August 2025

Russia’s latest resupply mission to low-Earth orbit has delivered a unique scientific cargo: 75 mice, 1,000 fruit flies, microbes, cell cultures, and plant seeds aboard the Bion-M No.2 biosatellite. Over the next month, these organisms will orbit Earth, helping scientists study how microgravity and cosmic radiation affect life. Some mice are genetically engineered to test radiation sensitivity, while lunar soil simulants will shed light on dust behavior in space. The mission aims to advance research critical for long-duration human spaceflight to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Trains are one of the most important modes of transport in India, allowing you to cover vast distances conveniently and on a budget. However, it can be a chaotic experience too, especially during instances when trains are running late. We have created this detailed guide to break down the various methods you can use to check the train’s live running status online.

The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational autonomy.

A team from the Southwest Research Institute has discovered a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The moon, called S/2025 U1, is just 6 miles (10 kilometers) wide, too small for Voyager 2 to detect during its 1986 flyby. This discovery brings Uranus’s total known moons to 29, with S/2025 U1 orbiting 35,000 miles from the planet’s center. Scientists say its presence hints that Uranus’s crowded system of moons and rings may still hold more hidden surprises awaiting discovery with Webb’s powerful instruments.

Astronomers discovered that the water in Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, known as the “Devil Comet,” is nearly identical to Earth’s. Using ALMA and IRTF data, they mapped cometary water for the first time. The findings bolster the theory that comets delivered water to Earth, enabling life’s emergence.