NASA to study asteroid ‘Apophis’, approaching earth on April 13, 2029.

NASA, the renowned space agency, has redirected its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from its recent mission to asteroid Bennu to study another celestial body: Apophis. This asteroid, named after the Egyptian god of Chaos, is anticipated to pass within a remarkably close distance of 3…

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Nasa mission lines up to 'touch the Sun'.

A year from now, on 24 December, Nasa's Parker Solar Probe will race past the Sun at the astonishing speed of 195 km/s, or 435,000 mph. No human-made object will have moved so fast nor, indeed, got so close to our star - just 6.1 million km, or 3.8 million miles from the…

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NASA rover posts glorious GIF of a Martian day.

NASA regularly posts highly impressive GIFs of glimpses beyond our own atmosphere, and this week, it's another beauty from Mars. On Thursday, the space agency's Curiosity rover posted two animated images showing the six-wheeled vehicle's view of the Martian lands…

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Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells with groundbreaking new method.

A special form of molecule has been found to "tear apart" the membranes of cancer cells once activated, a promising new study by scientists at Rice University in Texas has revealed. Known as aminocyanine molecules – and commonly used as synthetic dyes in medical im…

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NASA can't wait for its OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft to meet 'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis in 2029.

NASA's asteroid sampling spacecraft OSRIS-APEX will have an exciting new mission in 2029, when it will watch an exciting asteroid encounter like no other in recorded human history. The craft, formerly known as OSIRIS-REx, will bear witness as the asteroid Apophis— named …

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Argentina formally rejects BRICS membership.

Argentina's President Javier Milei has sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalize his decision to withdraw his country from its planned entry into the alliance of major emerging economies, it was announced on Friday. Milei said the moment was not "opportune" fo…

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Pakistan successfully tests Advanced Rocket System Fatah-II.

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s military successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system Fatah-II , showcasing a significant advancement in its missile capabilities. The system boasts a 400-kilometer range and advanced fe…

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‘Word of the Year’ (2023) by Different Dictionaries.

As the curtain closes on 2023, prominent dictionaries around the world have unveiled their “Word of the Year” selections, offering unique insights into the linguistic trends and patterns that dominated the past year. These chosen words reflect not only the most searched-for…

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How NASA's VIPER rover could revolutionize moon exploration with AI mission.

As NASA's second Artemis mission gets closer to launch, part of a program that's preparing for humanity's historic return to the moon,  the agency is looking into using advanced artificial intelligence technology to speed things along. NASA's Volatiles Invest…

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Scientists had a 20-minute "conversation" with a humpback whale named Twain.

In an unprecedented encounter, a research team successfully engaged in a “conversation” with a humpback whale named Twain. The team, known as Whale-SETI, has been conducting research on humpback whale communication systems, aiming to develop intelligence filters for the sear…

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California becomes first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrant.

California will welcome the new year by becoming the first state to offer health insurance for all undocumented immigrants. Starting Jan. 1, all undocumented immigrants, regardless of age, will qualify for Medi-Cal, California's version of the federal Medicaid program fo…

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Large Magellanic Fireworks.

The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of a stellar explosion throwing out sheets of debris in the nearby Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy on July 7, 2003.  Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe; with over 1.5 million ob…

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The Largest Wooden Wind Turbine in the world has been switched on.

Staying true to the Swedish tradition of flatpack furniture, the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine has started turning near the town of Skara, not far from the city of Gothenburg. With a total height of 150 meters (492 feet) including the blades, the turbine features a 105…

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Gil de Ferran, Indianapolis 500 winner and Brazilian icon, dies at 56.

Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 56. Fellow Brazilian driver Tony Ka…

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NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon.

NASA's Artemis 2 lunar mission in 2024 will send the first astronauts around the moon in nearly 50 years. The mission will launch four astronauts around the moon on a lunar flyby aboard an Orion spacecraft using a Space Launch System rocket.  Artemis 2 is an eight day mi…

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Argentina pulls out of plans to join BRICS bloc.

Argentina's new President, Javier Milei, has withdrawn the country from its planned entry into the expanding BRICS club of nations. In a letter to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, Mr Milei said decisions taken by the preceding government had …

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Send your name to Jupiter’s moon Europa before the year ends.

While it’s not yet possible for humans to venture to the intriguing ocean worlds in our solar system, NASA is sending a cosmic message in a bottle to Jupiter’s moon Europa that will carry more than 2 million names. And your name can be one of them if you sign up before the y…

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Lee Sun-Kyun, ‘Parasite’ Actor, found dead at 48.

Lee Sun-kyun, the award-winning South Korean actor who rose to international fame after starring in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” was found dead in Seoul on Wednesday. He was 48. Mr. Lee had recently been under police investigation on suspicion of illegal drug use, and …

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Oscar Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently unveiled the highly anticipated nominations for the 96th Oscars across ten categories. Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie‘ emerged as a frontrunner with five nominations, while Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ secured nods in th…

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US nuclear fusion laboratory repeatedly achieves net energy gain.

Researchers at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) have reported that their nuclear fusion reactor has managed to achieve repeated "ignition" (net zero or net energy gain) repeatedly over the last year. First achieved about a year ago in December 2022, the NIF ha…

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Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket after India series.

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India. Elgar will call time on his 11-year-long international career at the end of the Test series at home against India. Elgar is set to play his penultimate Test at his h…

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Solar Mission Aditya L1 to reach destination on January 6: ISRO Chairman.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, S Somanath, recently announced a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey. The Aditya-L1, India’s first solar mission, is set to reach the Lagrangian point L1 on January 6. This point, located 1.5 mil…

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World's first mental images extracted from human brain activity using AI.

Unraveling the mysteries of the human mind, Japanese researchers have developed a "brain decoding" technology, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to translate human brain activity into mental images of objects and landscapes.  Led by a team from the National I…

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China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security.

China has banned exports of technologies for processing rare earths, the latest sign President Xi Jinping’s administration is hitting back against US-led curbs on advanced computer chip sales to Chinese companies. The new controls risk further straining geopolitical tensions…

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