A study on Easter Island's Rongorongo script suggests it might be an independent invention, predating European arrival. Researchers' radiocarbon dating of wooden tablets indicates some are centuries older than previously thought. If confirmed, this would place Rongorongo among a rare few writing systems developed without outside influence, potentially rewriting human history and highlighting Rapa Nui intellectual prowess.

New research from KAIST has clarified how graphene oxide's antibacterial properties work, revealing it selectively attacks harmful bacteria by targeting a specific lipid found in their membranes. This mechanism explains the success of graphene-based hygiene products and offers a novel approach to combating antibiotic resistance by physically disrupting bacterial structures.

Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman wants Pluto to be a planet again. He voiced this support in a Senate hearing. Nasa researchers are studying Pluto's status. Pluto was a planet until 2006. The International Astronomical Union reclassified it as a dwarf planet. This decision is still debated by scientists and the public. Isaacman believes Pluto should be a planet.

Astronauts marvelled at the Sahara's 'Eye of the Sahara,' the Richat Structure, a geological wonder in Mauritania. Far from a meteor impact, this massive formation, spanning 25-30 miles, is a domed anticline sculpted by millions of years of differential erosion. Its distinct rings, revealing ancient rock layers, serve as a vital landmark for space missions.

For the first time in 40 years, a vital Pacific Ocean upwelling off Panama failed in 2025. This biological engine, crucial for fish populations and coastal communities, didn't activate as trade winds weakened. Scientists, monitoring this rare event, suspect climate disruption, raising alarms about interconnected ocean systems and the need for better tropical ocean observation.

Scientists have discovered that rocks send out chemical signals before they break. Researchers have created a model to understand these signals, offering a potential early warning system for geological events. This breakthrough could help predict landslides and earthquakes. The technology is still developing but promises to provide crucial alerts for communities in geologically active areas.