Category: Science

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…

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of indigo dye on stone tools dating back 34,000 years from Dzudzuana Cave in Georgia. This discovery, led by experts from Ca Foscari University of Venice, reveals early humans processed plants for more than just food, pointing to advanced skills in the Upper Paleolithic era. Discovery in Dzudzuana Cave Researchers examined five unknapped stone pebbles from the cave site in the Caucasus foothills. These tools showed…

Astronauts on the International Space Station during Expedition 73 are diving into key health studies to fight bone loss and understand brain changes caused by living in zero gravity. This work, happening in late August and early September 2025, aims to keep space travelers safe on long missions and could help treat health issues back on Earth. Key Health Challenges in Space Living without gravity takes a toll on the…

A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked global debate by suggesting that the massive interstellar object known as 3I/Atlas, discovered in July 2025, could be an alien spacecraft rather than a natural comet. Avi Loeb, a prominent scientist, points to its unusual size, trajectory, and brightness as signs it might be artificial, while NASA insists it is just a comet posing no threat to Earth. This claim comes amid fresh telescope data…

Archaeologists in the country of Georgia have discovered a 1.8 million-year-old human jawbone at the Orozmani site, marking it as the oldest human remains found outside Africa. This find, announced on August 27, 2025, offers fresh insights into the early migration of Homo erectus from Africa to Eurasia around two million years ago. Key Details of the Orozmani Discovery The jawbone came to light during excavations in the village of…

NASA has turned its top telescopes on a rare visitor from beyond our solar system, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing surprising details about its makeup and behavior. In recent weeks, the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope, and SPHEREx mission have teamed up to study this object, which is speeding through at over 130,000 miles per hour and showing traits that puzzle experts. This comet, first spotted in July…

A stunning fireball streaked across the night sky over southern Japan on August 19, 2025, turning darkness into day for a brief moment. Witnesses in cities like Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and even Osaka reported seeing the bright object around 11 p.m. local time, with footage capturing its dramatic path over the Pacific Ocean. This event drew quick attention from locals and experts alike. The fireball released energy equal to 1.6 kilotons…

Scientists have uncovered a new species of black bass fish in the rivers of eastern Georgia and western South Carolina, marking a key find for biodiversity in the region. Named Bartram’s bass, this gold scaled apex predator was confirmed through recent surveys and DNA analysis, highlighting ongoing threats from invasive species and habitat loss. The Discovery Journey Researchers from universities and wildlife agencies launched surveys in 2022 and 2023 to…