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Rocket launches for satellite megaconstellations are causing a big pollution problem high up, like an experiment gone wrong. Researchers found that soot from these launches stays in the air for years, heating the upper atmosphere. They said, "soot from the SMC launches is heating up the upper atmosphere," which is a worrying trend.
A report warns that the US needs to act fast to defend space from China's growing ambitions. It says the US should station troops on the Moon to stop China from taking over. The report highlights China's progress in space, saying the US has had "inconsistency in vision, policy, and funding."
A rare white deer was spotted in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, and the Chief Minister shared a video calling it "something this rare deer." This albino hog deer's appearance highlights Assam's rich wildlife and conservation efforts. People online are amazed but also worried about its vulnerability.
A super long space signal from 2025, lasting seven hours, has scientists excited! It was much longer than usual bursts. They think it might be a rare "helium merger," where a black hole ate a helium star. This event "shattered standard physics models" and gave us a new clue about the universe.
A new toad species found in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills is named after Dhara, the traditional Khasi women's attire. Researchers said, "Dhara reflects the deep cultural identity." This small, brown toad with black patches prefers forest edges, unlike common toads found near villages. Its discovery highlights the region's rich biodiversity.
Wow, the Sun did something amazing in August 2025! It sent out a radio burst that lasted a whopping 19 days, way longer than usual. Scientists figured out it was a supercharged "helmet streamer" causing it. They said, "Scientists now know what happened." This helps us understand space weather better.
Scientists found a new coral species in deep Pacific caves that glows green when touched! This happened in May 2024 during a robotic dive near Minamidaito Island. Researchers said, "the organisms had not been catalogued before," leading to the discovery of this unique, glowing creature named Corallizoanthus aureus.
Wow, get this! Scientists found 23,000-year-old footprints in New Mexico that totally changed what they thought about the first Americans. These tracks are way older than the old story, showing people were here during the Ice Age. One scientist said, "the consensus could not absorb" this amazing find!
Did you know there are places on Earth with no snakes? It's true! Ireland and Iceland are two such spots. Snakes need warmth and access to get around, and these places just don't have it. Herpetologists say "the global distribution of snakes is shaped almost entirely by two variables: warmth and access."
Dr. Jitendra Singh celebrated 150 years of IACS in Kolkata, India's first research institution. He inaugurated a new solar-cell fabrication facility and an incubation centre. Singh called IACS "a living symbol of India's scientific awakening." The institute has a rich history, nurturing great scientists like C.V. Raman.
SpaceX's Starship rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, May 23, during its twelfth test flight. This time, special buoys with Starlink internet helped stream the landing live from the water. It showed Starship's "belly flop" maneuver and a controlled splashdown, proving "Starlink's expanding role in enabling connectivity anywhere."
NASA's picking Astrolab to build a cool new rover for the Moon! This rover, called CLV-1, will help astronauts get around the lunar surface by 2028. It's designed for two suited astronauts and their gear, with special tires for rough terrain. NASA said, "astronauts will need practical ways to move around."