The Times of India

Albert Einstein’s death in 1955 set off an extraordinary and ethically fraught afterlife for his brain, secretly removed by a hospital pathologist and kept for decades. Intended as a scientific quest, the episode instead became a prolonged saga of disputed consent, questionable research, and a specimen that wandered far from Einstein’s own wishes before finally reaching museums.

Recent research suggests that small, carbon-rich asteroids could be invaluable economic and scientific resources, offering water, organic materials, and precious minerals for space missions. These primitive bodies, acting as time capsules, hold the key to fueling future exploration and reducing Earth's resource dependency, despite current technical challenges in large-scale mining.

While Mars doesn't directly control Earth's climate, its gravity subtly influences our planet's orbit and tilt over vast timescales. These predictable orbital shifts, affecting sunlight distribution, have historically driven ice ages. Scientists emphasize this gravitational nudge is distinct from rapid, human-caused global warming, offering crucial context for understanding Earth's long-term clim…

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered in July, will approach Earth on December 19th. This rare visitor from another star system, unlike typical comets, offers scientists a unique chance to analyze its composition. Studying the dust and gas released as it nears the Sun could reveal secrets about other planetary systems' evolution. It will be observable via telescopes.

Winter Solstice 2025 arrives on December 21st, marking the Northern Hemisphere's shortest day and longest night. This ancient event, when Earth's tilt causes the sun to appear stationary, signifies a turning point. Historically a symbol of hope and renewal, it reminds us that light will gradually return, heralding the end of winter's grip.

A new radiocarbon study of museum artefacts linked to King Ahmose suggests Egypt’s New Kingdom began later than long believed, extending the chaotic Second Intermediate Period. By directly comparing Egyptian objects with dating from the Santorini eruption, researchers challenge established chronologies without rewriting textual history, reshaping how scholars understand the timing of Egypt’s impe…

Scientists have discovered an unusually thick rock layer, approximately 20 kilometers deep, beneath the Bermuda Triangle. This geological feature, unlike any previously documented, may explain the region's elevated seafloor despite a lack of recent volcanic activity. The discovery challenges existing models of oceanic crust formation and evolution.

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set to launch 27 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral on December 16, 2025. This mission is a significant step for Amazon's ambitious Project Kuiper, aiming to establish a global satellite internet network. The launch brings Amazon closer to competing with SpaceX's Starlink by expanding its constellation for remote internet access.

Astronomers are uncovering distant worlds beyond our solar system using ingenious indirect methods like observing stellar wobbles and dips in starlight. Advanced space telescopes are now pushing the boundaries, enabling direct detection and the study of exoplanet atmospheres, bringing us closer to finding potentially habitable Earth-like planets and understanding life's cosmic origins.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is now emitting a distinct green glow as it nears Earth, a transformation attributed to the vaporization of ice and dust after its close solar approach. This color change, caused by diatomic carbon molecules, offers a rare glimpse into the composition and behavior of objects from beyond our solar system.

Scientists have uncovered a massive, hidden rock layer beneath Bermuda, over 12 miles thick, defying typical oceanic island formation. This unusual geological structure, less dense than the surrounding mantle, may explain why Bermuda sits unusually high above the Atlantic. The discovery, made using seismic waves, suggests a link to Earth's ancient past and the breakup of the supercontinent Pangae…

Three Mile Island, site of a past nuclear accident, is set to power the AI boom. A long-shuttered reactor is being rebuilt to provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity for surging AI data center demands. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement, securing carbon-free energy. This revival signals a broader shift towards nuclear power to fuel technological advancements.

Alcohol has a habit of leaving the body drier than it started. By interfering with hormones that regulate water balance, it increases fluid loss even as it’s being consumed, while its breakdown in the liver adds further strain. The result is thirst, headaches and fatigue that feel familiar to anyone who’s overdone it. Understanding the biology helps explain why simple measures, food, water and ti…

ISRO's ambitious BlueBird-6 satellite launch, a significant Indo-US collaboration, is now set for December 21, 2025, after a slight reschedule. This massive satellite, featuring a large phased array antenna, promises direct-to-device broadband for underserved global regions, marking a leap in communication technology and showcasing India's prowess in complex space projects.

A groundbreaking AI model, GenCast, is revolutionizing weather forecasting by generating rapid, probabilistic global predictions for up to 15 days. Unlike traditional methods, it captures uncertainty and offers multiple plausible weather scenarios, outperforming current leading systems. This advancement promises more accurate, timely, and valuable insights for critical decisions in energy, disast…