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SpaceX Scrubs Starship Test Flight in South Texas
Computer systems detected an anomaly during the Super Heavy booster's engine startup sequence, forcing the mission's abort.
JAXA's RV-X Reusable Rocket Successfully Completes First Flight
Japan's space agency JAXA successfully tested its RV-X prototype, a critical step towards reducing costs and boosting competitiveness in the global space market.
China's Great Green Wall: Artificial Forests Outpace Natural Growth
China planted 66 billion trees over nearly half a century to combat desertification, and a new study shows they grow faster than natural forests, albeit with important nuances.
Webb Telescope Uncovers Millions of Stars in Centaurus A Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our view of Centaurus A, a nearby and active galaxy, revealing a complex stellar history and the influence of its supermassive black hole.
Scientists Build Synthetic Cell Capable of Self-Replication
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have successfully constructed a cell from non-living chemical components, ushering in an era of custom-designed organisms.
National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens in Washington D.C.
With a US$300 million investment, the new space offers immersive experiences and a journey through 138 years of discoveries, inviting visitors to become explorers.
Japanese Scientists Create Crystal Converting Sunlight to UV for Air Purification
A team of Japanese scientists has developed a novel crystalline material, iBu-DHI, capable of transforming visible sunlight into ultraviolet radiation. This breakthrough could revolutionize air purification and solar hydrogen production without requiring electricity.
Google's Electricity Use Jumped 37% in 2025 Due to AI
Google reported a historic surge in its annual electricity consumption, primarily driven by the expansion of AI data centers. Despite this, the company claims to keep operational carbon emissions in check.
AI Deciphers Vesuvius Papyrus, Reveals New Philodemus Book
Researchers successfully read "Philodemus, On the Gods, Book 8" from a charred scroll, a Vesuvius Challenge milestone expanding knowledge of the Greek philosopher.
Science Protects Metabolism in Microgravity, but Muscles Remain a Challenge
A recent study reveals that metabolism and muscle deterioration do not always progress in tandem under weightless conditions, a key finding for astronauts and patients with reduced mobility.
James Webb Telescope Discovers Water Vapor on Exoplanet TOI-421 b
NASA's space telescope made an unprecedented finding on TOI-421 b, a sub-Neptune with a surprisingly clear atmosphere, potentially reshaping our understanding of planetary formation.
NASA Confirms Ancient Lake Sediments on Mars, Key to Life Search
The Perseverance rover discovered evidence of a lake over 3.5 billion years old in Jezero Crater, Mars, containing clay minerals that could preserve signs of ancient life. This finding is crucial for the mission to seek biosignatures on the Red Planet.