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<p>Scientists have found a mass under two craters of the Moon emitting heat, hinting at the presence of an object that is very rare outside of Earth. Volcanism has been identified on the lunar surface, with lava fields and eruptions common billions of years ago. However, these volcanoes were different from the ones found on Earth. But then one such was identified, with signs present beneath the Compton and Belkovich craters on the far side of the Moon. The object found on the Moon is granite, hardly ever found anywhere else but on Earth. The process of its formation involves a volcano where magma can cool down and crystallise, besides water and tectonics.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To see what lay beneath these craters and was emitting heat, the researchers used data from Chinese and American lunar orbiters. This led them to a volcanic process never seen before on the Moon, IFL Science reported. Co-lead researcher, Dr Matt Siegler, of the Planetary Science Institute, said in a statement, that an instrument on both the Chinese Chang'E 1 and 2 orbiters helped the team map temperatures below the surface. “What this means is that it is hot, not necessarily at the surface, as you would see in infrared, but under the surface," he added. This means that there is extra heat coming from somewhere below the feature within the deeper lunar crust. "So Compton-Belkovich, thought to be a volcano, is also hiding a large heat source below it," Matt said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/mysterious-deep-space-radio-signal-detected-in-2025-has-no-reasonable-explanation-1765774537616"><strong>Mysterious deep space radio signal detected in 2025 has no reasonable explanation</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Warmer surface exposed a volcanic area</strong></h2><p>This volcanic surface spans 20 kilometres, is rich in silicon and is believed to be the caldera of this ancient volcano. The last eruption supposedly happened 3.5 billion years ago, yet this portion is 10 degrees Celsius warmer than the nearby areas. Scientists think this heat is from radioactive elements that got stuck in the rocks. "We interpret this heat flux as resulting from a radiogenic-rich granite body below the caldera," Dr Siegler said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-has-a-tail-flowing-for-millions-of-kilometres-into-space-on-its-dark-side-1765431481520"><strong>Earth has a tail, flowing for millions of kilometres into space on its dark side</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His wife, Dr Rita Economos, a geochemist, explained that what they have found is a "50km wide batholith". It is a "type of volcanic rock that forms when lava rises into the earth's crust but does not erupt onto the surface." This discovery of granite in one region on the Moon opens the possibility of finding it in other lunar areas, and even on more cosmic bodies.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

An Earth-like volcano has been identified on the Moon that last erupted 3.5 billion years ago. Scientists say the higher temperature here gave it away. But what is generating heat if the volcano has not erupted in all these years? Here is what is happening.

Scientists have found a mass under two craters of the Moon emitting heat, hinting at the presence of an object that is very rare outside of Earth. Volcanism has been identified on the lunar surface, with lava fields and eruptions common billions of years ago. However, these volcanoes were different from the ones found on Earth. But then one such was identified, with signs present beneath the Compton and Belkovich craters on the far side of the Moon. The object found on the Moon is granite, hardly ever found anywhere else but on Earth. The process of its formation involves a volcano where magma can cool down and crystallise, besides water and tectonics. To see what lay beneath these craters and was emitting heat, the researchers used data from Chinese and American lunar orbiters. This led them to a volcanic process never seen before on the Moon, IFL Science reported. Co-lead researcher, Dr Matt Siegler, of the Planetary Science Institute, said in a statement, that an instrument on both the Chinese Chang'E 1 and 2 orbiters helped the team map temperatures below the surface. “What this means is that it is hot, not necessarily at the surface, as you would see in infrared, but under the surface," he added. This means that there is extra heat coming from somewhere below the feature within the deeper lunar crust. "So Compton-Belkovich, thought to be a volcano, is also hiding a large heat source below it," Matt said. Also Read: Mysterious deep space radio signal detected in 2025 has no reasonable explanation Warmer surface exposed a volcanic area This volcanic surface spans 20 kilometres, is rich in silicon and is believed to be the caldera of this ancient volcano. The last eruption supposedly happened 3.5 billion years ago, yet this portion is 10 degrees Celsius warmer than the nearby areas. Scientists think this heat is from radioactive elements that got stuck in the rocks. "We interpret this heat flux as resulting from a radiogenic-rich granite body below the caldera," Dr Siegler said. Also Read: Earth has a tail, flowing for millions of kilometres into space on its dark side His wife, Dr Rita Economos, a geochemist, explained that what they have found is a "50km wide batholith". It is a "type of volcanic rock that forms when lava rises into the earth's crust but does not erupt onto the surface." This discovery of granite in one region on the Moon opens the possibility of finding it in other lunar areas, and even on more cosmic bodies.

<p>An Earth-like volcano has been identified on the Moon that last erupted 3.5 billion years ago. Scientists say the higher temperature here gave it away. But what is generating heat if the volcano has not erupted in all these years? Here is what is happening.</p>

What's so hot? Two moon craters are hiding an ancient volcano that last erupted 3.5 billion years ago

<p>NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope spotted an unusually long gamma-ray burst (GRB) on July 2, 2025. It was unlike anything ever since, even though GRBs are quite common. This one lasted seven hours on and off, releasing bursts every few seconds. Scientists were excited to see what was going on and so started observations using on-ground telescopes. They wanted to know its origin and why it was behaving so differently from most GRBs. They concluded that it was the longest gamma-ray burst ever recorded and likely came from an explosion that no one had recorded. Named GRB 250702B, the event travelled at least 99 per cent of the speed of light, sending cosmic material in our direction. The observation was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters on November 26.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Figuring out what was going on in this distant point in space wasn't easy. The researchers turned to the most advanced telescope on Earth, including the Gemini telescopes in Chile and Hawaii, the Very Large Telescope in Chile, the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, and the Hubble Space Telescope. The GRB was observed in various wavelengths of light to learn about its true nature. Various analyses showed that GRB 250702B originated 8 billion light-years away in a dusty galaxy. This is astounding since the radio signal had to pierce through a thick blanket of material that blocks all visible light to reach our solar system.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-ultrahot-jupiter-858-light-years-away-has-two-tails-extending-millions-of-kilometres-1765534026222"><strong>'Ultrahot Jupiter' 858 light-years away has two tails extending millions of kilometres — What are they?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Where did the radio signal originate?</strong></h2><p>The telescopes could only detect infrared and high-energy X-ray wavelengths because of the cloud of dust, and the signal was invisible in ordinary light. The cause of the GRB remains a mystery, as the researchers have a few possible explanations, but are unsure which one is correct. "This was the longest gamma-ray burst that humans have observed — long enough that it does not fit into any of our existing models for what causes gamma-ray bursts," Jonathan Carney, lead author of the study, said in a statement.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/two-monster-stars-raced-past-our-sun-creating-a-protective-shield-that-keeps-life-on-earth-safe-1765458765240"><strong>Two monster stars raced past our Sun, creating a protective shield around Earth</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The scientists presented three possible events: the death of a massive star, a black hole gorging on a star, or the merger of a helium star and a black hole, which causes an explosion when the black hole moves into the core of the massive star. "But we can't yet tell which explanation is correct," Carney said, adding that GRB 250702B will now act as the primary event to which similar future occurrences will be compared.</p>

NASA detected the most intense gamma-ray burst (GRB) in July 2025. While most such deep space signals last only a few seconds, this one went on for hours. Researchers have been able to figure out the starting point of the GRB, although the reason remains a mystery.

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope spotted an unusually long gamma-ray burst (GRB) on July 2, 2025. It was unlike anything ever since, even though GRBs are quite common. This one lasted seven hours on and off, releasing bursts every few seconds. Scientists were excited to see what was going on and so started observations using on-ground telescopes. They wanted to know its origin and why it was behaving so differently from most GRBs. They concluded that it was the longest gamma-ray burst ever recorded and likely came from an explosion that no one had recorded. Named GRB 250702B, the event travelled at least 99 per cent of the speed of light, sending cosmic material in our direction. The observation was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters on November 26. Figuring out what was going on in this distant point in space wasn't easy. The researchers turned to the most advanced telescope on Earth, including the Gemini telescopes in Chile and Hawaii, the Very Large Telescope in Chile, the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, and the Hubble Space Telescope. The GRB was observed in various wavelengths of light to learn about its true nature. Various analyses showed that GRB 250702B originated 8 billion light-years away in a dusty galaxy. This is astounding since the radio signal had to pierce through a thick blanket of material that blocks all visible light to reach our solar system. Also Read: 'Ultrahot Jupiter' 858 light-years away has two tails extending millions of kilometres — What are they? Where did the radio signal originate? The telescopes could only detect infrared and high-energy X-ray wavelengths because of the cloud of dust, and the signal was invisible in ordinary light. The cause of the GRB remains a mystery, as the researchers have a few possible explanations, but are unsure which one is correct. "This was the longest gamma-ray burst that humans have observed — long enough that it does not fit into any of our existing models for what causes gamma-ray bursts," Jonathan Carney, lead author of the study, said in a statement. Also Read: Two monster stars raced past our Sun, creating a protective shield around Earth The scientists presented three possible events: the death of a massive star, a black hole gorging on a star, or the merger of a helium star and a black hole, which causes an explosion when the black hole moves into the core of the massive star. "But we can't yet tell which explanation is correct," Carney said, adding that GRB 250702B will now act as the primary event to which similar future occurrences will be compared.

<p>NASA detected the most intense gamma-ray burst (GRB) in July 2025. While most such deep space signals last only a few seconds, this one went on for hours. Researchers have been able to figure out the starting point of the GRB, although the reason remains a mystery.</p>

Mysterious deep space radio signal detected in 2025 has no reasonable explanation

<p>The search for a sugar alternative that matches taste without compromising health has spanned more than a century, from saccharin in the 19th century to plant-based sweeteners such as stevia and monk fruit today. A new study, however, suggests a different route forward. Researchers at Tufts University have engineered bacteria to produce tagatose, a rare, low-calorie sugar that closely mimics sucrose but carries fewer metabolic risks. The findings, that were published in Cell Reports Physical Science, and reported by Phys.org, point to a potentially scalable and more sustainable way of making a sweetener long constrained by cost and scarcity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Why tagatose matters</strong></h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2><p>Tagatose is a naturally occurring sugar found only in trace amounts in foods such as dairy products and some fruits. According to Phys.org, it makes up less than 0.2 per cent of sugars in natural sources, which is the reason why it is typically manufactured rather than extracted. Chemically similar to common sugars, tagatose is around 92 per cent as sweet as sucrose but contains roughly one-third of the calories, according to the study. It also has a low glycaemic impact, with clinical studies showing minimal increases in blood glucose and insulin levels after consumption. The US Food and Drug Administration has designated tagatose as “generally recognised as safe” (GRAS).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Engineering bacteria to make sugar</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Existing methods for producing tagatose rely largely on galactose derived from lactose, a process that is both inefficient and expensive. The Tufts team took a different approach by engineering Escherichia coli to convert glucose directly into tagatose. Central to this method is a newly identified enzyme, a galactose-1-phosphate-specific phosphatase discovered in slime mould, which allows the bacterial cells to reverse the Leloir metabolic pathway. “We developed a way to produce tagatose by engineering the bacteria E. coli to work as tiny factories,” said Nik Nair, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering at Tufts, according to Phys.org.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Efficiency, health and future uses</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2><p>In laboratory cultures, the engineered bacteria converted about 35 per cent of supplied glucose into galactose and produced more than one gram per litre of tagatose, a proof-of-principle result described in Cell Reports Physical Science. The researchers note that further optimisation is required, but the process eliminates dependence on lactose-derived feedstocks. Beyond metabolic benefits, tagatose also behaves like sugar in cooking, browning like table sugar, and may even inhibit cavity-causing bacteria.</p>

Tagatose makes up less than 0.2 per cent of sugars in natural sources, which is the reason why it is typically manufactured rather than extracted. 

The search for a sugar alternative that matches taste without compromising health has spanned more than a century, from saccharin in the 19th century to plant-based sweeteners such as stevia and monk fruit today. A new study, however, suggests a different route forward. Researchers at Tufts University have engineered bacteria to produce tagatose, a rare, low-calorie sugar that closely mimics sucrose but carries fewer metabolic risks. The findings, that were published in Cell Reports Physical Science, and reported by Phys.org, point to a potentially scalable and more sustainable way of making a sweetener long constrained by cost and scarcity. Why tagatose matters Tagatose is a naturally occurring sugar found only in trace amounts in foods such as dairy products and some fruits. According to Phys.org, it makes up less than 0.2 per cent of sugars in natural sources, which is the reason why it is typically manufactured rather than extracted. Chemically similar to common sugars, tagatose is around 92 per cent as sweet as sucrose but contains roughly one-third of the calories, according to the study. It also has a low glycaemic impact, with clinical studies showing minimal increases in blood glucose and insulin levels after consumption. The US Food and Drug Administration has designated tagatose as “generally recognised as safe” (GRAS). Engineering bacteria to make sugar Existing methods for producing tagatose rely largely on galactose derived from lactose, a process that is both inefficient and expensive. The Tufts team took a different approach by engineering Escherichia coli to convert glucose directly into tagatose. Central to this method is a newly identified enzyme, a galactose-1-phosphate-specific phosphatase discovered in slime mould, which allows the bacterial cells to reverse the Leloir metabolic pathway. “We developed a way to produce tagatose by engineering the bacteria E. coli to work as tiny factories,” said Nik Nair, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering at Tufts, according to Phys.org. Efficiency, health and future uses In laboratory cultures, the engineered bacteria converted about 35 per cent of supplied glucose into galactose and produced more than one gram per litre of tagatose, a proof-of-principle result described in Cell Reports Physical Science. The researchers note that further optimisation is required, but the process eliminates dependence on lactose-derived feedstocks. Beyond metabolic benefits, tagatose also behaves like sugar in cooking, browning like table sugar, and may even inhibit cavity-causing bacteria.

<p>Tagatose makes up less than 0.2 per cent of sugars in natural sources, which is the reason why it is typically manufactured rather than extracted.&nbsp;</p>

'This sugar isn’t grown or refined': Engineered bacteria turn glucose into a healthier sweetener

<p>In a rare celestial event, the skywatcher will observe the longest Solar eclipse of the last century in August, 2027. The solar eclipse will last for 6 minutes and 23 seconds, and at its peak, the moon will completely cover the sun, daylight will fade, temperatures will drop, stars or planets will become visible as if in twilight, and the whole world will plunge into darkness. This eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for this generation. It is rarer because the distance between the Earth will be closest to the moon, making it possible for the moon to cover the sun for the longest time.&nbsp;</p><h2>When and where will it be visible?</h2><p>During the solar eclipse, the moon will cast a dark shadow on the Earth, which is called the umbra. This Umbra is a narrow strip of land that rapidly moves across the Earth's surface as it rotates. The path along which the umbra moves is called the path of totality. It is usually 100-200 km long. Within the area of the path of totality, day becomes completely dark, and planets and stars can be seen. For this solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, the path of totality will pass through parts of Southern Europe, such as Spain, Portugal, parts of North Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Libya and parts of the Middle East like Saudi Arabia, before reaching Sanaa, Yemen. After crossing the Gulf of Aden, totality passes Somalia and then the northern reefs of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. To the rest of the world, it will be partially visible.&nbsp;</p><h2>Will it be visible in India?</h2><p>No, the path of totality will not move through India, hence the Solar eclipse will not be completely visible. It will be visible partially across the Western region, such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, between 15:34 IST and 17:53 IST.</p><h2>Viewing tips</h2><p>Viewers should use proper safety equipment, like UV glasses, because the rare phenomenon might be dangerous for the naked eye and might cause irreversible damage.&nbsp;</p>

The longest solar eclipse in a century will occur in 2027, lasting over 6 minutes. Know the date, where it will be visible and whether India can see it.

In a rare celestial event, the skywatcher will observe the longest Solar eclipse of the last century in August, 2027. The solar eclipse will last for 6 minutes and 23 seconds, and at its peak, the moon will completely cover the sun, daylight will fade, temperatures will drop, stars or planets will become visible as if in twilight, and the whole world will plunge into darkness. This eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for this generation. It is rarer because the distance between the Earth will be closest to the moon, making it possible for the moon to cover the sun for the longest time. When and where will it be visible? During the solar eclipse, the moon will cast a dark shadow on the Earth, which is called the umbra. This Umbra is a narrow strip of land that rapidly moves across the Earth's surface as it rotates. The path along which the umbra moves is called the path of totality. It is usually 100-200 km long. Within the area of the path of totality, day becomes completely dark, and planets and stars can be seen. For this solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, the path of totality will pass through parts of Southern Europe, such as Spain, Portugal, parts of North Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Libya and parts of the Middle East like Saudi Arabia, before reaching Sanaa, Yemen. After crossing the Gulf of Aden, totality passes Somalia and then the northern reefs of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. To the rest of the world, it will be partially visible. Will it be visible in India? No, the path of totality will not move through India, hence the Solar eclipse will not be completely visible. It will be visible partially across the Western region, such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, between 15:34 IST and 17:53 IST. Viewing tips Viewers should use proper safety equipment, like UV glasses, because the rare phenomenon might be dangerous for the naked eye and might cause irreversible damage.

<p>The longest solar eclipse in a century will occur in 2027, lasting over 6 minutes. Know the date, where it will be visible and whether India can see it.</p>

Rare 2027 solar eclipse to last over 6 minutes, longest in a century: Will India see it?

<p>An Italian photographer, Valter Binotto, captured two extremely rare upper-atmosphere electrical phenomena simultaneously, at the town of Possagno, near Venice, Italy. These atmospheric phenomena are called Red Sprites and ELVE. A couple of weeks ago, an exceptionally powerful lightning strike over the Adriatic Sea between the Italian and Balkan Peninsula, the electric field formed spread over the atmosphere for hundreds of kilometres.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What are Red Sprite and ELVE</h2><p>Red Sprite is a transient luminous event that occurs above thunderstorms. These are triggered following a powerful lightning strike and appear like a red flash with tendrils stretching downward, often appearing like a floating jellyfish in the sky. Similarly, the ELVE (Emission of Light and Very Low-Frequency Perturbations due to Electromagnetic Pulse Sources) is also triggered by electromagnetic energy from an intense lightning strike. These appear like thin glowing disks which appear in the higher ionosphere. The colour of both of these is red because of the excitation of nitrogen particles.</p><p>These are extremely rare, the latter more than the former. Capturing them is a daunting task; it requires cameras with a telephoto lens up to 300 mm, an aperture of 1.3, a high frame rate and a tripod. The photographer requires extreme patience and dedication. Valter Binotto captured both of them together.&nbsp;</p><p>“Since I started more than 10 years ago, I have photographed hundreds of sprites. ELVEs, on the other hand, only three — including this one, which is a double event of sprites and ELVEs. ELVEs are very rare and therefore more difficult to photograph,” said Valter Binotto. Valter Binotto is an award-winning wildlife photographer, but he is fond of capturing atmospheric phenomena.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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A spectacular photograph captures two rare atmospheric phenomena red sprites and an ELVE, occurring simultaneously after a powerful lightning strike.

An Italian photographer, Valter Binotto, captured two extremely rare upper-atmosphere electrical phenomena simultaneously, at the town of Possagno, near Venice, Italy. These atmospheric phenomena are called Red Sprites and ELVE. A couple of weeks ago, an exceptionally powerful lightning strike over the Adriatic Sea between the Italian and Balkan Peninsula, the electric field formed spread over the atmosphere for hundreds of kilometres.

<p>A spectacular photograph captures two rare atmospheric phenomena, red sprites and an ELVE, occurring simultaneously after a powerful lightning strike.</p>

Rare lighting event captured on camera shows two atmospheric phenomena at once

<p>World's first space hotel is set to launch in 2027. It is a milestone for space tourism, which has long been imagined. A California-based company, Above: Space Development Corporation, is going to open a commercial space hotel, Voyager Station, in orbit. Something that has been only imagined in science fiction movies will now become reality, the world's first orbital resort with every possible facility like dining restaurants, fully-stocked bars, a gym, a concert hall, and even a cinema.</p><h2>How will Voyager Station sustain in orbit?</h2><p>The hotel will spin 1.5 rotations per minute, through centrifugal force it will replicate the moon's (one-sixth of the Earth's) gravity, and then gradually it will try to replicate Mars or even Earth to make the stay feasible for people. The rotating wheel concept was envisioned by Wernher von Braun. The hotel will maintain its orbit by a mixture of inertia and centripetal force through forward momentum and Earth's original gravity. The concept was there since 1900, first attributed to Russian school teacher Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, later popularised by the German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun.&nbsp;</p><h2>The Voyager Station</h2><p>The Voyager Station is designed to have 24 specialised modules, spanning approximately 125,000 square feet. It can accommodate up to 400 people, including guests and crew members. It will feature private suites, lounges with expansive views of Earth. The Voyager Station will launch from Kennedy Space Centre. Upon arrival, visitors will dock at the zero gravity pod and, via a specialised elevator, they will move to the outer modules. Stays at the hotel will be very expensive and can cost up to tens of millions. Eventhough the concept has been there for more than a century, this version has a test hardware in development. The work is likely to begin in 2026, and the opening is in 2027. However, the time frame remains extremely ambitious without any physical development till now.</p>

Voyager Station, the world’s first space hotel, is set to launch in 2027. Learn about its design, facilities, orbit mechanism, and the future of space tourism.

World's first space hotel is set to launch in 2027. It is a milestone for space tourism, which has long been imagined. A California-based company, Above: Space Development Corporation, is going to open a commercial space hotel, Voyager Station, in orbit. Something that has been only imagined in science fiction movies will now become reality, the world's first orbital resort with every possible facility like dining restaurants, fully-stocked bars, a gym, a concert hall, and even a cinema. How will Voyager Station sustain in orbit? The hotel will spin 1.5 rotations per minute, through centrifugal force it will replicate the moon's (one-sixth of the Earth's) gravity, and then gradually it will try to replicate Mars or even Earth to make the stay feasible for people. The rotating wheel concept was envisioned by Wernher von Braun. The hotel will maintain its orbit by a mixture of inertia and centripetal force through forward momentum and Earth's original gravity. The concept was there since 1900, first attributed to Russian school teacher Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, later popularised by the German rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. The Voyager Station The Voyager Station is designed to have 24 specialised modules, spanning approximately 125,000 square feet. It can accommodate up to 400 people, including guests and crew members. It will feature private suites, lounges with expansive views of Earth. The Voyager Station will launch from Kennedy Space Centre. Upon arrival, visitors will dock at the zero gravity pod and, via a specialised elevator, they will move to the outer modules. Stays at the hotel will be very expensive and can cost up to tens of millions. Eventhough the concept has been there for more than a century, this version has a test hardware in development. The work is likely to begin in 2026, and the opening is in 2027. However, the time frame remains extremely ambitious without any physical development till now.

<p>Voyager Station, the world’s first space hotel, is set to launch in 2027. Learn about its design, facilities, orbit mechanism, and the future of space tourism.</p>

World’s first space hotel Voyager Station to launch in 2027: Facilities, design, and how it will sustain in orbit

<p>The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered a "hot Jupiter" planet with two long tails made of helium. For a planet to sport such tails is strange, and it is the first time that the gases leaking from an exoplanet have been studied during one of its complete orbits. This planet, named WASP-121b, also known as "Tylos," is located around 858 light-years away. Earlier observations have shown that it is an "ultrahot Jupiter." WASP-121b is a gas giant planet that orbits extremely close to its star and completes an orbit in only 30 hours. Its host star's intense radiation heats its atmosphere to around 2,300 degrees Celsius. This heating causes the lighter elements to escape the planet, flowing into space, creating these tails.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This process of atmospheric escape lasts millions of years and changes the planet in several ways - its size, composition and even the way it evolves. In the past, researchers were only able to observe atmospheric escape when exoplanets passed in front of their parent stars. However, they weren't sure whether planetary atmospheres continued to leak when the planet was not in transit. This created a gap in the understanding of atmospheric escape in such exoplanets.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/two-monster-stars-raced-past-our-sun-creating-a-protective-shield-that-keeps-life-on-earth-safe-1765458765240"><strong>Two monster stars raced past our Sun, creating a protective shield around Earth</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Helium escape lasted for the longest time ever observed</strong></h2><p>But JWST's Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) observed WASP-121b for more than 37 consecutive hours, revealing for the first time how helium acts on a planet and how it leaks during a complete orbit. "We were incredibly surprised to see how long the helium escape lasted," study author Romain Allart, of the University of Montreal, said in a statement. The researchers noted that the gas around WASP-121b stretches to an extreme distance outside the hot Jupiter. The helium signal lasted for over half the orbit of the planet.</p><p><br>Allart added that this finding shows that extremely complicated physical processes sculpt exoplanetary atmospheres and decide how they interact with their stellar environment.&nbsp;</p>

WASP-121b is a gas giant extrasolar planet that rotates eerily close to its host star and has two helium tails. This happens because of a process that has been observed for the longest time, only now.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered a "hot Jupiter" planet with two long tails made of helium. For a planet to sport such tails is strange, and it is the first time that the gases leaking from an exoplanet have been studied during one of its complete orbits. This planet, named WASP-121b, also known as "Tylos," is located around 858 light-years away. Earlier observations have shown that it is an "ultrahot Jupiter." WASP-121b is a gas giant planet that orbits extremely close to its star and completes an orbit in only 30 hours. Its host star's intense radiation heats its atmosphere to around 2,300 degrees Celsius. This heating causes the lighter elements to escape the planet, flowing into space, creating these tails. This process of atmospheric escape lasts millions of years and changes the planet in several ways - its size, composition and even the way it evolves. In the past, researchers were only able to observe atmospheric escape when exoplanets passed in front of their parent stars. However, they weren't sure whether planetary atmospheres continued to leak when the planet was not in transit. This created a gap in the understanding of atmospheric escape in such exoplanets. Also Read: Two monster stars raced past our Sun, creating a protective shield around Earth Helium escape lasted for the longest time ever observed But JWST's Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) observed WASP-121b for more than 37 consecutive hours, revealing for the first time how helium acts on a planet and how it leaks during a complete orbit. "We were incredibly surprised to see how long the helium escape lasted," study author Romain Allart, of the University of Montreal, said in a statement. The researchers noted that the gas around WASP-121b stretches to an extreme distance outside the hot Jupiter. The helium signal lasted for over half the orbit of the planet. Allart added that this finding shows that extremely complicated physical processes sculpt exoplanetary atmospheres and decide how they interact with their stellar environment.

<p>WASP-121b is a gas giant extrasolar planet that rotates eerily close to its host star and has two helium tails. This happens because of a process that has been observed for the longest time, only now.</p>

'Ultrahot Jupiter' 858 light-years away has two tails extending millions of kilometres — What are they?

<p>Rocket Lab's partially reusable rocket Neutron has completed final qualification tests. With this, the company is gearing up to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. It is its newest launch vehicle, which is expected to fly for the first time early next year. With Neutron, the company has taken a new approach to launch vehicle reusability, with its fairing opening and closing like a clamshell, releasing the vehicle's entire second stage and payload. It is a Hungry-Hippo-style fairing, acting exactly like the popular board game. Rocket Lab's workhorse Electron rocket has already gained a hold in the small launch market. SpaceX has its own recovery and refurbishment plans with Falcon, with its booster stage carrying the second stage and payload to a point where the second stage accelerates the payload to its target orbit. The booster lands back vertically for reuse, while the fairing halves fall independently of each other and the first stage into the ocean.</p><h2><strong>Neutron can stand up to SpaceX's Falcon 9</strong></h2><p>Rocket Lab's Neutron, on the other hand, has a first stage that opens up and releases the vehicle's entire second stage and payload. The two halves then close back together and fall, and can be reused. With a smaller payload and lower cost, but similar reusability, Neutron can outrival SpaceX's Falcon 9. Now that the qualification tests are done, the fairing section has been sent to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia, where it will be added to the rocket.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-latest-update-methanol-hydrogen-cyanide-nucleus-coma-1765510271069"><strong>3I/ATLAS is chemically unusual, with methanol raging not just in the nucleus</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hungry Hippo is on the move 🦛 With qualification and acceptance testing complete, Neutron&#39;s fixed reusable fairing and upper module is on its way to LC-3. <a href="https://t.co/SlRwCjMYkP">pic.twitter.com/SlRwCjMYkP</a></p>&mdash; Rocket Lab (@RocketLab) <a href="https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1998205332368298127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Rocket Lab calls Neutron "the world’s largest carbon composite launch vehicle", adding that it underwent extensive tests. To be able to pass the tests, it had to withstand external forces as extreme as 275,000 pounds, and a rapid cycling of its open and close functions to check the durability of its motors. After it is attached to the first stage, Rocket Lab will perform a series of prelaunch tests, such as a static hotfire of the nine Archimedes engines. "A rocket like Neutron has never been built before, and we're doing it at a pace and price point that's going to bring the innovation and competition needed in today's industry," Rocket Lab Neutron VP Shaun D'Mello said in a December 8 statement.</p>

Rocket Lab has completed final qualification tests on Neutron, its partially reusable rocket that can compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 someday. Its first stage opens like a giant jaw, releasing the second stage, after which it closes and falls back. 

Rocket Lab's partially reusable rocket Neutron has completed final qualification tests. With this, the company is gearing up to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. It is its newest launch vehicle, which is expected to fly for the first time early next year. With Neutron, the company has taken a new approach to launch vehicle reusability, with its fairing opening and closing like a clamshell, releasing the vehicle's entire second stage and payload. It is a Hungry-Hippo-style fairing, acting exactly like the popular board game. Rocket Lab's workhorse Electron rocket has already gained a hold in the small launch market. SpaceX has its own recovery and refurbishment plans with Falcon, with its booster stage carrying the second stage and payload to a point where the second stage accelerates the payload to its target orbit. The booster lands back vertically for reuse, while the fairing halves fall independently of each other and the first stage into the ocean. Neutron can stand up to SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Lab's Neutron, on the other hand, has a first stage that opens up and releases the vehicle's entire second stage and payload. The two halves then close back together and fall, and can be reused. With a smaller payload and lower cost, but similar reusability, Neutron can outrival SpaceX's Falcon 9. Now that the qualification tests are done, the fairing section has been sent to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia, where it will be added to the rocket. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS is chemically unusual, with methanol raging not just in the nucleus

<p>Rocket Lab has completed final qualification tests on Neutron, its partially reusable rocket that can compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 someday. Its first stage opens like a giant jaw, releasing the second stage, after which it closes and falls back.&nbsp;</p>

'Hungry-Hippo' fairing for Neutron rocket passes tests to take on SpaceX's Falcon 9

<p>Archaeologists have unearthed a human-created fire took place in the east of England 400,000 years ago. The discovery indicated that the origin of human fire dates back to more than 350,000 years, far earlier than previously thought. It was discovered that the ability to create fire has changed everything for humans, as it gave warmth as per need and allowed our ancestors to cook and eat meat, resulting in the growth of the brains of the people.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It meant we were no longer a group of animals struggling to survive; it gave us time to think and invent, and become the advanced species we are today. The team reported discovering baked earth alongside what appears to be the earliest Stone Age lighter – a flint struck against pyrite, or fool's gold, to produce a spark.</p><h3>What is hidden beneath Barnham Forest</h3><p>Hidden beneath the canopy of Barnham Forest lies an archaeological gem, buried just a few metres below the Earth and dating back to the furthest depths of human pre-history, according to a report by the BBC. Around a small clearing, lush green branches seem to part like a curtain, slowly unveiling a forgotten chapter of the forest’s history.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago. The central hearth suggests this could have been a key site for the development of early language and social interaction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Excavations by Prof Nick Ashton and his team revealed flint tools altered by heat and layers of clay deposited after Britain’s last major ice age. The most significant find was fragments of iron pyrite—fool’s gold—used to spark fire, marking a pivotal moment in human innovation.</p>

Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago. 

Archaeologists have unearthed a human-created fire took place in the east of England 400,000 years ago. The discovery indicated that the origin of human fire dates back to more than 350,000 years, far earlier than previously thought. It was discovered that the ability to create fire has changed everything for humans, as it gave warmth as per need and allowed our ancestors to cook and eat meat, resulting in the growth of the brains of the people. It meant we were no longer a group of animals struggling to survive; it gave us time to think and invent, and become the advanced species we are today. The team reported discovering baked earth alongside what appears to be the earliest Stone Age lighter – a flint struck against pyrite, or fool's gold, to produce a spark. What is hidden beneath Barnham Forest Hidden beneath the canopy of Barnham Forest lies an archaeological gem, buried just a few metres below the Earth and dating back to the furthest depths of human pre-history, according to a report by the BBC. Around a small clearing, lush green branches seem to part like a curtain, slowly unveiling a forgotten chapter of the forest’s history. Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago. The central hearth suggests this could have been a key site for the development of early language and social interaction. Excavations by Prof Nick Ashton and his team revealed flint tools altered by heat and layers of clay deposited after Britain’s last major ice age. The most significant find was fragments of iron pyrite—fool’s gold—used to spark fire, marking a pivotal moment in human innovation.

<p>Archaeologists at East Farm Barnham in Suffolk have uncovered a prehistoric fireplace at the centre of what may have been a Stone Age “town hall,” where early humans gathered hundreds of thousands of years ago.&nbsp;</p>

A 400,000-year-old fire discovery in England rewrites human history: Could this be birthplace of blaze?

<p>When the Hubble telescope observed interstellar clouds surrounding our solar system in the 1990s, it picked up something odd that had no explanation. It spotted ionisation in the clouds, a process in this case where atoms had lost electrons. While the reason for this remained a mystery for years, scientists have now found what happened in the clouds. According to a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, two massive stars raced past our sun millions of years ago, leading to a scary encounter. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder revealed that this flyby happened 4.4 million years ago, and the stars were approximately 30 light-years away from the Sun, and 13 times more massive than our star. When the duo paid this visit, it led to the stars emitting powerful radiation, leading to ionisation in the local clouds around the solar system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This event not only solves a decades-old mystery, but according to the researchers, can also throw light on why Earth is a habitable planet. To understand what happened to these clouds, the researchers simulated what the solar system and surrounding region would have looked like millions of years ago. Michael Shull, an astrophysicist and lead author of the study, said in a statement that this was like a "jigsaw puzzle", since the Sun and the solar system are moving at a speed of 93,000 kilometres per hour. Every object, as we know now, would have been all over the place at the time.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-has-a-tail-flowing-for-millions-of-kilometres-into-space-on-its-dark-side-1765431481520"><strong>Earth has a tail, flowing for millions of kilometres into space on its dark side</strong></a></p><h2><strong>The two stars life 400 light-years away today</strong></h2><p>They also know which two stars zoomed past the Sun. Epsilon Canis Majoris, also known as Adhara, and Beta Canis Majoris, or Mirzam, which live in the Canis Major constellation, are likely the culprits in this case. &nbsp;They are both hot and heavy, burning at temperatures of 38,000 and 45,000 degrees Fahrenheit. In comparison, our Sun's maximum temperature is only about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biggest-solar-radiation-spike-in-flight-zone-recorded-in-20-years-study-notes-1764825517669"><strong>'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Epsilon and Beta Canis Majoris came around 30-35 light-years from the Sun, or 281 trillion kilometres, which means both of them would have been clearly visible from Earth. “If you think back 4.4 million years, these two stars would have been anywhere from four to six times brighter than Sirius is today, far and away the brightest stars in the sky,” Shull said. Another thing to note is that these clouds could be the reason why Earth is able to harbour life. The event led to the ionisation of hydrogen and helium in the clouds, which now shield the solar system from ionising radiation.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Scientists think they have found what keeps our Earth habitable. But their analysis started with something totally different: to understand what our interstellar surroundings would have been like 4.4 million years ago. This quest landed them on two monster stars 400 light-years away.

When the Hubble telescope observed interstellar clouds surrounding our solar system in the 1990s, it picked up something odd that had no explanation. It spotted ionisation in the clouds, a process in this case where atoms had lost electrons. While the reason for this remained a mystery for years, scientists have now found what happened in the clouds. According to a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, two massive stars raced past our sun millions of years ago, leading to a scary encounter. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder revealed that this flyby happened 4.4 million years ago, and the stars were approximately 30 light-years away from the Sun, and 13 times more massive than our star. When the duo paid this visit, it led to the stars emitting powerful radiation, leading to ionisation in the local clouds around the solar system. This event not only solves a decades-old mystery, but according to the researchers, can also throw light on why Earth is a habitable planet. To understand what happened to these clouds, the researchers simulated what the solar system and surrounding region would have looked like millions of years ago. Michael Shull, an astrophysicist and lead author of the study, said in a statement that this was like a "jigsaw puzzle", since the Sun and the solar system are moving at a speed of 93,000 kilometres per hour. Every object, as we know now, would have been all over the place at the time. Also Read: Earth has a tail, flowing for millions of kilometres into space on its dark side The two stars life 400 light-years away today They also know which two stars zoomed past the Sun. Epsilon Canis Majoris, also known as Adhara, and Beta Canis Majoris, or Mirzam, which live in the Canis Major constellation, are likely the culprits in this case. They are both hot and heavy, burning at temperatures of 38,000 and 45,000 degrees Fahrenheit. In comparison, our Sun's maximum temperature is only about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Also Read: 'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone Epsilon and Beta Canis Majoris came around 30-35 light-years from the Sun, or 281 trillion kilometres, which means both of them would have been clearly visible from Earth. “If you think back 4.4 million years, these two stars would have been anywhere from four to six times brighter than Sirius is today, far and away the brightest stars in the sky,” Shull said. Another thing to note is that these clouds could be the reason why Earth is able to harbour life. The event led to the ionisation of hydrogen and helium in the clouds, which now shield the solar system from ionising radiation.

<p>Scientists think they have found what keeps our Earth habitable. But their analysis started with something totally different: to understand what our interstellar surroundings would have been like 4.4 million years ago. This quest landed them on two monster stars 400 light-years away.</p>

Two monster stars raced past our Sun, creating a protective shield around Earth

<p>A team of archaeologists from the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) discovered around 2,000-year-old ‘Pleasure Boat’ in a recent exploration mission at the Port of the Royal Island of Antirhodos, which is located inside Portus Magnus, the ancient main harbour of Alexandria, Egypt. The ship is remarkably well preserved, meaning its structure and remains are in very good condition despite its age.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Archaeologists postulate that the vessel is depicted as a thalamagos, a pleasure barge that would have hosted renowned figures, else it would have taken part in ceremonial processions in Roman Egypt. They have discovered around 90 feet of preserved timbers, showing a ship of nearly 115 feet long and 23 feet wide, as per the IESM’s press release.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The discoverer has identified the wreck as a luxurious first-century A.D. pleasure barge, likely built soon after Egypt came under Roman rule. Its wide beam and flat-bottomed hull indicated that it was shaped for elegant travel through Alexandria’s calm canals, offering covered dining space for elite passengers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They indicated that those lavish barges were common among the wealthy, echoing the grand thalamagoi once used by the Ptolemies, including Cleopatra VII. Experts also believe that the ship was designed and constructed in Alexandria, which was richly decorated, and powered by oars.</p><h3>Alexandria's port became the heart of the Ptolemaic empire</h3><p>Franck Goddio, IEASM director, indicated that it might have been linked to the temple of Isis on Antirhodos Island and could have sunk around 50 A.D. during the destruction of the temple. If connected to the navigational side, the barge may have served as a symbolic “solar barque” carrying Isis during annual religious processions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The finding of the pleasure barrage also highlights the extraordinary history of the port of Alexandria, indicating that a small fishing village became the heart of the Ptolemaic empire after the city was founded by Alexander the Great. It was the largest trading hub in the world under Roman rule, as it was handling everything from grain shipments to luxury imports.</p>

Archaeologists hinted that the vessel is depicted as a thalamagos, a pleasure barge that would have hosted renowned figures, else it would have taken part in ceremonial processions in Roman Egypt. 

A team of archaeologists from the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) discovered around 2,000-year-old ‘Pleasure Boat’ in a recent exploration mission at the Port of the Royal Island of Antirhodos, which is located inside Portus Magnus, the ancient main harbour of Alexandria, Egypt. The ship is remarkably well preserved, meaning its structure and remains are in very good condition despite its age. Archaeologists postulate that the vessel is depicted as a thalamagos, a pleasure barge that would have hosted renowned figures, else it would have taken part in ceremonial processions in Roman Egypt. They have discovered around 90 feet of preserved timbers, showing a ship of nearly 115 feet long and 23 feet wide, as per the IESM’s press release. The discoverer has identified the wreck as a luxurious first-century A.D. pleasure barge, likely built soon after Egypt came under Roman rule. Its wide beam and flat-bottomed hull indicated that it was shaped for elegant travel through Alexandria’s calm canals, offering covered dining space for elite passengers. They indicated that those lavish barges were common among the wealthy, echoing the grand thalamagoi once used by the Ptolemies, including Cleopatra VII. Experts also believe that the ship was designed and constructed in Alexandria, which was richly decorated, and powered by oars. Alexandria's port became the heart of the Ptolemaic empire Franck Goddio, IEASM director, indicated that it might have been linked to the temple of Isis on Antirhodos Island and could have sunk around 50 A.D. during the destruction of the temple. If connected to the navigational side, the barge may have served as a symbolic “solar barque” carrying Isis during annual religious processions. The finding of the pleasure barrage also highlights the extraordinary history of the port of Alexandria, indicating that a small fishing village became the heart of the Ptolemaic empire after the city was founded by Alexander the Great. It was the largest trading hub in the world under Roman rule, as it was handling everything from grain shipments to luxury imports.

<p>Archaeologists hinted that the vessel is depicted as a thalamagos, a pleasure barge that would have hosted renowned figures, else it would have taken part in ceremonial processions in Roman Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

Archaeologists find rare Roman-era pleasure ship beneath Alexandria’s port: What does this 2,000-year-old reveal about Egypt?

<p>Microplastics have invaded the world and have reached even the remotest corners. Antarctica is no exception. Scientists have now made an even more worrying discovery, finding microplastics inside the only bug that lives on the frozen continent. Belgica antarctica is a small fly, only about the size of rice. It lives inside moss and algae and feeds on dead plant materials, and recycles nutrients present in the Antarctic soil. A study published in Science of the Total Environment has revealed the presence of microplastics inside these tiny creatures. The discovery brings forth a startling situation showing the increasing levels of pollution in Antarctica.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jack Devlin, study lead author and an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, said in a statement, "Antarctica still has much lower plastic levels than most of the planet, and that’s good news. But we can now say they are getting into the system, and at high enough levels they start to change the insect’s energy balance.” Research ships and missions have been found responsible for leeching plastics into Antarctic ice, according to earlier findings. Plastic fragments have been detected in Antarctic snow and seawater. Since the bugs, or midges, live by breaking down things in the soil, researchers wanted to see if microplastics would make their way into their system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Midges can fight extreme conditions in Antarctica</strong></h2><p>Midges are extremely tough, since they withstand extreme cold, high salt, huge temperature changes and UV radiation. But could they fight a new stress like microplastics, Devlin questioned, "or does it make them vulnerable to something they’ve never seen before?" To understand this, the researchers exposed the midges to different amounts of microplastics for 10 days in a lab. The insects’ metabolism did not change, and “they seemed to be doing fine,” Devlin said. They also noted that the only time the midges fed on microplastics was when the microplastic beads was at the highest concentration levels.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They then collected midge larvae from 20 sites on 13 islands in Antarctica. Their gut was checked for plastic, and of the 40 larvae, the team found only two microplastic fragments. Devlin admits that "microplastics are not flooding these soil communities" at the moment. However, this is an "early warning" that the pollutant is slowly spreading in Antarctica.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Antarctica has a bug that is also known as the midge, which is now eating microplastics. Scientists have found only a tiny bit in this tiny insect, but say it is a warning sign for the future and the conditions in the frozen continent. 

Microplastics have invaded the world and have reached even the remotest corners. Antarctica is no exception. Scientists have now made an even more worrying discovery, finding microplastics inside the only bug that lives on the frozen continent. Belgica antarctica is a small fly, only about the size of rice. It lives inside moss and algae and feeds on dead plant materials, and recycles nutrients present in the Antarctic soil. A study published in Science of the Total Environment has revealed the presence of microplastics inside these tiny creatures. The discovery brings forth a startling situation showing the increasing levels of pollution in Antarctica. Jack Devlin, study lead author and an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, said in a statement, "Antarctica still has much lower plastic levels than most of the planet, and that’s good news. But we can now say they are getting into the system, and at high enough levels they start to change the insect’s energy balance.” Research ships and missions have been found responsible for leeching plastics into Antarctic ice, according to earlier findings. Plastic fragments have been detected in Antarctic snow and seawater. Since the bugs, or midges, live by breaking down things in the soil, researchers wanted to see if microplastics would make their way into their system. Midges can fight extreme conditions in Antarctica Midges are extremely tough, since they withstand extreme cold, high salt, huge temperature changes and UV radiation. But could they fight a new stress like microplastics, Devlin questioned, "or does it make them vulnerable to something they’ve never seen before?" To understand this, the researchers exposed the midges to different amounts of microplastics for 10 days in a lab. The insects’ metabolism did not change, and “they seemed to be doing fine,” Devlin said. They also noted that the only time the midges fed on microplastics was when the microplastic beads was at the highest concentration levels. They then collected midge larvae from 20 sites on 13 islands in Antarctica. Their gut was checked for plastic, and of the 40 larvae, the team found only two microplastic fragments. Devlin admits that "microplastics are not flooding these soil communities" at the moment. However, this is an "early warning" that the pollutant is slowly spreading in Antarctica.

<p>Antarctica has a bug that is also known as the midge, which is now eating microplastics. Scientists have found only a tiny bit in this tiny insect, but say it is a warning sign for the future and the conditions in the frozen continent.&nbsp;</p>

Scientists alarmed at noticing a scary feeding trait in the only Antarctic bug

<p>The tail of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor observed in our solar system, has created quite a buzz - sometimes you see it, and other times you don't. This object has been classified as a comet and so developed a tail that is not quite clearly visible. However, comets are not the only cosmic bodies that have tails. Our very own planet, the one we call home, Earth, also has a tail. Recently, NASA revealed that Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is displaying a tail. This is nothing new, but it only becomes so at a certain time and position. Now, scientists are telling us that Earth is no exception. This tail extends for at least two million kilometres into space behind our planet, and is present on the dark side of our planet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mercury gets its tail from the sodium present in the planet. It starts extending outwards when it gets to its closest point to the Sun. According to NASA, scattered sunlight gives the sodium "a bright orange glow." The sodium atoms are pushed outwards due to the "radiation pressure" and strip its atmosphere, giving it a long glowing tail. In the case of Earth, it boils down to its magnetic field. Called the magnetosphere, it "dominates the behaviour of electrically charged particles in space near Earth and shields the planet from the solar wind," according to NASA.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/2025-in-space-10-weirdest-cosmic-events-and-objects-discovered-in-universe-this-year-1765347593790"><strong>2025 in space: 3I/ATLAS, quasi-moon and more - 10 weirdest cosmic events and objects discovered in universe</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Plasma tail formed by solar winds</strong></h2><p>The magnetosphere also traps electrified gas, called plasma. Some of this plasma extends outwards into space, forming the tail of Earth. NASA believes it is a "return flow of plasma" that happens because of the solar wind, plasma being continuously released from the solar surface. This gives a kind of push to the magnetosphere and distorts its shape, "compressing it on the Earth's day side, like the head of a raindrop. The region is stretched on the night side, like the raindrop tail, forming a teardrop shape." This is how it also gets its name - &nbsp;"magnetotail".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earth's tail possibly extends to 1,000 times Earth’s radius; however, scientists aren't sure of its exact length. According to the European Space Agency, it stretches at least two million kilometres into space on the night side of the Earth.&nbsp;</p>

Comets have tails; 3I/ATLAS has a tail, and even Mercury has one. Does Earth have a tail? Yes. Our planet also has a tail, which possibly extends to two million kilometres into space. It is present on the dark side of the planet.

The tail of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor observed in our solar system, has created quite a buzz - sometimes you see it, and other times you don't. This object has been classified as a comet and so developed a tail that is not quite clearly visible. However, comets are not the only cosmic bodies that have tails. Our very own planet, the one we call home, Earth, also has a tail. Recently, NASA revealed that Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is displaying a tail. This is nothing new, but it only becomes so at a certain time and position. Now, scientists are telling us that Earth is no exception. This tail extends for at least two million kilometres into space behind our planet, and is present on the dark side of our planet. Mercury gets its tail from the sodium present in the planet. It starts extending outwards when it gets to its closest point to the Sun. According to NASA, scattered sunlight gives the sodium "a bright orange glow." The sodium atoms are pushed outwards due to the "radiation pressure" and strip its atmosphere, giving it a long glowing tail. In the case of Earth, it boils down to its magnetic field. Called the magnetosphere, it "dominates the behaviour of electrically charged particles in space near Earth and shields the planet from the solar wind," according to NASA. Also Read: 2025 in space: 3I/ATLAS, quasi-moon and more - 10 weirdest cosmic events and objects discovered in universe Plasma tail formed by solar winds The magnetosphere also traps electrified gas, called plasma. Some of this plasma extends outwards into space, forming the tail of Earth. NASA believes it is a "return flow of plasma" that happens because of the solar wind, plasma being continuously released from the solar surface. This gives a kind of push to the magnetosphere and distorts its shape, "compressing it on the Earth's day side, like the head of a raindrop. The region is stretched on the night side, like the raindrop tail, forming a teardrop shape." This is how it also gets its name - "magnetotail". Earth's tail possibly extends to 1,000 times Earth’s radius; however, scientists aren't sure of its exact length. According to the European Space Agency, it stretches at least two million kilometres into space on the night side of the Earth.

<p>Comets have tails; 3I/ATLAS has a tail, and even Mercury has one. Does Earth have a tail? Yes. Our planet also has a tail, which possibly extends to two million kilometres into space. It is present on the dark side of the planet.</p>

Earth has a tail, flowing for millions of kilometres into space on its dark side

<p>A sperm donor in Denmark, via the European Sperm Bank, with an asymptomatic genetic mutation in the TP-53 gene, has fathered at least 197 children across Europe. The donor reportedly harboured the genetic mutation unknowingly, which significantly raises the cancer risk. Some children have already died, only a small fraction will survive and live through with the genetic mutation. According to a BBC report, the man donated sperm during his student life, and it was used for 17 years since 2005. 14 public service broadcasters, including the BBC, have made the revelation in a joint investigation.</p><h2>What are the risks for the children?</h2><p>The TP53 gene plays a crucial role in tumour suppression. The man had a mutation in TP-53, &nbsp;and the affected gene was present in 20 per cent of his sperm, which means the children which he had fathered will have the mutated gene throughout their bodies, a condition known as &nbsp;Li-Fraumeni syndrome. People with this condition have a 90 per cent increased risk of cancer before they turn 60. The European Society of Human Genetics found a subset of 67 children, among whom 23 children have the mutation, and 10 have already been diagnosed with cancer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>A case of institutional failure</h2><p>The man was healthy, and he had passed all the screening checks. The sperm was used across 67 fertility clinics across 14 countries. Denmark's European Sperm Bank had expressed its "deepest sympathy" to the affected families and suggested that the sperm was used to make too many babies in some countries. The regulations on how many children can be fathered vary along country. In the UK, a single sample of sperm can be used across families, making the number of half-siblings huge, and making the tracking of this relatively meaningless.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A Danish sperm donor carrying a dangerous TP53 gene with a mutation fathered nearly 200 children across Europe. The mutation increases cancer risk by 90 per cent.

A sperm donor in Denmark, via the European Sperm Bank, with an asymptomatic genetic mutation in the TP-53 gene, has fathered at least 197 children across Europe. The donor reportedly harboured the genetic mutation unknowingly, which significantly raises the cancer risk. Some children have already died, only a small fraction will survive and live through with the genetic mutation. According to a BBC report, the man donated sperm during his student life, and it was used for 17 years since 2005. 14 public service broadcasters, including the BBC, have made the revelation in a joint investigation. What are the risks for the children? The TP53 gene plays a crucial role in tumour suppression. The man had a mutation in TP-53, and the affected gene was present in 20 per cent of his sperm, which means the children which he had fathered will have the mutated gene throughout their bodies, a condition known as Li-Fraumeni syndrome. People with this condition have a 90 per cent increased risk of cancer before they turn 60. The European Society of Human Genetics found a subset of 67 children, among whom 23 children have the mutation, and 10 have already been diagnosed with cancer. A case of institutional failure The man was healthy, and he had passed all the screening checks. The sperm was used across 67 fertility clinics across 14 countries. Denmark's European Sperm Bank had expressed its "deepest sympathy" to the affected families and suggested that the sperm was used to make too many babies in some countries. The regulations on how many children can be fathered vary along country. In the UK, a single sample of sperm can be used across families, making the number of half-siblings huge, and making the tracking of this relatively meaningless.

<p>A Danish sperm donor carrying a dangerous TP53 gene with a mutation fathered nearly 200 children across Europe. The mutation increases cancer risk by 90 per cent.</p>

Sperm donor scandal: Cancer-risk gene passed by donor to 200 children in Europe

<p>Three new species of toads in Tanzania that exhibit a highly unusual trait have been identified by the scientists. They discovered that the new species of toads give birth to fully formed baby toads, or “toadlets,” completely skipping the tadpole stage. Normally, frogs and toads lay eggs that develop into tadpoles before transforming into adults. However, members of the Nectophrynoides group, also known as “tree toads," follow a different reproductive path and bypass the tadpole phase entirely.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Until now, only 17 out of over 7,000 known frog and toad species were known to give birth to live young, and 13 of those belonged to this same Nectophrynoides lineage. The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, according to a report in the Indian Express.</p><h3>Nectophrynoides viviparus</h3><p>Researchers examined hundreds of preserved specimens, recorded their calls in natural habitats and analysed their DNA to distinguish these species from the one previously classified as Nectophrynoides viviparus. Although the new species resembles N. viviparus, subtle differences in genetics, head structure, and gland placement revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread species is actually four separate species, each with smaller, isolated populations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The discovery plays a significant role in conservation as the smaller, scattered homes of these toads might make them more at risk than previously expected. As per the report, one related species, Nectophrynoides asperginis, went extinct in the wild in 2009 because of a dam construction nearby and fungal disease.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A biologist at the University of Dar es Salaam, John Lyakurwa, said, “The forests where these toads live are disappearing quickly,” and underscored that human activities and climate change threaten these rare toads’ habitats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The discovery highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on, along with additional understanding of amphibians. Scientists expect that future research will help to figure out about each species and efforts to conserve them.</p>

The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Three new species of toads in Tanzania that exhibit a highly unusual trait have been identified by the scientists. They discovered that the new species of toads give birth to fully formed baby toads, or “toadlets,” completely skipping the tadpole stage. Normally, frogs and toads lay eggs that develop into tadpoles before transforming into adults. However, members of the Nectophrynoides group, also known as “tree toads," follow a different reproductive path and bypass the tadpole phase entirely. Until now, only 17 out of over 7,000 known frog and toad species were known to give birth to live young, and 13 of those belonged to this same Nectophrynoides lineage. The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, according to a report in the Indian Express. Nectophrynoides viviparus Researchers examined hundreds of preserved specimens, recorded their calls in natural habitats and analysed their DNA to distinguish these species from the one previously classified as Nectophrynoides viviparus. Although the new species resembles N. viviparus, subtle differences in genetics, head structure, and gland placement revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread species is actually four separate species, each with smaller, isolated populations. The discovery plays a significant role in conservation as the smaller, scattered homes of these toads might make them more at risk than previously expected. As per the report, one related species, Nectophrynoides asperginis, went extinct in the wild in 2009 because of a dam construction nearby and fungal disease. A biologist at the University of Dar es Salaam, John Lyakurwa, said, “The forests where these toads live are disappearing quickly,” and underscored that human activities and climate change threaten these rare toads’ habitats. The discovery highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on, along with additional understanding of amphibians. Scientists expect that future research will help to figure out about each species and efforts to conserve them.

<p>The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.</p>

THESE 3 newly found Tanzanian toads break nature’s rules: Know what it is

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<p><br>The universe is filled with mysterious occurrences that humans still cannot understand. In the year 2025, scientists came across some strange cosmic objects and events that defied explanation. Some of them were those that had existed merely in theory for decades and showed themselves only now. This year, welcomed the third interstellar visitor, heard two black holes merging, proving for the first time a decades-old theory, and we stumbled upon a quasi-moon that has been slyly moving around the Sun on the same path as Earth, among other things. Here are some of the strangest and weirdest cosmic observations made in 2025.</p><h2><strong>The third interstellar object</strong></h2><p><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/3iatlas">3I/ATLAS</a>, the visitor from outer space, was spotted zooming through our solar system in July 2025. Its hyperbolic trajectory was enough to reveal that it originated in some other corner of the Milky Way. It was dated to be 7 to 14 billion years old, which means it was born when our star system wasn't even born. The comet has been a topic of debate, especially because of its 200,000 km/hr speed, the emissions and the presence of a clear anti-tail.</p><h2><strong>Quasi Moon 2025 PN7</strong></h2><p><br>This year, astronomers were shocked to see that a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-has-been-sharing-its-orbit-with-a-cosmic-body-for-60-years-we-have-only-now-seen-it-1757514121582">quasi-moon</a> had been living in Earth's orbit for nearly 60 years. 2025 PN7 was discovered on August 2 by the Pan-STARRS observatory in Hawaii. Scientists then scanned through past data to check for past records. They found images of the quasi-moon dating back to 2014. Further investigation showed it has been here way longer, and is going to stay in orbit for another 60 years.</p><h2><strong>First exo-moon</strong></h2><p><br>A group of scientists think they have spotted the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/133-light-years-away-astronomers-may-have-spotted-a-monster-exomoon-for-the-first-time-1764661915304">first exo-moon</a>, that is, a moon in another star system. This exomoon orbits HD 206893 B, a Jupiter-like exoplanet, at a distance of 133 light-years from Earth. The planet is equal to the mass of 28 Jupiters, and its exomoon is around 0.4 Jupiter masses. &nbsp;NASA has to date come across 6,000 exoplanets, but never an exomoon. Their findings still need to be confirmed.</p><h2><strong>Bridge of stars</strong></h2><p><br>In August 2025, scientists came across a galaxy cluster 700 million light-years from Earth. They spotted a faint glow from stray stars that were slowly being ripped from their home galaxy by another galaxy. This <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/light-year-long-bridge-stellar-merger-that-started-1-billion-years-ago-has-turned-into-a-cosmic-robbery-1755168601454/1755168601455">bridge of stars</a> spans a million light-years between two galaxies in the cluster Abell 3667. Researchers say that this means that Abell 3667 formed from two smaller clusters, which merged around a billion years ago.</p><h2><strong>Black hole merger proving Hawking's theory right</strong></h2><p><br>In January 2025, scientists heard two black holes merging to form a gigantic cosmic object. Using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), they found evidence for a theory proposed by Stephen Hawking over 50 years ago. LIGO witnessed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/stephen-hawking-s-50-year-old-theory-is-proven-right-as-scientists-hear-black-holes-merging-1757591790376">two black holes merging</a> to form a black hole significantly bigger than the two colliding objects. Before the merger, the combined surface area of the two black holes was 243,000 square kilometres. The new black hole had a surface area of 400,000 square km.</p><h2><strong>First moments of a supernova</strong></h2><p><br>Scientists at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) were able to capture the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-see-first-moments-of-a-dying-star-as-it-turns-into-a-supernova-1763025256589">first moments of a dying star</a> for the first time. While they observed in 2024, the findings were released in 2025. While the star’s surface was meeting a violent end, the scientists saw the shape of a supernova at its earliest, ephemeral stage.</p><h2><strong>The golden comet</strong></h2><p><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/-other-atlas-turns-golden-following-trip-to-the-sun-that-should-have-shredded-it-to-pieces-1762430013874">Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS)</a>, which was discovered in May 2025, turned into a spectacular golden ribbon after reaching perihelion. It came within 50 million kilometres of the Sun on October 8 and was expected to be torn to shreds. However, not only did it survive this trip, it emerged as a strange golden coloured comet. It appeared "a red/brown/golden colour rarely seen in comets." This comet also broke up into several pieces later on, with at least three parts observable.</p><h2><strong>Largest spinning structure in the universe</strong></h2><p><br>Scientists came across a 50-million-light-year-long cosmic thread that is possibly the largest spinning object in the universe. They found a huge filament of dark matter which is spinning, with the galaxies inside it also rotating in the same direction. It is located 140 million light-years away, with a row of 14 galaxies placed in a line that spans 5.5 million light-years long and 117,000 light-years wide. This row of galaxies is embedded in the larger filament that's 50 million light-years in length, with about 300 galaxies living inside it.</p><h2><strong>Oldest supermassive black hole</strong></h2><p><br>In 2025, astronomers made another astounding discovery. They found a supermassive black hole that was born only 500 million years after the Big Bang. The black hole sits at the centre of a galaxy named CAPERS-LRD-z9. It is estimated to weigh up to 300 million times the mass of our sun. The discovery raised questions about the formation of supermassive black holes. The study authors suggested that it is proof that early black holes grew much faster than we thought possible.</p><h2><strong>Fast-spinning asteroid</strong></h2><p><br>NASA came across the near-Earth asteroid 2025 OW in August and was befuddled to see it spinning at extreme speeds. It was discovered on July 4, 2025, and is about 200 feet wide and has an irregular shape. It was also found to be spinning rapidly, completing one rotation every 1½ to 3 minutes. This makes it one of the fastest-spinning near-Earth asteroids. It has been spinning without breaking apart, which shows that it is a solid object instead of being a loosely bound rubble pile like other asteroids.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

3I/ATLAS, comets, asteroids, quasi-moon and more. In 2025, scientists spotted several strange events and objects in the universe. There was a dying hole, and the oldest supermassive black hole. Here are some of the most mysterious cosmic events we saw in 2025. 

The universe is filled with mysterious occurrences that humans still cannot understand. In the year 2025, scientists came across some strange cosmic objects and events that defied explanation. Some of them were those that had existed merely in theory for decades and showed themselves only now. This year, welcomed the third interstellar visitor, heard two black holes merging, proving for the first time a decades-old theory, and we stumbled upon a quasi-moon that has been slyly moving around the Sun on the same path as Earth, among other things. Here are some of the strangest and weirdest cosmic observations made in 2025. The third interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, the visitor from outer space, was spotted zooming through our solar system in July 2025. Its hyperbolic trajectory was enough to reveal that it originated in some other corner of the Milky Way. It was dated to be 7 to 14 billion years old, which means it was born when our star system wasn't even born. The comet has been a topic of debate, especially because of its 200,000 km/hr speed, the emissions and the presence of a clear anti-tail. Quasi Moon 2025 PN7 This year, astronomers were shocked to see that a quasi-moon had been living in Earth's orbit for nearly 60 years. 2025 PN7 was discovered on August 2 by the Pan-STARRS observatory in Hawaii. Scientists then scanned through past data to check for past records. They found images of the quasi-moon dating back to 2014. Further investigation showed it has been here way longer, and is going to stay in orbit for another 60 years. First exo-moon A group of scientists think they have spotted the first exo-moon, that is, a moon in another star system. This exomoon orbits HD 206893 B, a Jupiter-like exoplanet, at a distance of 133 light-years from Earth. The planet is equal to the mass of 28 Jupiters, and its exomoon is around 0.4 Jupiter masses. NASA has to date come across 6,000 exoplanets, but never an exomoon. Their findings still need to be confirmed. Bridge of stars In August 2025, scientists came across a galaxy cluster 700 million light-years from Earth. They spotted a faint glow from stray stars that were slowly being ripped from their home galaxy by another galaxy. This bridge of stars spans a million light-years between two galaxies in the cluster Abell 3667. Researchers say that this means that Abell 3667 formed from two smaller clusters, which merged around a billion years ago. Black hole merger proving Hawking's theory right In January 2025, scientists heard two black holes merging to form a gigantic cosmic object. Using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), they found evidence for a theory proposed by Stephen Hawking over 50 years ago. LIGO witnessed two black holes merging to form a black hole significantly bigger than the two colliding objects. Before the merger, the combined surface area of the two black holes was 243,000 square kilometres. The new black hole had a surface area of 400,000 square km. First moments of a supernova Scientists at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) were able to capture the first moments of a dying star for the first time. While they observed in 2024, the findings were released in 2025. While the star’s surface was meeting a violent end, the scientists saw the shape of a supernova at its earliest, ephemeral stage. The golden comet Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), which was discovered in May 2025, turned into a spectacular golden ribbon after reaching perihelion. It came within 50 million kilometres of the Sun on October 8 and was expected to be torn to shreds. However, not only did it survive this trip, it emerged as a strange golden coloured comet. It appeared "a red/brown/golden colour rarely seen in comets." This comet also broke up into several pieces later on, with at least three parts observable. Largest spinning structure in the universe Scientists came across a 50-million-light-year-long cosmic thread that is possibly the largest spinning object in the universe. They found a huge filament of dark matter which is spinning, with the galaxies inside it also rotating in the same direction. It is located 140 million light-years away, with a row of 14 galaxies placed in a line that spans 5.5 million light-years long and 117,000 light-years wide. This row of galaxies is embedded in the larger filament that's 50 million light-years in length, with about 300 galaxies living inside it. Oldest supermassive black hole In 2025, astronomers made another astounding discovery. They found a supermassive black hole that was born only 500 million years after the Big Bang. The black hole sits at the centre of a galaxy named CAPERS-LRD-z9. It is estimated to weigh up to 300 million times the mass of our sun. The discovery raised questions about the formation of supermassive black holes. The study authors suggested that it is proof that early black holes grew much faster than we thought possible. Fast-spinning asteroid NASA came across the near-Earth asteroid 2025 OW in August and was befuddled to see it spinning at extreme speeds. It was discovered on July 4, 2025, and is about 200 feet wide and has an irregular shape. It was also found to be spinning rapidly, completing one rotation every 1½ to 3 minutes. This makes it one of the fastest-spinning near-Earth asteroids. It has been spinning without breaking apart, which shows that it is a solid object instead of being a loosely bound rubble pile like other asteroids.

<p>3I/ATLAS, comets, asteroids, quasi-moon and more. In 2025, scientists spotted several strange events and objects in the universe. There was a dying hole, and the oldest supermassive black hole. Here are some of the most mysterious cosmic events we saw in 2025.&nbsp;</p>

2025 in space: 3I/ATLAS, quasi-moon and more - 10 weirdest cosmic events and objects discovered in universe

<p>A major burst of solar material is on track to reach Earth soon, according to an alert from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Forecasters say a coronal mass ejection, an enormous release of plasma and magnetic energy from the Sun’s outer layers, is expected to arrive sometime between early morning and midday Tuesday. The eruption, tied to an M8.1-class solar flare, may trigger heightened geomagnetic activity and could escalate to a G3-level storm, which ranks as “strong” on NOAA’s Space Weather Scale.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A storm of this strength can lead to minor to moderate technological disturbances, including issues with satellites, radio signals, and other communication systems. The surge in solar energy may also intensify auroras, potentially pushing the northern lights farther south than usual. NOAA notes that many northern states and portions of the lower Midwest and Pacific Northwest, including areas as far south as Oregon, could catch a rare glimpse.</p><h2><strong>What is space weather?</strong></h2><p>While we normally think of weather as atmospheric conditions like precipitation or sunshine, a different kind of weather exists beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Space weather describes the environmental conditions throughout space, largely generated by the Sun, and how those conditions influence planets, spacecraft, and the thousands of satellites circling Earth, as explained by NASA.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Sun continually releases streams of charged particles, bursts of radiation, and periodic explosive eruptions that can disturb Earth’s magnetic environment when they arrive. Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere block most dangerous effects, but not all solar activity is fully deflected. One of the most famous results of the solar wind interacting with Earth’s magnetic field is the creation of auroras, including the vibrant northern lights.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, strong solar activity can also be disruptive, posing risks to technologies such as communication networks, GPS systems, satellites, and even electrical infrastructure, NOAA warns.</p>

NOAA warns of potent geomagnetic storm on Tuesday: Here’s what could happen

A major burst of solar material is on track to reach Earth soon, according to an alert from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Forecasters say a coronal mass ejection, an enormous release of plasma and magnetic energy from the Sun’s outer layers, is expected to arrive sometime between early morning and midday Tuesday. The eruption, tied to an M8.1-class solar flare, may trigger heightened geomagnetic activity and could escalate to a G3-level storm, which ranks as “strong” on NOAA’s Space Weather Scale. A storm of this strength can lead to minor to moderate technological disturbances, including issues with satellites, radio signals, and other communication systems. The surge in solar energy may also intensify auroras, potentially pushing the northern lights farther south than usual. NOAA notes that many northern states and portions of the lower Midwest and Pacific Northwest, including areas as far south as Oregon, could catch a rare glimpse. What is space weather? While we normally think of weather as atmospheric conditions like precipitation or sunshine, a different kind of weather exists beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Space weather describes the environmental conditions throughout space, largely generated by the Sun, and how those conditions influence planets, spacecraft, and the thousands of satellites circling Earth, as explained by NASA. The Sun continually releases streams of charged particles, bursts of radiation, and periodic explosive eruptions that can disturb Earth’s magnetic environment when they arrive. Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere block most dangerous effects, but not all solar activity is fully deflected. One of the most famous results of the solar wind interacting with Earth’s magnetic field is the creation of auroras, including the vibrant northern lights. However, strong solar activity can also be disruptive, posing risks to technologies such as communication networks, GPS systems, satellites, and even electrical infrastructure, NOAA warns.

<p>A strong solar eruption is expected to hit Earth on Tuesday (December 9), potentially causing tech disturbances and expanding northern lights visibility across more US regions</p>

<p>US President Donald Trump has been fully briefed about the presence of an alien hybrid life form among us, claims David Grusch, a retired US intelligence officer and retired US Air Force Major. He suggests that the US Government has concealed UFO retrievals, non-human biological remains, and the existence of alien life for decades.&nbsp;</p><p>David Grusch is a current advisor to Congress's UAP Task Force. In a recent interview, he claimed that Trump has received reports of all such activities, and he is aware of the origin of extraterritorial being and their intentions. He said that soon, Trump is going to become the 'most consequential leader in world history' by disclosing these details publicly.&nbsp;</p><p>'Members of this current administration are very well aware of this reality. Certainly, the current president is very knowledgeable on this subject,' Grusch told Fox News.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">David Grusch,conseiller spécial du groupe de travail sur les <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAN</a>, affirme que <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> a été informé des preuves d&#39;intelligence non humaine <a href="https://t.co/pzOU6aLXjl">pic.twitter.com/pzOU6aLXjl</a></p>&mdash; Non Expusable/À Jour de Mes Loyers/AAH+80% (@Lenoblemarie1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lenoblemarie1/status/1998250937022812231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>From 2019 to 2021, he represented the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on the UAP Task Force, but later became a whistleblower after reportedly learning about the US government denying congressional oversight of matters related to extraterrestrials. Reportedly, Grusch has stated under oath to Congress in July 2023 that he is aware of the multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program. He alleged that the US government possesses "non-human" spacecraft and "non-human biologics" based on interviews with over 40 witnesses.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even though no such reports had been corroborated by the White House, the US Army or NASA and no physical evidence exists to verify these claims. But, on the Lex Fridman Podcast in September 2024, Trump claimed that he would declassify files on the aliens. “Sure, I’ll do that. I would do that. I’d love to do that. I have to do that,” said Trump. Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison also previously echoed the existence of at least four alien hybrid species that human secretly know about.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A UFO whistleblower claims Donald Trump was briefed on recovered non-human craft and possible alien biologics, sparking global debate and controversy.

US President Donald Trump has been fully briefed about the presence of an alien hybrid life form among us, claims David Grusch, a retired US intelligence officer and retired US Air Force Major. He suggests that the US Government has concealed UFO retrievals, non-human biological remains, and the existence of alien life for decades. David Grusch is a current advisor to Congress's UAP Task Force. In a recent interview, he claimed that Trump has received reports of all such activities, and he is aware of the origin of extraterritorial being and their intentions. He said that soon, Trump is going to become the 'most consequential leader in world history' by disclosing these details publicly. 'Members of this current administration are very well aware of this reality. Certainly, the current president is very knowledgeable on this subject,' Grusch told Fox News.

<p>A UFO whistleblower claims Donald Trump was briefed on recovered non-human craft and possible alien biologics, sparking global debate and controversy.</p>

Donald Trump was briefed about alien presence in US claims UFO whistleblower

<p>Scientists in Thailand have uncovered more mysteries in the world of blood, beyond the commonly available blood groups, A, B, O, AB, with the Rh factor that determines positive and negative. They have found three individuals worldwide with hybrid B(A) blood type, one patient and two blood donors, after testing more than 544,000 blood samples. This is a genetic quirk found in approximately 0.00055 per cent of people.&nbsp;</p><h2>How are blood types determined?</h2><p>Blood types are identified by the antigens, or proteins/ sugars/lipids, which trigger an immune response when an alien object is found in the body. A-antigen has N-acetylgalactosamine as a dominant sugar, B-antigen is dominated by the sugar D-galactose, AB has both, O positive has rhesus or Rh, O negative has none of the above. For a successful blood transfusion, the Antigen of the donor have to match the Antigen of the receiver. This is why O-negative is a universal donor, as it lacks neither A nor B antigen, nor the Rh(D) antigen. All this information is encoded in the ABO gene of the ninth chromosome.&nbsp;</p><h2>What is B(A) blood type?</h2><p>The B(A) blood type is a genetic mutation of the ABO gene; the researchers found four variations of the ABO gene in these individuals. These variants modify the enzyme (glycosyltransferase) responsible for building antigen structures in red blood cells. So their red cells show a typical Type B profile but also express trace amounts of A-antigen. Meaning it is not fit for A/B/AB/O transfusion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What are other rare blood types?</h2><p>O-ve blood group is found among only 7 per cent of the population in the world. While only 50 individuals have Rh-ve blood, completely devoid of Rh-antigen. In 2025, a 38-year-old woman in Kolar, Bengaluru, was found to have a blood group CRIB. In the same year, a European individual was discovered who had Gwada-negative blood, so unique that no compatible donor exists.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Scientists in Thailand have identified a rare B(A) hybrid blood type in just three people. Learn how blood types are determined and other rare blood groups like Rh-null, CRIB, and Gwada-negative.

Scientists in Thailand have uncovered more mysteries in the world of blood, beyond the commonly available blood groups, A, B, O, AB, with the Rh factor that determines positive and negative. They have found three individuals worldwide with hybrid B(A) blood type, one patient and two blood donors, after testing more than 544,000 blood samples. This is a genetic quirk found in approximately 0.00055 per cent of people. How are blood types determined? Blood types are identified by the antigens, or proteins/ sugars/lipids, which trigger an immune response when an alien object is found in the body. A-antigen has N-acetylgalactosamine as a dominant sugar, B-antigen is dominated by the sugar D-galactose, AB has both, O positive has rhesus or Rh, O negative has none of the above. For a successful blood transfusion, the Antigen of the donor have to match the Antigen of the receiver. This is why O-negative is a universal donor, as it lacks neither A nor B antigen, nor the Rh(D) antigen. All this information is encoded in the ABO gene of the ninth chromosome. What is B(A) blood type? The B(A) blood type is a genetic mutation of the ABO gene; the researchers found four variations of the ABO gene in these individuals. These variants modify the enzyme (glycosyltransferase) responsible for building antigen structures in red blood cells. So their red cells show a typical Type B profile but also express trace amounts of A-antigen. Meaning it is not fit for A/B/AB/O transfusion. What are other rare blood types? O-ve blood group is found among only 7 per cent of the population in the world. While only 50 individuals have Rh-ve blood, completely devoid of Rh-antigen. In 2025, a 38-year-old woman in Kolar, Bengaluru, was found to have a blood group CRIB. In the same year, a European individual was discovered who had Gwada-negative blood, so unique that no compatible donor exists.

<p>Scientists in Thailand have identified a rare B(A) hybrid blood type in just three people. Learn how blood types are determined and other rare blood groups like Rh-null, CRIB, and Gwada-negative.</p>

Scientists discover world's rarest blood group found only in 3 people

<p>Scientists have discovered a rare, 520-million-year-old fossil with its internal organs fully preserved, which offers insights into the earliest ancestors of arthropods. The researchers at the University of Durham made the discovery in China and published their findings in the journal Nature. The fossil has been named Youti yuanshi, and is linked to modern-day animals like crabs, lobsters, spiders, insects and centipedes. Scientists say this fossil belonged to a larva and is extremely tiny. So scanning it needed complex technology. The team relied on advanced scanning technology to scan Youti yuanshi. They stated in a press release that 3D imaging of "the miniature brain regions, digestive glands, a primitive circulatory system and even traces of the nerves supplying the larva’s simple legs and eyes" was carried out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A dream come&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Martin Smith of Durham University, the lead author of the study, described the discovery of the fossil as something he had dreamt of for a long time. “When I used to daydream about the one fossil I’d most like to discover, I’d always be thinking of an arthropod larva, because developmental data are just so central to understanding their evolution,” he said. The fossil is currently at Yunnan University in China.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/700-years-of-built-up-stress-could-trigger-two-mw-8-8-earthquakes-in-himalayas-study-warns-1764759762523"><strong>700 years of built-up stress could trigger two Mw 8.8 earthquakes in Himalayas, study warns</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added that larvae are extremely fragile, which is why it was believed to be almost impossible to find a fossil. However, when the team came across this specimen, they were surprised since they had not only found a fossilised larva, but one with its organs fully intact. Smith said his jaw just dropped when he saw the structures preserved under its skin. "How could these intricate features have avoided decay and still be here to see half a billion years later?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A fossil discovery in China has left scientists in shock since they had never hoped to find something like this. It belongs to a larva, a fragile creature. Something this delicate is hard to fossilise, but the researchers found one with its organs intact.

Scientists have discovered a rare, 520-million-year-old fossil with its internal organs fully preserved, which offers insights into the earliest ancestors of arthropods. The researchers at the University of Durham made the discovery in China and published their findings in the journal Nature. The fossil has been named Youti yuanshi, and is linked to modern-day animals like crabs, lobsters, spiders, insects and centipedes. Scientists say this fossil belonged to a larva and is extremely tiny. So scanning it needed complex technology. The team relied on advanced scanning technology to scan Youti yuanshi. They stated in a press release that 3D imaging of "the miniature brain regions, digestive glands, a primitive circulatory system and even traces of the nerves supplying the larva’s simple legs and eyes" was carried out. A dream come Dr Martin Smith of Durham University, the lead author of the study, described the discovery of the fossil as something he had dreamt of for a long time. “When I used to daydream about the one fossil I’d most like to discover, I’d always be thinking of an arthropod larva, because developmental data are just so central to understanding their evolution,” he said. The fossil is currently at Yunnan University in China. Also Read: 700 years of built-up stress could trigger two Mw 8.8 earthquakes in Himalayas, study warns He added that larvae are extremely fragile, which is why it was believed to be almost impossible to find a fossil. However, when the team came across this specimen, they were surprised since they had not only found a fossilised larva, but one with its organs fully intact. Smith said his jaw just dropped when he saw the structures preserved under its skin. "How could these intricate features have avoided decay and still be here to see half a billion years later?"

<p>A fossil discovery in China has left scientists in shock since they had never hoped to find something like this. It belongs to a larva, a fragile creature. Something this delicate is hard to fossilise, but the researchers found one with its organs intact.</p>

520-million-year-old discovery in China leaves scientists stunned - Miniature brain and nerves

<p>The Hubble Telescope has captured a new photo of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. The photo shows a teardrop-shaped glowing halo that extends towards the Sun. The space observatory observed the comet from a distance of &nbsp;286 million kilometres on November 30, a month after it made its closest approach to the Sun. Harvard scientist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/have-mini-objects-departed-from-3i-atlas-loeb-claims-they-would-have-already-travelled-a-million-kilometres-1763695879655">Avi Loeb</a> pointed out that this anti-tail was also visible way back in July, days after 3I/ATLAS was discovered. "The new radius of the glow is about 40,000 kilometres, and its anti-tail extension goes out to about 60,000 kilometres," he wrote. Loeb has a theory about this sunward glow that 3I/ATLAS is exhibiting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to him, a large number of macroscopic non-volatile objects form this teardrop of the coma. He says this happened because of non-gravitational acceleration away from the Sun. Loeb says that on the exact same day he had predicted that this swarm of objects would be about 60,000 kilometres from the Sun, and this is exactly what the new Hubble image shows.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://theskylive.com/c2025n1-tracker">Track 3I/ATLAS Live here</a></p><h2><strong>Loeb, Jupiter and mini probes&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Loeb had earlier also claimed that 3I/ATLAS could release a bunch of tiny objects near Jupiter. It is expected to fly very close to the planet's Hill area, which he says would be the perfect time to let out these objects, which will then get caught in the gas giant's gravity. Loeb is of the view that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-spewed-pristine-material-as-ice-volcanoes-erupted-near-the-sun-spanish-scientists-find-1764653508419">3I/ATLAS</a> could be more than just a comet. Initially, he even claimed that it could be a "mothership" with aliens coming to probe the solar system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-new-photo-juice-probe-captures-a-highly-active-comet-1764901821048">European Space Agency</a> also released a photo of 3I/ATLAS that was taken by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-will-be-thrown-off-course-by-jupiter-as-it-exits-the-solar-system-1764147641279">Juice probe while flying towards Jupiter</a>. Juice has only sent partial data, but the image shows that the comet was extremely active after its rendezvous with the Sun.</p><h2><strong>Age, speed, arrival near Earth&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>3I/ATLAS is only the third visitor from outer space. Its hyperbolic trajectory was what gave away the fact that it is travelling from outside the solar system. It was moving at a mind-blowing speed of 60km/sec, which later changed as it passed by Mars and then reached perihelion. It is estimated to be between 7-14 billion years old. It is set to reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025. It is visible in the skies, and stargazing enthusiasts can spot it using binoculars or telescopes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

 3I/ATLAS update today: The Hubble telescope has once again observed 3I/ATLAS. Two new photos of the interstellar comet have been released back-to-back, with the first one by the European Space Agency.

The Hubble Telescope has captured a new photo of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. The photo shows a teardrop-shaped glowing halo that extends towards the Sun. The space observatory observed the comet from a distance of 286 million kilometres on November 30, a month after it made its closest approach to the Sun. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb pointed out that this anti-tail was also visible way back in July, days after 3I/ATLAS was discovered. "The new radius of the glow is about 40,000 kilometres, and its anti-tail extension goes out to about 60,000 kilometres," he wrote. Loeb has a theory about this sunward glow that 3I/ATLAS is exhibiting. According to him, a large number of macroscopic non-volatile objects form this teardrop of the coma. He says this happened because of non-gravitational acceleration away from the Sun. Loeb says that on the exact same day he had predicted that this swarm of objects would be about 60,000 kilometres from the Sun, and this is exactly what the new Hubble image shows. Track 3I/ATLAS Live here Loeb, Jupiter and mini probes Loeb had earlier also claimed that 3I/ATLAS could release a bunch of tiny objects near Jupiter. It is expected to fly very close to the planet's Hill area, which he says would be the perfect time to let out these objects, which will then get caught in the gas giant's gravity. Loeb is of the view that 3I/ATLAS could be more than just a comet. Initially, he even claimed that it could be a "mothership" with aliens coming to probe the solar system. Earlier, the European Space Agency also released a photo of 3I/ATLAS that was taken by the Juice probe while flying towards Jupiter. Juice has only sent partial data, but the image shows that the comet was extremely active after its rendezvous with the Sun. Age, speed, arrival near Earth 3I/ATLAS is only the third visitor from outer space. Its hyperbolic trajectory was what gave away the fact that it is travelling from outside the solar system. It was moving at a mind-blowing speed of 60km/sec, which later changed as it passed by Mars and then reached perihelion. It is estimated to be between 7-14 billion years old. It is set to reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025. It is visible in the skies, and stargazing enthusiasts can spot it using binoculars or telescopes.

<p>3I/ATLAS update today: The Hubble telescope has once again observed 3I/ATLAS. Two new photos of the interstellar comet have been released back-to-back, with the first one by the European Space Agency.</p>

3I/ATLAS tracker: Hubble observes interstellar comet again, captures 40,000 km glowing halo around coma

India-Russia space collaboration: The two countries have come together on several occasions for space missions. The Soviet Union has helped India with its technology to launch satellites and also send the first Indian into space.

India-Russia space ties: Successful past missions, those in progress and one that did not work out

<p>A California-based startup has plans to change night into day by placing huge mirrors in space. Aptly named &nbsp;Reflect Orbital, the company thinks it can launch thousands of satellites with reflective panels that can redirect sunlight towards the night side of Earth. The owners have pitched several benefits of their plan that go against Mother Nature. For starters, the solar light can help power solar panels, help with rescue and other operations and help treat seasonal depression that comes with a lack of sunlight. It wants to start work by next year and has approached the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a license, Smithsonian magazine reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, astronomers are not happy with this idea, as it goes against the natural order of things. They say the sun should when it's supposed to, and humans shouldn't be able to control such a powerful force. The first problem with these massive reflective satellites is that they will be brighter than the moon, blocking out the view of on-ground telescopes, making it harder to observe cosmic bodies, and making astronomy work harder. Also, forcefully turning night into day will also mess with the human body, which depends on this day-night cycle for rest. The dark is the body's cue to go to sleep. When it won't happen, many things could go wrong with the human body.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>James Lowenthal, an astronomer at Smith College, told Smithsonian magazine, "It goes against every fibre of my existence to imagine that we could intentionally banish the night." The mirrors will be made up of Mylar, which will add to the reflectivity. They are proposed to be square-shaped and will be about 33 feet to 180 feet across. The first satellite with a 60-foot mirror, called Earendil-1, is scheduled to be launched in April 2026. It will be a prototype and will be followed by many more such satellites. Reflect Orbital plans to place 4,000 satellites in orbit by 2030.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The satellites will be in low orbit and move quickly, lighting up an area only for a small amount of time. This is why several of them will be needed to make the plan a success. The idea of space mirrors is not new. &nbsp;In 1923, German rocket pioneer Hermann Oberth proposed it in his thesis. Later, other scientists also talked about it to help with solar power. In 1993, a Russian satellite known as Znamya 2 with an 80-foot mirror was launched to extend daylight hours in Arctic Siberia, but it was later de-orbited.&nbsp;</p>

Can humans end night? Should we be tampering with Mother Nature? That is the question astronomers across the world are raising as one company gets ready to launch huge mirrors into space to reflect sunlight on the darker side of Earth. 

A California-based startup has plans to change night into day by placing huge mirrors in space. Aptly named Reflect Orbital, the company thinks it can launch thousands of satellites with reflective panels that can redirect sunlight towards the night side of Earth. The owners have pitched several benefits of their plan that go against Mother Nature. For starters, the solar light can help power solar panels, help with rescue and other operations and help treat seasonal depression that comes with a lack of sunlight. It wants to start work by next year and has approached the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a license, Smithsonian magazine reported. However, astronomers are not happy with this idea, as it goes against the natural order of things. They say the sun should when it's supposed to, and humans shouldn't be able to control such a powerful force. The first problem with these massive reflective satellites is that they will be brighter than the moon, blocking out the view of on-ground telescopes, making it harder to observe cosmic bodies, and making astronomy work harder. Also, forcefully turning night into day will also mess with the human body, which depends on this day-night cycle for rest. The dark is the body's cue to go to sleep. When it won't happen, many things could go wrong with the human body. James Lowenthal, an astronomer at Smith College, told Smithsonian magazine, "It goes against every fibre of my existence to imagine that we could intentionally banish the night." The mirrors will be made up of Mylar, which will add to the reflectivity. They are proposed to be square-shaped and will be about 33 feet to 180 feet across. The first satellite with a 60-foot mirror, called Earendil-1, is scheduled to be launched in April 2026. It will be a prototype and will be followed by many more such satellites. Reflect Orbital plans to place 4,000 satellites in orbit by 2030. The satellites will be in low orbit and move quickly, lighting up an area only for a small amount of time. This is why several of them will be needed to make the plan a success. The idea of space mirrors is not new. In 1923, German rocket pioneer Hermann Oberth proposed it in his thesis. Later, other scientists also talked about it to help with solar power. In 1993, a Russian satellite known as Znamya 2 with an 80-foot mirror was launched to extend daylight hours in Arctic Siberia, but it was later de-orbited.

<p>Can humans end night? Should we be tampering with Mother Nature? That's the question astronomers across the world are raising as one company gets ready to launch huge mirrors into space to reflect sunlight on the darker side of Earth.&nbsp;</p>

California company wants to 'banish the night' with mirrors in space: 'It goes against every...'

<p>A supernova explosion that likely occurred outside the Milky Way slammed into an aeroplane in October, causing it to lose altitude suddenly. The scary episode landed at least 15 passengers at the hospital with injuries. The plane had to make an emergency landing after high-energy particles hit the aircraft, something that had never been seen before. On October 30, a JetBlue Airbus A320 aircraft heading from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark in New Jersey lost altitude over Florida. It was forced to make an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport. The authorities found no fault with the plane. Airbus later stated that it possibly happened because of "intense solar radiation". However, none of the observatories recorded such powerful solar flares at this time.</p><h2><strong>Star exploded and a plane was hit</strong></h2><p>So what happened with the JetBlue flight? Clive Dyer, a space weather and radiation expert at the University of Surrey in the UK, told Space.com that it is highly likely a cosmic ray hit the flight on that day. He has been studying the effects of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/solar-storm-2687-years-ago-was-so-massive-that-it-is-embedded-in-trees-780439">solar radiation</a> on aircraft electronics for decades. Somewhere in the universe, a star exploded and released a stream of high-energy particles that travelled for millions of years to reach Earth, ending up slamming into an aeroplane. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biggest-solar-radiation-spike-in-flight-zone-recorded-in-20-years-study-notes-1764825517669"><strong>'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Airbus grounded 6,000 airplanes&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>"Cosmic rays can cause a simple bit flip, like a 0 to 1 or 1 to 0. They can mess up information and make things go wrong," Dyer said. These rays can "induce a current in an electronic device and burn it out." Airbus grounded over 6,000 planes and updated its software to fix the affected systems. "A slight problem is that over 20 years, they've become complacent, because there have not been any [significant solar weather] events."</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-a-solar-particle-pushed-an-airbus-into-a-mid-air-drop-1764469899915/embed</p><h2><strong>Single-event upset due to cosmic explosion</strong></h2><p>What happened on October 30 was a single-event upset. Supernova explosion pushes out a stream of protons across the universe at the speed of light. When they repeatedly bang into &nbsp;Earth's atmosphere constantly, their interaction with the molecules of air produces showers of exotic particles such as muons, high-energy neutrons and positrons. A single-event upset happens when they hit an electronic circuit inside an aircraft sensor or onboard computer. Solar particles can do the same, and are, in fact, thousands of times stronger.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>When cosmic particles banged another plane</strong></h2><p>He recalls that in 2008, Qantas Flight 72, also an Airbus, nosedived twice above the Pacific Ocean, injuring several passengers. Dyer believes that was also an incident of cosmic rays slamming into the aeroplane.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Cosmic rays, not solar particles, shook the JetBlue flight that lost altitude in October, forcing Airbus to ground 6,000 more planes. A scientist says this is the most likely scenario and eerily similar to another incident recorded in 2008.

A supernova explosion that likely occurred outside the Milky Way slammed into an aeroplane in October, causing it to lose altitude suddenly. The scary episode landed at least 15 passengers at the hospital with injuries. The plane had to make an emergency landing after high-energy particles hit the aircraft, something that had never been seen before. On October 30, a JetBlue Airbus A320 aircraft heading from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark in New Jersey lost altitude over Florida. It was forced to make an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport. The authorities found no fault with the plane. Airbus later stated that it possibly happened because of "intense solar radiation". However, none of the observatories recorded such powerful solar flares at this time. Star exploded and a plane was hit So what happened with the JetBlue flight? Clive Dyer, a space weather and radiation expert at the University of Surrey in the UK, told Space.com that it is highly likely a cosmic ray hit the flight on that day. He has been studying the effects of solar radiation on aircraft electronics for decades. Somewhere in the universe, a star exploded and released a stream of high-energy particles that travelled for millions of years to reach Earth, ending up slamming into an aeroplane. Also Read: 'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone Airbus grounded 6,000 airplanes "Cosmic rays can cause a simple bit flip, like a 0 to 1 or 1 to 0. They can mess up information and make things go wrong," Dyer said. These rays can "induce a current in an electronic device and burn it out." Airbus grounded over 6,000 planes and updated its software to fix the affected systems. "A slight problem is that over 20 years, they've become complacent, because there have not been any [significant solar weather] events." https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-a-solar-particle-pushed-an-airbus-into-a-mid-air-drop-1764469899915/embed Single-event upset due to cosmic explosion What happened on October 30 was a single-event upset. Supernova explosion pushes out a stream of protons across the universe at the speed of light. When they repeatedly bang into Earth's atmosphere constantly, their interaction with the molecules of air produces showers of exotic particles such as muons, high-energy neutrons and positrons. A single-event upset happens when they hit an electronic circuit inside an aircraft sensor or onboard computer. Solar particles can do the same, and are, in fact, thousands of times stronger. When cosmic particles banged another plane He recalls that in 2008, Qantas Flight 72, also an Airbus, nosedived twice above the Pacific Ocean, injuring several passengers. Dyer believes that was also an incident of cosmic rays slamming into the aeroplane.

<p>Cosmic rays, not solar particles, shook the JetBlue flight that lost altitude in October, forcing Airbus to ground 6,000 more planes. A scientist says this is the most likely scenario and eerily similar to another incident recorded in 2008.</p>

Supernova from millions of years ago slammed into an airplane on Earth. Here's what happened

<p>Scientists in India have discovered a galaxy similar to the Milky Way. The only difference is that it formed when the universe was only 1.5 billion years old. Today, the universe is already 13.8 billion years old, which means that what they saw belongs to an ancient world. Named Alaknanda, after a Himalayan river, this galaxy is defying common beliefs about the universe's infancy. Astronomers have long thought that right after the universe was born, galaxies were mostly irregular and chaotic. However, when researchers Rashi Jain and Yogesh Wadadekar used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to scan this portion of the universe, they came across a perfectly spiral galaxy, "a massive, beautifully structured cosmic pinwheel".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Alaknanda lived when universe was only 10% of its current age</strong></h2><p>The study, published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, states that this "galaxy looks remarkably similar to our own Milky Way". Wadadekar said this is even though "it existed when the universe was only 10% of its current age." It was first spotted by Jain, a PhD researcher at the Pune-based National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR) earlier this year. She then told her supervisor, Wadadekar, about it, who was in disbelief.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biggest-solar-radiation-spike-in-flight-zone-recorded-in-20-years-study-notes-1764825517669"><strong>'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Alaknanda galaxy is 30,000 light-years in diameter</strong></h2><p>Jain stumbled upon this ancient structure while going through the details of 70,000 objects. "Only one there that was a grand design spiral galaxy, spanning approximately 30,000 light-years in diameter," she says. The galaxy had two symmetrical arms emerging from a disc at the centre, wrapping around a bright central bulge. She said there were "clusters of stars along the spiral arms, similar to what we see in nearby spiral galaxies today."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Alaknanda consists of 10 billion stars</strong></h2><p>The researchers say Alaknanda is very different from the perceived galaxies in the early universe. "It's massive, it's one-third of the Milky Way in size, and has 10 billion stars," Wadadekar said. They also saw new stars being born roughly 20-30 times faster than what is seen in the Milky Way. They are now planning to ask for access to James Webb or the Alma observatory in Chile fow follow-up research to learn more about Alaknanda.&nbsp;</p>

Indian scientists have discovered a galaxy in the early universe that is similar to the Milky Way. They peered 12 billion years back into time using the James Webb telescope and were shocked when they saw a perfectly spiral galaxy birthing stars. It has been named Alaknanda.

Scientists in India have discovered a galaxy similar to the Milky Way. The only difference is that it formed when the universe was only 1.5 billion years old. Today, the universe is already 13.8 billion years old, which means that what they saw belongs to an ancient world. Named Alaknanda, after a Himalayan river, this galaxy is defying common beliefs about the universe's infancy. Astronomers have long thought that right after the universe was born, galaxies were mostly irregular and chaotic. However, when researchers Rashi Jain and Yogesh Wadadekar used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to scan this portion of the universe, they came across a perfectly spiral galaxy, "a massive, beautifully structured cosmic pinwheel". Alaknanda lived when universe was only 10% of its current age The study, published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, states that this "galaxy looks remarkably similar to our own Milky Way". Wadadekar said this is even though "it existed when the universe was only 10% of its current age." It was first spotted by Jain, a PhD researcher at the Pune-based National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR) earlier this year. She then told her supervisor, Wadadekar, about it, who was in disbelief. Also Read: 'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone Alaknanda galaxy is 30,000 light-years in diameter Jain stumbled upon this ancient structure while going through the details of 70,000 objects. "Only one there that was a grand design spiral galaxy, spanning approximately 30,000 light-years in diameter," she says. The galaxy had two symmetrical arms emerging from a disc at the centre, wrapping around a bright central bulge. She said there were "clusters of stars along the spiral arms, similar to what we see in nearby spiral galaxies today." Alaknanda consists of 10 billion stars The researchers say Alaknanda is very different from the perceived galaxies in the early universe. "It's massive, it's one-third of the Milky Way in size, and has 10 billion stars," Wadadekar said. They also saw new stars being born roughly 20-30 times faster than what is seen in the Milky Way. They are now planning to ask for access to James Webb or the Alma observatory in Chile fow follow-up research to learn more about Alaknanda.

<p>Indian scientists have discovered a galaxy in the early universe that is similar to the Milky Way. They peered 12 billion years back into time using the James Webb telescope and were shocked when they saw a perfectly spiral galaxy birthing stars. It has been named Alaknanda.</p>

Indian scientists discover Alaknanda, a Milky Way twin galaxy that lived 12 billion years ago

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