Earth-like exoplanet with atmosphere discovered in habitable zone; rare super-puff planets found; India's private rocket reaches orbit; historic shipwrecks digitally recreated

Scientists have discovered the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet within the habitable zone of its star, marking a major breakthrough in the search for potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.

Astronomers identified a rare pair of 'super-puff' planets that are less dense than cotton candy, providing new insights into unusual mechanisms of giant planet formation.

India successfully launched its first privately-developed rocket to orbit on a dramatic debut flight, marking a significant milestone for the country's commercial space sector.

Canadian scientists completed a deep-sea expedition to digitally recreate the shipwrecks of polar exploration vessels belonging to Shackleton and Scott in 3D form, marking a golden era for shipwreck investigation.

Buzz Aldrin's Duro Rocket pen, which was crucial to the Apollo 11 mission's safe return, sold at Sotheby's auction for over $850,000, highlighting the historical value of space exploration artifacts.

A New Jersey couple aided scientific discovery after an unusual meteorite crashed through their bedroom roof, allowing researchers to analyze the composition of an rare asteroid.

Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection were launched as smoke from wildfires continues to choke the US and Canada, providing enhanced monitoring capabilities.

Innovative battery storage solutions using molten salt and human sweat are being trialled from Nevada to Manchester and in UAE deserts to address renewable energy's biggest storage challenge.

Scientists have created a new winged robot inspired by puffins that can both fly and swim, demonstrating advances in biomimetic robotics and underwater exploration technology.