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Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere
Researchers have discovered an atmosphere around an Earth-like exoplanet 49 light years away in its star’s habitable zone, marking the first confirmed atmospheric detection around a rocky planet in such a region.
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt challenges the story of human origins
Researchers in Egypt identified a previously unknown fossil ape species dating back 17-18 million years, suggesting North Africa played a crucial role in early ape evolution and challenging existing theories about ape origins.
China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft captured images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing near Mars from approximately 30 million kilometers away, revealing the object’s tail and gas cloud.
500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer shows ancient humans were master toolmakers
Archaeologists in southern England identified a 500,000-year-old hammer made from elephant bone, the oldest known such tool found in Europe, revealing sophisticated toolmaking abilities of ancient humans.
What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?
The UK government has withdrawn funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory, the country’s largest telescope facility, forcing the University of Manchester to seek alternative financing before 2028.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups warn that orbital datacenters proposed by SpaceX and Blue Origin would release dangerous pollution levels that could alter Earth’s atmosphere and be catastrophic for the planet.
AI reveals explosive bursts in bird evolution
University of Michigan researchers used AI to analyze over 170,000 skeletal measurements from bird specimens, revealing that songbird evolution occurred in rapid bursts coinciding with major climate shifts rather than at a steady pace.
Ultrafast X-rays capture chemistry unfolding atom by atom
Scientists used ultrafast X-ray pulses to observe how energy moves through a molecule after absorbing light, revealing that different atoms register distinct aspects of the chemical transformation at the atomic scale.
Butterflies thrive in Kent micro-reserve garden
A garden in Kent has become a successful micro-reserve, hosting about 25% of the UK’s butterfly species across 16 different types, compared to typical gardens with only 5-10 species.
Did NASA just find evidence of ancient life on Mars? Perseverance rover spots complex carbon in Red Planet…
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A "selfie" the Perseverance rover took. | Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSSCould Martian mudstones be holding evidence of ancient microbes? New findings strengthen the...
SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from California tonight: Watch it live
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the NROL-105 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Jan. 16, 2026. |...
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Cairo — Egyptian archaeologists say they've uncovered remains and a myriad of artifacts in part of a Greco-Roman cemetery that dates back more than 2,300 years, revealing the evolution of funerary practices over some six centuries and showing the importance of the...
Argentina to return two rare maned wolves to the wild
By Lucila SigalBUENOS AIRES, June 24 (Reuters) - Conservationists will return two maned wolves, rescued after the death of their mother, to the wild next month in Argentina, where the long-legged wild canine is endangered.The conservation nonprofit Temaiken...
NASA looks for the origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS | Space photo of the day for June 24, 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Researchers using JWST are finding clues about comet 3I/ATLAS' origins. | Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Martin Cordiner (CUA, NASA-GSFC); Image Processing: Alyssa...
June’s strawberry full moon peaks next week. Here’s when and how to see it.
The first full moon of summer will soon light up the night sky.The celestial event, known as the strawberry moon, will be at its fullest on June 29. It will also be a “micromoon,” meaning it may appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual.Here is everything you need...
War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution
American farmers are expected to plant several million fewer acres of corn in 2026 than they did in 2025, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles a key fertilizer trading corridor, along with the energy and raw materials needed to produce and transport...
Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark
SØFTEN, Denmark (AP) — Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.Experts from the Moesgaard Museum said this week that the sprawling...
European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
Brutal heat waves are coming more frequently in Europe, leaving millions of people struggling to adapt to punishing, record-breaking temperatures.There is little respite. Air conditioning is very rare in European homes. Many residents ride out the searing heat with...
How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe’s baking temperatures
Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week, with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures, and experts say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame.Here's what to know.What is a heat dome?Heat domes are essentially high-pressure...
Dozens drown, schools close, heat records set to be annihilated: Europe has a major heat problem and it’s only getting worse
Relentless, deadly heat is tightening its grip on Europe, with temperature records expected to not just fall but be obliterated this week. Scientists warn this extreme heat is a huge problem for Europe and a wake up call to a new reality.Europe is the planet’s...
40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
There were 40 deaths from drowning recorded in France over the last week, as people turned to swimming in hopes of finding relief from a scorching heat wave. Millions across Europe faced extreme temperatures on Tuesday, and sweltering conditions continued to hit...
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