Science

The cosmos is not a tranquil place, and the space weather of distant stars is beginning to reveal its dramatic influence on orbiting planets. Among the most energetic phenomena in stellar environments are coronal mass ejections, massive expulsions of magnetised plasma capable of reshaping planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields. While the Sun has provided a…

Long before modern breeds like huskies, pugs or German shepherds existed, dogs were already journeying across continents with groups of humans. New research published in Science shows that dogs were not only living alongside people more than 10,000 years ago, but they were also far more varied in shape and size than we once imagined….

The first full-colour photograph of Earth marked a turning point in how humanity understood its planet, shifting the view from fragmented satellite snapshots to a vivid global portrait. During the late 1960s, NASA was expanding its experimental satellite programme, exploring how colour imaging could enhance weather forecasting and planetary observation. This period saw rapid innovation…

Axial Seamount is a remarkable underwater volcano situated off the coast of Oregon, drawing intense interest from the global scientific community. Recognised as the most active submarine volcano in the Northeast Pacific Ocean, Axial Seamount provides researchers with a rare opportunity to study submarine volcanism, tectonic activity, and potential geological hazards. Its eruptions can significantly…

The great cosmic joke of spicy food is that it was never meant for us to enjoy. Nature designed the chilli as a tiny red “do not touch” sign, and humans, being the only species that sees a warning label as a personal challenge, took one bite and said, “Interesting… let’s build an entire cuisine…

A newborn baby cannot walk, feed itself or even lift its head. Compared with most animals, human babies are remarkably helpless. Yet this dependence is not a weakness; it is an evolutionary advantage. According to a peer-reviewed study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), humans give birth earlier than other…

Aurora australis puts on dazzling show across New Zealand & Australia (Picture credit: X/@dekizd) The night sky over Australia and New Zealand turned into a dazzling spectacle on Wednesday, as the aurora australis, or Southern Lights, painted the horizon in hues of pink, violet and green. The vibrant display was triggered by what scientists have…

NASA scientist James Hansen took a courageous step by alerting the United States Congress to the growing danger of a warming planet in 1988. His warning, however, was largely dismissed at the time. Now, nearly 37 years later, Hansen has returned to the forefront of climate research, leading a team of international scientists in highlighting…

CAPE CANAVERAL: Intense solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the US delayed the launch of Blue Origin’s big new rocket Wednesday.Already grounded by poor weather, the New Glenn rocket was poised to blast off in the afternoon with two Mars orbiters for Nasa from Florida. But five hours before the targeted liftoff, it was…

Scientists have discovered that humans may possess a previously unknown sense, a kind of “remote touch” that allows us to detect objects hidden beneath surfaces or buried in sand, without ever physically touching them. The finding, which challenges long-held assumptions about the limits of human perception, suggests that our sense of touch is far more…