Category: Science

Planetary scientists are buzzing over a peculiar rock found in Jezero Crater on Mars. NASA’s Perseverance rover has pinpointed this 31-inch tall stone, called Phippsaksla, which boasts a distinct shape and is packed with iron and nickel. It might even be a meteorite, potentially altering how we view Mars’ impact history and its significance in the solar system.

On Wednesday, NASA highlighted the busy agenda on the ISS, where astronauts are engaging in human-health studies, cryogenic-fluid experiments, and robotics tasks. Meanwhile, they are adjusting to new crew members and preparing a team for their return to Earth next week.

Scientists raised alarms about increased flight risks following the detection of the strongest solar radiation levels in almost two decades, caused by a massive solar storm.

The world’s largest nuclear catastrophe site, the 1986 Chernobyl explosion location, has suffered a setback in radiation containment due to a recent drone attack.

“I was in shock.”

This week, NASA and ESA unveiled stunning new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, as it gets ready for its close flyby of Earth on December 19.

The regional government of Catalonia has announced plans to probe a research facility near Barcelona following concerns raised by Spain’s Agriculture Ministry regarding a potential lab leak linked to a recent swine fever outbreak.

The International Space Station (ISS) has marked a historic milestone by simultaneously utilizing all eight of its docking ports for the very first time this week.

With global temperatures on the rise, scientists uncover a surprising role nitrogen plays in fostering new life in icy Arctic waters. A recent study changes the narrative.

The comet 3I/ATLAS is an extraordinary cosmic traveler chalking its way through our solar system. As the third confirmed interstellar object, it boasts a diameter of about 5.6 kilometers and carries a treasure trove of frozen gas from its unique origins. Discovered in July 2025 when it was still some 670 million kilometers away, what’s fascinating about this comet isn’t just where it came from, but also its unexpected mix of chemicals.