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SpaceX to Fly Italian Science Experiments to Mars on Starship in 2026
SpaceX has signed a landmark agreement with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to deliver Italian science experiments to Mars aboard its Starship rocket. Announced on August 7, 2025, the mission will carry a plant-growth module, a meteorological station, and a radiation detector to collect crucial data during the six-month journey and on the Martian su...
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Evolutionary Origins Of Potato Revealed. And A Tomato Was Involved
The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century.
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NASA’s X-59 Moves Closer to First Flight with Advanced Taxi Tests and Augmented Vision
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 experimental aircraft, engineered for quiet supersonic travel, is undergoing taxi tests at the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42. Unique features include its AR-enabled camera vision system and a boom-reducing shape. The X-59 continues NASA’s legacy at Plant 42, home to iconic aerospace programs like the F-22 and Space...
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Could Take You From New York To London In Half The Time
The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, which aims to demonstrate quiet supersonic flight by reducing the loud sonic boom to a quieter "thump."
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Insects Listen When Plants Talk, Finds Israeli Study
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature
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Shubhanshu Shukla Bids Farewell from ISS, Honours India’s Space Legacy
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s farewell message from the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission was a stirring tribute to India’s space journey. Echoing Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 phrase, Shukla said that from orbit, India appears “full of ambition, fearless, confident and full of pride.” His 18-day stay aboard the ISS included over 60 experi...
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Could Trees Really Know When The Summer Solstice Is? What Studies Reveal
People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans arent the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the summer solstice is an important cue for plants too.
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Japanese Scientists Develop Plastic That Vanishes In Seawater
The researchers revealed that the new material leaves behind nitrogen and phosphorus, which microbes can metabolise and plants can absorb.
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Cannabis Compounds Show Potential Against Deadly Fungal Pathogen In Lab Studies
Macquarie University researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections, including athlete's foot.
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China and Russia Sign Deal to Build Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2036
China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear-powered lunar station by 2036, aiming to outpace NASA’s delayed Artemis mission. The reactor will power a permanent research base at the Moon’s south pole and be constructed autonomously, according to Roscosmos. The deal marks a major step in their joint plan for long-term lunar and Mars explorati...
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Watch: Chimpanzees Administer First Aid To Each Other Using Plants
The new study builds on last year's discovery, where it was found that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
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New Study eries Reveal Ancient Egyptian Fortress Once Lined with 500 Trees
Recent excavations in Egypt’s Sinai Desert have revealed surprising new details about a 2,000-year-old fortress at Tell Abu Saifi. Archaeologists found 500 trees were planted in clay circles along a road leading to its entrance, deep moats for defense, and paved roads used by military units. The discoveries suggest advanced landscaping and milita...
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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
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NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission
Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.
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Scientists Reportedly Found a Potential Sign of Life on a Distant Planet: What You Need to Know
The expert team of scientists from the University of Cambridge, UK, has made a shocking statement by claiming that there are signs of life at a distant planet, K2- 18 b. The scientists have discovered DMS and DMDS molecules in the plant’s atmosphere. However, the claims are being questioned worldwide.
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SpaceX to Fly Italian Science Experiments to Mars on Starship in 2026
SpaceX has signed a landmark agreement with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to deliver Italian science experiments to Mars aboard its Starship rocket. Announced on August 7, 2025, the mission will carry a plant-growth module, a meteorological station, and a radiation detector to collect crucial data during the six-month journey and on the Martian su...
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Evolutionary Origins Of Potato Revealed. And A Tomato Was Involved
The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century.
-
NASA’s X-59 Moves Closer to First Flight with Advanced Taxi Tests and Augmented Vision
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 experimental aircraft, engineered for quiet supersonic travel, is undergoing taxi tests at the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42. Unique features include its AR-enabled camera vision system and a boom-reducing shape. The X-59 continues NASA’s legacy at Plant 42, home to iconic aerospace programs like the F-22 and Space...
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Could Take You From New York To London In Half The Time
The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, which aims to demonstrate quiet supersonic flight by reducing the loud sonic boom to a quieter "thump."
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Insects Listen When Plants Talk, Finds Israeli Study
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature
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Shubhanshu Shukla Bids Farewell from ISS, Honours India’s Space Legacy
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s farewell message from the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission was a stirring tribute to India’s space journey. Echoing Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 phrase, Shukla said that from orbit, India appears “full of ambition, fearless, confident and full of pride.” His 18-day stay aboard the ISS included over 60 experi...
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Could Trees Really Know When The Summer Solstice Is? What Studies Reveal
People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans arent the only species to take mark June 21 as a special time. Studies are showing the summer solstice is an important cue for plants too.
-
Japanese Scientists Develop Plastic That Vanishes In Seawater
The researchers revealed that the new material leaves behind nitrogen and phosphorus, which microbes can metabolise and plants can absorb.
-
Cannabis Compounds Show Potential Against Deadly Fungal Pathogen In Lab Studies
Macquarie University researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections, including athlete's foot.
-
China and Russia Sign Deal to Build Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2036
China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear-powered lunar station by 2036, aiming to outpace NASA’s delayed Artemis mission. The reactor will power a permanent research base at the Moon’s south pole and be constructed autonomously, according to Roscosmos. The deal marks a major step in their joint plan for long-term lunar and Mars explorati...
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Watch: Chimpanzees Administer First Aid To Each Other Using Plants
The new study builds on last year's discovery, where it was found that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
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New Study eries Reveal Ancient Egyptian Fortress Once Lined with 500 Trees
Recent excavations in Egypt’s Sinai Desert have revealed surprising new details about a 2,000-year-old fortress at Tell Abu Saifi. Archaeologists found 500 trees were planted in clay circles along a road leading to its entrance, deep moats for defense, and paved roads used by military units. The discoveries suggest advanced landscaping and milita...
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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
-
NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission
Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.
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Scientists Reportedly Found a Potential Sign of Life on a Distant Planet: What You Need to Know
The expert team of scientists from the University of Cambridge, UK, has made a shocking statement by claiming that there are signs of life at a distant planet, K2- 18 b. The scientists have discovered DMS and DMDS molecules in the plant’s atmosphere. However, the claims are being questioned worldwide.
