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Space

AstroForge’s ‘Odin’ Faces Communication Issues on Asteroid Mission

AstroForge has launched the first commercial spacecraft attempting to travel beyond the moon, marking a significant step toward mining precious metals from asteroids. The Odin probe, roughly the size of a window

Karmactive Staff

March 2, 2025

Exterior of the Mariner of the Seas.Photo Source:Gregory Varnum (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·Travel

Carnival Requires Solo Travelers to Be 21 Starting Feb 2025

Carnival Cruise Line has enacted a new policy requiring passengers under 21 to be accompanied by older travelers, matching restrictions already enforced by Royal Caribbean. The change, which took effect February 1,

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

Specimen of vitrified organic material discovered within the cranium of a Vesuvius eruption victim from Pompeii. Photo Credits: Pier Paolo Petrone

Archaeology

Mount Vesuvius Eruption Turned Man’s Brain to Glass in 79 AD, Study Reveals

A scientific study published in Scientific Reports reveals a unique archaeological discovery: brain tissue transformed into glass from extreme heat during the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption. Researchers found dark glass-like fragments

Govind Tekale

March 1, 2025

Representative Image. A bright explosion of light surrounded by a cloud of smoke. Photo Source - Dolanh (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Computing·Space

NASA Supercomputer Reveals Hidden 15,000 AU Spiral in Oort Cloud, Billions of Comets Involved

NASA scientists have discovered a spiral structure within the Oort Cloud that makes this distant region of our solar system resemble a miniature galaxy. This finding, revealed through computations on NASA’s Pleiades

Rahul Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

News·UK

Baxters Recalls Gherkins Over Undeclared Mustard Allergen

Baxter’s Food Group has issued a recall for their Sliced Gherkins Crunchy & Sweet product after discovering it contains mustard not listed on the label. This poses health risks for people with

Tejal Somvanshi

March 1, 2025

Life reconstruction of the Jurassic bird Baminornis zhenghensis from the Zhenghe Fauna

Paleontology

150 Million-Year-Old Bird Fossil in China Rewrites Evolution

A remarkable fossil discovery in China has upended scientists’ understanding of bird evolution, pushing back the timeline for modern bird features by 20 million years. The newly discovered species, named Baminornis zhenghensis,

Govind Tekale

March 1, 2025

Cracked earth, parched landscape, sparse shrubs, sunset. Photo Source: CABI News.

Africa·Climate

Africa to Exceed 1.5°C Climate Threshold by 2040, Despite Less Than 4% of Emissions

New research reveals all five African subregions will exceed the Paris Agreement’s critical 1.5°C climate threshold by 2040, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions. Key Findings Urgent Agricultural Transition Needed

Govind Tekale

March 1, 2025

The Moon is so close, we can taste it!⁣. Photo Source: nasa and nasaartemis (instagram)

News·Space

Blue Ghost Lander’s New Moon Images Ahead of March 2 Lunar Landing Attempt

The Blue Ghost lunar lander has shared breathtaking new images of the moon’s surface as it prepares for its historic landing attempt on March 2, 2025. The spacecraft, operated by Texas-based Firefly

Rahul Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

An airplane against a blue sky with clouds. Photo Source: xlibber (CC BY 2.0)

Aviation·News·Travel

Airlines Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use After Fire Destroys Aircraft

Major airlines are introducing stricter rules for power banks following several concerning safety incidents, including a fire that led to an emergency evacuation on an Air Busan plane earlier this year. Eva

Tejal Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

Representative image. Planetary Alignment. Photo Source: H. Raab (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Astronomy·Space

Rare Seven-Planet Alignment on February 28, 2025; Next Occurrence Not Until 2040

A rare celestial event graced our skies in 2025 when seven planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune – aligned in what astronomers call a “planetary parade.” This spectacular

Rahul Somvanshi

February 28, 2025