NASA’s discovery of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has sparked global interest after Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggested it could be a form of alien technology. Detected on July 1, 2025, the comet is only the third known interstellar object to pass through our solar system. While NASA confirmed that 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth, Loeb and other researchers argue that its unique chemical and physical properties set it apart from natural space objects, warranting a deeper investigation

Amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific, two separate US Navy aircraft — a helicopter and a fighter jet — crashed into the South China Sea on Sunday during routine operations. The incidents have reignited regional security concerns as the United States continues its strategic presence in the disputed waters, where China maintains sweeping territorial claims. According to a statement from the US Pacific Fleet, the first incident involved an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter assigned

United States President Donald Trump has once again defended his administration’s tariff policies, claiming that the strategy has played a major role in strengthening the U.S. economy and boosting the stock market. Since returning to office for his second term, Trump has emphasized a renewed focus on economic nationalism, arguing that countries trading with the United States must pay tariffs determined by the government to protect American interests. In his latest remarks, Trump a

Global competition in the satellite internet market is intensifying as Europe and China prepare to launch large-scale projects aimed at rivaling Elon Musk’s Starlink network. The developments mark a significant shift in the global communications landscape, with governments and private aerospace firms seeking to establish independent systems to reduce reliance on the American provider. Europe’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reached an agreement to combine their satellite p

Satellite imagery from US-based intelligence firms and open-source analysts has revealed a major new Chinese air-defence complex near the India border in Tibet’s Gar County. The facility, located roughly 65 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and facing India’s Nyoma airfield, includes command buildings, vehicle sheds, radar positions, and hardened munition storage. The most notable feature is a cluster of covered missile launch positions believed to be equipped with retractable roof

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to another record close on Tuesday, buoyed by a series of strong corporate earnings reports that reinforced investor optimism about the resilience of major U.S. companies. Gains from household names such as Coca-Cola, 3M, and General Motors helped the blue-chip index climb even as technology shares lagged, reflecting a rotation from growth stocks into more traditional sectors. The 30-stock Dow rose 218.16 points, or 0.47%, to finish at 46,924.

The United States has warned that steep tariffs could soon be imposed on China if Beijing proceeds with its newly announced restrictions on rare earth exports, heightening concerns of another trade confrontation between the two largest economies in the world. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday that the decision now rests largely on China’s next actions, suggesting that the situation remains fluid in the run-up to a crucial diplomatic meeting later this month. Pr

A UC Berkeley physicist has joined the ranks of Nobel laureates after being recognized for groundbreaking work that expanded the frontiers of quantum mechanics. John Clarke, an emeritus professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering experiments that reshaped the scientific understanding of how particles behave on a macroscopic level. Clarke shares the honor with Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis of the Univer

Livermore, California, has lost out to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in its ambitious bid to host Pacific Fusion’s $1 billion nuclear fusion research facility. The Livermore City Council had earlier approved a proposal packed with financial and tax incentives, but despite the effort, Pacific Fusion selected Albuquerque as the home for its new 225,000-square-foot research center. What Livermore Offered

President Donald Trump made an appearance at the Ryder Cup held at Bethpage Black on Long Island, creating a mix of excitement, protest, and logistical challenges for those in attendance. His visit drew large crowds of both supporters and opponents, each eager to make their voices heard during the high-profile golf event. While the Ryder Cup was already expected to attract thousands of spectators, the added presence of the President amplified the atmosphere, particularly in terms of security and

LITTLE ELM, Texas – A North Texas woman is achieving a dream that has been years in the making. At 38 years old, Rebecca Lawler has been named a NASA astronaut candidate, a position that only a handful of people around the world are ever selected for. The announcement places her among an elite group of scientists, engineers, and pilots who will begin the long journey of preparing for space missions. Lawler’s selection comes after three attempts at entering the program, s

The partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025, is one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year. Unlike a total eclipse where the Moon completely hides the Sun, this will be a partial eclipse, with the Moon covering up to 80–85% of the Sun’s disk in the most favorable viewing spots. The spectacle will be most striking at sunrise in southern New Zealand and during the morning hours in eastern and southern Australia, including cities like

What exactly is a hydrogen bomb, the most destructive weapon ever built? Unlike the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, which relied on the fission of heavy elements like uranium and plutonium, a hydrogen bomb unleashes its fury through a two-stage process that combines nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Fission provides the spark, generating immense heat and pressure, under which isotopes of hydrogen such as deuterium and tritium fuse tog

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in late July 2025 triggered a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean. While the waves caused minimal damage, the event provided a critical real-world test for Nasa’s Guardian system, an advanced disaster detection technology developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Guardian detected atmospheric disturbances created by the tsunami within 20 minutes of

Scientists assumed that decision-making in mammals was controlled by a single brain region. A new study published in Nature has now challenged that long-held belief, showing that decision-making is a much more distributed process involving multiple areas of the brain. The research highlights the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the hippocampus as two central hubs of decision-making. While the PFC is known for planning, ev

A remarkable celestial event is set to unfold on the night of September 7-8, 2025. The total lunar eclipse, commonly known as the "Blood Moon," will provide an awe-inspiring display for skywatchers across the globe. As Earth positions itself perfectly between the Sun and the Moon, it will cast its shadow on the lunar surface, creating a striking reddish-orange glow that has fascinated observers for centuries. This type of lunar eclipse, known for its e

At the prestigious Semicon India 2025 conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with India's first indigenously developed 32-bit microprocessor – the Vikram-32 chip. This groundbreaking achievement, showcased by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, marks a monumental step in India's journey towards semiconductor self-reliance. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation&rsq

  Skywatchers across the globe are eagerly preparing for a rare celestial spectacle on the night of September 7–8, 2025, when a total lunar eclipse will transform the Moon into a glowing copper-red orb, famously known as the Blood Moon. The event will last for approximately 82 minutes, marking the second and final total lunar eclipse of the year. Nearly 77 percent of the world’s population will be able to witness the eclipse, making it one of the most widely visible

A rare and powerful space weather event is on its way, as a cannibal coronal mass ejection from the sun is forecast to strike Earth late on Monday, September 1, 2025. Scientists warn that this unusual solar explosion could create a strong geomagnetic storm, bringing both dazzling auroras and potential disruptions to satellites, power grids, and communications. The phenomenon began on August 30 when sunspot region AR 41

Following the narrative established during the Trump administration, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has drawn a connection between US tariffs, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and India’s role in the global energy market. On Wednesday, Graham responded sharply to reports of a deadly Russian strike in Kyiv that killed at least 23 people. His message on X directly addressed India, China, and Brazil for their continued purchase of Russian crude.