NASA-ISRO $1.5 billion joint satellite NISAR set for launch on July 30: What is its mission and why is ISRO spending so much on it
NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR mission, costing $1.5 billion, is set to launch on July 30, 2025, from Sriharikota. This Earth observation satellite, equipped with dual-frequency radar, will provide high-resolution…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch could trigger sonic booms across Southern California, officials warn
Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties in California are alerted to expect sonic booms around 11:21 a.m. PDT on July 22, 2025, following the Falcon 9…
Skeleton panda sea squirt discovered in Japan: Meet Clavelina ossipandae
In the waters of Kumejima Island, Japan, scientists have identified a new marine species: the skeleton panda sea squirt (Clavelina ossipandae). This tiny, transparent creature, resembling a panda skeleton, was…
NASA reports shocking vision changes in astronauts after months in space with long-term eye damage risks
NASA studies vision problems in astronauts on the International Space Station. This condition is Space-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome or SANS. Fluid shifts in zero gravity cause SANS. NASA tests thigh cuffs…
Plastic-eating fungi could help clean up oceans, say scientists
German researchers have identified freshwater fungi capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, offering a potential natural solution to plastic pollution. These fungi thrive by consuming certain plastics, particularly polyurethane, though…
Landing on Mars just got real: Researchers reveal perfect site for astronauts
A new study identifies Amazonis Planitia, particularly the AP-8 region, as a promising landing site on Mars. This location offers a safe landing area and crucial access to subsurface water…
Ever wonder why some moms have all boys or all girls? Science may have the answer
A new study challenges the idea that a baby’s sex is pure chance. Harvard researchers studied pregnancies among US nurses. They found families with more kids had higher chances of…
