SCIENCE

The European Space Agency’s Hera mission is gaining global attention as it moves forward in its ambitious effort to study asteroids and strengthen planetary defense strategies. Designed as a follow-up to NASA’s historic DART mission, Hera aims to provide detailed insights into how asteroid deflection works, marking a major step in protecting Earth from potential future threats. The mission focuses on the Didymos binary asteroid system, which includes a larger asteroid and its smaller moonlet, Dimorphos. In 2022, NASA’s DART

Black holes have long fascinated both scientists and the public, representing one of the most mysterious and powerful forces in the universe. Once considered theoretical enigmas, they are now at the forefront of astrophysical research, with new discoveries reshaping our understanding of space, time, and gravity itself. Recent breakthroughs in observation and theory have taken humanity closer than ever to uncovering the secrets hidden within these cosmic giants. In 2019, the world witnessed a defining moment when the Event Horizon

The search for life beyond Earth has always fascinated scientists, and Mars remains one of the most promising candidates in our solar system. But before we set foot on the Red Planet, researchers on Earth are already conducting experiments to understand how life might survive there. The focus of this research lies in microbes—tiny, resilient organisms that can endure some of the harshest environments imaginable. Studying these extremophiles on Earth helps scientists prepare for potential microbial life on Mars and

With the help of 3D printing, manufacturing has been transformed and complicated buildings can be created with hitherto unheard-of accuracy and efficiency. From medical implants to automotive components, this process—also called additive manufacturing—has transformed sectors all around. But suppose we could bring 3D printing from Earth beyond here? Imagine layer by layer building habitats on the Moon using lunar dirt and microwave power. This is no more science fiction. Not only for alien building but also for revolutionizing sectors here

In Star Wars’s vast and imaginative universe, the planet Tatooine, home to the iconic Luke Skywalker, has captivated fans with its striking dual-sun sunsets. Recent discussions among astronomers and Star Wars enthusiasts have spotlighted the scientific plausibility and allure of a planet orbiting two stars, a phenomenon known as a circumbinary planet. Tatooine’s depiction in A New Hope, with its twin suns casting a golden glow over the desert landscape, is not just cinematic poetry but also a nod to

For decades, the exact length of a day on Uranus remained one of the solar system’s lingering mysteries. Thanks to meticulous observations by the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have determined that a Uranian day lasts 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds—28 seconds longer than the previous estimate from NASA’s Voyager 2 mission in 1986. This discovery resolves a long-standing planetary puzzle and provides crucial data for future exploration of the enigmatic ice giant. The Challenge of Measuring Uranus’ Rotation

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a significant astronomical event will unfold as a partial solar eclipse graces the skies over vast regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This celestial phenomenon will be observable across parts of Europe, North America, western Africa, and northern Asia, offering millions the opportunity to witness the Moon partially obscuring the Sun.​ Understanding the Partial Solar Eclipse A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth and