur fossils discovered in Morocco

A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco has unveiled the oldest Cerapodan dinosaur fossils, dating back an astonishing 174 million years. This finding, unearthed in the rocky terrain of El Mers III, near Boulemane, has the potential to transform our understanding of these massive herbivorous creatures.......

Ancient human face discovered in Spain: A milestone in European evolution

A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature has unveiled the discovery of fossilized remains that constitute the left cheek and upper jaw of the oldest known human face in Western Europe. Spanish researchers found these remains in the "Sima del Elefante" cave near the Atapuerca......

Athena probe launches as Intuitive Machines advances lunar exploration

A year after making history, the American company Intuitive Machines has once again set its sights on the Moon. On Wednesday, the Texas-based company launched a new lunar probe, Athena, alongside other spacecraft, including a NASA satellite designed to study the Moon’s surface. The launch took......

Risk of "City Killer" Asteroid Impact Reduced to 0.001%

A football field-sized asteroid that had posed a threat to Earth in 2032 is now considered to have an extremely low chance of impact. The European Space Agency (ESA) reported that the risk of the asteroid, 2024 YR4, hitting Earth has dropped to just 0.001%. Just one week ago, the probability stood at......

Ultra-high energy neutrino detected in the Mediterranean: A groundbreaking discovery

A giant telescope installed at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea has detected a neutrino with an unprecedented energy level, marking a world-first breakthrough. The French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) described this as an "exceptional discovery" that could open new avenues......

Oxford scientists pioneer quantum data transfer across networks

In a significant scientific advancement, researchers at the University of Oxford have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation between computer systems, marking a crucial step toward developing interconnected quantum computing networks. The research team, led by Dougal Main, has tackled one of......

Morocco emerges as global hub for meteorite trade, reshaping desert communities

Moroccan meteorite hunters and dealers have established themselves as key players in the international meteorite market, with over a thousand documented discoveries since 1999. A new book by Helen Gordon, "The Meteorites: Encounters with Outer Space and Deep Time," details this remarkable development. At......

Global catastrophe risk heightens: The Doomsday Clock moves to 89 seconds

The Doomsday Clock has been moved forward by one second, now standing at 89 seconds before midnight, indicating an increased risk of global disaster. This shift marks the first change in three years, reflecting ongoing threats from nuclear weapons, climate change, bioweapons, pandemics, and disruptive......

Supersonic winds discovered on distant exoplanet WASP-127b

Astronomers have uncovered a remarkable phenomenon on the exoplanet WASP-127b, where jet-stream winds reach astonishing speeds of 20,500 miles per hour (33,000 km/h). These supersonic winds, the fastest ever detected on any known planet, circle the gaseous giant’s equator at velocities far surpassing......

How NASA turned the Hubble telescope into an innovative UV camera cleaner

The world of astronomy has a golden rule: never look directly at the sun. This warning echoes through public lectures and stargazing events, as unfiltered sunlight can permanently damage human retinas and optical equipment. Yet, in a remarkable departure from this principle, NASA once deliberately pointed......

Fossil forgery suspicions cast doubt on Moroccan mosasaur find

A newly reported mosasaur species discovered in Morocco's phosphate mines has come under scrutiny, as paleontologists question whether its distinctive tooth crowns were artificially attached to the skull. The specimen, dubbed Carinodens acrodon, was found in the Sidi Chennane phosphate mine in Khouribga......

SpaceX's Starship Aims High with Groundbreaking Seventh Test Flight

SpaceX is preparing for an ambitious seventh test flight of its Starship megarocket, scheduled for Monday at 11 PM French time from Texas. This launch comes just two months after the sixth flight and introduces several innovative features and challenging objectives for the world's most powerful rocket. The......