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ScienceJan 22, 2026

Race against time: what is happening with Nasa’s ageing International Space Station

Haven-1 will initially fly without a crew. After launch, Vast plans to remotely monitor the station to make sure systems such as pressure control and orientation are functioning properly. (Image: Vast Space)

ScienceJan 22, 2026

You may be wrong about ‘toxic masculinity’: Researchers explain why

Only a small portion, about 3.2 per cent, fell into the most extreme “hostile toxic” category. These men scored high in terms of hostility, discrimination, and opposition to equality. (Image for representation: Freepik)

ScienceJan 22, 2026

Hand stencil in Indonesian cave seen as the oldest-known rock art

The scientists said their discovery of the age of the Liang Metanduno hand stencil may provide insight into how and when Australia came ‌to be settled by Homo sapiens. ‍ (Image: Reuters)

ScienceJan 21, 2026

What a giant 600-year-old shipwreck tells us about medieval Europe

Analysis of the ship’s timber has revealed just how interconnected medieval Europe already was.(Image: Vikingeskibs Museet)

ScienceJan 21, 2026

‘An incredible honour’: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27-year space career

Williams built a remarkable record in spaceflight. She spent a total of 608 days in orbit, the second-highest total among NASA astronauts. (Image: NASA)

ScienceJan 21, 2026

Largest solar storm in 20 years: What on Earth it means

An Aurora Borealis is seen in the sky above Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

ScienceJan 20, 2026

Strongest solar radiation storm in 2 decades moves toward Earth

Alongside the radiation storm, a strong geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Monday afternoon, which can sometimes interfere with power grids. (Image: X/ Insider Page)

ScienceJan 20, 2026

Italy uncovers basilica designed by Vitruvius, the ‘father of architecture’

The basilica had a rectangular layout, with 10 ‌columns on the long ‍side, and ⁠four on the short ones.

ScienceJan 20, 2026

Your name could fly to the Moon: Nasa’s Artemis programme to begin soon

Nasa is giving people around the world a chance to be part of the mission in a symbolic way. The space agency is inviting the public to send their names to the Moon aboard Artemis II. (Image: NASA)

ScienceJan 19, 2026

Ancient pottery from Mesopotamia may hold earliest clues to mathematics

According to the researchers, this repeated use of doubling numbers shows an early form of mathematical thinking that existed long before people began writing numbers or equations. (Image: X/Archaeology Magazine)

ScienceJan 17, 2026

Study reveals Pompeii’s public baths were riddled with human waste

Researchers were able to confirm through isotope testing that the city’s oldest bathing facilities, known as the Republican Baths, which were built long before Roman rule, were supplied by wells and rarely renewed. (Image:X/ Earth.com)

ScienceJan 17, 2026

Tyrannosaurus rex did not reach full size until age 40, reveals study

This study involved more Tyrannosaurus specimens - many ‌of them held at the Museum of the Rockies in Montana - than previous research into the life history of this species. (Image: Reuters)

ScienceJan 16, 2026

New map reveals Antarctica’s dramatic terrain hidden under miles of ice

An undated handout image of a map illustrating the subglacial landscape of mountain ranges, deep canyons and wide valleys, as well as tens of thousands of smaller hills and valleys, with comparative examples inset, in Antarctica, obtained by Reuters on January 15, 2026. (Image: Reuters)

ScienceJan 15, 2026

Feeling drunk without alcohol? Gut bacteria may be to blame

It has also been difficult to diagnose ABS; the most reliable method is closely monitored blood alcohol testing, which is not always available or easy to set up. (Image: Freepik)

ScienceJan 15, 2026

Artemis II: Nasa’s crewed lunar mission eyes a February 6 liftoff

Teams will start many inspections as soon as the rocket arrives at the launch pad. The wet dress rehearsal, which is set to happen later this month, is one of the most significant inspections. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceJan 14, 2026

Could sound therapy become a future Alzheimer’s treatment?

Researchers discovered that sound therapy reduced lots of plaque which cause Alzheimer's (Image: Freepik)

ScienceJan 13, 2026

Hotel on the moon? Startup opens $1 million vacation advance bookings

The hotel's initial clientele is anticipated to include wealthy, daring newlyweds seeking an extraordinary honeymoon experience as well as participants in prior commercial space trips. (Image for Representation: Gemini)

ScienceJan 13, 2026

Ultracold atoms: From the world’s best clocks to future quantum computers

Bose–Einstein condensate: Close-up of a stainless-steel vacuum chamber in an ultracold-atom lab.

ScienceJan 12, 2026

This dinosaur really knew how to get a grip

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ScienceJan 10, 2026

Indian scientists develop non-invasive method to measure quantum atom density

The implications of the research may be extensive. Much of the quantum gadgetry, such as gravimeters and magnetometers, operates because it knows the density of the atoms. (Image: Raman Research Institute)

ScienceJan 10, 2026

Nasa to bring 4 SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts home in the first medical evacuation from ISS

Over 280 astronauts from 26 nations have visited the station, with 170 hailing from the United States. Spanning 356 feet in length, the ISS is larger than a six-bedroom house, offering amenities like six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym, and a unique bay window with a 360-degree view. (Image: NASA)

ScienceJan 9, 2026

Did you laugh when you shouldn’t have? Science explains why

A study published in the ‘Nature’ journal explains why suppressing laughter is easier alone than in public. (Image for represntation: Freepik)

ScienceJan 8, 2026

How ancient hunters may have mastered poison long before recorded history

The substance could have been applied directly to arrow points or processed further by heating and drying, then mixed with other materials to create a resin strong enough to adhere to weapons. (Image: Unsplash)

ScienceJan 8, 2026

Giants, ghosts, and gravity traps: The many lives of black holes Subscriber Only

From 'failed supernovae' to supermassive monsters, black holes reveal what happens when gravity overwhelms everything else.

ScienceJan 8, 2026

ESA-NASA Mars Sample Return mission called off

The European Space Agency (ESA) officials shared about this development during the annual media briefing held in Paris on Thursday.

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