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A Dallas-based biotech company, Colossal Biosciences, claims to have successfully de-extincted the dire wolf, an extinct species last seen more than 12,500 years ago, using advanced genome-editing and cloning techniques. The company created three dire wolves, including two adolescent males named Romulus and Remus, and a female puppy named Khaleesi.

A baby mammoth named ‘Yana,’ dating back over 130,000 years, was dissected by Russian scientists in Yakutsk. This well-preserved specimen provides rare insights into the anatomy of the Ice Age creature.

A stunning blue spiral light, resembling a whirlpool, was captured in the night skies over Europe on Monday, likely caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fuel. The phenomenon was linked to the rocket’s upper stage descending toward Earth, with frozen exhaust plumes reflecting sunlight to form the spiral.

A stunning blue spiral light illuminated the night skies over Europe, believed to be caused by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s fuel plume reflecting sunlight as it fell back to Earth. The event occurred shortly after the return of NASA astronauts from space, highlighting SpaceX’s recent activities.

Scientists affiliated with the University of Auckland shared a rare video of an octopus riding on a mako shark off the coast of New Zealand. The unusual encounter, captured during a study on shark feeding frenzies, was described as one of the strangest events the university had ever seen.

Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner greeted NASA astronauts with an alien-themed welcome during the Crew-10 docking on the ISS, creating a lighthearted moment. This event coincided with a SpaceX mission to rescue stranded astronauts, highlighting international space collaboration.

The Athena lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but its condition and exact landing location remain unknown. While communication with the lander was established, mission controllers are unable to confirm if it is operational or where it landed.

A private lunar lander named Blue Ghost has successfully landed on the moon, delivering equipment for NASA. The mission marks the first time a private spacecraft has achieved a stable landing without tipping over, confirming the success of Firefly Aerospace’s mission.

A new study claims Mars’ red color is due to the mineral ferrihydrite, which forms in cool water. Researchers analyzed Mars data and lab experiments to confirm this, suggesting the planet may have had a habitable climate billions of years ago.

A new study links a specific gene variant to the evolutionary development of spoken language in humans, suggesting that a unique protein found only in humans may have enabled complex communication. Researchers used CRISPR to test the genetic variant in mice, observing changes in vocalization patterns, highlighting its role in human speech.

Astronomers initially mistook Elon Musk’s 2018 launched Tesla Roadster for an asteroid, leading to its registry being deleted after the error was identified. The incident highlights the difficulties in tracking unregistered space objects and the potential consequences of misidentification.

Recent images from India’s Chandrayaan 2 orbiter have revealed the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 lunar modules on the moon’s surface over 50 years after their historic landings. The photos were shared by space exploration account Curiosity on X, highlighting the enduring legacy of the moon missions.

NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining human presence in space, aiming to maintain operations beyond the International Space Station’s retirement in 2030. The initiative emphasizes partnerships, economic growth, and international collaboration to ensure continuous human presence in orbit.

A homeowner in New York uncovered a complete mastodon jaw in their backyard, which will undergo extensive scientific analysis to determine its age, diet, and habitat. The find is described as a remarkable and significant discovery, highlighting the area’s rich Ice Age history.

NASA has confirmed that after a pause in communications with Voyager 1 in late October, the spacecraft has regained its voice and resumed regular operations. The fault protection system on the interstellar spacecraft switched its mode of communication to one using less power, temporarily switching to the S-band transmitter.

The asteroid 2024 PT5, orbiting Earth as a ‘mini moon’ for two months, is set to depart on Monday. NASA will use radar to study its trajectory, potentially revealing if it originated from the moon.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute scientists have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the ocean’s deep-sea midnight zone. The creature, the first known nudibranch to live in the deep sea, uses bioluminescence for defense and has a unique feeding mechanism resembling a Venus fly trap plant.

NASA reconnected with Voyager 1, located nearly 15 billion miles away, using a decades-old frequency. The communication issue began in November 2023, with the spacecraft’s fault protection system causing intermittent pauses.

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, will light up the night sky through November, with up to 15 meteors per hour visible in the Northern Hemisphere. Clear skies and minimal light pollution are essential for optimal viewing.

SpaceX has completed four successful rocket launches in under 48 hours, marking a significant advancement in space exploration. The launches included the Starship rocket from Texas, a NASA mission to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, and two Falcon 9 rocket launches, with the latter marking SpaceX’s 100th launch of the year.

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to investigate Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, seeking to determine if conditions there could support life. The mission, which will take five and a half years to reach Jupiter, aims to assess the moon’s subsurface ocean and its potential habitability.