December 10, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Returns After 8 Months on ISS with Breakthrough Research

NASA's Jonny Kim landed safely in Kazakhstan after eight months on the International Space Station. Alongside Russian cosmonauts, he completed vital space experiments in medicine and robotics, marking a milestone in human spaceflight.

December 10, 2025

Record 2027 Total Solar Eclipse to Darken Three Continents for Over Six Minutes

On August 2, 2027, a spectacular total solar eclipse will darken parts of Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and Spain for more than six minutes. This rare event, the longest in 100 years, offers a stunning view of the Sun's corona and a unique experience for millions across three continents.

December 9, 2025

Oakridge Students Shine at MIT STEAM Week Program

Two Grade 9 students from Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam, joined MIT's STEAM Week. They worked with researchers, attended a climate summit, and explored innovation.

December 9, 2025

Mysterious Red Lights From Space Are Rare 'Red Sprites', Not Alien Signals

Bright red flashes seen above thunderstorms are rare electrical bursts called red sprites, confirmed by NASA. Unlike usual lightning, sprites shoot upwards, creating jellyfish-shaped red glows in the upper atmosphere.

December 9, 2025

Volcanic Eruption and Trade Shift Likely Brought Black Death to Europe

A new study finds that a 1345 volcanic eruption cooled climate, disrupted crops, and forced new trade routes that introduced the Black Death plague to Europe.