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Astronomers are tracking a SpaceX rocket stage set to hit the moon on August 5 at 12:05 pm IST. The debris will strike the Einstein Crater at 8,700 km/hr. Bill Gray said, "By April, I was confident enough to announce that it would hit near the Einstein crater."
The Taiwan tree seekers group started their search in 2014 to find giant trees. In 2023, they identified an 84.1-meter-tall Taiwania fir, now the tallest in East Asia. The Indigenous Rukai people call these giants "The tree that hits the moon." Many old-growth forests survived because the terrain was inaccessible.
A study published in July by CSIR and NEERI found lead levels in seven vegetables grown on Delhi’s Yamuna floodplains exceeded safe limits. Researchers said, “spinach and brinjal, which is a matter of concern and requires regular monitoring.” While other metals stayed within limits, these two vegetables pose health risks.
Maha Metro and MSRDC will start a feasibility study for the Dive Ghat tunnel project. Collector Dudi said, “The twin tunnels will be underground structures.” One tunnel will carry Metro rail, while the other will handle traffic. This project aims to reduce travel time to the upcoming Purandar airport significantly.
A new study in Science Robotics showed that expressive humanoid robots lose human trust when they make everyday errors. Researchers used 50 people to test how Pepper, an emotional robot, influenced decisions. When the robot made mistakes, participants felt suspicious, and their brain activity showed a clear drop in trust.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for nature-based solutions to build climate resilience on Monday. Speaking at an IUST conference, he said, "When we conserve and restore these natural systems, we are investing in a bright future." He urged experts to use modern technology and local knowledge to protect the Himalayas.
India will see an active southwest monsoon for the next two weeks as weather systems over the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal become favourable for widespread rainfall. Scientists said, "The evolving ocean and atmospheric conditions will be closely monitored," as they help determine how the 2026 monsoon season unfolds.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will hit the Moon on August 5, 2026, at 5,400 mph. The impact near Einstein crater will create a 27-meter-wide crater. William Jo said, "Watching this one gives us a rare chance to open up ejecta-plume science." This crash will eject debris high.
Male sperm whales produce the loudest communication sounds ever measured in any mammal. Researchers found these powerful, rhythmic clicks in waters off Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Norway and Scotland. Simone Videsen said, "What is extreme about slow clicks is that the whales can produce them with long time intervals between them."
Researchers used a new modeling method to track pollen movement from ground to sky. Published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, the study used genetically engineered switchgrass to measure dispersal. "Pollen is an airborne particle with important implications for agriculture, ecosystems, and human health," said professor David G. Schmale III.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory released its first LSST Camera image featuring hundreds of thousands of distant galaxies in the COSMOS field. This massive 3.2-gigapixel camera captured the region to help scientists study how the sky changes over time. It provides a deep, clear view into the history of space.
The CNN documentary "Eclipsing Power: Musk, Bezos, and the New Space Race" premieres Sunday (Aug. 9) at 8 p.m. It shows how Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos shaped NASA’s moon mission. The film explores how these billionaires use private ambition to lead space exploration, changing how America reaches for the stars.