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…
Source: University of Oxford In this age of the digital world, with systems controlling everything from the banks to the defence; with the increasing might of quantum computing posing the biggest threat to traditional encryption. The traditional cryptographic practices based on the complexity of mathematical puzzles could soon become outdated with quantum computers breaking the…
In a mission that blends space exploration with personal tribute, SpaceX is preparing to launch over 150 capsules containing cremated human remains and DNA samples into low Earth orbit on June 23. The launch is part of the Transporter 14 rideshare mission and features a collaboration between Houston-based space burial company Celestis and European spacecraft…
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have unveiled the most stunning and ultra-detailed map ever created of the Sculptor galaxy, also known as NGC 253. Located about 11 million light years away, this galaxy shares many similarities with our own Milky Way in terms of size and structure. Using the powerful Multi Unit Spectroscopic…
For centuries, humanity has pursued the secret to a longer life through alchemy, mythology, and, more recently, science. While the philosopher’s stone remains a myth, researchers have discovered a reliable method to extend lifespan in animals: eating less. Known as dietary restriction, this practice triggers biological mechanisms that slow aging and improve longevity. However, strict…
In a major joint effort, NASA and ISRO are set to launch the NISAR satellite, a $1.5 billion Earth-observing mission that could transform the way we monitor our planet. The launch is scheduled for July, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India. NISAR, short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, will track changes on Earth’s…
A SpaceX Starship prototype experienced a major anomaly during a test at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas late Wednesday night, the company said on social media X.The rocket was seen bursting into a giant ball of fire during a routine test. The Starship 36 rocket was undergoing a static fire test at Elon Musk’s…
This image provided by NASA shows an annotation indicating the impact site for ispace’s Resilience lunar lander, seen by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (Picture credit: AP) CAPE CANAVERAL: A Nasa spacecraft around the moon has photographed the crash site of a Japanese company’s lunar lander. Nasa released the pictures Friday, two weeks after ispace‘s…
