SpaceX prepares record IPO valuation while NASA announces Artemis III crew; scientific breakthroughs span quantum computing, gene editing, and deep-sea discovery

SpaceX is heading toward a record $1.78 trillion IPO valuation that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, though analysts warn of a 'major disconnect' on pricing and concerns the company is overvalued.

NASA announced the four-person crew for Artemis III lunar mission, led by an all-male commander with three astronauts having extensive space experience and one serving as backup on Artemis II.

Researchers discovered the oldest, deepest, and most extensive whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean's Diamantina fracture zone, with some remains dating back over 5 million years and revealing previously unknown species and ecosystems.

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, commander of Crew-12, captured stunning footage of the southern lights from the International Space Station and shared it publicly on Sunday.

Scientists found that humans across cultures and ages have a natural bias to walk counterclockwise, a left-turn preference observed in experiments from Spain to Japan, though the exact mechanism remains unclear.

Quantum physics research demonstrates a breakthrough in generating truly random numbers for encryption systems, overcoming limitations of conventional computers that cannot produce perfect randomness.

A newer approach to embryo gene editing is sparking ethical debate among fertility specialists, biotech companies, and ethicists over whether advances will eliminate diseases or fuel a rush toward genetic enhancement.

The UK's world-leading scientific facilities, including Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, face cuts of up to 20% due to a £162 million funding crisis affecting Britain's scientific capabilities.

Indonesia landslides triggered by climate-fueled storms devastated endangered orangutan populations, with estimates suggesting over 5 percent of the species was lost in a single disaster.