NASA tracks Mexico City's subsidence, signs of atmosphere detected on distant world, and Pentagon releases UFO files as space exploration and scientific discoveries advance

NASA is using advanced radar systems to monitor Mexico City's dramatic subsidence, with the city sinking up to 2 centimeters per month due to groundwater extraction, prompting calls for greater attention to this geophysical crisis.

Astronomers detected surprising evidence of a thin atmosphere around a distant mini-Pluto-like world billions of miles away through observations of a star passing behind it, revealing unexpected atmospheric conditions in the outer solar system.

The Pentagon released initial files on UFO sightings, though the images are murky and inconclusive, with the government committing to releasing additional documentation on a rolling basis as part of increased transparency efforts.

NASA's Artemis II astronauts engaged with the public by answering questions from children about their mission experience, daily life in space, and what they eat for dessert, bringing space exploration closer to young audiences.

Scientists harnessed bioluminescent algae's distinctive blue glow to create 3D-printed shapes, with potential applications in biosensors that could glow when detecting environmental toxins.

A landslide in Alaska triggered a tsunami, with scientists warning that as glaciers retreat due to climate change, landslide-generated tsunamis are likely to become increasingly frequent in vulnerable regions.

Researchers discovered that a mutation linked to human speech abilities also appears in Alston's singing mice, potentially opening new avenues for understanding the evolutionary origins of human communication in both species.

A newly analyzed fossil reveals the evolutionary leap that allowed ancient centipede ancestors to transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments, reshaping understanding of arthropod evolution.

The Doomsday Clock now stands closer to midnight than ever due to nuclear war risks, climate breakdown, and AI development, prompting experts to reassess humanity's future trajectory and existential threats.