Monash Researchers Propose Expanding Genus Homo to Rewrite Family Tree
Monash University researchers argue that early human relatives and close fossil relatives living up to 5 million years ago should be reclassified under the genus Homo.
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Researchers Measure Gravity Effect on Quantum Atoms in New Study
Researchers have directly measured gravity’s predicted effect on the quantum phase of freely falling rubidium atoms, observing Einstein’s equivalence principle in the quantum…
Corrected Headline: Harvest Moon Rises Near Saturn on September 26
The Harvest Moon of September 2026 will rise on September 26, appearing near Saturn and Neptune in the constellation Pisces, with peak visibility around local moonrise and lasting…
Solar Storm Disrupts GPS Signals
A November 2024 solar storm caused GPS signals to drift over 33 feet, disrupting self-driving cars and highlighting vulnerabilities in autonomous systems, according to a study in…
Astronauts Sophie Adenot and Anil Menon Install ISS Space-to-Ground Antenna
European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed a six-hour and 30-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on August 25…
Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Makes Closest Approach to Earth
An interstellar visitor designated 3I/Atlas is making its closest approach to Earth at 167 million miles this week before leaving our solar system permanently.
Chinese Researchers Complete Two-Way Laser Link Over 400,000 Kilometers
Chinese researchers have successfully completed a two-way laser communications test between Earth and the moon across a distance of over 400,000 kilometers, marking an advancement…
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Reaches Launch Pad for August 30 Liftoff
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope rolled out to Launch Complex 39A on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, targeting a 7:26 a.m.
Global Warming Breaks Climatic Link Between Pacific and Indian Oceans
Global warming is breaking the long-standing climatic connection between the Pacific and Indian oceans.
UK Makes Plug-in Solar Legal
Plug-in solar panels became legal to buy and use across Great Britain on August 27, 2026, offering households a DIY renewable energy option that requires no professional…
SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on August 30, 2026, from Launch Complex 39A in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Washington State University Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Electronic Skin
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a 3D-printed electronic skin that senses pressure and temperature at ten times the resolution of current commercial glove…