Science Highlights: Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough, Amazon Civilization Discovery, and Lunar Cooperation

Malaria research: The Australian discovery that could turn mosquito bites into vaccine booster shots

Scientists in Australia have identified a mechanism by which mosquito saliva, typically associated with transmitting malaria parasites, could be engineered to boost the effectiveness of malaria vaccines. Read more: Malaria research: The Australian discovery that could turn mosquito bites into vaccine booster shots

Ancient Amazon civilization might have been home to millions

LiDAR technology has revealed hundreds of previously unknown earthworks beneath the Amazon rainforest, suggesting the region supported a civilization of approximately 3 million people before European contact. Read more: Ancient Amazon civilization might have been home to millions

India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program

NASA has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to participate in its Artemis program, which includes plans for a permanent human outpost near the lunar south pole, marking a notable expansion of U.S.-India space cooperation. Read more: India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program

SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

A SpaceX rocket upper stage crashed into the moon earlier this month, drawing attention to the increasing problem of space debris beyond Earth's orbit as lunar missions become more frequent. Read more: SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement