Scientists have discovered a perfectly spherical object named Teleios in the Milky Way, emitting only radio signals. This mysterious structure, found using Australia’s ASKAP telescope, defies typical explanations due to its unique symmetry and lack of visible light or X-ray emissions. Researchers are exploring possibilities ranging from supernova remnants to stellar wind bubbles to understand its origin and nature.
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A NASA study reveals that increased solar activity, particularly during solar maximum, accelerates satellite re-entry due to heightened atmospheric drag. This phenomenon, impacting constellations like Starlink, poses operational challenges and environmental concerns as more satellites burn up, releasing materials into the atmosphere. The situation necessitates improved space traffic management and consideration of space weather in planning.
Researchers at the University of Limerick are pioneering a groundbreaking approach to address male infertility by engineering human sperm from lab-grown testicular tissue. This innovative research aims to provide hope for men facing untreatable infertility, offering an alternative to surgical sperm retrieval and donor sperm.
NASA faces a significant budget cut in 2026, potentially reshaping the agency. The proposed cuts threaten science programs and human spaceflight initiatives, including the ISS. However, this crisis presents an opportunity to transform NASA into a more agile agency by leveraging commercial partnerships and focusing on mission planning while outsourcing infrastructure development.
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Sky gazers can look forward to the Strawberry Moon in June 2025. This full moon, named by Native American tribes, signals the start of strawberry harvesting. It will appear low on the horizon, possibly with a golden hue. The best viewing time is June 10, as the moon rises in the southeast.
A new study suggests a massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago, far larger than the dinosaur killer, may have acted as a "giant fertilizer bomb" on early Earth. This impact, releasing vital nutrients like phosphorus and mixing ocean layers, potentially spurred a microbial explosion. The event highlights how catastrophic events could foster biological innovation and diversification in early life.
Donald Trump has withdrawn Jared Isaacman's nomination for Nasa administrator just before the senate confirmation vote. Isaacman, the CEO of Shift4 and a SpaceX mission participant, was nominated in December. He distanced himself from Elon Musk's views on lunar landings during his confirmation hearing, pledging to prioritize them if confirmed.
Scientists in the UK have successfully revived living cells from a southern white rhino that passed away in 2021. Nature's SAFE, a conservation charity, cultivated millions of cells from a preserved skin sample. This breakthrough offers new hope for restoring endangered populations by potentially creating viable egg or sperm cells, marking a significant advancement in conservation efforts.
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