Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) has undergone a rapid and significant increase in brightness over the last month. This swift intensification, occurring as the celestial body makes its close approach to the sun, is fueling anticipation that it could achieve naked-eye...
Saturn’s moon Mimas may have an ocean — and a future spacecraft could find it
Scientific evidence increasingly suggests the presence of a newly formed ocean hidden beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Mimas. Global research charting the thickness of planetary icy crusts offers critical insights. This mapping not only helps estimate the age of...
Colossal ‘hole’ in the sun could spark impressive auroras this weekend
A substantial coronal hole on the sun's surface is currently aimed at Earth, releasing a stream of high-speed solar wind. This solar influx could potentially trigger geomagnetic storms and visible auroras over the coming weekend. A fast solar wind stream is projected...
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is leaking water like a ‘fire hose running at full blast,’ new study finds
A new study has revealed that an interstellar rocky object is rapidly ejecting water, a phenomenon so intense it's been compared to a "fire hose running at full blast." For the first time, scientists have detected the chemical signature of water emanating from an...
This is the world’s 1st image of 2 black holes orbiting one another
Astronomers have achieved a significant breakthrough, obtaining the first-ever radio image depicting two black holes orbiting each other. This pivotal observation definitively confirms a long-standing theoretical prediction that has eluded scientific verification for...
What’s the strongest muscle in the human body?
From the deliberate actions of daily life to the involuntary rhythms sustaining it, the body's muscular system is in constant operation. Biting into a crisp apple, for instance, triggers the precise contraction of jaw muscles, efficiently grinding the fruit....
Scammers using AI to lure shoppers to fake businesses
Unscrupulous foreign firms are using AI-generated images and false back stories to pose as family-run UK businesses to lure in shoppers. Customers say they feel "completely ripped off" after believing they were buying from independent boutiques in England but were...
ChatGPT image snares suspect in deadly Pacific Palisades fire
Authorities in Los Angeles have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of starting the catastrophic Pacific Palisades wildfire. The blaze, which erupted in January, was responsible for 12 fatalities and the destruction of over 6,000 homes. According to Justice...
Schools ‘excited but wary’ of AI as it cuts teacher workload
The education watchdog has stated that artificial intelligence presents a significant opportunity to lighten teacher workloads and improve student learning. However, the organization highlights the critical need for schools to be provided with clearer instructions on...
Fighting for the health of the planet with AI
Priya Donti's biennial childhood excursions to India were far more than simple visits to extended family. These formative journeys ignited a profound motivation within her, a drive that continues to significantly influence both her research endeavors and her teaching...
Using generative AI to diversify virtual training grounds for robots
Over the past three years, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude have witnessed an extraordinary surge in adoption, largely due to their remarkable versatility. These AI systems proficiently handle a broad spectrum of tasks, ranging from the...
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and MBZUAI launch international collaboration to shape the future of AI
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Schwarzman College of Computing and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have officially launched the MIT–MBZUAI Collaborative Research Program. This new five-year initiative aims to...