August 2025

NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract for a groundbreaking 2029 mission to the moon’s south pole. The CLPS mission will deploy multiple rovers and scientific instruments to explore permanently shadowed regions, analyze lunar regolith, and search for water ice—key steps toward supporting Artemis program goals and enabling future crewed missions on the moon and beyond.

Researchers have tracked a significant increase in the use of ChatGPT in scientific writing, especially in computer science and competitive research fields. By analyzing over a million papers, they found patterns linked to author habits, paper length, and geography. The findings raise broader discussions about the role of AI in research and the integrity of scientific publications.

Malayalam drama JSK, starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran, will stream on Zee5 from August 15, 2025. Following its theatrical release and mixed reception, the film is ready for its OTT audience. It follows interconnected characters navigating personal and moral challenges, leading to an intense climax.