China's first reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, successfully reached orbit Wednesday but failed first-stage recovery after appearing to catch fire and crashing near the planned site at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. Designed by Beijing-based LandSpace, the 66-meter tall rocket powered by nine Tianque-12A engines experienced "an anomaly during landing phase," with debris landing on recovery pad edge. The 18-tonne payload capacity stainless steel rocket running on liquid methane and

NordSpace has launched Space Systems Lab and its first dual-use self-funded satellite Terra Nova. Officially launching in 2026, Terra Nova marks a major expansion of NordSpace's technical capabilities and an essential step toward building Canada’s first fully sovereign, end-to-end space missions company. This new division will design, build, and operate advanced spacecraft and mission architectures that complement and strengthen our launch, propulsion, and spaceport initiativ

Credit: Pixel After a decade of painstaking data collection and analysis, an international team of physicists — including researchers from Rutgers University — has overturned a long-standing theory about one of the universe’s most elusive particles. Their breakthrough findings, published in Nature, come from the MicroBooNE experiment at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in Batavia, Illinois. MicroBooNE, short for “Micro Booster N

Credit: MIT Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has unveiled a pioneering breakthrough that could reshape the future of cooling technologies for high-performance electronics. The company has developed the world’s first method for generating millimeter-scale liquid flow inside a microchannel using ultra-small microbubbles—each just 10 micrometers in diameter—as the driving force. This innovation emerged from collaborative research with the Suzuki & Namura Laboratory at Kyoto Unive

Credit: Xinhua/Hu Dunhuang A research team from the Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has produced one of the most detailed and comprehensive maps of natural aging ever created for rhesus monkeys. Reported by China Science Daily, the study examines the aging process across virtually all major organ systems and analyzes it through multiple molecular layers, offering unprecedented insights into how aging unfolds in a primate species cl

Credit: Spacex A cluster of British-designed and built satellites has been successfully deployed into low Earth orbit, enhancing the UK’s capabilities in space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) across defence, security, and civil sectors. The mission represents a major step forward in supporting national resilience against evolving global threats. On 28 November 2025, three Azalea radio frequency (RF) satellites, designed and built by BAE Systems, wer

Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences/ Xinhua Nearly two years after China launched its astronomical satellite Einstein Probe (EP), the mission has unveiled a breathtaking series of transient cosmic events—brief, radiant flashes that light up the universe like celestial fireworks. These discoveries are helping reshape our understanding of some of the most extreme and mysterious physical processes in the cosmos. “Since its launch in January 2024, the Einstein Probe has fundament

Led by Professor Jin Xuan, University of Surrey researchers have published a roadmap in Chem Circularity to combat space industry waste. Their plan for a "circular space economy" advocates for orbital repair stations, debris recycling, and AI-driven sustainability to ensure the future of exploration is clean.

Credit: NASA In a historic first for the International Space Station (ISS), all eight of its docking ports are now fully occupied. This milestone was reached after Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft was reinstalled at the Earth-facing port of the Unity module. With this addition, the station is currently hosting an impressive lineup of visiting vehicles: two SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, the Cygnus XL, JAXA’s HTV-X1, two Russian Soyuz crew vehicles, and two Progress ca

President Trump issued an Executive Order launching the Genesis Mission, led by the Department of Energy to double American science productivity through AI within a decade. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced Under Secretary Darío Gil will lead the initiative mobilizing 17 National Laboratories and approximately 40,000 DOE scientists, engineers, and technical staff to build a platform connecting supercomputers, AI systems, quantum systems, and scientific instruments, f

China is developing its second space situational awareness constellation, Xingyan (Star Eye), with 156 satellites designed to track orbital objects and provide collision warnings every two hours. Xingtu Cekong, an Anhui-based spin-off of Zhongke Xingtu, plans to launch 12 satellites by 2027 with full operation after 2028, according to chairman Hu Yu. The network will deliver 30-minute updates using AI-powered sensors, following China's Kaiyun-1 launch in September for the 24-

Humanity’s most distant spacecraft Voyager 1 will soon be one light-day away from Earth. This means the Voyager 1 will be so far from home that even light—the fastest thing in the universe—will take 24 hours to travel between Voyager 1 and Earth. Launched in 1977, the spacecraft has spent nearly five decades crossing the outer solar system. Voyager 1 is now drifting through interstellar space, far beyond the Sun’s protective bubble. Reaching a distance of one light-day marks

China’s series of scientific satellites has achieved groundbreaking discoveries across cosmic phenomena, including transient celestial objects, cosmic-ray propagation, and solar eruptions, offering humanity a renewed perspective on the universe. Focusing on fundamental questions such as the origin of the universe, the nature of space weather, and the emergence of life, China plans to launch and operate a series of advanced scientific satellite missions during its 15th Five-Ye

The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau—often hailed as Asia’s “water tower”—holds an extraordinary 10 trillion cubic meters of surface water. Scientists say this vast reservoir is becoming increasingly essential for securing the water needs of more than two billion people across the continent. The latest findings, unveiled on Nov 19 in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, reveal not only the plateau’s growing hydrological importance but also the escalating environmental pre

Every day, our brains transform fleeting impressions, sudden flashes of inspiration, and even painful experiences into lasting memories that shape our sense of self and guide how we navigate the world. But how does the brain decide which experiences are worth remembering—and for how long? A new study reveals that long-term memory is orchestrated by a cascade of molecular timers distributed across multiple brain regions. Using a virtual reality-based behavioral model in mice,

Artificial intelligence can write award-winning essays and diagnose diseases with impressive accuracy, yet in one crucial domain, biological brains still outperform AI: flexibility. Humans effortlessly adapt to new information and unfamiliar challenges—whether learning new software, following a recipe, or picking up a game—while AI systems struggle to adjust on the fly. A new study by Princeton neuroscientists sheds light on why the brain has this edge. The research reveals t

Stars are born in clusters, and these clusters themselves often emerge in pairs or small groups. Among them, binary clusters—pairs of open clusters that are tightly linked in both position and motion—hold particular importance. Their formation preserves the imprint of how stars take shape inside giant molecular clouds, making these cluster pairs valuable tracers of star formation processes and the evolutionary pathways of stellar systems. In a significant advancement for Gala

NASA has revealed that Saturn’s rings appeared to have been disappeared. Although, they aren't actually disappeared. Saturn’s rings look to have been disappeared due to the planet's tilt from the perspective of Earth. But don’t worry – as Saturn continues to rotate, the rings will become visible again From Earth, Saturn's rings can sometime appear to vanish when we see them edge-on during what’s known as a ring-plane crossing. Because the rings are enormous in width yet extr

Princeton University scientists led by Vani Rajendran found that macaques can tap to the beat of human music after metronome training, overturning the vocal-learning hypothesis and suggesting rhythm perception has deeper evolutionary roots.

RMIT University engineers Dr. Jingxuan Zhang and Dr. Mohammad Saberian have created lower-carbon concrete using biochar from spent coffee grounds, achieving 26 percent CO2 reduction and 30 percent strength increase while reducing pressure on natural sand supplies.

Chinese scientist Pan Jianwei and his USTC team have created a quantum "Lego block" using topology that resists errors and noise. Their simulation of non-equilibrium higher-order topological phases on the Zuchongzhi 2 processor marks a critical step toward practical quantum computers.

Chinese researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have recovered the first "lunar soil bricks" after a year-long space exposure test, confirming the materials remained in good condition despite extreme radiation—a critical step toward building future lunar bases.

Ohio University professor Lawrence Witmer co-authored a Current Biology study revealing pterosaurs evolved flight-ready brains differently than birds, achieving powered flight 233 million years ago with surprisingly small brains and unique sensory processing structures.

A historic race is underway in China between the state-owned Long March 12A and commercial rockets Zhuque-3 and Tianlong-3 to complete the nation's first reusable orbital launch. A successful landing would make China the second country after the US to achieve this, crucial for deploying 10,000-satellite constellations.

Norwegian scientists have developed a deep-learning model that identifies wild versus farmed salmon with 95% accuracy by analyzing scale patterns. The breakthrough, using 90,000 historical images, addresses the annual escape of 300,000 farmed salmon that threaten wild populations which have declined by over 50% since the 1980s.

The US Space Force has awarded multiple prototype contracts for space-based interceptors under the Golden Dome missile defense program. The classified awards, made through Space Systems Command, mark a significant step toward developing orbital weapons to destroy enemy missiles during flight.

Hanyang University researchers led by Professor Ki-Yong Oh have developed a UAV-based system that simultaneously assesses transmission line sag and environmental infringement using multimodal data. The technology can predict how lines would deform under extreme thermal conditions, enabling preventive maintenance before risks materialize.

The Menopause Society study of 3,000 women over 60 reveals growing sex toy use linked to more frequent orgasms and potential health benefits. Dr. Monica Christmas emphasizes healthcare conversations can destigmatize sexuality and help address female sexual dysfunction.

Princeton University scientists led by Professor Nathalie de Leon have developed entangled quantum sensors using paired diamond defects that achieve 40-times greater sensitivity, revealing previously invisible magnetic fluctuations in materials like graphene and superconductors at the nanoscale.

In a historic first, China has successfully executed an emergency launch of the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft to resupply the Tiangong space station after a debris strike disabled the Shenzhou-20 vehicle. The mission ensures the safe continuation of the Shenzhou-21 crew's work in orbit.

University of Tokyo astronomer Professor Tomonori Totani may have made the first direct detection of dark matter using NASA's Fermi Telescope. The detected 20-gigaelectronvolt gamma-ray halo at our galaxy's center matches predictions from theoretical dark matter particles annihilating one another.

"China has completed its first emergency space launch, sending Shenzhou-22 with 600kg of repair equipment to Tiangong space station after space debris cracked the crew's return spacecraft porthole. The successful four-hour docking ensures three astronauts have safe return option until April."

"Amazon Leo has unveiled its gigabit-speed Leo Ultra antenna with 1 Gbps downloads and 400 Mbps uploads, while launching an enterprise preview program for select customers. The low Earth orbit satellite service, formerly Project Kuiper, aims to transform connectivity for businesses in remote locations."

Emirates Airlines is partnering with SpaceX's Starlink to equip its entire fleet of 232 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft with free, high-speed Wi-Fi. The service, rolling out from November 2025, will allow passengers to stream, game, and make video calls seamlessly, setting a new global standard for inflight connectivity, according to President Sir Tim Clark.

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have developed a breakthrough method to characterize quantum noise. Led by Dr. Gregory Quiroz, the team used a mathematical technique called root space decomposition to simplify noise modeling, a vital advance for achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) engineers have potentially achieved a world-first by demonstrating a boot-strap mode start for the CE20 cryogenic engine. This breakthrough, tested for 10 seconds on November 7, 2025, allows the engine to restart in space without auxiliary systems, enhancing the LVM3 rocket's mission flexibility for multi-orbit deployments.

Carbon fiber has become a cornerstone of modern high-performance engineering—from automotive design to advanced aerospace systems. Lightweight, exceptionally strong, and endlessly adaptable, this material has unlocked innovation across multiple industries. One company at the forefront of this evolution is Blackwave, a start-up born at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). What started with creating custom carbon components for sports cars and aircraft has now grown into t

A fiery mud volcano erupted for three hours in front of Huangyuan Temple in Pingtung County's Wandan Township, marking the second eruption this year. Village Chief Chen Yu-yi coordinated digging diversion channels to protect nearby farmland from the flowing mud.

MIT engineers have developed an AI agent that learns from 41,000 CAD tutorial videos to operate design software like a human. The system, creating a 3D model from a 2D sketch, is a first step toward an AI "co-pilot" to boost designer productivity and accessibility.

NASA's Mars fleet, including the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN, and the Perseverance rover, has captured unique imagery and data on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The observations from 19 million miles away will help scientists determine the comet's size, chemical composition, and origins.

Japanese researchers from Hokkaido University have discovered that moss spores can survive the vacuum of space, with over 80% remaining viable after 9 months on the International Space Station's exterior. Led by Professor Tomomichi Fujita, the study reveals an incredible biological resilience that could inform future plans for sustainable life in extraterrestrial environments.

"Chinese scientists at the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory have achieved record precision with the world's largest ghost particle detector, measuring neutrino oscillations with 1.6 times greater accuracy than decades of global research. The Juno collaboration involving 700 researchers from 17 countries has opened a new era of physics exploration."

Chinese Academy of Sciences scientists have successfully tested an unmanned glacier radar that mapped the Bayi Glacier with millimeter-scale intervals. The system achieved a 100% data acquisition rate, penetrated over 100 meters of ice, and operated reliably in extreme high-altitude conditions, providing a major boost for climate and water resource research.

Imperial College London spinoff Bumblebee Power is developing a wireless charging system for Mars rovers that works even when vehicles are misaligned. Partly funded by the UK Space Agency, this technology could rescue $2.7 billion missions from power failure, moving beyond scarce and risky nuclear batteries.

A groundbreaking study by Chinese researchers reveals that mangrove tree stems emit approximately 730.6 gigagrams of methane annually, offsetting 16.9% of the carbon sequestered in sediments. This discovery, published in Nature Geoscience, forces a recalculation of the true climate value of these "blue carbon" ecosystems.

Chinese scientists have discovered the first direct evidence of impact-formed hematite in Chang'e-6 lunar samples, challenging the view of a chemically reduced Moon. The finding, from the South Pole–Aitken Basin, explains how massive impacts create temporary oxidizing environments and may solve the mystery of the Moon's magnetic anomalies.

Japan's RIKEN research institute is building two new supercomputers with NVIDIA, featuring a total of 2,140 Blackwell GPUs. This massive deployment will power a national AI for science initiative and accelerate quantum computing research, forming the foundation for Japan's sovereign AI strategy and the future FugakuNEXT exascale system.

RIKEN researchers in Japan have achieved a computational breakthrough by simulating the Milky Way with over 100 billion individual stars. Led by Keiya Hirashima, the team used an AI model on the Fugaku supercomputer to complete the simulation 100 times faster than conventional methods, enabling unprecedented study of galactic evolution.

UK scientists at Queen Mary University of London and UCL have identified a "remote touch" sense in humans that allows detection of buried objects with 70.7% accuracy—nearly double the performance of advanced robots. The discovery reveals we share this sensory ability with shorebirds like sandpipers.

Credit: Robert Evans, bobevansphotography.com The waters around North America may soon become hostile to key marine species if acidification in the Northeastern Pacific continues at its current pace, a new study warns. Earth’s oceans have grown about 30% more acidic since the Industrial Revolution began over two centuries ago. As acidity rises, marine chemistry shifts and essential minerals disappear—minerals that corals, clams, and other calcifying organisms rely on to build