Science

Feeling drunk without drinking? Scientists link rare syndrome to gut bacteria

• What happened: Researchers identified gut microbes that convert carbohydrates into ethanol inside the body• Why it matters now: The findings offer clearer evidence behind...

Jan 16

Unprecedented Map Reveals Hidden Landscape Beneath Antarctica’s Ice

What happened: Scientists have produced the most detailed map ever of Antarctica’s bedrock, uncovering thousands of previously unknown hills, ridges, and subglacial channels. Why it...

Jan 16

Scientists Record Sun Breaking Its Own Rules and Earth Felt the Effects

• Scientists tracked a single solar region for 94 days, the longest continuous observation in history• Powerful solar storms from this region disrupted satellites, navigation...

Jan 16

Mega-iceberg A23a turns into bright blue ‘mush’ as one of Earth’s oldest ice giants nears its end

• What happened: New satellite photos show A23a, once the world’s largest iceberg, breaking apart into streaks of blue meltwater and surrounding slush.• Why it...

Astronauts Leave ISS Early After Serious Medical Emergency

What happened: A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station ahead of schedule due to a serious medical condition affecting one...

Everyday foam reveals surprising links to how artificial intelligence learns

What happened: Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that the movement of bubbles in foam follows the same mathematical patterns as deep learning in...

Thermal effects alter groundwater flow and solute transport in tidal coastal aquifers

What happened: Researchers have found that temperature differences between groundwater and seawater significantly affect flow dynamics, salinity patterns, and nutrient transport in tidally influenced coastal...

2026 set to be a landmark year for space: Moon missions, telescopes, and global cooperation

What happened: Multiple major space missions and observatories are set to launch in 2026, including NASA’s Artemis II, India’s Gaganyaan program, and China’s Chang’e 7,...

Artemis II Moves to Launch Pad as Nasa Prepares First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years

What happened: Nasa confirmed the 30-storey-tall Space Launch System rocket for Artemis II will roll out to the launch pad this week. Why it matters...

Jan 14

Nasa prepares final return of four astronauts as ISS evacuation enters last phase

What happened: Nasa has entered the final stages of evacuating four astronauts from the International Space Station, with the return timeline now locked in. Why...

Jan 13

Astronomers find white dwarf star generating a colorful shockwave in space

• What happened: Scientists recorded a white dwarf creating a rainbow-like shockwave as it travels through interstellar gas.• Why it matters now: The finding reveals...

Jan 13