Lightning Detected on Mars for the First Time, Say Scientists For the first time, scientists believe they have recorded electrical activity in Mars’ atmosphere, suggesting the planet may experience lightning. The discovery offers fresh insights into the Red Planet’s climate and potential habitability. Perseverance Rover Records “Mini Lightning” NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in 2021, has spent four years exploring the Jezero Crater. Its main mission is to search for signs of ancient life, but it has now made another remarkable finding. Using its SuperCam instrument, the rover detected electrical discharges nicknamed “mini lightning” through audio and electromagnetic…
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Ancient Structures Hidden Beneath the Surface Two giant, mysterious structures buried deep within Earth’s mantle may hold vital clues about how our planet formed and became capable of supporting life. The continent-sized “lava puddles” lie nearly 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometres) beneath the surface, resting above the boundary between the mantle and the core. Researchers have long been puzzled by these vast formations, located beneath the Pacific Ocean and the African continent. Known as large low-shear-velocity provinces (LLSVPs) and ultra-low-velocity zones (ULVZs), they slow down seismic waves that pass through them — a sign that their composition differs from the surrounding…
Successful Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft lifted off successfully on Thursday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz 2.1a rocket launched at 12:28 pm Moscow time (0928 GMT), marking another step in ongoing international cooperation aboard the ISS. The crew consists of Russian commander Sergei Kud-Sverchkov, embarking on his second mission, fellow cosmonaut Sergei Mikayev, and NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, both making their first flights into space. Journey to the International Space Station Following its lift-off, the Soyuz spacecraft was scheduled…
A New Era for European Air Defence Italy’s defence and aerospace company Leonardo has unveiled plans for a new advanced air defence system named the “Michelangelo Dome.” The system aims to enhance Europe’s ability to counter modern aerial threats as regional security concerns rise amid tensions with Russia and other global risks. Presented in Rome on Thursday, the “Michelangelo Dome” is designed to protect critical infrastructure and strategic areas by integrating various defence assets operating in space, air, land, and sea. Leonardo said the system can detect, track, intercept, and neutralise threats such as rockets, missiles, and drones before they…
Loggerhead Turtle ‘Molly’ Released After Miraculous Recovery in Florida Keys A loggerhead sea turtle named Molly, who captured hearts worldwide during her recovery, has been safely released back into the ocean in the Florida Keys. The emotional release took place on a Key West beach on Wednesday (November 26), attracting hundreds of spectators eager to witness her return to the sea. From Rescue to Recovery Molly, a 170-pound loggerhead turtle, was rescued several months ago after becoming entangled in a crab trap line. When found, she was also suffering from a massive tumour that left her weak and covered in…
Intel Rejects TSMC’s Allegations of Trade Secret Leak by Executive Wei-Jen Lo Intel has firmly denied allegations made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) that one of its executives, Wei-Jen Lo, leaked trade secrets after leaving the Taiwanese chipmaker. The US company said it found no basis for the claims and stressed its commitment to protecting intellectual property. Intel Dismisses Trade Secret Claims “Based on everything we know, we have no reason to believe there is any merit to the allegations involving Mr Lo,” Intel said in an emailed statement. The company added that it enforces strict internal controls and…
Alphabet Nears $4 Trillion Valuation on AI-Driven Stock Surge Alphabet, the parent company of Google, closed in on a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, positioning itself to become only the fourth company ever to reach that milestone. The surge highlights how investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to propel major technology stocks to record highs. Alphabet’s Stock Soars on AI Momentum Shares of Alphabet rose more than 5% to an all-time high of $315.90, giving the company a market capitalisation of $3.82 trillion. The stock has gained nearly 70% so far this year, outperforming competitors such as Microsoft and…
US Space Force Awards Contracts for New Missile Defence Prototypes The US Space Force has granted several small Golden Dome contracts to develop competing missile defence prototypes, launching a race for future deals potentially worth tens of billions of dollars, according to two informed sources. Competing Prototypes for Missile Interceptors Among the companies receiving these awards are Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly, Lockheed Martin and Anduril. The contracts represent an important step in the Pentagon’s plans to enhance its ability to detect and destroy enemy missiles. They cover prototypes for space-based interceptors and related systems. Although the value of each contract…
Indonesian Women Lead Mangrove Revival as Climate Threats Swallow Pari Island Under the blazing tropical sun, Asmania and a small group of women from Indonesia’s Pari Island wade into the shallow waters of Rengge Beach, planting young mangrove seedlings. Their mission is simple but urgent — to save their sinking island from the rising sea. Fighting Floods with Mangroves The Women’s Group of Pari Island hopes the mangroves will help protect their home from tidal floods, erosion and increasingly powerful waves. The trees also store carbon, helping to reduce the greenhouse gases driving climate change. “The sea is not like…
Sydney Startup Algenie Bets on Algae to Power a Greener Industrial Future Sydney entrepreneur Nick Hazell believes the key to a sustainable future lies in one of the planet’s smallest organisms — algae. His startup, Algenie, is developing a new generation of photobioreactors designed to grow algae efficiently and affordably, paving the way for large-scale carbon removal and fossil fuel alternatives. Reinventing Industrial Chemistry with Algae Algenie’s innovation centres on its patented helical photobioreactor, which Hazell says could make algae cultivation scalable and cost-effective for industries such as plastics, biofuels, and food production. The design uses thin LED lights that…