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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in space.

The 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic is warming faster than expected, with record heat, shrinking ice, stronger storms, and rusting rivers. Scientists warn that rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, threatening water safety, and increasing risks for Arctic communities. The changes highlight how quickly climate impacts are unfolding, with consequences r…

Researchers have redesigned carbon molecules in batteries, creating a covalently bridged fullerene framework that stores lithium more safely and stably. The innovation could enable faster charging, higher energy density, and longer-lasting batteries, benefiting electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable-energy storage. Real-world implementation and industr…

Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been launched in China as the successor to the company’s Xiaomi 15 Ultra. The handset joins the tech firm’s flagship lineup, which includes the standard Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. The new smartphone will soon go on sale in the country via the Xiaomi China online store in distinct colourways. It features a Leica-tuned rear …

Astrophysicists mapped the invisible universe by studying warped galaxies, revealing dark matter distribution and dark energy behaviour, supporting the standard cosmology model, and enabling new cosmic insights.

Deleting a WhatsApp account permanently removes your profile, chats, groups, and cloud backups linked to your phone number. Here we explain the difference between uninstalling and deleting, walk through step-by-step instructions for Android and iOS, and answer common questions so you know exactly what to expect before taking the step.

The OTT platforms are ready to drop some intense dramas, thrillers, romance, and more for the week. Top releases include Stranger Things Vol 2, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, Nobody 2, and more.

South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt as the Hanbit-Nano rocket crashed about a minute after liftoff from Brazil. The mission marked the country’s first private orbital launch effort and carried satellites from Brazil and India. The cause of the failure remains unclear, and the company is expected to investigate the anomaly.

A SpaceX Starlink satellite suffered a major in-orbit failure in December 2025, losing communication after venting its fuel tank and beginning an uncontrolled orbital descent. The malfunction caused the satellite’s altitude to drop and produced minor debris, prompting close tracking by SpaceX, NASA and the U.S. Space Force. High-resolution imagery from Maxar/Vantor…

NASA’s SPHEREx telescope has completed its first all-sky map, revealing hundreds of millions of galaxies and providing data to study the universe’s origin, evolution, and distribution of life-essential elements across cosmic history.