SCIENCE

Claire Parfitt’s journey from a NASA rejection and cleaning space toilets to leading the European Space Agency’s Mars exploration team is redefining what it takes to reach for the stars.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have engineered SpudCell, the first synthetic cell built entirely from non-living components, capable of growth, replication, and selection—potentially transforming medicine and industry.

NASA's Perseverance rover has detected complex organic carbon in Martian rocks at Jezero Crater, according to a June 24, 2026 study. While the findings spark fresh debate about life on Mars, scientists caution the carbon may have non-biological origins.

Reliance Jio is preparing to deploy a constellation of up to 1,650 low-Earth orbit satellites, aiming to provide broadband and direct-to-device internet connectivity to remote and underserved regions across India, transforming the country’s telecom landscape.

A new study finds that the exact time a solar storm hits Earth is just as important as its strength in determining how much it disrupts the upper atmosphere and global GPS systems.

NASA has announced detailed plans to establish a permanent human base on the Moon by 2029, with phased infrastructure and science-driven site selection, amid rising competition with China’s lunar ambitions.

Google unveils Gemini for Science, a suite of AI-powered research tools, while Uber’s new AV Lab aims to generate 2 million miles of autonomous vehicle data each month by year-end, marking a new era for AI in science and technology.

A new study reveals Bermuda sits atop a unique, massive rock layer nearly 12.5 miles thick, offering a scientific explanation for the island’s long-standing mysteries and challenging decades of Bermuda Triangle legends.

London Zoo turns 200 and announces a record-breaking £20 million donation to build a new wildlife health center, highlighting its historic role in science and conservation.

Jordan officially joined the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on April 23, 2026, becoming the sixth Middle Eastern country to commit to responsible and cooperative space exploration.