When the submarine volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai in the South Pacific erupted in January 2022, it was not only one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in modern times. The volcano also did something completely unexpected: it helped clean up some of the methane pollution it released. This phenomenon could potentially be key to how […]
Scientists are developing a new approach that could tackle plastic pollution and the global energy challenge at once — by converting discarded plastics into clean fuel using sunlight. A study led by PhD researcher Xiao Lu at the University of Adelaide explores how solar-powered systems can transform plastic waste into hydrogen, syngas and other industrial […]
Scientists have developed a new smart oxide that not only stores energy but also visibly indicates how much charge it holds. The material changes colour depending on its charge level—turning blue when charged and becoming transparent as it discharges—offering a simple, real-time visual cue that the device needs recharging. From smartphones to solar grids, modern […]
Understanding which cells within a tumor will go on to form metastases remains one of the major challenges in cancer research. A study led by the Cell Plasticity in Development and Disease laboratory, headed by Ángela Nieto at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Miguel Hernández University (UMH) […]
Scientists from the XPANCEO Emerging Technologies Research Center, in collaboration with Nobel Laureate Prof. Konstantin Novoselov (University of Manchester and the National University of Singapore), have discovered novel optical properties in arsenic trisulfide (As2S3), a crystalline van der Waals semiconductor. The results of the research reveal that this material can be permanently modified by light and physically sculpted at the nanoscale level using simple continuous-wave (CW) light, entirely bypassing the need for complex, […]
Researchers at Harvard University found that adding controlled randomness to robot movement improves efficiency in crowded environments. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows how swarm systems can avoid congestion by balancing order and unpredictability. Conducted through simulations and lab experiments in the Netherlands, the work outlines how simple […]
NASA’s Artemis II crew began Flight Day 3 on April 4 after departing Earth’s orbit earlier in the mission, preparing for their first trajectory correction burn as Orion heads toward the Moon. The four astronauts, currently nearly 100,000 miles from Earth, are also training for lunar observations scheduled during a flyby on April 6. The […]
Astronomers in Japan have identified a new phase in early star formation, where young protostars release magnetic energy and form large gas rings. The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, used observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in Chile to examine a stellar nursery in the Taurus Molecular Cloud. Researchers say the findings […]
NASA’s Artemis II crew began their journey to the Moon on April 2 after Orion completed a translunar injection burn lasting nearly six minutes. The maneuver sent astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen out of Earth orbit for the first time since 1972. The spacecraft is now on a trajectory toward […]
NASA approved the translunar injection burn for Artemis II on April 2, clearing the Orion spacecraft to leave Earth orbit at 7:49 p.m. EDT. The burn will send astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen toward the Moon for the first time since 1972. The decision follows a mission management review confirming […]
NASA confirmed the Artemis II crew completed the perigee raise burn on April 2, firing Orion’s engine for 43 seconds to refine its orbit around Earth. The maneuver placed the spacecraft into a stable high Earth orbit ahead of a planned translunar injection later the same day. Mission managers will review system performance before approving […]
NASA confirmed the Artemis II crew resolved a toilet system fault aboard the Orion spacecraft on April 2 while in Earth orbit. The issue, first detected as a blinking fault light on April 1, was addressed through coordinated troubleshooting with mission control in Houston. The fix comes ahead of a scheduled perigee raise burn, a […]
NASA’s Artemis II crew completed a proximity operations test on April 2, maneuvering the Orion spacecraft near a detached rocket stage in Earth orbit. The demonstration, lasting about 70 minutes, tested manual control systems and gathered data critical for future lunar missions. The crew now prepares for a perigee raise burn, while engineers continue troubleshooting […]
A new study published on April 2026 finds that Saturn has an asymmetrical magnetic field unlike Earth, based on six years of data from the Cassini–Huygens mission. Researchers led by institutions including University College London found that Saturn’s magnetic cusp shifts due to its rapid rotation and plasma from its moon Enceladus. The findings offer […]
India has identified over 8.5 million tonnes of rare earth oxide resources across coastal and inland regions, the government said on April 2, 2026, in Parliament. While the country holds domestic reserves, it remains dependent on imports for rare earth magnets due to processing and industrial gaps. A ₹7,280 crore incentive scheme aims to build […]
NASA confirmed the Artemis II crew completed the apogee raise burn on April 2, increasing Orion’s orbital high point. The mission now transitions toward a proximity operations demonstration that will test manual spacecraft control near another object. Engineers continue to monitor a minor onboard system issue as the crew prepares for the next phase. The […]
Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission completed a key proximity operations test on April 2 while orbiting Earth. The maneuver involved controlled movements around a detached rocket stage to evaluate spacecraft handling. With CubeSat deployments ahead and a minor onboard system issue under review, the crew is now preparing for a perigee raise burn to […]
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched four astronauts on April 2 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Artemis II mission. The crew is set for a 10-day test flight around the Moon, marking the first human lunar flyby since the Apollo era. The mission aims to validate spacecraft systems and pave the […]
Scientists in India have developed a method to reuse graphite from discarded lithium-ion batteries to improve fuel cell efficiency, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, shows that recycled graphite can enhance catalyst performance and durability in fuel cells. The findings, published […]
An international team led by Peking University confirmed the mass of a rogue planet for the first time using a rare alignment of telescopes in May 2024. The object, detected through microlensing, was found to be about the mass of Saturn, confirming it as a true planet. The findings, published in Science in January 2026, […]