science

Bacteria Turn Plastic Waste Into Pain Relievers

Engineered bacteria turn plastic waste into pain relievers like salicylic acid, offering a sustainable solution.

Japanese Moon Crash Blamed on Faulty Altimeter

A failed laser sensor caused Japan's second moon landing attempt to crash, raising doubts about private lunar missions.

Early Heat Dome Sets Records Across Eastern US

A powerful heat dome is driving record temperatures in the Eastern US, raising health and wildfire risks.

First Astronauts From India, Poland, and Hungary Arrive at International Space Station

The International Space Station marked a historic milestone with the arrival of astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary — the first representatives from their countries to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory.

Scorching Temperatures Shatter Dozens of Records Across the United States

A powerful and prolonged heatwave is rewriting temperature records in over 60 cities across the U.S., triggering health warnings, infrastructure strain, and climate change concerns.

Kelp and Craft: Orcas Show Surprising Signs of Tool Use in the Wild

New research suggests that orcas may be capable of using kelp as tools, displaying behaviors that hint at complex social learning, play, and possibly even innovation in the ocean’s top predator.

World's Largest Digital Camera Unveils Stunning First Images of Galaxies and Celestial Clashes

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera has captured its first breathtaking images, offering an unprecedented glimpse into distant galaxies, cosmic collisions, and the vast structure of the universe.

Guided by the Stars: How a Tiny Insect Uses Celestial Navigation for a Remarkable Journey

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that a small migratory insect, the bogong moth, uses the stars to navigate thousands of kilometers across Australia in a breathtaking celestial migration.