Earth-like exoplanet with atmosphere discovered in habitable zone as scientists reassess Mars life evidence and track Arctic ice decline acceleration

Scientists confirmed the first atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet within the habitable zone, making it a prime candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life and marking a major breakthrough in exoplanet research.

Fifty years after NASA's Viking Mars landing, researchers are questioning whether the agency overlooked evidence of microbial life, suggesting future discoveries may hinge on reanalyzing existing data rather than finding entirely new evidence.

Arctic sea ice decline has accelerated after a two-decade slowdown, with scientists recording the largest winter decline on record, indicating the slowdown was temporary rather than a sustained reversal of warming trends.

A rare pair of ultra-low-density 'super-puff' planets, less dense than cotton candy, were discovered by astronomers, providing new insights into the unusual mechanisms by which giant planets can form.

The U.S. Space Force is seeking to purchase up to $30 billion in commercial rocket launches, signaling a major shift in how the military will access space capabilities through private contractors.

Starwatch guides observers in identifying Scorpius constellation, the mythical scorpion that opposed Orion, which can be challenging to locate in the UK due to its low position in the southern sky.

Genetic prediction models used in medicine are poised to revolutionize healthcare but risk widening disparities since they have been primarily trained on European DNA rather than diverse populations.

Scientists are using wastewater testing methodology, pioneered during COVID-19 pandemic surveillance, to analyze community dietary patterns and health trends through sewage analysis.

Molten salt and bio-batteries using human sweat are being tested in Nevada and Manchester as innovative solutions to store renewable energy, addressing clean energy's critical storage challenge.

AI-altered images on birdwatching forums are creating fake sightings that threaten the credibility of these platforms as scientific research tools, raising concerns about data integrity.