Gramma, one of the most cherished animals ever to live at the San Diego Zoo and the oldest creature in its care, has passed away at an estimated age of 141. Her death marks the close of an era for the zoo, its staff, and generations of visitors who considered her a living connection to… Read More »
Astronomers have once again pushed the boundaries of what we know about our cosmic neighborhood. In a discovery that has excited scientists around the world, a new Earth-sized planet—named Gliese 12 b—has been found just 40 light years away. While that still sounds impossibly distant in everyday terms, it is remarkably close on an astronomical… Read More »
In one of the most surprising biological discoveries of recent years, scientists have confirmed that a humble species of moss can survive the brutal conditions of outer space. The experiment, led by an international team working on Japan’s Kibo module aboard the International Space Station (ISS), revealed that Physcomitrium patens, a common moss found on… Read More »
As winter settles in and the year draws to a close, the night sky is preparing to deliver one last celestial show. On December 4–5, 2025, skywatchers around the world will witness the Full Cold Moon—the final full moon of the year and one of the most atmospheric lunar sights of the entire winter season.… Read More »
Few natural wonders on Earth inspire the same awe as the Northern Lights. The shifting curtains of green, pink, and violet light have fascinated explorers, photographers, and sky-watchers for centuries. And now, scientists say that 2026 may offer the best chance in years to witness these spectacular displays. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the… Read More »
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Earth will witness an extraordinary celestial event: an annular solar eclipse, during which the Moon moves directly between the Sun and Earth but appears slightly smaller than the Sun in the sky—resulting in a bright “ring of fire” effect. Where and When The heart of this eclipse’s… Read More »
For years, scientists have searched for better, safer, and more affordable ways to treat snakebites — a global health crisis responsible for more than 100,000 deaths every year and hundreds of thousands of lifelong injuries. But now, an unexpected hero has stepped into the spotlight: camel tears. A collaborative team of researchers from the… Read More »
For nearly a decade, astronomers around the world have been searching for evidence of a mysterious hidden world far beyond Neptune. Now, after years of observation and analysis, researchers have confirmed the existence of Planet Nine, a massive icy giant orbiting at the very edge of our solar system. This discovery marks one of the… Read More »
China is setting the stage for one of the most dramatic leaps in aviation history with the development of the Yunxing hypersonic jet, a next-generation passenger aircraft designed to travel at near-space altitudes and speeds once thought impossible for commercial flight. If successful, this groundbreaking jet could shrink continents, redefine global mobility, and usher in… Read More »
A brand-new world has just stepped into the spotlight of astronomy — a distant, icy object named Ammonite, officially cataloged as 2023 KQ₁₄. Its discovery has thrilled scientists, not only because of its extreme orbit far beyond Neptune, but also because it preserves clues from the earliest days of our Solar System. Ammonite is already… Read More »