Space exploration advances with Artemis updates and atmospheric discoveries, while Earth-based astronomy reveals planetary atmospheres and UFO declassification continues

NASA's Artemis II crew answered questions from children about their mission, discussing experiences in space and food consumption during the journey, engaging public interest in lunar exploration programs.

Scientists discovered surprising evidence of a thin atmosphere around a distant mini-Pluto billions of miles away, detected through gradual dimming and brightening as a star passed behind the celestial body.

The Pentagon released a new trove of declassified UFO files, continuing government transparency efforts with documented sightings, though initial imagery shows murky images requiring further analysis.

Bioluminescent algae's blue glow has been harnessed by scientists to create 3D-printed shapes that could be embedded in biosensors to detect environmental toxins, combining biology with technology innovation.

NASA is tracking Mexico City's subsidence using powerful radar systems, revealing the city sinks up to 2cm monthly, with data aimed at raising awareness about this geological crisis.

A landslide-generated tsunami in Alaska has prompted scientific warnings that climate change and retreating glaciers may increase frequency of similar disasters in the coming years.

Research on ancient centipede fossils reveals an evolutionary leap showing how arthropod ancestors transitioned from seas to land, filling a significant gap in understanding arthropod evolution.

Scientists studying Alston's singing mice discovered these animals possess a human speech mutation, potentially revolutionizing how researchers study speech evolution across species.

David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday, with tributes highlighting his decades-long impact on natural history broadcasting and environmental awareness globally.