In a breakthrough, Brazilian scientists have found a molecule in an Amazonian scorpion venom with great potential to cure the widely spreading cancer. The research conducted by the team at the University of São Paulo and presented during FAPESP Week France details how the natural compound can lead to alternative cancer treatments. As per the…
NASA‘s prestigious International Air and Space Program (IASP) is known for nurturing some of the brightest young minds in space science and among all its alumni, Dangeti Jahnavi is the first Indian to complete the program. Hailing from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district, Jahnavi’s journey from a small town to global space recognition…
The world’s most powerful digital camera has just delivered its first images, and they are nothing short of spectacular. The 3,200-megapixel Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera, stationed at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, has revealed cosmic scenes in stunning detail never seen before. Capturing vast swathes of the night sky,…
In a pioneering advance for satellite communications, Chinese scientists have stunned the global space community by transmitting data from a staggering altitude of 36,000 kilometres using a laser no more powerful than a nightlight. This 2-watt laser, part of a cutting-edge satellite experiment, achieved an extraordinary 1 Gbps data rate, outperforming Starlink’s network by fivefold….
Nasa on Tuesday confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now targeting a launch on Wednesday, June 25. The mission previously faced series of postponements caused by technical issues, weather conditions, and safety concerns.Peggy Whitson, former Nasa astronaut and now director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command…
A potentially catastrophic asteroid, dubbed a “city killer”, is on a collision course with the Moon, and scientists warn the impact could have dangerous ripple effects for Earth. The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, no longer poses a direct threat to our planet, but NASA has identified a 4.3% chance of it striking the lunar surface…
Earth might get kicked out of the solar system; scientists sound the alarm Most of us go through life assuming Earth’s place in the universe is secure. We picture our planet as a blue marble, peacefully orbiting the Sun in a cosmic dance that’s guaranteed to go on for billions of years. But a new…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured a high-resolution image revealing the crash site of Japan’s Resilience moon lander, developed by Tokyo-based private firm ispace. The lander was attempting a historic touchdown on June 5, 2025, in the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region, a vast ancient lava plain, but communication was lost shortly after its descent….
Vera Rubin Observatory captures distant galaxies (Image: X/@VRubinObs) After over 20 years in the making, the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile released its first images on Monday, revealing stunning views of the universe and highlighting its powerful abilities.The observatory is located on Cerro Pachón in the Chilean Andes. It works in clear, dark skies…
Hawaii is home to a unique and diverse array of native bird species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. However, these birds are facing a significant threat from an invasive species: mosquitoes. According to Vox Media, a drone flying over Hawaii’s remote forests is releasing containers filled with live mosquitoes. This…
