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ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Begins εpsilon Mission on ISS
The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot docked with the ISS on February 14, marking the start of the εpsilon mission lasting up to nine months. Adenot will conduct 36 European experiments in human physiology, climate research, and technology demos aboard Columbus and Kibo modules.
This is the longest ESA astronaut mission, highlighting commitment to low-Earth orbit science.
Astronomers Trace Star's Infrared Glow to Black Hole Birth
A star in M31 underwent direct collapse into a black hole without a supernova, observed via three-year infrared glow from NASA's NEOWISE data. The event, detailed in Science journal, challenges prior assumptions on stellar black hole formation.
Researchers predict such collapses leave faint infrared signatures from dust-enshrouded remnants.
Giant Stygiomedusa Jellyfish Discovered in Argentine Sea
Scientists recorded Stygiomedusa gigantea, a jellyfish with a 1-meter bell and 10-meter arms, at 250 meters depth off Argentina. The expedition aboard RV Falkor revealed unexpected deep-sea biodiversity, including juvenile fish around the jellyfish.
Led by University of Buenos Aires and CONICET, it expands knowledge of southwestern Atlantic marine life.
Oak Ridge Launches Automated Root Imaging Platform APPL
DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory unveiled APPL, a robotic system for real-time imaging of plant roots and shoots. It enables time-series analysis of water uptake, nutrients, and soil interactions without disturbing plants.
APPL supports DOE's OPAL project for AI-guided self-learning labs and Genesis Mission.
2026 Drug Discovery Scientists' Choice Awards Announced
Bruker Daltonics' timsMetabo™ won Best New Product for 4D-Metabolomics with superior sensitivity. Runners-up include Thermo Fisher's Orbitrap Excedion Pro and Beckman Coulter's Biomek i3.
SCIEX article on cell line analytics named Article of the Year; Shimadzu content won Innovative Content.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 to Collide with Moon, Visible from Earth
Study finds asteroid 2024 YR4's lunar impact could produce a visible flash from Earth. This event highlights ongoing monitoring of near-Earth objects and their cosmic interactions.
13 Great Lakes' Water Hidden Beneath US, New Map Reveals
A new map uncovers vast groundwater reserves equivalent to 13 Great Lakes under the contiguous US. This discovery aids water resource management amid climate challenges.
Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise Against HPV Throat Tumors
Early study indicates a cancer vaccine effective against HPV-related throat tumors. It offers hope for improved treatments in virus-linked cancers.
Record Gravitational Wave Tests Einstein's Relativity Again
A record-breaking gravitational wave detection confirms Einstein's general relativity under extreme conditions. This pushes boundaries of our understanding of cosmic events.
China Turns Desert into Carbon Sink, Science News Roundup
China transforms desert into carbon sink; Viking grave reveals giant with brain surgery; permafrost thaw shifts Alaska wildfires. Other highlights: Archaeopteryx features, NASA comet life blocks, Yangtze fishing ban success.
Physicists Create Supersolid from Superfluid First Time
Researchers turned a superfluid into a supersolid and back, advancing quantum matter studies. This breakthrough explores exotic states with solid and fluid properties.