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NASA IMAP Mission To Explore The Far Reaches Of The Solar System

NASA is gearing up to launch the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), a mission aimed at exploring the farthest reaches of our solar system.

AI Beats Humans In Predicting Future At International Competition

The startup called Mantic AI ranked eighth in the contest, where participants were required to predict future events.

Aliens Could Be Listening To Us Right Now, Says NASA Study

A new NASA-backed study suggests alien civilisations could eavesdrop on Earth's space transmissions, offering a new approach to detecting extraterrestrial life.

Last Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Tomorrow Night, Won't Be Visible In India

After witnessing a Total Lunar Eclipse or Blood Moon, skygazers across the globe are in for a treat today as the last solar eclipse of 2025 will grace the skies on Sunday night.

Football Headers May Damage Your Brain, Study Reveals

A major study finds that frequent soccer headers may harm brain structure and function, even without concussions.

Not Like Venus Or Mars, Distant Exoplanet May Have Atmosphere Like Earth's

A distant exoplanet might have an atmosphere similar to Earth's, early observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest. It is part of a group of planets orbiting a star called TRAPPIST-1, about 40 light-years away from Earth.

New Quasi-Moon Discovered Orbiting Near Earth, Unnoticed For 60 Years

This quasi-moon likely remained unnoticed for six decades because of its faintness and limited visibility.

78 Million Years Ago, An Asteroid Hit Earth, Then Life Started In Its Crater

Scientists have discovered that microbial life colonised the Lappajarvi impact crater in Finland shortly after a massive asteroid struck 78 million years ago.

Japanese Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Plastic Ingredient Using Bacteria

This process improves yield, avoids toxic waste, and could lead to more biodegradable plastics, reducing the need for petroleum-based products.

World's Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Found In Mongolia, And It's Almost Perfectly Preserved

Researchers said the fossil represents a juvenile of a previously unknown species they have named Zavacephale rinpoche.

Ultimate Guide To This Weekend's Dramatic Solar Eclipse: What To Know And When To Watch

On September 21-22, 2025, a dramatic partial solar eclipse will grace the skies of the Southern Hemisphere, coinciding with the September equinox.

Ozone Layer On Track To Return To 1980s Levels By Mid-Century: Report

The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to return to 1980s levels by the middle of this century, with the 2024 Antarctic ozone hole smaller than in recent years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new report.

Mystery Green Glow: Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Puzzles Scientists With Change In Colour

3I/ATLAS was discovered on July 1 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) at a distance of 675 million kilometres from the Sun.

Why The Moon Is Getting Slightly Farther Away From Earth Each Year

The Moon is getting1 inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year.

Say Goodbye To Reading Glasses? Scientists Develop Eye Drops That May Restore Vision

The study showed that an hour after the eye drops were administered, patients could read extra lines on eye test charts.

Chinese Scientists Create 'Bone Glue' That Repairs Fractures In Just 3 Minutes

The glue can also be naturally absorbed by the body as the bone heals, eliminating the need for another surgery to remove implants.

Scientists Predict 90% Chance Of Black Hole Explosion By 2035 That Could Reveal Universe's Secrets

The predicted explosion could be strong evidence of a theorised but never observed kind of black hole, called a "primordial black hole".

Nasal Spray That Fights Covid? You Might Already Have It At Home

In addition to showing a marked reduction in coronavirus infections, the azelastine group also displayed fewer symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Spaceflight Can Speed Up Ageing, New Study Reveals

The microgravity and cosmic radiation caused these cells to work harder, age faster, and even activate normally dormant parts of the genome, affecting immune function.

Liquid Water Flowed On Ryugu's Parent Body Much Later Than Expected: "Genuine Surprise"

The latest findings have challenged previous assumptions about asteroid water activity.