Science Activities

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  New Research Links Volcanic Activity To Origins Of Black Death Pandemic

  Previously unknown volcanic eruptions may have kicked off an unlikely series of events that brought the Black Death -- the most devastating pandemic in human history -- to the shores of mediaeval Europe, new research has revealed.

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  SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch

  SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.

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  SpaceX Adds 29 New Starlink Satellites in Successful Falcon 9 Launch

  SpaceX successfully launched 29 new Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on December 2, 2025. The satellites were deployed about 65 minutes after liftoff, pushing the operational constellation past 9,100 units. The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster also completed its 25th landing on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas....

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  Researchers Warn Modern Stress Is Damaging Human Health

  Researchers found that the stress response, once designed for short-term emergencies, is now constantly activated due to modern life.

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  NASA’s Perseverance Records First-Ever Mini-Lightning on Mars

  NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured the first confirmed mini-lightning sparks in Mars’ dusty atmosphere. Using its sensitive microphone, the rover recorded 55 tiny electrical discharges during dust storms over two Martian years. These sparks generate reactive chemicals that can break down organic molecules, affecting future life-detection ef...

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  With The Sun Nearing Its Peak, Aditya-L1 Prepares For Fierce Coronal Mass Ejections

  Although CMEs do not directly harm humans, their impact on technological infrastructure can be severe.

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  Daily Exercise In Midlife May Cut Dementia Risk By Nearly Half, Study Finds

  Data from over 4,300 individuals showed significant brain health benefits from staying active, especially between the ages of 45 and 88.

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  Meteor Showers To Eclipses: The Big Sky Events From Late 2025 To 2026

  The Geminid meteor shower, known for its bright streaks, will remain active in dark skies through mid-December.

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  James Webb Telescope May Have Discovered Universe’s Earliest Supermassive Black Hole

  James Webb may have discovered the universe’s earliest supermassive black hole in galaxy GHZ2. Observations reveal high-energy emission lines, challenging existing models of rapid black hole and galaxy growth. Upcoming JWST and ALMA studies aim to confirm AGN activity and refine our understanding of early cosmic evolution.

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  Stealth Solar Storm Hits Earth, Leaves Scientists Surprised

  Stealth CMEs are typically more common when the Sun is in the waning phase of its 11-year solar activity cycle.

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  Webb’s Stunning View of Apep Shows a Rare Triple-Star System Wrapped in Spirals

  Webb’s mid-infrared images of Apep reveal a rare triple-star system producing vast carbon-rich dust spirals from colliding stellar winds. The two Wolf–Rayet stars and a distant supergiant create layered shells that record centuries of activity and enrich the galaxy with elements vital for future stars and planets.

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  AI-Assisted Study Finds No Evidence of Liquid Water in Mars’ Seasonal Dark Streaks

  A large-scale AI analysis of more than two million Mars orbiter images shows that the planet’s dark slope streaks form through seasonal dust avalanches, not flowing briny water. The results settle a long-running debate, revealing that wind-driven dust activity shapes Mars’ surface and offering new insights into the planet’s climate past and e...

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  Astronomers Spot First Coronal Mass Ejection from a Distant Star, Raising Questions About Planetary Habitability

  Astronomers detected the first coronal mass ejection from a distant star, revealing that powerful stellar eruptions may strip atmospheres from nearby planets, affecting exoplanet habitability and the search for life.

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  Mars Once Had Changing Lakes: NASA Reveals Signs Of Life-Friendly Water Phases In Jezero Crater

  As Mars's atmosphere changed, Jezero's water gradually became less acidic and more balanced.

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  Astronomers Report The Biggest Black Hole Flare Ever Seen, With Light Of 10 Trillion Suns

  The observed black hole flare is believed to be the largest and most distant one ever recorded, coming from 10 billion light-years away.