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 »
Every once in a while, the universe reminds us that it is full of surprises. The latest astonishing moment came when NASA released an image that appears to show a giant “smile” shining across the cosmos. Captured through deep-space observations, the formation quickly grabbed worldwide attention. From astronomers and researchers to everyday space-lovers scrolling through… Read More »
A rare and beautiful sky moment is coming this Sunday evening, and skywatchers everywhere will want to step outside for it. On Sunday, November 23, the night sky will put on a calm but breathtaking show as the 10%-lit waxing crescent Moon moves into a close conjunction with Saturn. This gentle pairing will take… Read More »
For years, climate experts have warned that the global food system is putting heavy pressure on the planet. Rising temperatures, shrinking forests, and growing water scarcity all tie back, in part, to the way we produce food. Among all food sources, livestock—especially cattle—stands out as one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. This… Read More »
In a discovery that’s shaking up what we thought we knew about one of nature’s most familiar rodents, a long-term study at Briones Regional Park in California has revealed that the usually seed-eating and nut-loving California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) is showing true predatory behaviour — chasing, killing and eating small rodents known as voles.… Read More »
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a team led by Dr Zhang Xu performed the world’s first live transcontinental robotic prostate cancer surgery — with the surgeon physically located in Rome (Italy) and the patient in Beijing (China). The operation took place while Dr Zhang oversaw the robotic console remotely from Rome, guiding robotic arms… Read More »
In the evolving field of cancer treatment, a new method known as MRI-guided cryoablation is opening up less invasive options for patients—and rewriting the recovery story. By combining real-time magnetic resonance imaging with ultra-cold “freezing” probes, doctors can now target tumours with remarkable accuracy, eliminate them without large incisions, and send patients home the same… Read More »
The night of November 21, 2025 is shaping up to be a truly special moment for skywatchers around the world. Not only will we witness three major celestial events happening on the same night — Uranus at opposition, a Moon–Mars conjunction, and the Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower — but this date also falls during the… Read More »