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As per the Local Circles survey report, there has been a staggering increase in the H3N2 virus from 50-70 per cent of households, where at least one member fell sick with flu-like symptoms over the past few months in Delhi-NCR. 

The H3N2 virus is spreading rapidly across Delhi and nearby areas of NCR cities, where several people are suffering from common flu-like symptoms. A recent health report released by the Local Circles survey indicated that there has been a staggering increase in the H3N2 virus from 50-70 per cent of households, where at least one member fell sick with flu-like symptoms over the past few months in Delhi-NCR. Multiple hospitals and doctors are observing an increased in number of patients with this virus, particularly people with respiratory problems, children and the elderly. Reports also indicated that the main culprit for this significant jump is influenza, which is leading to prolonged fevers, hospitalisation and even respiratory issues among individuals. In a survey of 11,000 people across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad discovered that at least one family member in many households was either currently ill or had recently suffered from fever, cough, and fatigue. This reflects a sharp increase from March 2025, when only 54 per cent of families reported flu-like illnesses. What is the H3N2 virus? H3N2 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, which is categorised by surface proteins (haemagglutinin "H" and neuraminidase "N") referring to type-3 H and type-2 N. H3N2 is a seasonal flu which circulates in humans, mutates over time, and it also differs in severity each year. It tends to cause more severe symptoms in high-risk populations, which include Children, Older adults, Pregnant women, People with weakened immune systems, and someone who are suffering from asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. What are the symptoms of the H3N2 virus? Fever (often above 38-39 Celsius) Dry or wet cough Sore throat Fatigue and muscle aches Chills Vomiting and loose motions (occasional) In children, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea Many patients in the current outbreak have reported fever lasting over 5–7 days, with cough persisting even after other signs subside. What are risk related to H3N2 virus? The main risks of the H3N2 virus are severe illness, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and worsening of chronic conditions, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or lung disorders. How to prevent the spread of the H3N2 virus? Get vaccinated every year Use masks in crowded or poorly ventilated places Maintain good hygiene Support the immune system Avoid close contact with sick people; if someone at home is ill, try to isolate them

As per the Local Circles survey report, there has been a staggering increase in the H3N2 virus from 50-70 per cent of households, where at least one member fell sick with flu-like symptoms over the past few months in Delhi-NCR.&nbsp;

What is H3N2 virus? Affected nearly 70% of Delhi-NCR. Know its symptoms, risks and treatment

A new order by the Trump administration issued late last month states that NASA will operate as a national intelligence and security agency. According to it, the space agency will now have a different set of primary functions, which includes "intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." The revelation was made by NASA Watch founder Keith Cowing, as the issue didn't exactly make headlines at the time. Keith was once a scientist at the space agency, and now closely watches everything that happens there. So, does this mean that NASA will go forward and develop spycraft instead of spacecraft? According to reports, the order is more about labour concerns rather than about the work NASA does. A report from Futurism states that the order adds "NASA to the Federal Service Labour-Management Relations Statute (FSLMRS), excluding it from collective bargaining representation."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-says-a-new-island-has-emerged-in-alaska-in-just-40-years-1758021271478">NASA says a new island has emerged in Alaska in just 40 years</a>&nbsp;This sparked discontent among NASA employees, who staged a protest outside NASA's Washington, DC, headquarters earlier this week. The change in the status of the space agency came as the president eliminated the union rights for thousands of federal employees. Several lawsuits had been filed to stop the order. As this news made headlines, the thing about NASA becoming a spy agency was sidelined. However, that is expected to have labour implications for the people working at the agency. Government Executive quoted the vice president of the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association, Monica Gorman, as telling those gathered at the protest, “A huge part of the reason that I have that independence, and that my colleagues do, is that as a union-represented worker I know that I am protected from unfair retaliation.”Also Read: '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-way-not-going-to-happen-acting-nasa-chief-duffy-says-china-will-not-beat-us-to-the-moon-1757520784597">No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-president-loves-space-he-asked-me-us-will-reach-the-moon-under-trump-asserts-nasa-chief-1757566924166">'President loves space. He asked me...' — NASA has enough budget to reach the Moon, asserts acting chief</a>&nbsp;<h2>Trump administration's budget for NASA</h2>Donald Trump has already announced a lower budget for NASA in the year 2026. On May 2, the Trump administration proposed cutting NASA funding by nearly 25 per cent. This will reduce the money allocated from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. Most of this reduction will affect the agency's science programs. According to The Planetary Society, a nonprofit exploration advocacy organisation, the 2026 budget would be the agency's lowest since 1961.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump is instead interested in militarising space, as appears from his "Golden Dome" missile defence program. According to Sean Duffy, the acting chief of NASA, Trump wants to send men to the Moon before China. He said during a press conference that Trump is also eager to reach for Mars. Just last month, Duffy said that NASA will give up on "all of these Earth sciences." Duffy recently stressed that NASA's Artemis mission is a go, although there are fears that China will make it there before the US.&nbsp;

NASA is not a space agency any more, at least not on paper. An executive order quietly changed things for NASA. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has lowered the budget for NASA for 2026, but the president wants to reach the Moon and Mars.

A new order by the Trump administration issued late last month states that NASA will operate as a national intelligence and security agency. According to it, the space agency will now have a different set of primary functions, which includes "intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." The revelation was made by NASA Watch founder Keith Cowing, as the issue didn't exactly make headlines at the time. Keith was once a scientist at the space agency, and now closely watches everything that happens there. So, does this mean that NASA will go forward and develop spycraft instead of spacecraft? According to reports, the order is more about labour concerns rather than about the work NASA does. A report from Futurism states that the order adds "NASA to the Federal Service Labour-Management Relations Statute (FSLMRS), excluding it from collective bargaining representation." Also Read: NASA says a new island has emerged in Alaska in just 40 years This sparked discontent among NASA employees, who staged a protest outside NASA's Washington, DC, headquarters earlier this week. The change in the status of the space agency came as the president eliminated the union rights for thousands of federal employees. Several lawsuits had been filed to stop the order. As this news made headlines, the thing about NASA becoming a spy agency was sidelined. However, that is expected to have labour implications for the people working at the agency. Government Executive quoted the vice president of the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association, Monica Gorman, as telling those gathered at the protest, “A huge part of the reason that I have that independence, and that my colleagues do, is that as a union-represented worker I know that I am protected from unfair retaliation.” Also Read: 'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon Also Read: 'President loves space. He asked me...' — NASA has enough budget to reach the Moon, asserts acting chief Trump administration's budget for NASA Donald Trump has already announced a lower budget for NASA in the year 2026. On May 2, the Trump administration proposed cutting NASA funding by nearly 25 per cent. This will reduce the money allocated from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. Most of this reduction will affect the agency's science programs. According to The Planetary Society, a nonprofit exploration advocacy organisation, the 2026 budget would be the agency's lowest since 1961. Trump is instead interested in militarising space, as appears from his "Golden Dome" missile defence program. According to Sean Duffy, the acting chief of NASA, Trump wants to send men to the Moon before China. He said during a press conference that Trump is also eager to reach for Mars. Just last month, Duffy said that NASA will give up on "all of these Earth sciences." Duffy recently stressed that NASA's Artemis mission is a go, although there are fears that China will make it there before the US.

NASA is not a space agency any more, at least not on paper. An executive order quietly changed things for NASA. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has lowered the budget for NASA for 2026, but the president wants to reach the Moon and Mars.

NASA is no longer a space agency. Its new official status is pretty shocking. Here's what happened

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Superb image of Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN. Date: 15 09 2025 UT 17h38m Location: Farm Tivoli, Namibia Credit Gerald Rhemann, Michael Jäger <a href="https://t.co/Hdi1x6fQa2">pic.twitter.com/Hdi1x6fQa2</a>&mdash; Con Stoitsis (@vivstoitsis) <a href="https://twitter.com/vivstoitsis/status/1967699421845655976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Astronomy Picture of the Day 2025 September 16 New Comet SWAN25B over Mexico Image Credit &amp; Copyright: Daniel Korona Explanation: A newly discovered comet is already visible with binoculars. The comet, C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and nicknamed SWAN25B, is brightening significantly as it… <a href="https://t.co/4aILWYbv78">pic.twitter.com/4aILWYbv78</a>&mdash; Peter Aruwa, JESUS FIRST (@YESUENLWANDANA) <a href="https://twitter.com/YESUENLWANDANA/status/1967919440588313084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:57sa7ath7q5u43maxn5xlwm6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyq5ux75ks2q" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreibfpom6btxa44gckwhsljeu47jdcr4fjs5apr6mf5icrdzjvl7c7i" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system">On 2025-09-13 I confirmed new bright comet SWAN25B remotely at iTelescope.Net T59 (0.51-m f/6.8
reflector) in Australia.

I measured: coma +8.9 mag. 2 arcmin., tail=18 arcmin, PA=112°

Images: 3x10s. (RGB), 60s. (Lum)

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#PhotoHour #StormHour #astronomy <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:57sa7ath7q5u43maxn5xlwm6/post/3lyq5ux75ks2q?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a>&mdash; Filipp Romanov (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:57sa7ath7q5u43maxn5xlwm6?ref_src=embed">@filipp-romanov.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:57sa7ath7q5u43maxn5xlwm6/post/3lyq5ux75ks2q?ref_src=embed">13 September 2025 at 21:37</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>When will comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) come near Earth?</h2>The comet reached perihelion, or its closest point to the Sun, on September 12, 2025, at a distance of 75 million kilometres. Data suggests that Earth will cross the comet’s orbit on October 5, 2025. This might also lead to a meteor shower. According to the International Astronomical Union, comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will make its closest approach to Earth at a distance of 39 million kilometres sometime between October 12 – 19, 2025. If it survives, the comet will go far away for thousands of years, reaching its farthest distance from the Sun at 86 AU, somewhere within the outer Kuiper belt.&nbsp;Australian comet expert Michael Matiazzo took a photo of the comet on September 14 and spotted a 2.5-degree-long tail. However, this tail will not be visible through binoculars. The comet is expected to be visible in the southern US soon, as it is currently very low on the western horizon. EarthSky reported several comet hunters, experts and astrophotographers had already captured several images of the new comet.

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is visible from some parts of Earth right now. It was only discovered on September 12, as all this time it was suspected to be too near the Sun. Here is when to watch the new comet.

A new comet is in the sky, and it was only discovered on Friday, September 12, 2025. Officially named C/2025 R2 (SWAN), it was detected by the Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) instrument on the SOHO spacecraft. The comet is quite bright, at around magnitude 7. It has a long tail that stretches across 2 degrees in the sky. Right now, you cannot see it with the naked eye, although powerful binoculars might offer you a glimpse of the celestial visitor. Scientists say that C/2025 R2 (SWAN) originated from the direction of the Sun relative to Earth, and this is why it wasn't spotted until recently. After discovering this visitor. NASA/JPL worked to understand its orbit around the Sun. Their calculations show that the comet completes an orbit around the sun every 22,554 years. So the next time it will pay us a visit will be in the year 24,579. Also Read: Asteroid to hit Earth? NASA says space rock bigger than 'Qutub Minar' is moving toward Earth

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is visible from some parts of Earth right now. It was only discovered on September 12, as all this time it was suspected to be too near the Sun. Here is when to watch the new comet.

Photos: New comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) that will next visit us in year 24,579 is here | When to watch

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As per the report by the WMO and UNEP, the layer is projected to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, reducing risks of UV-related health and environmental damage.

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has reported that the Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to recover to 1980s levels by mid-century, with the Antarctic ozone hole in 2024 recorded as smaller than in recent years. According to the WMO Ozone Bulletin 2024, the reduced depletion is partly due to natural atmospheric variations, but overall progress highlights the effectiveness of the global effort to protect the ozone. How is the Ozone layer healing? The ozone layer is steadily healing because of the Montreal Protocol (1987), which helped in phasing out 99% of ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs. According to the WMO and UNEP, the layer is projected to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, reducing risks of UV-related health and environmental damage. The report released on World Ozone Day also coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention, the landmark agreement that paved the way for international cooperation on ozone protection. "Forty years ago, nations came together to take the first step in protecting the ozone layer, guided by science, united in action," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, according to WMO Ozone Bulletin. "The Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol became a landmark of multilateral success. Today, the ozone layer is healing. This achievement reminds us that when nations heed the warnings of science, progress is possible," he also said. Over 99% of controlled ozone-depleting substances have already been phased out by the Montreal Protocol. These substances were widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning, firefighting foam and hairspray. Following the phased ozone-depleting substances, the layer is likely to recover to 1980s levels by mid-century. It will reduce risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and ecosystem damage, the WMO bulletin said. "The theme for World Ozone Day is From Science to Global Action. It mirrors WMO's 75th anniversary slogan, Science for Action. This is no coincidence," said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo. Need of the hour Matt Tully, Chair of WMO's Scientific Advisory Group on Ozone and Solar UV Radiation, stated that even after the success of the Montreal Protocol in helping reduce the depletion of the ozone layer, there remain several essential needs to be systematically monitored. "Despite the great success of the Montreal Protocol in the intervening decades, this work is not yet finished, and there remains an essential need for the world to continue careful systematic monitoring of both stratospheric ozone and of ozone-depleting substances and their replacements, "Tully said. The WMO reported that overall stratospheric ozone levels were greater in 2024 compared to previous years. The Antarctic ozone hole reached its peak on September 29, with a maximum ozone mass deficit of 46.1 million tonnes—smaller than the extensive holes recorded between 2020 and 2023. This year, the depletion began later than usual in September and was followed by a swift recovery. "This persistent later onset has been identified as a robust indication of initial recovery of the Antarctic ozone hole," the bulletin said.

As per the report by the WMO and UNEP, the layer is projected to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, reducing risks of UV-related health and environmental damage.

Is Ozone layer healing? Report suggests recovery of layer back to 1980 levels by mid-century

NASA has revealed that a new island has popped up in Alaska, and it took only about four decades to form. A typical island is created by vast tectonic plate movement over centuries, sometimes even thousands of years. It is only about a five square km piece of land and is known as Prow Knob, which was once surrounded by the deep ice of the Alsek Glacier. The space agency has released satellite images that show the new island, which experts say is a result of climate change. NASA says the small mountain is completely cut off from the mainland and has lost all contact with the Alsek Glacier. It says human action that affected the climate has led to the emergence of this new island. The images were taken by the Landsat 8 satellite in August. NASA's Earth Observatory said that this landmass turned into an island sometime between July 13 and August 6. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-surprised-to-see-organism-alive-and-moving-inside-arctic-ocean-that-they-thought-was-dead-1757656476816">Scientists surprised to see organism 'alive and moving' inside Arctic Ocean that they thought was dead</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Lindsey Doermann with the NASA Earth Observatory, said in a statement, "Along the coastal plain of southeastern Alaska, water is rapidly replacing ice." Earliest records of the Alsek glacier that date back to 1894 show that the Alsek Glacier once entirely covered what is today Alsek Lake. Reports from 1907 describe the glacier as being "anchored to a nunatak", a rocky region surrounded by flowing glacial ice on all sides. This nunatak was named Prow Knob since it resembled a ship's prow and was surrounded by an ice face that was about 164 feet high. This ice was visible even in the photos taken in the 1960s.However, the warming climate has changed the conditions and caused the glacier to weaken.&nbsp;<h2>Climate change triggered glacial retreat</h2>Doermann says, "Glaciers in this area are thinning and retreating, with meltwater proglacial lakes forming off their fronts." The changes in the glacier were first noticed in 1984 when an aerial photo taken by NASA's &nbsp;Landsat 5 satellite revealed that the glacier's westernmost edge had turned into a &nbsp;lake shore. As the glacier continued to retreat, more portions of the mountain started becoming visible. The process accelerated in the 1990s, and the glacier's northerly arm cut off from a small island. This made it vulnerable to glacial calving, after which two glacial tributaries to the north and the south retreated.&nbsp;The glacier was no longer getting any new ice. From 2018 to now, the glacial retreat sped up even more, and Prow Knob was soon left with water on all sides. The Alsek Lake, the Harlequin and Grand Plateau lakes have more than doubled in size in the last 40 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A new island has emerged in Alaska as a once-stable glacier melted because of climate change. NASA has released photos of the island that was covered by ice on all sides until 1984, which slowly started breaking off as photos showed a lake shore.

NASA has revealed that a new island has popped up in Alaska, and it took only about four decades to form. A typical island is created by vast tectonic plate movement over centuries, sometimes even thousands of years. It is only about a five square km piece of land and is known as Prow Knob, which was once surrounded by the deep ice of the Alsek Glacier. The space agency has released satellite images that show the new island, which experts say is a result of climate change. NASA says the small mountain is completely cut off from the mainland and has lost all contact with the Alsek Glacier. It says human action that affected the climate has led to the emergence of this new island. The images were taken by the Landsat 8 satellite in August. NASA's Earth Observatory said that this landmass turned into an island sometime between July 13 and August 6. Also Read: Scientists surprised to see organism 'alive and moving' inside Arctic Ocean that they thought was dead Lindsey Doermann with the NASA Earth Observatory, said in a statement, "Along the coastal plain of southeastern Alaska, water is rapidly replacing ice." Earliest records of the Alsek glacier that date back to 1894 show that the Alsek Glacier once entirely covered what is today Alsek Lake. Reports from 1907 describe the glacier as being "anchored to a nunatak", a rocky region surrounded by flowing glacial ice on all sides. This nunatak was named Prow Knob since it resembled a ship's prow and was surrounded by an ice face that was about 164 feet high. This ice was visible even in the photos taken in the 1960s. However, the warming climate has changed the conditions and caused the glacier to weaken. Climate change triggered glacial retreat Doermann says, "Glaciers in this area are thinning and retreating, with meltwater proglacial lakes forming off their fronts." The changes in the glacier were first noticed in 1984 when an aerial photo taken by NASA's Landsat 5 satellite revealed that the glacier's westernmost edge had turned into a lake shore. As the glacier continued to retreat, more portions of the mountain started becoming visible. The process accelerated in the 1990s, and the glacier's northerly arm cut off from a small island. This made it vulnerable to glacial calving, after which two glacial tributaries to the north and the south retreated. The glacier was no longer getting any new ice. From 2018 to now, the glacial retreat sped up even more, and Prow Knob was soon left with water on all sides. The Alsek Lake, the Harlequin and Grand Plateau lakes have more than doubled in size in the last 40 years.

A new island has emerged in Alaska as a once-stable glacier melted because of climate change. NASA has released photos of the island that was covered by ice on all sides until 1984, which slowly started breaking off as photos showed a lake shore.

NASA says a new island has emerged in Alaska in just 40 years

When most people think of mummies, they think of the Ancient Egyptians and the many, many movies about the bandage-wrapped ancient dead. However, new research shows that the Egyptians may not be the first to preserve their dead this way. The practice of preserving the dead actually began much earlier — and far from the Nile, suggests new research. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that communities in southern China were mummifying their dead nearly 12,000 years ago, making it the earliest known example of the practice.<h2>Scientists discover shocking truth about mummification</h2>A study, led by researchers at the Australian National University, analysed skeletal remains from 95 pre-Neolithic sites. They found that many of the bodies had been deliberately smoke-dried before burial.What they found was very different from what we know about how Egyptians made mummies. The bones found in China bore signs of exposure to low heat. These mummies were found in tightly crouched burial positions, which suggested corpses had been bound and desiccated rather than interred fresh. In several cases, there was even a little separation of bones, a tell-tale sign the bodies were preserved before decomposition.Here's what the process may have looked like:<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.pnas.org/cms/10.1073/pnas.2515103122/asset/5c7e53be-6e86-4ddf-b8a6-fbd08f2ee27c/assets/images/large/pnas.2515103122fig09.jpg" alt="The illustration shows the multi-step process of smoke-drying mummification, as ascertained through the study. (Image credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) "></figure>The process, researchers say, was strikingly similar to traditions recorded in Indigenous Australian and Highland New Guinea societies. Corpses were bound in hyper-flexed postures, suspended above smouldering fires for extended periods, then kept in homes, huts, or caves before eventual burial.<h2>Why were corpses smoked?</h2>According to scientists, the technique was not only practical — it slowed the decay in tropical climates where heat and humidity destroy soft tissue quickly — but also deeply symbolic. Communities believed the spirit of the dead could move freely during the day and return to the preserved body at night, while others linked the practice to hopes of immortality.The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, push back the origins of mummification by thousands of years, predating both Ancient Egypt and the Chinchorro culture of Chile.What this really shows, the authors say, is that the desire to preserve the dead — and the belief that the body still mattered long after death — is one of humanity's oldest and most enduring cultural traditions.

New research suggests that the practice of mummification originated in southern China and Southeast Asia nearly 12,000 years ago, thousands of years before the famous mummies of Ancient Egypt.

When most people think of mummies, they think of the Ancient Egyptians and the many, many movies about the bandage-wrapped ancient dead. However, new research shows that the Egyptians may not be the first to preserve their dead this way. The practice of preserving the dead actually began much earlier — and far from the Nile, suggests new research. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that communities in southern China were mummifying their dead nearly 12,000 years ago, making it the earliest known example of the practice. Scientists discover shocking truth about mummification A study, led by researchers at the Australian National University, analysed skeletal remains from 95 pre-Neolithic sites. They found that many of the bodies had been deliberately smoke-dried before burial. What they found was very different from what we know about how Egyptians made mummies. The bones found in China bore signs of exposure to low heat. These mummies were found in tightly crouched burial positions, which suggested corpses had been bound and desiccated rather than interred fresh. In several cases, there was even a little separation of bones, a tell-tale sign the bodies were preserved before decomposition. Here's what the process may have looked like: The process, researchers say, was strikingly similar to traditions recorded in Indigenous Australian and Highland New Guinea societies. Corpses were bound in hyper-flexed postures, suspended above smouldering fires for extended periods, then kept in homes, huts, or caves before eventual burial. Why were corpses smoked? According to scientists, the technique was not only practical — it slowed the decay in tropical climates where heat and humidity destroy soft tissue quickly — but also deeply symbolic. Communities believed the spirit of the dead could move freely during the day and return to the preserved body at night, while others linked the practice to hopes of immortality. The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, push back the origins of mummification by thousands of years, predating both Ancient Egypt and the Chinchorro culture of Chile. What this really shows, the authors say, is that the desire to preserve the dead — and the belief that the body still mattered long after death — is one of humanity's oldest and most enduring cultural traditions.

New research suggests that the practice of mummification originated in southern China and Southeast Asia nearly 12,000 years ago, thousands of years before the famous mummies of Ancient Egypt.

Smoked like meat? Scientists reveal shocking 12,000-year-old truth about the world's first mummies

Mars is a world defined by extremes: it boasts the largest volcano in the solar system, canyons that dwarf Earth’s Grand Canyon, and dust storms that can swallow the planet for weeks at a time. Yet alongside these dramatic features lies a far subtler enigma, a ribbonlike cloud that mysteriously appears each year, stretching for thousands of kilometres across the Martian sky. Scientists have known of this recurring formation for decades, but only now are they uncovering the mechanics behind it.&nbsp;According to the Daily Galaxy, this ghostly feature, formally known as the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (AMEC), emerges on the western side of Arsia Mons, a dormant giant of a volcano nearly 20 kilometres high. Each Martian morning during the southern summer solstice season, water vapour condenses into ice crystals, forming a bright streak that can extend over 1,800 kilometres. By late morning, sunlight and changing winds cause the cloud to dissipate, only for the cycle to repeat daily for nearly three months. Despite its plume-like look, the cloud has nothing to do with volcanic activity, the volcano itself has been silent for millions of years.<h2>Cracking the Mystery</h2>For years, computer models struggled to explain how such a massive and consistent structure could arise in Mars’ thin, dusty atmosphere, an atmosphere just 1 per cent the density of Earth’s. The key turned out to be a process called homogeneous nucleation, in which ice particles form without the usual dust grains serving as seeds. This requires extreme supersaturation of water vapour, something researchers once thought impossible on Mars. But when scientists simulated conditions with unusually high water content interacting with the slopes of Arsia Mons, the AMEC appeared in their models just as it does in the sky.&nbsp;Much of this progress stems from long-term monitoring by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter, which has been circling the planet since 2003. Its High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) has captured a vast array of Martian clouds, from fluffy, Earthlike formations to structures shaped by atmospheric waves. Using this treasure trove of images, researchers at the German Aerospace Centre have built the HRSC Cloud Atlas, a detailed catalogue that is allowing scientists to trace how topography, winds, and dust interact to create Mars’ atmospheric patterns.<h2>Why It Matters</h2>The AMEC is more than a spectacular curiosity. Its regular appearance shows how water vapour, terrain, and air currents combine to create surprisingly stable weather systems in Mars’ fragile atmosphere. Unlocking these processes not only sharpens our understanding of Martian meteorology but also sheds light on where and how water moves around the Red Planet, vital knowledge for future exploration and the search for habitability.

Composed entirely of water ice, as Mars’ temperatures are far too low for liquid water, the cloud grows each dawn, disappears by evening, and then reappears the next day for nearly three months.

Mars is a world defined by extremes: it boasts the largest volcano in the solar system, canyons that dwarf Earth’s Grand Canyon, and dust storms that can swallow the planet for weeks at a time. Yet alongside these dramatic features lies a far subtler enigma, a ribbonlike cloud that mysteriously appears each year, stretching for thousands of kilometres across the Martian sky. Scientists have known of this recurring formation for decades, but only now are they uncovering the mechanics behind it. According to the Daily Galaxy, this ghostly feature, formally known as the Arsia Mons Elongated Cloud (AMEC), emerges on the western side of Arsia Mons, a dormant giant of a volcano nearly 20 kilometres high. Each Martian morning during the southern summer solstice season, water vapour condenses into ice crystals, forming a bright streak that can extend over 1,800 kilometres. By late morning, sunlight and changing winds cause the cloud to dissipate, only for the cycle to repeat daily for nearly three months. Despite its plume-like look, the cloud has nothing to do with volcanic activity, the volcano itself has been silent for millions of years. Cracking the Mystery For years, computer models struggled to explain how such a massive and consistent structure could arise in Mars’ thin, dusty atmosphere, an atmosphere just 1 per cent the density of Earth’s. The key turned out to be a process called homogeneous nucleation, in which ice particles form without the usual dust grains serving as seeds. This requires extreme supersaturation of water vapour, something researchers once thought impossible on Mars. But when scientists simulated conditions with unusually high water content interacting with the slopes of Arsia Mons, the AMEC appeared in their models just as it does in the sky. Much of this progress stems from long-term monitoring by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter, which has been circling the planet since 2003. Its High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) has captured a vast array of Martian clouds, from fluffy, Earthlike formations to structures shaped by atmospheric waves. Using this treasure trove of images, researchers at the German Aerospace Centre have built the HRSC Cloud Atlas, a detailed catalogue that is allowing scientists to trace how topography, winds, and dust interact to create Mars’ atmospheric patterns. Why It Matters The AMEC is more than a spectacular curiosity. Its regular appearance shows how water vapour, terrain, and air currents combine to create surprisingly stable weather systems in Mars’ fragile atmosphere. Unlocking these processes not only sharpens our understanding of Martian meteorology but also sheds light on where and how water moves around the Red Planet, vital knowledge for future exploration and the search for habitability.

Composed entirely of water ice, as Mars’ temperatures are far too low for liquid water, the cloud grows each dawn, disappears by evening, and then reappears the next day for nearly three months.

A 1,800 kilometre cloud reappears on Mars every year and scientists finally know why

NASA has confirmed that an asteroid, 2025 FA22, is set to zip past Earth on September 18, 2025. The rare cosmic event is being tracked by NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) and JPL. Discovered by the Pan-STARRS 2 Survey in Hawaii earlier this year, FA22 has attracted international and Indian public attention due to its impressive size, estimated to be between 120 and 280 meters.&nbsp;According to a report in India Today, asteroid 2025 FA22's size is estimated to be nearly twice the size of the famous Qutub Minar in Delhi, which rises approximately 73 meters. At its maximum estimated size, the asteroid would be nearly four times larger than the monument, making it an enormous object by cosmic standards.&nbsp;The asteroid FA22 travels in a moderately elongated and slightly tilted orbit around the sun, completing one revolution in about 1.85 years. NASA has confirmed that this asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of roughly 8,42,000 kilometres on September 18, which is a little more than twice the distance to the moon.<h3>A low Torino Scale rating indicates no immediate threats</h3>While using radar and powerful optical telescopes, International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) groups decided to use this cosmic event to refine FA22’s orbit and study its composition. Amid rising concern over a potentially hazardous asteroid which has drawn attention, experts stress that FA22 poses no collision threat to Earth in the foreseeable future.&nbsp;Earlier, the experts gave a low Torino Scale rating in terms of risk, but further data indicated no immediate threats for Earth in its close encounter, as it will be safely beyond the Moon’s orbit.&nbsp;Asteroids of this scale and closeness approach Earth only once or twice in a decade, making FA22 a rare and valuable subject of study. The detailed observations during its flyby are expected to enhance future impact predictions and broaden knowledge about similar celestial bodies.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-most-dangerous-asteroids-that-threaten-earth-and-apophis-that-scared-us-all-1750245240903">5 asteroids that have a high chance of hitting Earth in future...and 1 that scared us all</a>

NASA indicated that asteroid 2025 FA22's size is estimated to be nearly twice the size of the famous Qutub Minar in Delhi, which rises approximately 73 meters. It will be nearly four times larger than the monument, making it an enormous object by cosmic standards.

NASA has confirmed that an asteroid, 2025 FA22, is set to zip past Earth on September 18, 2025. The rare cosmic event is being tracked by NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) and JPL. Discovered by the Pan-STARRS 2 Survey in Hawaii earlier this year, FA22 has attracted international and Indian public attention due to its impressive size, estimated to be between 120 and 280 meters. According to a report in India Today, asteroid 2025 FA22's size is estimated to be nearly twice the size of the famous Qutub Minar in Delhi, which rises approximately 73 meters. At its maximum estimated size, the asteroid would be nearly four times larger than the monument, making it an enormous object by cosmic standards. The asteroid FA22 travels in a moderately elongated and slightly tilted orbit around the sun, completing one revolution in about 1.85 years. NASA has confirmed that this asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of roughly 8,42,000 kilometres on September 18, which is a little more than twice the distance to the moon. A low Torino Scale rating indicates no immediate threats While using radar and powerful optical telescopes, International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) groups decided to use this cosmic event to refine FA22’s orbit and study its composition. Amid rising concern over a potentially hazardous asteroid which has drawn attention, experts stress that FA22 poses no collision threat to Earth in the foreseeable future. Earlier, the experts gave a low Torino Scale rating in terms of risk, but further data indicated no immediate threats for Earth in its close encounter, as it will be safely beyond the Moon’s orbit. Asteroids of this scale and closeness approach Earth only once or twice in a decade, making FA22 a rare and valuable subject of study. The detailed observations during its flyby are expected to enhance future impact predictions and broaden knowledge about similar celestial bodies. Also read: 5 asteroids that have a high chance of hitting Earth in future...and 1 that scared us all

NASA indicated that asteroid 2025 FA22's size is estimated to be nearly twice the size of the famous Qutub Minar in Delhi, which rises approximately 73 meters. It will be nearly four times larger than the monument, making it an enormous object by cosmic standards.

Asteroid to hit Earth? NASA says space rock bigger than 'Qutub Minar' is moving toward Earth

The Earth spins at a remarkable speed, approximately 1,600 kilometres per hour at the equator. If this rotation were to cease abruptly, even for a mere second, the consequences would be catastrophic. The sudden halt would unleash immense forces, leading to widespread destruction and long-term environmental changes.&nbsp;An instantaneous stop would subject everything not anchored to the planet to a sudden deceleration. At the equator, this means an abrupt halt from a speed of about 1,600 km/h. Objects, structures, and individuals would continue moving at this velocity, resulting in severe impacts. Buildings would collapse, and unsecured objects would be propelled eastward with devastating force. The sheer energy released would cause widespread devastation. &nbsp;

The sudden stop of Earth's rotation would induce massive tectonic stresses

<h2>What would happen?</h2>&nbsp;Redistribution of Water and Land: The Earth's rotation contributes to the equatorial bulge, causing oceans to be displaced towards the equator. If the planet were to stop spinning, this centrifugal force would vanish, leading to a redistribution of water. Water would move towards the poles, potentially flooding regions and exposing landmasses that were previously submerged. This shift could create new coastlines and alter existing ones dramatically.&nbsp;Climate and Weather Disruptions: The cessation of Earth's rotation would have profound effects on climate and weather patterns. Without the planet's rotation, the day-night cycle would be disrupted, leading to prolonged periods of daylight and darkness. This imbalance would cause extreme temperature variations, with one side of the Earth experiencing continuous sunlight and the other enduring perpetual night. Such conditions would be inhospitable for most life forms, leading to ecological imbalances.&nbsp;Geological Consequences: The sudden stop of Earth's rotation would induce massive tectonic stresses. These stresses could result in earthquakes and volcanic activity as the planet's crust adjusts to the new conditions. The redistribution of water and land would also affect the Earth's crust, potentially leading to further geological upheaval.&nbsp;Magnetic Field and Radiation Exposure: Earth's rotation plays a crucial role in generating its magnetic field through the dynamo effect. If the planet stopped spinning, this magnetic field could collapse, leaving the surface exposed to harmful solar and cosmic radiation. The absence of a protective magnetic shield would increase radiation levels, posing significant risks to all forms of life.&nbsp;Long-Term Adaptation Challenges: In the aftermath of such a catastrophic event, life on Earth would face unprecedented challenges. The extreme environmental conditions would require significant adaptation. Survivors would need to find ways to cope with altered climates, disrupted ecosystems, and increased radiation levels. The long-term survival of life would depend on the ability to adapt to the new, harsh realities of a non-rotating Earth. &nbsp;

An instantaneous stop would subject everything not anchored to the planet to a sudden deceleration. At the equator, this means an abrupt halt from a speed of about 1,600 km/h. 

The Earth spins at a remarkable speed, approximately 1,600 kilometres per hour at the equator. If this rotation were to cease abruptly, even for a mere second, the consequences would be catastrophic. The sudden halt would unleash immense forces, leading to widespread destruction and long-term environmental changes. An instantaneous stop would subject everything not anchored to the planet to a sudden deceleration. At the equator, this means an abrupt halt from a speed of about 1,600 km/h. Objects, structures, and individuals would continue moving at this velocity, resulting in severe impacts. Buildings would collapse, and unsecured objects would be propelled eastward with devastating force. The sheer energy released would cause widespread devastation.

An instantaneous stop would subject everything not anchored to the planet to a sudden deceleration. At the equator, this means an abrupt halt from a speed of about 1,600 km/h.&nbsp;

What if Earth stopped spinning for just one second?

TRAPPIST-1e, a rocky exoplanet orbiting an ultracool dwarf star 40 light-years from Earth, has emerged as one of the most compelling candidates for hosting extraterrestrial life. Its size and density resemble Earth’s, and it lies within the star’s habitable zone, where temperatures could allow liquid water to exist. Recent studies suggest it may possess a nitrogen-rich atmosphere and surface conditions capable of supporting life. Scientists are now focused on probing its climate, atmospheric composition, and potential water retention, making TRAPPIST-1e a key target in the ongoing quest to understand life beyond our solar system. &nbsp;

TRAPPIST-1e is situated within the habitable zone

&nbsp;<h2>A Promising Candidate in the Habitable Zone</h2>&nbsp;TRAPPIST-1e is situated within the habitable zone of its star, the region where temperatures might allow liquid water to exist on a planet's surface. Its size and density are comparable to Earth's, indicating it is likely a rocky planet. This positioning makes it one of the most Earth-like exoplanets discovered to date. The presence of an atmosphere is crucial for sustaining life. Initial studies using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggested that TRAPPIST-1e might have a nitrogen-rich atmosphere, similar to Earth's. However, the planet's proximity to its star exposes it to intense stellar radiation, which could strip away lighter gases, potentially leaving behind a thicker atmosphere composed of heavier gases.&nbsp;For life as we know it, liquid water is indispensable. If TRAPPIST-1e retains an atmosphere, it could support surface water. Climate models suggest that moderate levels of carbon dioxide could create a greenhouse effect, warming the planet to temperatures suitable for liquid water. However, the planet's potential for water retention remains under investigation. &nbsp;

&nbsp;<h2>Ongoing Research and Future Prospects</h2>&nbsp;Scientists continue to study TRAPPIST-1e to determine its habitability. Upcoming observations aim to clarify the planet's atmospheric composition and assess its capacity to support liquid water. While current data are promising, definitive conclusions about the presence of life-supporting conditions on TRAPPIST-1e are yet to be reached.&nbsp;In summary, TRAPPIST-1e presents characteristics that make it a compelling candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life. Its location in the habitable zone, potential atmosphere, and size comparable to Earth are factors that warrant further study. As research progresses, TRAPPIST-1e may provide valuable insights into the conditions that support life beyond our solar system.&nbsp;

Scientists are now focused on probing its climate, atmospheric composition, and potential water retention, making TRAPPIST-1e a key target in the ongoing quest to understand life beyond our solar system.

TRAPPIST-1e, a rocky exoplanet orbiting an ultracool dwarf star 40 light-years from Earth, has emerged as one of the most compelling candidates for hosting extraterrestrial life. Its size and density resemble Earth’s, and it lies within the star’s habitable zone, where temperatures could allow liquid water to exist. Recent studies suggest it may possess a nitrogen-rich atmosphere and surface conditions capable of supporting life. Scientists are now focused on probing its climate, atmospheric composition, and potential water retention, making TRAPPIST-1e a key target in the ongoing quest to understand life beyond our solar system.

Scientists are now focused on probing its climate, atmospheric composition, and potential water retention, making TRAPPIST-1e a key target in the ongoing quest to understand life beyond our solar system.

Scientists identify TRAPPIST-1e as a potential Earth-like world, here’s why

Which places on Mars carry the best proof of life? Scientists have identified a few select regions on Mars where clues and hints about the existence of life on the red planet billions of years ago are most likely to be revealed. 

5 sites on Mars that reveal whether life ever existed on Mars

Scientists say humans might get to watch a black hole exploding in the next 10 years. Primordial black holes are a mysterious theoretical phenomenon, but if they are still around, one of them might soon burst.

Black hole from the time of Big Bang might be on the precipice of exploding

Are you an introvert, an extrovert, an ambivert, or something completely different? Turns out there's a new personality type on the block that has remained unheard of in all the noise. An American psychiatrist has coined a new term, "otroverts," for a select group of people who ironically don't do that well in group settings. If you've ever found yourself standing at a party, wondering why everyone else seems to belong while you don't, you might be what psychiatrist Dr Rami Kaminski calls an "otrovert." No, we're not talking about introverts who would rather stay at home, read a book, than go out and participate in group activities. Here's all you need to know about "otroverts". Scroll down to know if you qualify as one.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-little-fights-with-wife-trump-downplays-domestic-violence-data-shows-it-s-a-national-epidemic-in-pics-1757491088470">'Little fights with wife': Trump downplays domestic violence — data shows it's a national epidemic | In Pics</a><h2>Who are the Otroverts?</h2>Unlike introverts who turn inward and extroverts who thrive in groups, otroverts sit in a third category — friendly, capable of deep one-on-one bonds, but unable to connect with groups as a whole. According to a Daily Mail report citing American psychologist Dr Rami Kaminski, Otroverts are a poorly understood personality type. These people struggle to feel a sense of belonging to a group and prefer to stand apart from social collectives. Simply put, an otrovert is someone who does not feel any sense of belonging to any group.Note: the term "otrovert" is not a recognised personality type in mainstream psychology.<h2>So, are otroverts just anti-social?</h2>Nope, otroverts are anything but antisocial. According to Kaminski, this personality type is actually very friendly and can forge really deep connections with other people. "The only social difference happens in the lack of connection to groups: collective identity or shared traditions," explains the psychologist.Despite often being popular and welcomed in groups, otroverts feel like outsiders, notes Kaminski. That disconnect can cause discomfort or pressure to "fit in".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-latest-wild-plan-reopen-insane-asylums-like-joker-s-arkham-amid-his-crime-crackdown-here-s-what-he-said-1756784333958">Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said</a>Yet there are advantages. Otroverts tend to be independent thinkers, less bound by group norms, and often more creative. Kaminski points to figures like Albert Einstein, Frida Kahlo, Franz Kafka, and Virginia Woolf as examples.<h2>Are you an otrovert? These are the traits of one</h2><ul><li>Dislike for team sports or group rituals</li><li>Prefers working alone but can connect deeply with individuals</li><li>Often found in deep conversation on the sidelines rather than mingling at parties</li><li>Immune to the "Bluetooth phenomenon", the unconscious way most people emotionally sync with those around them</li></ul>"Otroverts might struggle to fit in," says Kaminski, "but that gives them freedom. They're untethered, less fearful of rejection, and able to see solutions others can't."While Otroverts cannot form emotional connections in a group setting or with shared rituals, one-on-one connections are their game. "Otroverts find it very difficult to be part of a group, even if the group is composed of individuals who are each good friends," says Dr Kaminski, adding, "the problem lies in the relationship with the group as an entity, rather than with its individual members."Kaminski, who considers himself an otrovert, recalls joining the Scouts as a child and feeling nothing during the communal oath-taking. That, he says, was the first clue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

American psychiatrist Dr Rami Kaminski has coined a new term, "otrovert," to describe a personality type that doesn't qualify as either an introvert or an extrovert. Are you one? Scroll down to find out.

Are you an introvert, an extrovert, an ambivert, or something completely different? Turns out there's a new personality type on the block that has remained unheard of in all the noise. An American psychiatrist has coined a new term, "otroverts," for a select group of people who ironically don't do that well in group settings. If you've ever found yourself standing at a party, wondering why everyone else seems to belong while you don't, you might be what psychiatrist Dr Rami Kaminski calls an "otrovert." No, we're not talking about introverts who would rather stay at home, read a book, than go out and participate in group activities. Here's all you need to know about "otroverts". Scroll down to know if you qualify as one. Also read | 'Little fights with wife': Trump downplays domestic violence — data shows it's a national epidemic | In Pics Who are the Otroverts? Unlike introverts who turn inward and extroverts who thrive in groups, otroverts sit in a third category — friendly, capable of deep one-on-one bonds, but unable to connect with groups as a whole. According to a Daily Mail report citing American psychologist Dr Rami Kaminski, Otroverts are a poorly understood personality type. These people struggle to feel a sense of belonging to a group and prefer to stand apart from social collectives. Simply put, an otrovert is someone who does not feel any sense of belonging to any group. Note: the term "otrovert" is not a recognised personality type in mainstream psychology. So, are otroverts just anti-social? Nope, otroverts are anything but antisocial. According to Kaminski, this personality type is actually very friendly and can forge really deep connections with other people. "The only social difference happens in the lack of connection to groups: collective identity or shared traditions," explains the psychologist. Despite often being popular and welcomed in groups, otroverts feel like outsiders, notes Kaminski. That disconnect can cause discomfort or pressure to "fit in". Also read | Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said Yet there are advantages. Otroverts tend to be independent thinkers, less bound by group norms, and often more creative. Kaminski points to figures like Albert Einstein, Frida Kahlo, Franz Kafka, and Virginia Woolf as examples. Are you an otrovert? These are the traits of one Dislike for team sports or group rituals Prefers working alone but can connect deeply with individuals Often found in deep conversation on the sidelines rather than mingling at parties Immune to the "Bluetooth phenomenon", the unconscious way most people emotionally sync with those around them "Otroverts might struggle to fit in," says Kaminski, "but that gives them freedom. They're untethered, less fearful of rejection, and able to see solutions others can't." While Otroverts cannot form emotional connections in a group setting or with shared rituals, one-on-one connections are their game. "Otroverts find it very difficult to be part of a group, even if the group is composed of individuals who are each good friends," says Dr Kaminski, adding, "the problem lies in the relationship with the group as an entity, rather than with its individual members." Kaminski, who considers himself an otrovert, recalls joining the Scouts as a child and feeling nothing during the communal oath-taking. That, he says, was the first clue.

American psychiatrist Dr Rami Kaminski has coined a new term, "otrovert," to describe a personality type that doesn't qualify as either an introvert or an extrovert. Are you one? Scroll down to find out.

Forget introvert or extrovert — are you secretly an overlooked personality type called ‘otrovert’?

Everyone recognises Albert Einstein, but few realise just how deeply his ideas have shaped the world we live in. Over a hundred years ago, this German-born scientist turned the way we understand space, time, and energy completely upside down. His discoveries changed everyday life understandings, from the phones in our pockets to the medicine that saves lives. It was a new way of seeing the universe, and its impact is still felt in countless ways today.<h2>Transformative Discoveries</h2>Einstein's theory of relativity (1905) and general theory of relativity (1915) revolutionised physics and people's understanding of the universe. &nbsp;His equation E=mc² demonstrated the equivalence of mass and energy, leading to nuclear power and advancing atomic theory.His work on the photoelectric effect, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921, became fundamental to quantum mechanics. Scientific American reports that this discovery helped establish quantum theory and later enabled the development of photovoltaic cells and modern electronics.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge," Einstein famously said, as quoted by the Perimeter Institute. This philosophy drove theoretical breakthroughs that seemed impossible at the time.<h2>Impact on Everyday Life</h2>His theories power numerous technologies we use daily. Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites must account for relativistic effects to maintain accuracy. Without Einstein's corrections for time dilation, GPS would accumulate errors of several kilometres per day.Medical imaging technologies, including MRI scanners and PET scans, rely on principles Einstein helped establish. National Geographic reports that these diagnostic tools save countless lives by allowing doctors to see inside the human body without invasive procedures.Nuclear medicine also stems from Einstein's work. His mass-energy equivalence principle enables nuclear power generation and radiotherapy treatments for cancer patients.<h2>His Influence on Science and Society</h2>Modern cosmology owes much to Einstein's general relativity. His theory predicted the expansion of the universe, black holes, and gravitational waves - all later confirmed by observations. The detection of gravitational waves by LIGO in 2015 validated predictions Einstein made a century earlier.Einstein's advocacy for civil rights and his warnings about nuclear weapons demonstrate how his influence extended beyond physics.&nbsp;Today's quantum computing research builds upon quantum mechanical principles Einstein helped establish, despite his famous scepticism about quantum indeterminacy. Tech companies worldwide invest billions in quantum technologies that could revolutionise computing, cryptography, and artificial intelligence.Einstein's legacy reminds us that theoretical science often leads to practical applications that transform society.&nbsp;

Albert Einstein's revolutionary theories continue to shape modern science and technology. From GPS satellites to medical imaging, his discoveries drive innovations that impact our daily lives and scientific understanding.

Everyone recognises Albert Einstein, but few realise just how deeply his ideas have shaped the world we live in. Over a hundred years ago, this German-born scientist turned the way we understand space, time, and energy completely upside down. His discoveries changed everyday life understandings, from the phones in our pockets to the medicine that saves lives. It was a new way of seeing the universe, and its impact is still felt in countless ways today. Transformative Discoveries Einstein's theory of relativity (1905) and general theory of relativity (1915) revolutionised physics and people's understanding of the universe. His equation E=mc² demonstrated the equivalence of mass and energy, leading to nuclear power and advancing atomic theory. His work on the photoelectric effect, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921, became fundamental to quantum mechanics. Scientific American reports that this discovery helped establish quantum theory and later enabled the development of photovoltaic cells and modern electronics.

Albert Einstein's revolutionary theories continue to shape modern science and technology. From GPS satellites to medical imaging, his discoveries drive innovations that impact our daily lives and scientific understanding.

The legacy of Albert Einstein in modern science

The icy region under the Arctic Ocean is known to trap an organism which scientists long believed turned dormant. Since the frozen region had caught it, one would assume the organism wouldn't remain active anymore. However, a new study has found that this is not the case. In fact, the vast community of these creatures is alive and even moving, Discover Wildlife reported. This is nothing but microscopic algae known as diatoms that line the frozen undersurface in the Arctic. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, states that despite being trapped inside ice, these algae haven't gone cold turkey. The study noted that temperatures in this region can drop as low as –15 degrees Celsius, yet this has not stopped the algae from being active. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/thousands-of-barrels-with-mysterious-chemical-dumped-off-the-coast-of-california-are-making-halo-rings-1757582289880">Thousands of barrels with mysterious chemical found in the ocean in California cause major scare</a>&nbsp;The algae are mobile even in such harsh conditions. It further states that this is the lowest temperature ever recorded for movement by a eukaryotic cell, the type shared by plants, animals and fungi. This finding has shown that the algae play a vital role in the Arctic food web. Their mobility means they help transfer resources while managing to survive in one of the harshest regions on Earth. The research was carried out over 45 days at the Chukchi Sea in 2023 using the research vessel Sikuliaq. This sea is a small region in the Arctic Ocean, located between Russia and Alaska. The scientists retrieved ice cores from 12 research stations. A detailed analysis revealed that the algae were active within the ice. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/511-billion-barrels-of-oil-discovered-in-antarctica-can-trigger-world-war-1752036274384">511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how</a>&nbsp;<h2>What kept it alive in harsh sub-zero conditions?</h2>They then replicated the icy environments and the micro channels that form when seawater freezes. The artificial environment was artificially controlled, and to their surprise, even there, the algae continued to glide. Lead author Qing Zhang, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford, said, "You can see the diatoms actually gliding, like they are skating on the ice." Manu Prakash, associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University and senior author of the study, added, "This is not 1980s-movie cryobiology. The diatoms are as active as we can imagine until temperatures drop all the way down to –15 degrees C, which is super surprising." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;What was keeping these diatoms moving in sub-zero conditions? To know what was happening, more experiments were carried out, which showed that a secretion similar to mucus was keeping them active. “There’s a polymer, kind of like snail mucus, that they secrete that adheres to the surface, like a rope with an anchor,” says Zhang.&nbsp; &nbsp;

This organism was not expected to be alive. So scientists were surprised to see that not only was it living, but also active and gliding in the ice. What is causing such a surprising thing to happen in sub-zero temperature.

The icy region under the Arctic Ocean is known to trap an organism which scientists long believed turned dormant. Since the frozen region had caught it, one would assume the organism wouldn't remain active anymore. However, a new study has found that this is not the case. In fact, the vast community of these creatures is alive and even moving, Discover Wildlife reported. This is nothing but microscopic algae known as diatoms that line the frozen undersurface in the Arctic. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, states that despite being trapped inside ice, these algae haven't gone cold turkey. The study noted that temperatures in this region can drop as low as –15 degrees Celsius, yet this has not stopped the algae from being active. Also Read: Thousands of barrels with mysterious chemical found in the ocean in California cause major scare The algae are mobile even in such harsh conditions. It further states that this is the lowest temperature ever recorded for movement by a eukaryotic cell, the type shared by plants, animals and fungi. This finding has shown that the algae play a vital role in the Arctic food web. Their mobility means they help transfer resources while managing to survive in one of the harshest regions on Earth. The research was carried out over 45 days at the Chukchi Sea in 2023 using the research vessel Sikuliaq. This sea is a small region in the Arctic Ocean, located between Russia and Alaska. The scientists retrieved ice cores from 12 research stations. A detailed analysis revealed that the algae were active within the ice. Also Read: 511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how What kept it alive in harsh sub-zero conditions? They then replicated the icy environments and the micro channels that form when seawater freezes. The artificial environment was artificially controlled, and to their surprise, even there, the algae continued to glide. Lead author Qing Zhang, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford, said, "You can see the diatoms actually gliding, like they are skating on the ice." Manu Prakash, associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University and senior author of the study, added, "This is not 1980s-movie cryobiology. The diatoms are as active as we can imagine until temperatures drop all the way down to –15 degrees C, which is super surprising." Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... What was keeping these diatoms moving in sub-zero conditions? To know what was happening, more experiments were carried out, which showed that a secretion similar to mucus was keeping them active. “There’s a polymer, kind of like snail mucus, that they secrete that adheres to the surface, like a rope with an anchor,” says Zhang.

This organism wasn't expected to be alive. So scientists were surprised to see that not only was it living, but also active and gliding in the ice. What's causing such a surprising thing to happen in sub-zero temperatures?

Scientists surprised to see organism 'alive and moving' inside Arctic Ocean that they thought was dead

Nearly 50 years after Stephen Hawking proposed the area theorem, according to which when two black holes merge, the resulting black hole will have a bigger event horizon than the combined surface areas of the two black holes separately.  

Black holes collide to create an even bigger monster, proving a 50-year-old theory right

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an atmospheric water generator capable of extracting clean drinking water directly from air without requiring any external energy source.The innovative device, detailed in a study published in the Nature Water journal, represents a significant breakthrough in addressing global water scarcity challenges, particularly in arid and drought-stricken regions where traditional water sources are limited.

<h2>How the Device Works</h2>The atmospheric water harvester utilises a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) material that captures water vapour from air through a process called adsorption. The device operates entirely on passive solar energy, making it completely sustainable and energy-independent.According to the MIT research team, the device can produce up to 2.8 litres of clean water per kilogram of MOF material daily, even in environments with humidity levels as low as 20 per cent.<h2>Revolutionary MOF Technology</h2>The key innovation lies in the specially designed MOF material, which consists of crystalline structures with microscopic pores that attract and trap water molecules from the atmosphere."This technology could be a game-changer for communities in water-stressed regions," said Professor Evelyn Wang, lead researcher at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering, speaking to BBC News.The MOF material releases captured water when heated by solar energy during the day, allowing the device to operate continuously without electricity or mechanical components.<h2>Global Water Crisis Solution</h2>The World Health Organisation estimates that 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water services. This new technology could provide a sustainable solution for remote communities, disaster relief efforts, and regions affected by climate change.Field trials conducted in Arizona's desert conditions demonstrated the device's effectiveness in extremely arid environments, producing clean water meeting WHO drinking standards.<h2>Cost-Effective Water Production</h2>The research team projects that large-scale production could reduce costs to approximately £0.02 per litre of water generated, making it economically viable for widespread deployment.Few media reported that the device requires minimal maintenance and can operate for over 10 years with proper care, significantly reducing long-term operational costs compared to traditional water purification systems.<h2>Future Applications and Deployment</h2>MIT researchers are collaborating with humanitarian organisations to deploy pilot projects in water-scarce regions across Africa and the Middle East starting in 2026. The technology could also benefit military operations, space missions, and emergency response scenarios where conventional water infrastructure is unavailable or compromised. Commercial applications are expected to begin within the next three years, with manufacturers already expressing interest in licensing the technology for mass production.

MIT scientists have created a solar-powered device using advanced MOF material to extract clean water directly from air. This breakthrough could help tackle water shortages worldwide, offering a low-cost, sustainable way to produce drinking water without external energy.

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an atmospheric water generator capable of extracting clean drinking water directly from air without requiring any external energy source. The innovative device, detailed in a study published in the Nature Water journal, represents a significant breakthrough in addressing global water scarcity challenges, particularly in arid and drought-stricken regions where traditional water sources are limited.

MIT scientists have created a solar-powered device using advanced MOF material to extract clean water directly from air. This breakthrough could help tackle water shortages worldwide, offering a low-cost, sustainable way to produce drinking water without external energy.

This solar-powered device, developed by an MIT scientist, can extract drinking water from the air using solar energy

NASA has restricted Chinese nationals from accessing the US space agency's facilities, data systems, and meetings. This move stems from national security concerns and increasing technological competition between the US and China. Here is what you should know.<h2>What did NASA say about restrictions on Chinese nationals?</h2>Chinese contractors and researchers who had access to NASA systems and facilities &nbsp;found themselves barred starting September 5.&nbsp;This abrupt cutoff signals a firm stance to protect sensitive technology and information from potential security breaches.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-way-not-going-to-happen-acting-nasa-chief-duffy-says-china-will-not-beat-us-to-the-moon-1757520784597">'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon</a>Confirming the development, Bethany Stevens, NASA's press secretary, said the agency took "internal action pertaining to Chinese nationals—including restricting physical and cybersecurity access to our facilities."<h2>NASA stopped collaborating with China over a decade ago</h2>The enforcement of access restrictions on Chinese nationals working with NASA is a reinforcement of a long-standing policy, reflective of heightened vigilance over security risks.The US law has prohibited NASA from collaborating with China or Chinese nationals on space programme since 2011.&nbsp;This was over concerns about spying and theft of intellectual property.&nbsp;The new ban this month is an extension of such efforts, in order to prevent NASA from sharing sensitive data with China.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-president-loves-space-he-asked-me-us-will-reach-the-moon-under-trump-asserts-nasa-chief-1757566924166">'President loves space. He asked me...' — NASA has enough budget to reach the Moon, asserts acting chief</a><h2>US vs China in space: Suspicion and visa challenges</h2>The restrictions come amid the space race between the US and China, in lunar exploration and beyond.&nbsp;NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy said China aims to return to the moon before the US, and Washington sees this as a critical geopolitical competition.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nasa-seismometer-exposes-red-planet-s-cannibal-history-1757237723828/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nasa-seismometer-exposes-red-planet-s-cannibal-history-1757237723828/embed</a>Control over lunar resources like rare earth minerals, metals, and helium is a strategic priority for both nations.There has been a growing distrust between the two countries, leading to tighter visa controls for Chinese students and researchers in the science and technology fields. Recent cases of alleged espionage involving Chinese nationals in the US have intensified scrutiny.&nbsp;This has led to restrictions in space programmes as well as in broader scientific collaboration.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-most-compelling-evidence-to-date-nasa-s-perseverance-may-have-found-traces-of-life-on-the-red-planet-1757520653568">'Most compelling evidence to date...': NASA's Perseverance may have found traces of life on the red planet</a>US lawmakers such as Senator Ted Cruz have publicly urged NASA to secure American leadership in space exploration before China can gain a dominant position.&nbsp;

NASA has restricted Chinese nationals' access to its facilities and data amid the US vs China space race. The move aligns with long-standing US laws barring collaboration with China in space



NASA has restricted Chinese nationals from accessing the US space agency's facilities, data systems, and meetings. This move stems from national security concerns and increasing technological competition between the US and China. Here is what you should know. What did NASA say about restrictions on Chinese nationals? Chinese contractors and researchers who had access to NASA systems and facilities found themselves barred starting September 5. This abrupt cutoff signals a firm stance to protect sensitive technology and information from potential security breaches. Also read: 'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon Confirming the development, Bethany Stevens, NASA's press secretary, said the agency took "internal action pertaining to Chinese nationals—including restricting physical and cybersecurity access to our facilities." NASA stopped collaborating with China over a decade ago The enforcement of access restrictions on Chinese nationals working with NASA is a reinforcement of a long-standing policy, reflective of heightened vigilance over security risks. The US law has prohibited NASA from collaborating with China or Chinese nationals on space programme since 2011. This was over concerns about spying and theft of intellectual property. The new ban this month is an extension of such efforts, in order to prevent NASA from sharing sensitive data with China. Also read: 'President loves space. He asked me...' — NASA has enough budget to reach the Moon, asserts acting chief US vs China in space: Suspicion and visa challenges The restrictions come amid the space race between the US and China, in lunar exploration and beyond. NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy said China aims to return to the moon before the US, and Washington sees this as a critical geopolitical competition. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nasa-seismometer-exposes-red-planet-s-cannibal-history-1757237723828/embed Control over lunar resources like rare earth minerals, metals, and helium is a strategic priority for both nations. There has been a growing distrust between the two countries, leading to tighter visa controls for Chinese students and researchers in the science and technology fields. Recent cases of alleged espionage involving Chinese nationals in the US have intensified scrutiny. This has led to restrictions in space programmes as well as in broader scientific collaboration. Also read: 'Most compelling evidence to date...': NASA's Perseverance may have found traces of life on the red planet US lawmakers such as Senator Ted Cruz have publicly urged NASA to secure American leadership in space exploration before China can gain a dominant position.

NASA has restricted Chinese nationals' access to its facilities and data amid the US vs China space race. The move aligns with long-standing US laws barring collaboration with China in space&nbsp;

NASA has BANNED CHINESE nationals from working on its space programmes. Here is why

Scientists have successfully revived the genome of the Spanish Flu that struck the world in 1918. This was thought impossible since the lung it was decoded from had been preserved in a substance that damages the RNA. The achievement was revealed in the peer-reviewed study published in the journal BMC Biology. The influenza A virus (H1N1) strain was taken from the lung of an 18-year-old man who died in the first wave of the Spanish Flu pandemic in Switzerland. Sequencing of the genome has also shown how the virus mutated rapidly in the early stages to adapt to the human body. A team of European researchers took the preserved autopsy sample from the lung tissue that had been placed in formalin. It was kept at the University of Zurich’s medical collection, and no kind of study was carried out on it for over 100 years. Dr Verena Schünemann and his team managed to sequence the genome despite the lung sample ZH1502 being kept in formalin, which causes crosslinking and damages RNA. He said in the paper that not only did their work reveal the virus’s genetic structure, but also showed that it was fast-changing in the early days of the pandemic.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-invisible-killer-in-kerala-s-waters-brain-eating-amoeba-claims-fifth-life-in-less-than-a-month-1757397388167">The invisible killer in Kerala’s waters: ‘Brain-eating amoeba’ claims fifth life in less than a month</a>&nbsp;To overcome the challenge posed by formalin, Schünemann’s team developed a new ligation-based RNA sequencing protocol. This method was specifically devised to work on degraded or ancient viral RNA and helped them recover more than 98 per cent of the viral genome at high quality. It avoids the use of phenol-chloroform chemicals to be able to retain information about RNA strand orientation. They found that several mutations occurred early on in the virus, since this man died on July 15, 1918, during the first wave. This finding shows that the virus quickly turned dangerous, as opposed to previous theories that state it only mutated towards the second half of 1918. "The virus already showed signs of human-specific adaptation well before the second wave hit," the researchers wrote in the paper.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russian-doomsday-radio-buzzes-again-transmits-two-coded-messages-people-ask-who-s-listening-and-why-now-1757394065471">Russian 'Doomsday Radio' buzzes again, transmits two coded messages: LISTEN!</a><h2>Spanish Flu timeline changes</h2>&nbsp;This changes the timeline of the virus since earlier samples sequenced came from the autumn or winter of 1918, showing dangerous viral changes. But now that the genome from the summer of the year has also been revived, it shows that the virus was becoming deadly much earlier. However, it isn't clear whether this represents co-circulating viral strains or a swift mutation sweep. The researchers compared the 1918 genome diversity with that of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and determined that the Spanish Fly strains had more genetic diversity in certain segments. Scientists believe there could be several more such tissues in formalin and the new methodology can be used to gain insights into diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, or pre-antibiotic bacterial infections. &nbsp;

Spanish Flu gripped the world from 1918 to 1920. The lung of an 18-year-old who died in the summer of 1918 has revealed secret mutations that had remained unknown until now. The Spanish Flu had turned deadly way before previously thought. 

Scientists have successfully revived the genome of the Spanish Flu that struck the world in 1918. This was thought impossible since the lung it was decoded from had been preserved in a substance that damages the RNA. The achievement was revealed in the peer-reviewed study published in the journal BMC Biology. The influenza A virus (H1N1) strain was taken from the lung of an 18-year-old man who died in the first wave of the Spanish Flu pandemic in Switzerland. Sequencing of the genome has also shown how the virus mutated rapidly in the early stages to adapt to the human body. A team of European researchers took the preserved autopsy sample from the lung tissue that had been placed in formalin. It was kept at the University of Zurich’s medical collection, and no kind of study was carried out on it for over 100 years. Dr Verena Schünemann and his team managed to sequence the genome despite the lung sample ZH1502 being kept in formalin, which causes crosslinking and damages RNA. He said in the paper that not only did their work reveal the virus’s genetic structure, but also showed that it was fast-changing in the early days of the pandemic. Also Read: The invisible killer in Kerala’s waters: ‘Brain-eating amoeba’ claims fifth life in less than a month To overcome the challenge posed by formalin, Schünemann’s team developed a new ligation-based RNA sequencing protocol. This method was specifically devised to work on degraded or ancient viral RNA and helped them recover more than 98 per cent of the viral genome at high quality. It avoids the use of phenol-chloroform chemicals to be able to retain information about RNA strand orientation. They found that several mutations occurred early on in the virus, since this man died on July 15, 1918, during the first wave. This finding shows that the virus quickly turned dangerous, as opposed to previous theories that state it only mutated towards the second half of 1918. "The virus already showed signs of human-specific adaptation well before the second wave hit," the researchers wrote in the paper. Also Read: Russian 'Doomsday Radio' buzzes again, transmits two coded messages: LISTEN! Spanish Flu timeline changes This changes the timeline of the virus since earlier samples sequenced came from the autumn or winter of 1918, showing dangerous viral changes. But now that the genome from the summer of the year has also been revived, it shows that the virus was becoming deadly much earlier. However, it isn't clear whether this represents co-circulating viral strains or a swift mutation sweep. The researchers compared the 1918 genome diversity with that of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, and determined that the Spanish Fly strains had more genetic diversity in certain segments. Scientists believe there could be several more such tissues in formalin and the new methodology can be used to gain insights into diseases like tuberculosis, HIV, or pre-antibiotic bacterial infections.

Spanish Flu gripped the world from 1918 to 1920. The lung of an 18-year-old who died in the summer of 1918 has revealed secret mutations that had remained unknown until now. The Spanish Flu had turned deadly way before previously thought.&nbsp;

107-year-old lung used to revive deadly Spanish Flu genome: This changes history

NASA’s Perseverance rover may have uncovered the strongest clue yet that microbial life once existed on Mars. A rock sample named “Sapphire Canyon,” collected from a dried riverbed in Jezero Crater, contains chemical signatures that scientists say could be of biological origin, according to new research published in Nature. The sample was extracted from a rock called “Cheyava Falls” in 2024, located in a geological area known as the Bright Angel formation — a site believed to have been shaped by flowing water long ago. The presence of certain minerals and organic molecules in this sample raises the possibility that it holds a “potential biosignature” — a feature or substance that may indicate past life, although further analysis is required to be certain.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-way-not-going-to-happen-acting-nasa-chief-duffy-says-china-will-not-beat-us-to-the-moon-1757520784597">'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon</a>&nbsp;“This is the most compelling evidence to date for potential ancient life on Mars,” said NASA’s acting administrator Sean Duffy. “It’s a major step forward in our search for life beyond Earth.” Perseverance began studying the Bright Angel formation — a group of rock layers lining the edges of the ancient Neretva Vallis river channel — in July 2024. The terrain’s clay- and silt-rich sedimentary rocks are ideal for preserving ancient life, much like similar deposits on Earth.&nbsp;The rover’s scientific instruments, particularly PIXL and SHERLOC, detected a combination of organic carbon, sulfur, iron oxides, and phosphorus in the Cheyava Falls rock. These elements could have served as energy sources for microbial life — if it ever existed there. A particularly intriguing feature was the discovery of tiny “leopard spot” mineral patterns — zones rich in vivianite (an iron phosphate often found near decaying matter on Earth) and greigite (an iron sulfide linked to certain microbes). These minerals could have formed through reactions between organic matter and minerals in the rock, a process microbes are known to use for energy. However, scientists also note that these minerals can be produced without life, under certain geological conditions.&nbsp;Importantly, the Bright Angel rocks don’t appear to have undergone extreme heat or acidity — two non-biological conditions that could create these minerals — which makes the biological explanation more plausible, though not yet proven. “This find caught us off guard,” said Joel Hurowitz, lead author of the paper and a planetary scientist at Stony Brook University. “We assumed we’d find signs of life in older rocks. These are relatively young, which may mean Mars was habitable longer than we thought.”&nbsp;NASA stresses that although the results are exciting, they don’t confirm past life on Mars. Scientists must still rule out all non-biological explanations. “Extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence,” said Katie Stack Morgan, deputy project scientist. “This peer-reviewed publication is a major step, but more work lies ahead.”&nbsp;Sapphire Canyon is one of 27 core samples Perseverance has collected since landing in Jezero Crater in 2021. These samples may eventually be returned to Earth for detailed study in a future mission. In addition to rock sampling, the rover also monitors weather and tests materials for future human exploration of Mars. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), managed by Caltech, oversees the Perseverance mission as part of the broader Mars Exploration Program.

'Most compelling evidence to date...': NASA's Perseverance may have found traces of life on the red planet

NASA’s Perseverance rover may have uncovered the strongest clue yet that microbial life once existed on Mars. A rock sample named “Sapphire Canyon,” collected from a dried riverbed in Jezero Crater, contains chemical signatures that scientists say could be of biological origin, according to new research published in Nature. The sample was extracted from a rock called “Cheyava Falls” in 2024, located in a geological area known as the Bright Angel formation — a site believed to have been shaped by flowing water long ago. The presence of certain minerals and organic molecules in this sample raises the possibility that it holds a “potential biosignature” — a feature or substance that may indicate past life, although further analysis is required to be certain. Also Read: 'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon “This is the most compelling evidence to date for potential ancient life on Mars,” said NASA’s acting administrator Sean Duffy. “It’s a major step forward in our search for life beyond Earth.” Perseverance began studying the Bright Angel formation — a group of rock layers lining the edges of the ancient Neretva Vallis river channel — in July 2024. The terrain’s clay- and silt-rich sedimentary rocks are ideal for preserving ancient life, much like similar deposits on Earth. The rover’s scientific instruments, particularly PIXL and SHERLOC, detected a combination of organic carbon, sulfur, iron oxides, and phosphorus in the Cheyava Falls rock. These elements could have served as energy sources for microbial life — if it ever existed there. A particularly intriguing feature was the discovery of tiny “leopard spot” mineral patterns — zones rich in vivianite (an iron phosphate often found near decaying matter on Earth) and greigite (an iron sulfide linked to certain microbes). These minerals could have formed through reactions between organic matter and minerals in the rock, a process microbes are known to use for energy. However, scientists also note that these minerals can be produced without life, under certain geological conditions. Importantly, the Bright Angel rocks don’t appear to have undergone extreme heat or acidity — two non-biological conditions that could create these minerals — which makes the biological explanation more plausible, though not yet proven. “This find caught us off guard,” said Joel Hurowitz, lead author of the paper and a planetary scientist at Stony Brook University. “We assumed we’d find signs of life in older rocks. These are relatively young, which may mean Mars was habitable longer than we thought.” NASA stresses that although the results are exciting, they don’t confirm past life on Mars. Scientists must still rule out all non-biological explanations. “Extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence,” said Katie Stack Morgan, deputy project scientist. “This peer-reviewed publication is a major step, but more work lies ahead.” Sapphire Canyon is one of 27 core samples Perseverance has collected since landing in Jezero Crater in 2021. These samples may eventually be returned to Earth for detailed study in a future mission. In addition to rock sampling, the rover also monitors weather and tests materials for future human exploration of Mars. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), managed by Caltech, oversees the Perseverance mission as part of the broader Mars Exploration Program.

NASA’s Perseverance rover found a Mars rock with chemical signs that may hint at past microbial life — the strongest clue yet from the Red Planet

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy made a fierce statement about the space agency's quest to return humans to the Moon during a press conference on Wednesday. He dismissed China's efforts to send humans to the Moon, strongly asserting that the United States will be the first country to race to the pole, leaving behind everyone else striving to do the same. Duffy said that the US will return to the Moon before China. "No way, not going to happen," Duffy said, referring to China and its program to put a man on the Moon before the US, over 50 years after the Apollo program ended. NASA had called the conference to inform the world about the discovery of the strongest signs of life on Mars in the past. The finding was published in the journal Nature. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover collected a sample from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater, which it said likely preserves evidence of ancient microbial life. Called “Sapphire Canyon,” this sample was taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” in 2024. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/has-nasa-found-life-on-mars-social-media-abuzz-with-speculation-over-sapphire-canyon-and-upcoming-announcement-1757487969809">Has NASA found life on Mars? Social media abuzz with speculation over 'Sapphire Canyon' and upcoming announcement</a>&nbsp;<h2>China successfully tested its lunar lander "Lanyue" this year</h2>Notably, China is racing ahead with its mission to send humans to the Moon. It is targeting a timeline before 2030 to land astronauts on the Moon. It also plans to build a research station and even a nuclear station on the lunar body. China seems to be winning the space race, as in August 2025, it successfully completed comprehensive landing and takeoff tests of its new manned lunar lander, named "Lanyue." But, Duffy reiterated NASA's commitment to win this space race and asserted that the US will get there before China. "We need to keep pushing and win this space race," Duffy said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/600km-solid-core-inside-mars-stuns-scientists-only-the-third-after-earth-and-moon-1757337941390">600km solid core inside Mars stuns scientists - Only the third after Earth and Moon</a>&nbsp;Duffy also used the occasion to stress that NASA and President Donald Trump are committed to exploring space and sending humans to the Moon and Mars. He also dismissed any concerns about the budget allocated to NASA to carry out its missions, stating that what they have is enough. "We need science for the Moon and Mars. We can accomplish our mission with the given budget. The president loves space. He asked me about it," Duffy said. Trump had announced considerable budget cuts for NASA, raising a question mark on the future of the Artemis missions, aimed at sending humans to the moon once again.&nbsp;While Duffy tried to claim a major win for Trump at the press conference, reporters continued to stump him by asking about what NASA is doing to bring back samples from Mars. This particular mission has been in jeopardy for a long time, as the initial plans had to be scrapped because of the rising costs. "I have to look at dollars, time, and return. We need to get these samples back in a better way. Resources are precious. We need to work to our best possible abilities." &nbsp;

Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy has asserted that China will not beat the US in the race to the Moon. He said at a press conference that they will win the space race and that the budget allocated to them is enough.

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy made a fierce statement about the space agency's quest to return humans to the Moon during a press conference on Wednesday. He dismissed China's efforts to send humans to the Moon, strongly asserting that the United States will be the first country to race to the pole, leaving behind everyone else striving to do the same. Duffy said that the US will return to the Moon before China. "No way, not going to happen," Duffy said, referring to China and its program to put a man on the Moon before the US, over 50 years after the Apollo program ended. NASA had called the conference to inform the world about the discovery of the strongest signs of life on Mars in the past. The finding was published in the journal Nature. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover collected a sample from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater, which it said likely preserves evidence of ancient microbial life. Called “Sapphire Canyon,” this sample was taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” in 2024. Also Read: Has NASA found life on Mars? Social media abuzz with speculation over 'Sapphire Canyon' and upcoming announcement China successfully tested its lunar lander "Lanyue" this year Notably, China is racing ahead with its mission to send humans to the Moon. It is targeting a timeline before 2030 to land astronauts on the Moon. It also plans to build a research station and even a nuclear station on the lunar body. China seems to be winning the space race, as in August 2025, it successfully completed comprehensive landing and takeoff tests of its new manned lunar lander, named "Lanyue." But, Duffy reiterated NASA's commitment to win this space race and asserted that the US will get there before China. "We need to keep pushing and win this space race," Duffy said. Also Read: 600km solid core inside Mars stuns scientists - Only the third after Earth and Moon Duffy also used the occasion to stress that NASA and President Donald Trump are committed to exploring space and sending humans to the Moon and Mars. He also dismissed any concerns about the budget allocated to NASA to carry out its missions, stating that what they have is enough. "We need science for the Moon and Mars. We can accomplish our mission with the given budget. The president loves space. He asked me about it," Duffy said. Trump had announced considerable budget cuts for NASA, raising a question mark on the future of the Artemis missions, aimed at sending humans to the moon once again. While Duffy tried to claim a major win for Trump at the press conference, reporters continued to stump him by asking about what NASA is doing to bring back samples from Mars. This particular mission has been in jeopardy for a long time, as the initial plans had to be scrapped because of the rising costs. "I have to look at dollars, time, and return. We need to get these samples back in a better way. Resources are precious. We need to work to our best possible abilities."

Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy has asserted that China will not beat the US in the race to the Moon. He said at a press conference that they will win the space race and that the budget allocated to them is enough.

'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon

Scientists discovered huge tunnels in Brazil and Argentina decades ago and were surprised to see such complex creations made when ancient humans walked the planet. To create such vast tunnels would not have been easy in the absence of complex equipment. Experts think that it is also almost impossible that geological processes shaped these tunnels. The mystery of who built these tunnels was solved in 2018 when a study published in Science Advances revealed that these tunnels were actually made by a creature that has now gone extinct. According to researchers, giant ground sloths burrowed through the ground to make the tunnels. Geology professor Heinrich Frank first discovered these tunnels. These structures are over 1,968 feet long and nearly six feet high. What's more, over 1,500 such tunnels were found in the Rio Grande do Sul region in southern Brazil alone. Humans didn't possess the tools and craft to make them, nor could they have been the work of nature.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biblical-killer-cain-lives-mormon-folklore-says-adam-and-eve-s-outcast-son-may-be-bigfoot-1756716087132">Biblical killer Cain lives? Mormon folklore says Adam and Eve's outcast son may be Bigfoot</a>&nbsp;Frank noted that these “paleoburrows” had big claw scratches, set up in a parallel layout. This was a clue that these tunnels were the handiwork of giant creatures. “There’s no geological process in the world that produces long tunnels with a circular or elliptical cross-section, which branch and rise and fall, with claw marks on the walls,” Frank told Discover. He noted that he had come across "dozens of caves that have inorganic origins," and he is sure that &nbsp;"digging animals had no role in their creation."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumble-upon-a-20-7-feet-long-anaconda-on-tv-show-could-24-foot-creatures-be-next-1755517634345">Scientists stumble upon a 20.7 feet green anaconda on TV show. Could 24 foot creatures be next?</a>&nbsp;To prove that the tunnels weren't made by natural processes, scientists point to the fact that the sheer scale, geometry, and features show that they did not originate from geological processes like erosion or lava tubes. They also do not resemble any known anthropogenic structures. They point to the giant claw marks to state that a prehistoric animal made these tunnels, more specifically giant ground sloth (Megatherium or related genera), This sloth scuttled through the grounds of South America during the Pleistocene epoch, some 8,000–10,000 years ago. They weren't ordinary sloths, but resembled elephants. Their limbs were strong, and their claws were huge, which allowed them to excavate the ground to build the tunnels.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;They were built over several generations, as proven by their length and the area they were spread across. They most likely served as shelters for the sloths, who were herbivores. Human footprints, seemingly showing that they followed the sloths, have also been found in the tunnels. “It is possible that the behaviour was playful, but human interactions with sloths are probably better interpreted in the context of stalking and/or hunting,” according to researchers. &nbsp;

Giant tunnels discovered in Brazil and Argentina were not made by humans. They also did not come into existence because of nature. So who built them? Scientists say a creature that looked like an elephant, but was actually a sloth, burrowed through Earth.

Scientists discovered huge tunnels in Brazil and Argentina decades ago and were surprised to see such complex creations made when ancient humans walked the planet. To create such vast tunnels would not have been easy in the absence of complex equipment. Experts think that it is also almost impossible that geological processes shaped these tunnels. The mystery of who built these tunnels was solved in 2018 when a study published in Science Advances revealed that these tunnels were actually made by a creature that has now gone extinct. According to researchers, giant ground sloths burrowed through the ground to make the tunnels. Geology professor Heinrich Frank first discovered these tunnels. These structures are over 1,968 feet long and nearly six feet high. What's more, over 1,500 such tunnels were found in the Rio Grande do Sul region in southern Brazil alone. Humans didn't possess the tools and craft to make them, nor could they have been the work of nature. Also Read: Biblical killer Cain lives? Mormon folklore says Adam and Eve's outcast son may be Bigfoot Frank noted that these “paleoburrows” had big claw scratches, set up in a parallel layout. This was a clue that these tunnels were the handiwork of giant creatures. “There’s no geological process in the world that produces long tunnels with a circular or elliptical cross-section, which branch and rise and fall, with claw marks on the walls,” Frank told Discover. He noted that he had come across "dozens of caves that have inorganic origins," and he is sure that "digging animals had no role in their creation." Also Read: Scientists stumble upon a 20.7 feet green anaconda on TV show. Could 24 foot creatures be next? To prove that the tunnels weren't made by natural processes, scientists point to the fact that the sheer scale, geometry, and features show that they did not originate from geological processes like erosion or lava tubes. They also do not resemble any known anthropogenic structures. They point to the giant claw marks to state that a prehistoric animal made these tunnels, more specifically giant ground sloth (Megatherium or related genera), This sloth scuttled through the grounds of South America during the Pleistocene epoch, some 8,000–10,000 years ago. They weren't ordinary sloths, but resembled elephants. Their limbs were strong, and their claws were huge, which allowed them to excavate the ground to build the tunnels. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... They were built over several generations, as proven by their length and the area they were spread across. They most likely served as shelters for the sloths, who were herbivores. Human footprints, seemingly showing that they followed the sloths, have also been found in the tunnels. “It is possible that the behaviour was playful, but human interactions with sloths are probably better interpreted in the context of stalking and/or hunting,” according to researchers.

Giant tunnels discovered in Brazil and Argentina were not made by humans. They also did not come into existence because of nature. So who built them? Scientists say a creature that looked like an elephant, but was actually a sloth, burrowed through Earth.

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