Science

In a landmark study in PLOS ONE, women were found to have as many as 50 per cent more olfactory bulbs, i.e., neurons capable of detecting smells, in their brains than do men. This increased biological hardware enables women to have a significantly higher level of sensitivity to complex environmental odours, subtle changes in the…

Space missions depend on power systems that can function far away from sunlight and without maintenance. Solar panels struggle in deep space, where light weakens with distance. That limitation has pushed agencies to rely on nuclear-based energy sources for decades. These systems, known as radioisotope power systems, have quietly supported missions operating across the Solar…

The ‘Pink Moon’ will occur in the night sky on April 1, 2026 – the culmination of a combination of lunar orbital mechanics and historical cultural significance. While the name indicates a radical colour change, it really reflects the rules of physics between our planet, the moon and the sun, along with plant cycles in…

From Chandrayaan 1 (image credit: Isro) to Artemis 2 (Image credit: Nasa) For much of the late 20th century, the Moon was treated as a closed chapter. After Apollo, samples brought back to Earth seemed to settle the argument. The Moon was dry, ancient and geologically inactive. There was no water to sustain life, no…

Penn State researchers are taking the unique resilience of tardigrades or ‘water bears’ as a basis for evaluation into how living organisms will respond and protect Martian resources. These microscopic extremophiles are known for their ability to survive in the vacuum of space; however, this study primarily focuses on their molecular response to Martian-like conditions…

NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission is the next crewed mission in the agency’s plan to explore the deep reaches of space. The mission is the next step following the uncrewed Artemis I mission. The mission will be crewed and will be sent using the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft, launching from the…

On March 30, SpaceX conducted a successful launch of its Transporter 16 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the 21st launch from Vandenberg SFB in 2026, demonstrating again how dominant they are in the commercial space industry. According to Vandenberg Space Force Base, Falcon 9 launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E), and…

The Mediterranean Sea has been viewed over the years as a body of water that is not prone to major natural calamities such as tsunamis. However, scientific evaluations have shown that this assumption does not necessarily hold. The coastal regions of Southern Europe, such as the Côte d’Azur, which is very densely populated, and other…

NASA is set to first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in more than 50 years with the Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for launch tomorrow, April 1, 2026. Four astronauts are on the Crew of the Orion spacecraft, including three from NASA – Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), and Christina Koch (Mission…

A mother’s bond is often described as a connection of souls, a relationship that transcends physical borders, time, and the definitions of love. While poets have spent centuries weaving paragraphs about this invisible string, science has discovered a tangible one.Recent research into microchimerism reveals that the connection between a mother and child isn’t just emotional;…