Category: Science

A catastrophic winter storm has plunged the vast majority of White County into total darkness. Thick layers of ice have snapped power lines and toppled trees across the region. Officials warn that the local power grid is on the brink of a complete collapse as temperatures continue to drop. Residents woke up to a freezing and dangerous scene early Monday morning. Nearly 70 percent of all homes and businesses in…

Millions of Georgians rely on Medicaid for their basic survival and health needs every single day. A fresh analysis has sounded the alarm on how upcoming federal changes could shake the foundation of this safety net. The report reveals that deep cuts from Washington could soon force state leaders into making impossible choices about who gets care and who gets left behind. Deep Dive Into Coverage Data The Georgia Health…

NASA officials have launched the first ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, bringing four astronauts home early after a serious health issue hit one crew member. The Crew-11 team, aboard since last year, will undock on January 14, 2026, and splash down off California on January 15 amid this historic event. What Led to the Evacuation A medical problem struck one of the Crew-11 astronauts on January 7,…

The search for life beyond Earth has shifted from philosophy to data. With thousands of known exoplanets and powerful new telescopes scanning their skies, astronomers are now reading alien atmospheres for clues that biology might be at work somewhere else. A census of distant worlds changes the question For most of human history, the idea of planets around other stars sat somewhere between guesswork and faith. That changed fast. In…

On January 3, 2026, skywatchers got an unusual double feature. Earth swung closest to the Sun during its yearly orbit, while a Wolf Supermoon lit up the night. The timing made the day feel special, even if the effects were subtle. The coincidence stirred curiosity across social media and science desks alike. Was the Sun really bigger? Did Earth get warmer? And why did the Moon look so striking? The…

Space missions don’t always end when the headlines fade. Long after Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing, its propulsion module quietly drifted through space — until the Moon stepped in, reshaping its path in a subtle but fascinating celestial encounter. A mission chapter that quietly kept going When Indian Space Research Organisation wrapped up the primary goals of Chandrayaan-3, most eyes stayed fixed on the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. The propulsion module,…

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has wowed the world with a stunning photo taken from the International Space Station, showing vibrant auroras dancing over glowing city lights and the distant Andromeda Galaxy. Captured on December 24, 2025, this image highlights the magic of space during the holiday season, blending Earth’s natural wonders with cosmic views. The Breathtaking View from Orbit This rare photo captures a festive scene high above Earth. Pettit,…

Earth’s energy imbalance is growing, trapping more heat and speeding up global warming, according to a new study from the University of Miami. Researchers found that changes in clouds, not recent drops in air pollution, are the main driver behind this trend as of late 2025. This imbalance means our planet absorbs more energy from the sun than it sends back to space. The study, published in Science Advances, used…

The European Space Agency and Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency are set to launch a joint mission called Ramses to study asteroid Apophis during its close flyby of Earth in 2029. This effort aims to gather key data on how gravity affects asteroids, boosting planetary defense strategies against potential future threats. What Makes Apophis a Big Deal Asteroid Apophis, about 375 meters wide, will pass Earth at around 32,000 kilometers on…

Scientists have uncovered how axolotls and planarian flatworms regenerate lost body parts through body-wide signals, not just local cells. This breakthrough, detailed in fresh 2025 studies, shows the entire body coordinates healing, offering clues for human medicine. New research from labs around the world reveals that regeneration in these animals involves complex signals across the whole organism. Published in journals and shared at conferences this year, these findings challenge old…