Category: Science

NASA’s Artemis 2 crew revealed the name of their Orion spacecraft as Integrity during a live event at Johnson Space Center in Houston on September 24, 2025. This mission, set to launch as early as February 5, 2026, will send four astronauts on a loop around the Moon to test key systems for future human landings. The name highlights values like trust and teamwork that drive the program. It honors…

NASA officials announced that the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years, could launch as early as February 2026. This 10-day journey will carry four astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, testing key systems for future lunar landings and Mars explorations. Mission Details and Timeline Artemis II will send astronauts on a path around the Moon without landing, building on the success of the…

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has set a new benchmark in space exploration by completing its 25th close flyby of the Sun on September 15, 2025, reaching speeds of up to 687,000 kilometers per hour. This achievement, managed from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, brings scientists closer to unlocking the Sun’s secrets while showcasing human ingenuity in extreme conditions. Mission Background and Launch The Parker Solar Probe launched…

Scientists have unlocked secrets from 300-million-year-old fossilized feces, showing how iron carbonate preserved molecular clues about ancient diets and environments. This breakthrough, led by researchers at Curtin University, offers fresh insights into prehistoric life through coprolites found at the Mazon Creek site in the United States. The Groundbreaking Discovery An international team examined coprolites, which are fossilized animal droppings, to decode biomolecules trapped inside. These samples date back to the…

In a major step forward for quantum computing, researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have achieved quantum entanglement between the cores of two atoms inside a silicon chip. This breakthrough, published in the journal Science on September 18, 2025, uses electrons to link atomic nuclei over a distance of about 20 nanometers, paving the way for more practical and scalable quantum computers. What This Entanglement Means…

Japan’s space agency has officially ended operations for the Akatsuki spacecraft, our only active probe around Venus, after losing contact in 2024. This marks the close of a 15-year mission that overcame major setbacks to deliver key insights into the planet’s atmosphere. Mission Launch and Early Goals Japan launched the Akatsuki spacecraft in May 2010 to study Venus, often called Earth’s sister planet due to its similar size and rocky…

Scientists in China have uncovered that ice can produce electricity when bent, a process known as flexoelectricity, and adding salt makes this effect much stronger. This breakthrough, revealed in a study published on September 15, 2025, opens doors to new sustainable energy sources from melting glaciers and could explain how lightning forms in storms. What Researchers Discovered About Ice and Electricity A team led by physicist Xin Wen at Xi’an…

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered what could be the clearest sign of ancient life on Mars. Scientists announced on September 10, 2025, that a rock sample from Jezero Crater shows unusual spots and chemicals that point to possible microbial activity billions of years ago. The Big Find in Jezero Crater Perseverance drilled into a rock called Cheyava Falls in July 2024 while exploring an ancient river valley in Jezero Crater.…

In North Georgia’s clear streams, biologists from the state’s Department of Natural Resources have launched a key study to understand how leftover fish hooks affect vulnerable wildlife. Starting in early September 2025, researchers are tracking hook durability in natural settings to protect species like snapping turtles and hellbenders, which face growing risks from abandoned fishing gear. This effort comes amid rising concerns over fishing waste in waterways. Experts aim to…

The James Webb Space Telescope has been hailed as humanity’s sharpest eye in the sky, but the big question lingers: could it actually find another Earth? Scientists say the answer isn’t simple—and it’s sparking a wave of excitement, debate, and patience-testing in equal measure. What “Earth 2.0” Really Means When astronomers talk about “Earth 2.0,” they don’t just mean a rock floating in the habitable zone. They’re talking about a…