Science

Climate and Environment, Space and Astronomy, and Scientific Research.

  1. Data from 730 million Wordle games shows Hard Mode players generally achieve better results than standard-mode users, according to the analysis.

  2. Researchers found elevated PTX3 and IL-15 proteins in JMML, a rare childhood leukemia, with blocking these proteins improving survival in mice.

  3. The use of fully autonomous drones in combat raises urgent discussions on regulations and potential bans, according to UN forums and advocacy groups.

  4. Buglife's Chalk Lines project will restore 30 hectares of chalk grassland in Surrey, funded by nearly £300,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

  5. Astronomers identified the most distant blazar, with radio waves traveling 12.9 billion light-years, revealing insights into early black holes.

  6. NASA plans three Moon Base missions for 2026, with Phase One including 25 missions and 21 landings by 2029, near the lunar South Pole.

  7. Astronomers identified a dormant black hole in galaxy MRG-M0138, estimating its mass at six billion solar masses, according to a study in Science.

  8. A Columbia University team achieved targeted genetic changes in 75% of human embryo cells using base editing, according to a preprint report.

  9. Restoration projects in 22 countries have replanted nearly 2,000 square kilometers of mangroves, enhancing carbon storage and coastal protection.

  10. As petrol prices in Delhi exceed ₹102 per litre, electric vehicle bookings surged 2.5 times in two months, highlighting rising demand in India.