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NASA astronaut captures lightning over the Nile from orbit
NASA astronaut images shared by NDTV show a striking timelapse of lightning flashes illuminating the Nile River from space, highlighting the scale of Earth’s weather systems. The post frames the view as a reminder of water’s role in shaping civilization.
Hubble spots active galaxy M88 and its giant black hole
NDTV reports that NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured new details of galaxy M88, which hosts a giant black hole. Scientists say the activity in the galaxy may affect how it forms stars and how it evolves over time.
Music and museum visits may slow ageing, study says
A study reported by NDTV found that people who more often engaged with music and museum visits showed signs of healthier ageing. The research suggests these cultural activities may be associated with about a 4% slower ageing rate.
Ancient sanctuary and temple structures found during highway works in Italy
Archaeologists uncovered sanctuary and temple remains during highway construction in Italy, according to NDTV’s report. The discovery was announced by the Italian Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape and adds to evidence of long-term settlement in the area.
Tiny frozen world beyond Neptune found to have an atmosphere
NDTV reports that scientists detected an atmosphere around 2002 XV93, a small Trans-Neptunian Object beyond Neptune. The finding is notable because such distant icy bodies are faint, cold, and difficult to observe in detail.
Climate change is slightly lengthening Earth’s day
Business Today reports that new research from the University of Vienna and ETH Zurich indicates Earth’s rotation is slowing as ice melt redistributes mass across the planet. The change is tiny at about 1.33 milliseconds per century, but researchers say it is happening at a rate not seen in millions of years.
Scientists warn the human-driven slowdown in Earth’s rotation is unusual
The same study says glacier and ice-sheet melt is moving enough water from the poles into the oceans to alter how Earth spins. Researchers estimate that roughly 1,000 gigatonnes of ice and water must shift for the effect to be measurable at this scale.
Armor-plated platinum catalyst boosts fuel-cell durability
EurekAlert reports that Chinese researchers developed an engineered PtFe/C@Fe-N-C catalyst with strong durability for fuel cells. The material retained 97.3% of its activity after 30,000 accelerated stress cycles and exceeded the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2025 targets.
Hydrochar could improve soil health and carbon storage
EurekAlert highlights research showing that hydrochar, a carbon-rich material made from wet biomass, can improve soil structure and help soils store more carbon effectively. The work suggests a potential route for both soil restoration and carbon management.
NASA budget proposal could cut funding for Earth science
A commentary in the News Tribune says the White House’s FY2027 budget proposal requests $18.8 billion for NASA, about 23% below the final FY2026 appropriations level. The report warns that proposed reductions could affect Earth science and related research priorities.
Fusion-energy community prepares for TOFE 2026
The American Nuclear Society’s TOFE 2026 conference is bringing together scientists, engineers, manufacturers, and industry leaders to discuss fusion-energy research and technology innovation. The meeting reflects sustained global interest in commercializing fusion power.
Global astronomy and space science continue to drive major discoveries
Recent science coverage also includes a major international astronomy study led by an Indian scientist that identified a massive structure of young galaxies in the early universe, according to NDTV’s science roundup. The discovery adds to growing evidence about how large cosmic structures formed early in the universe.