On April 20, 2025, veteran astronaut Don Pettit returned from space after spending 220 days aboard the International Space Station—landing back on Earth the same day he turned 70. This mission makes him the oldest active-duty astronaut in NASA’s history to complete a long-duration spaceflight, redefining the boundaries of age and human performance in microgravity….
On April 27, 2025, SpaceX reached a major milestone with the successful launch of its 250th dedicated Starlink mission. The launch deployed 23 more satellites into low Earth orbit, 13 of which feature direct-to-cell capabilities, marking a critical step in expanding the constellation’s reach and utility for mobile connectivity across the globe. A reusable launch…
New research has revealed that hidden lakes beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet may pose a far greater threat to global sea levels than earlier models suggested. These subglacial water bodies are now recognized as key accelerators of ice loss, with serious implications for coastal regions around the world. Subglacial water is reshaping ice flow dynamics Beneath…
Astronomers have confirmed that super-Earths—planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune—are not only the most widespread type of exoplanet in the Milky Way but also possibly among the best candidates for habitability. These intriguing worlds may offer conditions even more favorable to life than our own planet, upending long-standing assumptions in planetary science. A…
OpenAI has just launched two new models, o3 and o4-mini, each aimed at pushing the boundaries of what AI can do in areas like coding, math, and science. These models offer different strengths, depending on the needs of the user. The o3 Model: Advanced Reasoning for Complex Tasks The o3 model is a major leap…
IBM has unveiled plans to invest $150 billion in the United States over the next five years, earmarking more than $30 billion specifically for the domestic manufacturing of quantum computers and mainframes. The announcement closely follows the Trump administration’s push for expanded local production, and analysts view IBM’s move as a calculated strategy to shield…
On April 20, 2025, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft marked a major achievement by performing a close flyby of asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson, located about 139 million miles (224 million kilometers) from Earth within the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. This encounter, which brought Lucy within roughly 600 miles (960 kilometers) of the asteroid, was a…
China’s Neural Electronic Opportunity (NEO) brain-computer interface system has achieved a major breakthrough in neurotechnology, showing its potential to restore motor functions in individuals with severe paralysis. Developed through a partnership between Tsinghua University and Shanghai Neuracle Medical Technology Co., Ltd., NEO is a wireless, minimally invasive device aimed at assisting patients with spinal cord…
Buried beneath a soccer field in Vienna’s Simmering district, archaeologists have uncovered a chilling testament to the violence of Rome’s northern frontier.A mass grave, hidden for nearly two thousand years, has brought to light a forgotten slaughter of Roman soldiers — and it’s already rewriting parts of Central Europe’s ancient history. A hurried grave for…
NASA’s Artemis III mission, scheduled for mid-2027, will mark humanity’s return to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. This mission will focus on landing astronauts near the lunar South Pole, a region of great scientific interest due to the potential presence of water ice. Mission Overview Crew Composition and Diversity…
