Science
Following recent U.S. airstrikes on three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, public anxiety has risen over potential radioactive contamination or the formation of a so-called "nuclear cloud" that could extend beyond Iran's borders. This concern has been fueled by the strategic significance......
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen convened a pivotal conference in Paris aimed at enticing American researchers disillusioned by recent policies in the United States. The event, titled "Choose Europe for Science," brought together European commissioners,......
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are hosting a major conference in Paris aimed at drawing American scientists to Europe, particularly those affected by recent US policy changes under President Donald Trump. The gathering brings together EU commissioners,......
After spending seven months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner of Russia, along with NASA astronaut Donald Pettit, have returned safely to Earth. The trio landed in Kazakhstan early Sunday morning aboard the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft, which touched down......
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft successfully launched on Tuesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying a multinational crew bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The MS-27 capsule, specially adorned to commemorate the 80th anniversary marking the end of World War II, lifted off at......
The long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams marks the conclusion of an unexpected nine-month journey. Initially designed as a brief mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the expedition extended far beyond its anticipated timeline, transforming into a significant......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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......
Astronomers are anticipating significant scientific breakthroughs in 2025, with advances spanning from fundamental physics to cutting-edge space observation technologies. University of Chicago's Professor Wendy Freedman anticipates potential insights into dark matter and aims to investigate apparent......
The Parker Solar Probe, the fastest man-made object ever created, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun today, reaching speeds of 435,000 miles per hour. This extraordinary velocity means the spacecraft can travel from London to New York in just 29 seconds. The probe's impressive speed......
