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Webb Data Ruled Out Asteroid 2024 YR4’s 2032 Lunar Impact Scenario
New Webb observations extended the object’s tracking arc and removed remaining uncertainty about a possible 2032 Moon impact.
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Science & Space2026-03-08
NASA Confirms DART Changed a Binary Asteroid’s Orbit Around the Sun
Beyond altering Dimorphos around Didymos, DART also shifted the pair’s heliocentric orbit—an early but measurable signal for future planetary defense.
Governance & Society2026-03-08
UN-Backed Report: 1.1 Billion People Fear Losing Land or Housing Within Five Years
A new FAO/ILC/CIRAD stocktake shows land insecurity is now a major structural risk for food systems, climate resilience, and social stability.
Science & Space2026-03-01
Dragon Returns with ISS Research That Could Benefit Life on Earth
NASA’s latest Dragon cargo return brought back ISS experiments on material durability, stem cell behavior, and low-cost diagnostics with potential Earthside impact.
World Affairs2026-02-28
US and Israeli Strikes on Iran: What the Maps Show
A map-based breakdown of the latest US and Israeli strikes across Iran and Iran’s retaliatory actions across the region.
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Beyond the Famous Five: Neuroscience Reveals Humans May Possess Up to 33 Senses
Modern neuroscience challenges the centuries-old belief that humans have only five senses, with researchers at Oxford University and elsewhere arguing that the true number may be between 22 and 33 distinct sensory systems, including proprioception, interoception, and vestibular sense.
Science & History
Archaeologists Reveal Karnak Temple Rose from Ancient Island Shaped by Nile Floods
An international research team from Uppsala University and University of Southampton has identified that Egypt's iconic Karnak Temple was deliberately built on a river island formed by the Nile, with the location chosen for its symbolic connection to Egyptian creation mythology.
Technology
Scientists Discover 'Brand New Physics' That Could Revolutionize Energy-Efficient Computing
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown electrical phenomenon called 'anomalous Hall torque' that enables precise control of electron spin, potentially unlocking ultra-energy-efficient computing devices and advancing next-generation electronics.
Global Development
Global Child Labor Declines by 22 Million as International Efforts Show Measurable Success
New ILO-UNICEF data shows 22 million fewer children in child labor since 2020, with Asia-Pacific achieving the most significant reduction. Progress demonstrates that coordinated policy action and social protection programs can effectively combat child labor.
Biomedical Research
Spider Silk Could Revolutionize Nerve Repair Surgery, Scientists Report
International research teams have developed bioengineered surgical devices using spider and silkworm silk that show remarkable effectiveness in repairing severed peripheral nerves, with human clinical trials now underway.
Conservation
After a Century Vanished, the European Bison Returns to the Carpathian Mountains
More than 200 European bison now roam freely in Romania's Southern Carpathians, marking one of Europe's most ambitious wildlife recovery successes. From just 54 captive animals in the 1920s to a continent-wide population exceeding 7,000, the 'gentle giant' has made a remarkable comeback through decades of international conservation efforts.