NASA, ESA, and ground observatories have detected powerful space explosions caused by black holes tearing apart massive stars. These extreme nuclear transients, like the event nicknamed “Barbie,” release energy exceeding 100 supernovae. These outbursts reveal previously hidden black holes in distant galaxies, offering insights into black hole behavior and galaxy formation.

Genetic analysis of skeletons at Catalhoyuk, a Neolithic settlement in Turkey, suggests a matriarchal society where women were central figures. Maternal lineage shaped family organization, with women remaining in their households while men married in. Furthermore, women's graves contained significantly more goods, indicating elevated social roles and challenging assumptions about early human societies.

Scientists have discovered 20 new bat viruses in China, including strains related to Nipah and Hendra, raising global health concerns. Bats' unique immune systems allow them to carry viruses asymptomatically, making them reservoirs for diseases like SARS, MERS, Ebola, and COVID-19. Habitat loss and farming practices increase human-bat contact, driving outbreaks.

Despite severe weather warnings, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral. The launch coincided with the 10th anniversary of a Falcon 9 explosion, highlighting SpaceX's progress. The mission featured a reusable booster flying its fifth mission, landing successfully on the drone ship, demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to sustainable space travel.

A new study shows a worrying global trend. Vaccination rates are falling in many countries. This puts millions of children at risk of diseases. Measles vaccinations have declined in about 100 countries. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted vaccination services. Misinformation also plays a role. Experts call for action to improve healthcare access. They want to restore routine immunization services.

Scientists found fossils of a new, small dinosaur. This dinosaur, Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, was about the size of a dog. It lived 150 million years ago with giant dinosaurs like Stegosaurus. The discovery shows how diverse dinosaur ecosystems were. It also challenges old ideas about dinosaur dominance. The dinosaur is now at the Natural History Museum.

NASA's Curiosity rover finds strange rock formations on Mars. These look like spiderwebs. The rover spots these on Mount Sharp. Scientists think these formations formed from old groundwater. The mineral-rich ridges may hold clues about Mars' past. The discovery could help understand if Mars once supported microbial life. Curiosity will study the formations further.

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery. It has found its first new planet named TWA 7b. This planet is the lowest-mass planet ever directly imaged outside our solar system. TWA 7b orbits a young star CE Antliae. Scientists used infrared imaging to spot the planet hiding in a dusty ring.

Scientists achieved a breakthrough. They bred healthy, fertile mice using DNA from two sperm cells. This was done through epigenetic programming. Previous attempts had limited success. This study yielded viable pups. Researchers edited methylation using epigenetic programming. This advancement enhances understanding of genetic inheritance. It may enable epigenetic programming use. The team is trying to replicate this with human cells.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the Axiom Mission 4, shared his favourite song ahead of the launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Unveiling his launch day playlist, the Indian pilot revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' movie song 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal'.

Axiom Mission is set to launch carrying astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a two-week research mission. Docking is scheduled for Thursday, initiating an extensive scientific program with studies from 31 nations. The crew will conduct experiments in microgravity, focusing on areas like cancer research, 3D printing, and DNA repair, contributing to global scientific advancement.

Brazilian scientists have identified a molecule, BamazScplp1, in Amazonian scorpion venom that effectively kills breast cancer cells in early tests. This molecule induces cell death through necrosis, similar to the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. Researchers are using yeast to mass-produce this promising peptide, potentially paving the way for innovative and less invasive breast cancer treatments.

Dangeti Jahnavi, an IASP alumna from India, is set to embark on a historic 2029 journey to the Titan Orbital Port Space Station. With a background in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she's a STEM advocate, contributing to asteroid discovery and space mission sustainability. Jahnavi's achievements have garnered awards and recognition, solidifying her role as a rising space pioneer.

Chinese scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat in satellite communication by transmitting data from 36,000 kilometers using a low-powered 2-watt laser. This innovative experiment achieved a remarkable 1 Gbps data rate, surpassing Starlink's performance. The success is attributed to AO-MDR synergy, which overcomes atmospheric distortion, potentially revolutionizing global internet infrastructure with fewer satellites in higher orbits.

NASA has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now scheduled for launch on June 25, following earlier delays. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, representing ISRO, will be the mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. He will be accompanied by astronauts from Poland and Hungary.

The world's most powerful digital camera, LSST, has released its first images. Stationed in Chile, the camera captures cosmic scenes with unprecedented detail. The images reveal nebulae and galaxy clusters. Over the next decade, LSST will photograph the entire visible sky every three days. This will create a time-lapse view of the universe.