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Category: Science
Pluto’s Reclassification: A Shift in Understanding the Solar System
Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006, sparking debate about what makes a planet. Learn how this decision changed our view of the solar system.
NASA Researchers Explore How Solar System’s Journey Affects Earth’s Climate
NASA scientists study how the Sun’s movement through the galaxy influences Earth’s climate and ancient warming.
Record Ocean Temperatures Linked to Strong El Niño
Global ocean temperatures have hit record highs due to a powerful El Niño event, driven by climate change. Experts warn of worsening impacts.
IBM Unveils Modular Cryogenic System for Quantum Chip Scaling
IBM introduces a modular cryogenic cooling system to support scalable quantum chips, paving the way for fault-tolerant systems by 2029.
Shrews Grow Larger Snouts in Winter to Battle Cold Air
Researchers discover that long-clawed shrews in Japan grow larger snouts during winter to protect their brains and improve smell.
NASA’s Boeing 777 Receives New Paint Scheme Ahead of Earth Science Missions
NASA’s Boeing 777 aircraft has been repainted and returned to Langley Research Center ahead of its upcoming Earth science missions. The plane will carry advanced instruments for global data collection.
New Medical Research Aims to Reduce Animal Testing Through Organoid Technology
Scientists are developing human organoids to replace animal testing in drug development, potentially reducing the number of animals used by 8% by 2024.
Scientists Find New Underground Eel in India Thanks to TikTok Video
Scientists discovered a new colorless subterranean eel named Gangaichthys indonepalicus after seeing a TikTok video of an unusual fish. The find was made in northern India near the India-Nepal border.
China Begins Weekly Arctic Shipping Route to Europe
China launches weekly container ship service through the Arctic, raising environmental concerns amid shrinking ice cover.