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A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage slammed into the Moon at 8,690 km/h after drifting for over a year. NASA said this is a good opportunity to make planetary exploration and debris monitoring a little smarter. The impact created an 18-metre wide crater but poses no risk to Earth.
Researchers at Madurai Kamaraj University decoded 75,000 genetic markers from ancient Tamil sites like Keeladi and Konthagai. These findings showed clear links between Sangam-era people and modern South Asian populations. Prof G Kumaresan said, "The results have consistently aligned with ancestry patterns in the 1000 Genomes Project," marking a major breakthrough.
A used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will crash into the Moon near the Einstein crater on Thursday. Nasa said the event "offers scientists a rare opportunity to observe a human-made object colliding with the lunar surface." Researchers hope the impact data will help improve future space exploration and lunar models.
Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon will conduct his first seven-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station on August 6, 2026. Starting at 6:05 pm IST, Menon and Jessica Meir will install hardware to upgrade the station's power system. This mission helps prepare the laboratory for future solar array installations.
Scientists at Hiroshima University successfully 3D-printed tungsten carbide-cobalt using a new laser technique. This material reached a hardness of over 1,400 HV without losing its strength. By using hot-wire laser irradiation, the team avoided defects. This breakthrough could help make complex industrial tools cheaper and easier to build for everyone.
Researchers examined over 3,000 bones from northeastern Wyoming dating back 66 million years. They found 12 fossils with tooth marks, and four matched T. rex teeth. The team said, "Correctly identifying bone depressions and perforations is important because not all of these features are tooth marks." This helps understand ancient ecosystems.
Researchers from the Double Chooz Collaboration in France reported the first measurement of neutrino signatures from spent nuclear fuel. Using a detector 400 metres from the Chooz B plant, the team tracked particles to monitor fuel inventory. This breakthrough helps inspectors remotely verify if nuclear fuel gets diverted for weapons.
Small brown anoles in the Turks and Caicos Islands evolved to cling harder after two hurricanes hit in September 2017. Scientists found that survivors had shorter toes and larger toepads compared to before the storms. These physical changes, linked to specific genes, helped the lizards survive the intense winds.
Astronomers may have unknowingly searched far more of the Milky Way for alien signals than previously believed. New research showed that radio telescopes observed over 6.1 million stars. Louisa Mason said, "One of the most exciting things about this work is realising that we've surveyed many more stars than initially thought."
Bull sharks prefer spending time with their relatives, new research shows. Scientists used six years of observations at Shark Reef Marine Reserve in Fiji to study these social habits. Lead author Natasha D. Marosi said, "To discover that some of these large, apex predators choose to socialize with their relatives is truly exciting."
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation found a new biosynthetic pathway in Orychophragmus limprichtianus seeds. They used two enzymes to produce high-value oils. This discovery helps scientists create better bio-based lubricants. The team successfully reconstructed this pathway in an oilseed host to support the growing bioeconomy.
Research in the International Journal of Materials and Product Technology describes a metal-free dye-fixing process for plant dyes. This method uses chitosan and ellagic acid to bind colors to fabrics without harmful metal salts. Tests showed that 70% of the dye remained on the fabric even after 25 washes, helping sustainability.