SCIENCE

A newly discovered spider species in Australia, the ballista spider, uses a spring-loaded web to launch ants into the air, showcasing a unique hunting strategy and advanced biomechanical engineering.

NASA's plan to retire the ISS by sending it into the Pacific Ocean is raising concerns about environmental damage and who could be liable for space debris in international waters.

A COVID vaccine study, initially blocked by the CDC, was published in JAMA Network Open, showing a 50% reduction in hospitalisations among vaccinated adults.

Darryl Anka, known for channeling Bashar, discusses extraterrestrial contact, AI, and humanity's future on Mayim Bialik's podcast, sparking renewed interest and debate in UFO and consciousness communities.

The invasion of toxic pufferfish in the Mediterranean is causing injuries, damaging fishing gear, and threatening ecosystems, prompting calls for action from fishermen and marine experts.

Military and commercial pilots are increasingly treated as star witnesses in UFO debates, but psychologists warn their dramatic testimonies cannot, on their own, prove alien visitors.

Recent research by Thomas C. Schmidt uses computer-assisted analysis to validate ancient texts, reinforcing the historical existence of Jesus Christ against mythicist claims.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos defends the company's AI data centres amid criticism over their water usage, highlighting efficiency & comparing it to other sectors, while communities worry about local impacts

New analysis of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake indicates lingering seismic stress may be reactivating dormant fault lines and increasing earthquake risk.

Scientists analysing Martian meteorite NWA 8171 have uncovered the first known garnet‑bearing rock from Mars, a discovery that could reshape theories about the planet's ancient geology.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has floated the provocative idea that humans might themselves be alien‑made 'autonomous probes,' built through advanced synthetic biology rather than evolving entirely on Earth.

Neil deGrasse Tyson calls for government transparency on UFO, UAP and extraterrestrial evidence, arguing that public exposure to sci-fi has prepared society for potential alien revelations.

A pioneering fentanyl vaccine has shown promise in early human trials, potentially preventing overdoses by blocking the drug from reaching the brain.

As UFOs and UAPs go mainstream, from the Pentagon to the Vatican, fringe 'flying saucer' religions and alien hybrid myths are quietly reshaping debates about God, demons and life beyond Earth.

Scientists have rewritten global 'first contact' protocols for how to confirm and announce the discovery of alien intelligence, stressing verification and transparency in an age of deepfakes and social media.

Scientists have mapped deep earthquakes beneath continents, revealing structured seismic patterns that may improve long-term earthquake forecasting.

Scientists discover 31 new deep-sea species off Brazil in a mysterious ocean zone, revealing eerie, glowing creatures in a hidden underwater ecosystem.

Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness is likely 'substrate flexible', challenging the belief that only flesh-and-blood Earth organisms can be truly aware.

'Disclosure Day' director Steven Spielberg believes a breakthrough in UFO and alien encounters is finally about to happen after years of government disclosures.

As UAP files are declassified and Disclosure Day hits cinemas, physicists argue that any aliens capable of reaching Earth would become 'time exiles' who can never truly go home.

SpaceX's Nasdaq debut pushed shares past $135, turning 4,400+ staff into paper millionaires under lock-up restrictions.

Alan Hale, co-discoverer of the Hale–Bopp comet, has died at 68. His work in astronomy and education left a lasting impact on science.

Giulio Occhionero argues that option pricing models still contain hidden distortions and mispricings, despite decades of refinement since Black-Scholes.

The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its guidelines, requiring verification and UN consultation before announcing or responding to potential alien signals, to prevent misinformation and ensure global consensus.

Astronomers have detected near-light-speed winds from a supermassive black hole, revealing powerful forces that shape galaxies.

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb explores the speculative concept of negative-mass particles, challenging conventional cosmology and potentially offering new insights into dark matter and dark energy.

NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew, including astronauts Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas, for a 2027 mission focusing on lunar orbital operations and systems testing.

NASA has announced the Artemis III crew, set to test commercial lunar landers in 2027, marking a pivotal step in returning humans to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence.

More than 1,000 scientists have quietly updated the world's post‑detection protocols for alien contact, doubling down on the rule that 'no reply should be sent' without global agreement.