Science

For decades, the Indian Ocean has been known for some of the saltiest waters on Earth. But it seems that’s changing. Experts say parts of the Southern Indian Ocean have become noticeably “fresher” over the last 60 years. Some reports suggest salinity has dropped by roughly 30 per cent. It might not sound like much,…

Europe’s space ambitions seem to be taking a bold leap forward. The Ariane 64, the most powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket, has finally made its maiden launch. It seems like a small step, but in reality, it might be a game-changer. For years, Europe has relied on established players in space, but this…

Elon Musk (Image source: Reuters) Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind SpaceX and the artificial intelligence company xAI, has unveiled one of his most ambitious plans yet. During an all-hands meeting with xAI staff on Tuesday, February 10, Musk announced a proposal to establish a manufacturing facility on the Moon that would build satellites equipped with…

Universe colour is cosmic latte When you look up at the night sky, it seems deep black with bright stars scattered across it. That familiar view leads many to assume that the universe itself must be black. But astronomers have asked a different question: If all the light from every star and galaxy were combined…

Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, has suggested that the company is now prioritising the Moon over Mars, with plans to help build a self-growing city on the lunar surface in less than ten years. The idea sounds ambitious, even bold, but experts say the shift reflects practical realities as well as growing global…

Lake Erie, one of North America’s largest lakes, has surprised everyone this week. A massive crack formed in the ice, stretching so far that it can reportedly be seen from space. People on the north shore in Canada could reportedly spot it all the way down to Cleveland, Ohio. The crack grew over Saturday, pushed…

A familiar rivalry surfaced online this week, sparked by an image that seemed deliberately out of place. Jeff Bezos posted a picture of a large tortoise on social media, without explanation. The timing was notable. Elon Musk had been dominating headlines with fresh ideas tied to space, including orbiting data centres and long-term visions for…

Beneath the ocean’s rolling surface, there are mountains. Not the snowy peaks you hike, but vast, underwater volcanoes rising from the seafloor. Some tower more than a kilometre high. Some even poke above the water as tiny islands. Scientists say there might be over 100,000 of these “seamounts” scattered across the globe, but fewer than…

New study suggests the T-Rex dinosaur grew in a very different way than previously thought New research using fossil bone analysis is overturning traditional scientific views on the growth and lifespan of Tyrannosaurus rex. Analysis of growth marks left inside leg bones at a cellular level has led researchers to determine the age and growth…

Stuck on a puzzle? Sleeping may help you solve it, study finds Humans have long believed that dreams could be a source of creativity and a means to solving problems. It is often said that many famous ideas were inspired by dreams. Nevertheless, scientists have found it difficult to demonstrate this in a clear way….