Gamma-Ray Breakthrough Rocks Astrophysics
Chinese scientists just discovered a gamma-ray spectral line peaking at 37 million electron volts—a cosmic fingerprint evolving via a power-law pattern over time! This could unlock secrets of gamma-ray bursts, the universe’s brightest explosions. Scientists are geeking out over this 'milestone' discovery!
Mars Rover Finds Signs of Ancient Life?
NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted a red Martian rock riddled with organic material and water traces. Could those bubbly surface spots be fossilized microbes? Scientists say it's not proof yet, but this rock might hold clues to Mars' ancient habitability. Cue the Star Trek theme!
Earth Hits Hottest Day Ever… Twice
July 21-22 broke global temperature records back-to-back, hitting 17.09°C and then 17.15°C. Climate experts warn this heatwave, fueled by human activity, might be Earth’s hottest in 100,000 years. Time to rethink those AC bills?

SpaceX & NASA Prep ISS Crew-9 Launch
Mark your calendars: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will blast four NASA astronauts to the ISS on August 18! After a mid-flight hiccup grounded the rocket earlier this month, engineers gave it the all-clear. Let’s hope this mission goes smoother than Gravity’s plot!
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Science Saturday: Gamma-ray, life on Mars, climate and space mission
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