A new study reveals solar flares can reach a staggering 108 million degrees Fahrenheit, six times hotter than previously thought. This discovery resolves a decades-old mystery about broadened spectral lines in flare light, indicating superheated ions. The findings are crucial for refining space weather forecasting, protecting satellites, astronauts, and global communication systems from solar storm hazards.

A groundbreaking vaccine has been approved in Australia to combat chlamydia in koalas, a disease causing significant infertility and mortality in the endangered species. Developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, the single-dose vaccine has shown to reduce disease symptoms and mortality rates.

In 1971, Stephen Hawking theorized that a black hole's event horizon can never shrink. Recently, LIGO confirmed this by observing two black holes merging on January 14, 2025. The resulting black hole's surface area was larger than the sum of the original two, validating Hawking's theory.

The solar eclipse on September 21, 2025, a partial eclipse, will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere, including Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. India will miss direct visibility, but can view it via live streams. At its peak, nearly 85% of the Sun will be covered, offering a dramatic view for those within the path of visibility.

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed BAETA, a new material made from upcycled PET plastic that efficiently captures CO2. This innovative solution transforms plastic waste into a valuable resource for combating climate change by absorbing CO2 from the air or industrial exhaust. BAETA offers a sustainable approach to addressing both plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

NASA's Artemis II mission offers a unique opportunity for global participation by sending names on its first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Scheduled for launch no later than April 2026, the mission will carry four astronauts and a memory card containing millions of submitted names.

NASA has barred Chinese nationals from its space programs, citing security concerns and China's growing space ambitions. This decision restricts access to NASA facilities and data, intensifying the 'second space race' as both nations vie for lunar dominance. With valuable resources at stake, the US aims to prevent China from leading in lunar exploration, highlighting escalating tensions in space collaboration.

Research reveals that octopuses, unlike humans, don't favor a dominant arm. However, they exhibit a preference for using their front four arms for tasks like exploring, while the rear arms are more frequently employed for movement. This study, conducted in the wild, highlights the versatile capabilities and redundancy of octopus limbs in their natural environment.