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Scientists baffled as shark first appears in Antarctic waters of the Southern Ocean Researchers have made a surprising discovery: a lumbering barrel-shaped sleeper shark was filmed as it lazily sailed across an arid seabed, much deeper than sunlight can reach. According to experts, sharks were not thought to exist in these icy Antarctic waters until…

New Study Suggests the Universe Could End in a ‘Big Crunch’ in 20 Billion Years A new astrophysical study predicts that the universe could eventually collapse in a ‘Big Crunch’ in twenty billion years. The research, led by physicist Henry Tye of Cornell University, analyzes data from large studies of dark energy and suggests that…

Hidden Venus: New Data Discovers Huge Underground Lava Tube Scientists from the University of Trento have provided the first direct evidence of massive tunnels beneath the surface of Venus. This study confirms long-standing theories about the volcanic history of the rocky plant. The shell reveals a massive tunnel nearly 0.6 miles wide, with a roof…

‘Earth is defenseless against city-killing asteroids’: NASA strongly warns NASA has raised red flags about the growing asteroid threats that could potentially damage Earth. To our surprise, astronomers are unaware of the location of thousands of ‘city killer’ asteroids that pose risks to the planet, as admitted by NASA’s chief of planetary defense. About 15,000…

Annular solar eclipse 2026: where and when you can see the ‘Ring of Fire’ An annular solar eclipse will occur today, marking a rare celestial event in which the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, revealing a bright, flaming rim around the Moon’s silhouette. The annular solar eclipse will begin its journey…

Bright green comet C/2024 E1 makes its closest approach before leaving the solar system The bright green comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoś) shows increasing brightness as it approaches Earth. The comet, which scientists found in March 2024, has received international attention for its exceptional orbit and bright appearance. Astronomers say C/2024 E1 will leave the solar…

NASA confirms the arrival of SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts at the International Space Station NASA has confirmed that four members of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission arrived and docked at the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon. The Crew-12 mission consists of two astronauts, Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, French astronaut Sophie Adenot and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey…

From Earth to orbit: space factory will revolutionize semiconductor production Space Forge, a British startup, is developing a space-based factory to produce materials, mainly semiconductors or chips for quantum computers, defense infrastructure and AI data centers. In the orbital production of semiconductors, the company has achieved an unprecedented milestone: a method to create ultra-high crystal…

SpaceX Crew-12 reaches orbit, marking the 12th long-duration mission to the ISS NASA and SpaceX teams are working in full swing to complete final preparations for the four crew members of Crew-12 before they depart for the International Space Station. The Crew-12 mission is set to lift off this Friday at 5:15 a.m. EST from…

‘Laughing electrons’ discovered in Earth’s magnetosphere during a rare breakthrough in space Scientists have made a rare discovery finding ‘laughing electrons’ in Earth’s protective magnetic field. According to a new study led by Jason Shuster, a UNH research assistant professor of physics, a unique and smile-shaped distribution occurs within the electron diffusion region, a specific…

Annular solar eclipse 2026: where and how to view the ‘ring of fire’ The first solar eclipse of 2026 arrives on February 17 as a rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse. The event will occur when the moon passes in front of the sun but does not completely cover…

Archaeologists have unearthed possible fragments of Hannibal’s war elephant in Spain Archaeologists working near Seville unearthed a fossilized ivory fragment and a bronze armor fitting, and they found a bone that may have come from Hannibal’s war elephant. Historical accounts show that 37 pachyderms marched with Hannibal and his army across the Iberian Peninsula and…