Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas makes its closest pass by Earth
Stray visitor from another star glides past our planet before heading back into interstellar space
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Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains
DNA from Yersinia pestis found in Bronze Age sheep offers first non-human evidence of plague spread, hinting at animal reservoirs that helped move the disease across Eurasia.
Aliens will be found by 2075, top scientist says
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock predicts a positive detection of extraterrestrial life within 50 years, citing the Drake equation and recent exoplanet findings.
Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains
DNA from Yersinia pestis found in Bronze Age sheep offers clues to how plague spread before the Black Death
Northern Hemisphere marks shortest day as winter solstice arrives
Astronomical winter begins as daylight reaches its minimum in the north; opposite occurs in the Southern Hemisphere
Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Scientists use drone-collected whale blows and skin samples to confirm cetacean morbillivirus above the Arctic Circle, signaling a new noninvasive approach to monitoring ocean health.
Nine animal-welfare wins mark a cautious year of progress
Policy shifts, labeling rules and new technologies reduced suffering across fur farming, eggs, pets, and research, even as the scale of animal exploitation remains vast.
Interstellar Comet Atlas Makes Close Approach to Earth Before Returning to Interstellar Space
3I/Atlas offers a rare glimpse into material from another star system as it sails past Earth and onward to interstellar space
FAA records reveal near-miss as SpaceX Starship test explodes over Caribbean
FAA documents show debris risk and air-traffic disruptions as SpaceX upgrades Starship ahead of future launches.