Astronomers discover potential signs of a magnetic field on an exoplanet while geopolitical tensions impact international scientific infrastructure.

Researchers have identified radio waves originating from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, suggesting the presence of an aurora caused by a powerful magnetic field, a potential first for a world outside our solar system.

Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, a primary hub for the country's advancements in astronomy and military technology, was recently struck by a drone, highlighting the vulnerability of scientific institutions during conflict.

Canada is significantly increasing its commitment to its domestic space launch industry as geopolitical relations with other major spacefaring nations experience heightened tension.

The Telegraph reports on the existential risks facing the planet in 2026, including the ongoing threat of asteroid impacts alongside public health concerns like H5N1 bird flu.