Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a moment reminiscent of Apollo-era missions.
Vikram-1: India’s first private space rocket by Skyroot to carry diamond flower
Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, reaching Low Earth Orbit in a 16-minute flight and placing six payloads into space including scientific instruments and symbolic tribute objects.
Dying Sun-like stars may kick themselves through space
A Caltech physicist proposes that aging Sun-like stars experience thousands of small directional pushes as they shed material, causing them to move through space and potentially disrupting companion stars in binary systems.
Scientists found mystery bacteria inside one of the ocean’s most elusive whales
Scientists identified three previously unknown Helicobacter bacterial genotypes in pygmy sperm whales, discovered through analysis of stranded animals along the southeastern United States over two decades.
A hidden “switch-off” signal could predict solar storms seven years early
Scientists have identified a “switch-off” point in solar cycles that could predict the strength of future activity cycles up to seven years in advance by counting sunspots at that specific stage.
Ancient DNA reveals a chilling secret at China’s 4,000-year-old Shimao city
Ancient DNA analysis of 169 samples from Shimao, a 4,000-year-old Chinese settlement, reveals the population’s origins, family structures, and evidence that mass sacrifices predominantly involved men rather than women.
China’s Chang’e-6 reveals why solar wind hits the Moon’s two sides differently
China’s Chang’e-6 mission reveals that Earth’s magnetosphere causes the Moon’s near and far sides to experience solar wind bombardment at different speeds and energies.
Ancient mystery on K’gari as world’s largest sand island lakes dried up during rainy era
Research from the University of Adelaide reveals that K’gari’s freshwater lakes dried out approximately 7,500 years ago during a wetter climate period, challenging assumptions about their resilience.
Sweden’s hidden rare earth deposits could help break China’s grip
Swedish researchers are exploring how the country’s rare earth mineral deposits could support cleaner magnet production and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, following similar action by consultants and specialists last week amid disagreements over a 3.5% pay award recommendation.