Category : Science

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Kingdom is experiencing its hottest summer on record, with severe drought conditions gripping much of the country, particularly in southern England. The combination of scorching heatwaves and lack of rainfall has left rivers, reservoirs, and landscapes parched, posing significant

KUALA LUMPUR: In the Spermonde Archipelago of Indonesia, a distressing practice known as bomb fishing is leading to the devastation of coral reefs and marine life. This method, which involves detonating explosives to stun and capture fish, is occurring as frequently as once

PEOPLE WITH PTSD: A new drug containing THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, has been found to significantly decrease the severity and frequency of nightmares in individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This breakthrough treatment was tested in a recent study

SPAIN: On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse mesmerized spectators as it passed over San Millán de los Caballeros in Spain, among other regions. The celestial event was visible as a total eclipse in places like Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and parts

OMAN: NASA's COFFIES team has developed a machine-learning model to predict active regions on the Sun up to 12 hours before they appear, potentially offering critical insights into space weather. This advancement is crucial as solar activity can cause severe disruptions to Earth's

USA: A volunteer has created a machine-learning tool to improve the identification of noctilucent clouds (NLCs) for the NASA-supported Space Cloud Watch project. This tool aids in differentiating NLCs from similar-looking clouds, streamlining the process for both contributors and scientists involved in the

USA: NASA has announced the launch of MAX POWER, a two-day aerospace exposition and airshow set to take place on November 7 and 8 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The event, held in honor of America's 250th anniversary, aims to showcase

SWEDEN: The annual Perseid Meteor Shower lit up the skies over Grisslehamn, Sweden, on August 12, 2026, providing a stunning celestial display. The shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, coincided with a New Moon, enhancing visibility as grains of dust from

MALAYSIA: NASA has announced the 2027 edition of its Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition, inviting U.S.-based collegiate teams to submit innovative concepts for lunar technologies. The competition aims to explore new operations paradigms and advance the technologies needed to

SWEDEN: A breathtaking image of the Milky Way galaxy has been captured over Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. The photograph, part of NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), highlights the luminous central band of the Milky Way arching high overhead, complemented