Science Digest: Space Exploration, Planetary Discoveries, and Biology Advances
Today's science news spans from the depths of space to changes within the human body.
Webb finds clues to ancient origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected unusual chemical signatures in comet 3I/ATLAS, suggesting it may have formed in a very different environment from most Solar System bodies. Read more: Webb finds clues to ancient origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA shares new photos from historic Artemis II Moon mission
NASA continues its 'Moon Joy June' celebration by sharing new photos from the Artemis II mission, marking the first human journey to the Moon in over 50 years. Read more: NASA's "Moon Joy June" celebration continues as it shares new photos from the Artemis II mission earlier this year. The mission made history as the first humans to travel to the Moon in over half a century. (📸: NASA) - Facebook
Meteorite reveals a lost moon-sized world from the dawn of the solar system
Analysis of a rare meteorite has uncovered evidence of a massive lost world that once orbited the young Sun before being destroyed in a catastrophic collision, suggesting that some early planets formed from dramatically different materials than Earth and Mars. Read more: Meteorite reveals a lost moon-sized world from the dawn of the solar system
Future astronauts could walk across rocks from deep inside the Moon
A study of the South Pole-Aitken basin suggests that a low‑angle collision could have exposed mantle material near planned Artemis landing zones, offering a unique opportunity to sample the Moon's interior. Read more: Future astronauts could walk across rocks from deep inside the Moon
How menopause radically changes the brain – and what happens after
During menopause the brain undergoes widespread structural changes, yet emerging research suggests these alterations can lead to beneficial long‑term outcomes. Read more: How menopause radically changes the brain – and what happens after
The New World screwworm has returned to the U.S. Now what?
The New World screwworm, a flesh‑eating parasite once eradicated from the United States, has been detected again, raising concerns that a fresh eradication campaign could take more than a year. Read more: The New World screwworm has returned to the U.S. Now what?