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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.
Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup
A paralyzed man regained the ability to move his arms and feel touch through a brain-computer interface implant that bypasses his spinal cord injury, with some improvements persisting after the system is turned off.
New giant salamander species discovered in 3.5-million-year-old fossils
Scientists in Japan have identified a previously unknown giant salamander species from 3.5 million-year-old fossils, named Limnospondylus ajimuensis, which may have reached over one meter in length.
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt challenges the story of human origins
Scientists in Egypt have identified a previously unknown fossil ape species from 17-18 million years ago, suggesting North Africa played a crucial role in ape evolution and challenging existing theories about human origins.
China’s Tianwen-1 captures interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft captured images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing near Mars from approximately 30 million kilometers away, revealing the object’s tail and surrounding gas cloud.
Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It’s a symptom of a solar system that supports life o…
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Jupiter and Venus approach conjunction behind Rocca Calascio castle in Italy on April 30, 2022. | Credit: Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesShortly after...
This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.John McFall stands in a mockup International Space Station module. | Credit: ESAA former Paralympic athlete could end up breaking some records in the final...
How SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has achieved Musk’s lofty ambitions
By Akash Sriram and Echo Wang June 8 (Reuters) - When SpaceX goes public on Friday with what is expected to be a record-setting IPO, it will cap two decades of founder and CEO Elon Musk's ambition to transform rocketry, satellite communications and humanity’s reach...
Don’t miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction on June 9: Here’s where and when to look
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Venus glows above Jupiter in March 2023. | Credit: Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesGet ready for a spectacular sight on June 9, as Jupiter and...
Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive
Ötzi the Iceman, the well-preserved and well-studied mummy of a man who died 5,300 years ago, is a “dynamic ecosystem” of microbes, some of which have stayed viable for millennia, according to new research.In a comprehensive DNA analysis of the microbes inside and out...
Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Mount Vesuvius as seen from space in 2026. | Credit: ESA/NASA – S. AdenotFrench astronaut Sophie Adenot captured the view of a lifetime in a new image of Mount...
Antibiotic resistance genes found across world oceans, Italian study shows
ROME, June 8 (Reuters) - Genes linked to antibiotic resistance are present across multiple ocean basins, including remote waters, according to findings released on Monday from an Italian-led research project that analysed seawater samples worldwide.The SeA Care...
Analysis-Soaring fertilizer prices dim Brazilian farmers’ edge over US rivals
By Ed White, May Angel and Oliver Griffin WINNIPEG, Manitoba/LONDON/SAO PAULO (Reuters) June 8 - Brazil's cheap, abundant land has long helped the country's farmers create vast, low-cost farms, allowing them to wrest export markets from U.S. farmers hurt when China...
Gwynne Shotwell, the ‘glue’ executing Musk’s lofty SpaceX ambitions
By Akash Sriram and Echo Wang June 8 (Reuters) - When SpaceX goes public on Friday with what is expected to be a record-setting IPO, it will cap two decades of founder and CEO Elon Musk's ambition to transform rocketry, satellite communications and humanity’s reach...
7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines. Tsunami possible for some coasts
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts.Power outages were reported and people were urged to go to higher ground. No further information on damage or...
What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected] is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite? – Mael, age 10, Missoula, MontanaWhen you bake a loaf...
Trouble near the Milky Way: The Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping its smaller neighbor galaxy apart
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.This visible light mosaic shows the LMC and SMC. Separated by about 21 degrees, the two galaxies are readily visible from the Southern Hemisphere as faint, glowing...
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