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Smartphones in orbit? NASA’s Crew-12 and Artemis II missions use the latest mobile technology In a surprising turn of events for the upcoming milestone in space exploration, NASA astronauts will fly the latest smartphones for the Crew-12 mission to the ISS and the Artemis II moon flight. The announcement was shared by NASA Administrator Jared…

Rare deep-sea discovery: Phantom jellyfish the size of a school bus spotted in Argentina Scientists have found phantom jellyfish the size of a school bus off the coast of Argentina in a rare deep-sea discovery during the expedition. Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute captured this spectacular moment using a remote-controlled vehicle known as ROV…

NASA is eyeing the launch of the moon mission in March after setbacks during the test run NASA is preparing to launch its latest Artemis mission as a narrow launch window opens after delays caused by extremely cold weather. The US space agency has only a few days a month to send the rocket into…

February offers 8 celestial events not to be missed, including rare eclipses and planet parade The month of February 2026 offers sky watchers exceptional celestial events that will occur throughout the month. The stargazing community has already witnessed the full Snow Moon rise that took place on February 1 and now they are anticipating NASA’s…

New research shows that biodegradable chips aim to reduce e-waste and air pollution Researchers from Incheon National University have unveiled a groundbreaking study aimed at combating electronic waste and air pollution. The main purpose of these breakthroughs is to address two important issues: the reduction of electronic waste and better monitoring of air quality. The…

Scientists unveil new robotic mission for the moon Robots and robotic technology have taken over the world in recent years, and now they are pursuing new goals to excel in space missions. In a latest update, some European scientists have unveiled a ‘new robotic mission’ for the moon. The team of researchers believes that robotic…

NASA moves the Artemis II rehearsal due to the Arctic outbreak in Florida NASA is wrapping up preparations for the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal at the Kennedy Space Center, after delays caused by a rare arctic outbreak and high winds in Florida. These adjustments mean that the first potential launch opportunity is now scheduled…

The jet origin of the black hole in M87 has finally been mapped by astronomers Astronomers have identified the origin of the massive jet of plasma emerging from the supermassive black hole at the heart of galaxy M87. Using updated data from the Event Horizon Telescope, scientists have now directly connected the black hole’s shadow…

Jordan’s discovery rewrites the history of the world’s first plague pandemic US researchers have discovered the first Mediterranean mass grave of the world’s first proven pandemic, the Plague of Justinian (541-750 AD), which killed millions of people in the Byzantine Empire. The team identified a mass grave at the Jerash hippodrome containing more than 200…

China is expanding its space capabilities with the launch of the AlSat-3B remote sensing satellite China on Saturday successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite, named AlSat-3B, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The AlSat-3B satellite was launched into space using a Long March 2C launch vehicle that lifted off at 12:01…

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Will a moon collision send fireballs to Earth? Astronomers have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a risk to Earth; However, there is a 4.3% chance that the moon will impact on December 22, 2032. Although 2024 YR4 previously identified a threat to our planet, scientists are now focusing on…

Climate change paradox: Polar bears are getting fatter as Arctic ice disappears Polar bears need ice for their long-term survival, as reduced or shrinking ice forces these creatures to travel long distances in search of food, at the expense of their body fat reserves. The rapidly disappearing ice phenomenon therefore puts polar bears at great…