SpaceX has launched a mission to rescue astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, stranded on the ISS since June due to Boeing Starliner issues. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying two other astronauts, will bring them back to Earth.
ISS Faces Threat as Leak Worsens, NASA Struggles to Find Solutions
A persistent leak on the aging International Space Station has worsened, raising serious concerns for NASA. The leak originates from a Russian module, and despite efforts to manage it, the issue has reached the highest level of risk.
Sailing Through Space: How Sunlight Could Power Future Spacecraft
Solar sails could revolutionize future space travel by using sunlight for propulsion instead of conventional fuel. NASA’s recent solar sail test shows promise, as light particles push spacecraft similarly to how they create comet tails.
Breakthrough Brain Implant Tested in First Human Patient
A graphene-based brain implant was tested on a human, showing precise brain mapping capabilities. Developed by InBrain Neuroelectronics, the flexible, ultrathin device could revolutionize brain-computer interfaces.
Earth Welcomes a New ‘Mini-Moon’ Companion to Enter Orbit
This week, asteroid 2024 PT5, a mini-moon the size of a double-decker bus, will enter Earth’s orbit, expected to stay for about two months. Discovered in 2023, it poses no threat and will return in 2055. Astronomers will track.
Microsoft’s Nuclear Power Bid: Big Tech’s Dependence on Energy
Microsoft’s deal to reactivate the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor for its data needs by 2028 shows Big Tech’s reliance on low-carbon energy. With high electricity demands driven by AI, tech companies are turning to nuclear power for clean energy.
The Limits of Quantum Entanglement: Heat’s Destructive Role Unveiled
A team of scientists discovered that heat can completely obliterate quantum entanglement, particles lose their identities to form a collective state. This finding reveals a specific temperature beyond which entanglement vanishes.
December 21 The Winter Solstice is The Longest Night of The Year
The Winter Solstice occurs on December 21st annually in the Northern Hemisphere. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. After the Winter Solstice, every day will get longer, bringing more sunlight.
New Type of Ancient Human Discovered in Indonesia
Scientists on an Indonesian island have exhumed the body of a 7,000-year-old girl that appears to be a different type of human. The ancient young female’s remains were discovered in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.