Science

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…

The future of astronaut meals may soon involve a surprising ingredient: insects. As NASA plans longer missions to the Moon and Mars, researchers are exploring food sources that are compact, nutritious and sustainable. According to a NASA study on aquatic invertebrate protein sources for long-duration space travel, insects such as mealworms and crickets could provide…

Astronomers have detected the first-ever radio signal from the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, marking a milestone in the study of visitors from beyond our solar system. The finding, made using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope, confirms that the mysterious object is a natural comet, not an alien probe as some had speculated. Scientists say the discovery…

On a November night when most of the world was busy doomscrolling, the heavens scrolled back. Curtains of pink and green light unfurled above the plains, over mountains and strip malls, over the tired suburbs of Tennessee and the endless highways of New Mexico. For a brief moment, even Alabama looked like Iceland. The northern…

Woodpeckers are remarkable examples of natural engineering, capable of delivering rapid, powerful pecks to drill into trees, find insects, and communicate, all without causing self-injury. Although it seems as if they simply strike with their heads, a study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology shows a far more intricate system at work. The bird…

Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient…