** Imagine never having to scramble to catch a meteor shower or rocket launch again. This article highlights a handy way to sync your calendar with celestial events—like eclipses, space missions, and even stunning cosmic sightings (like the James Webb Telescope’s snap of galaxy NGC 1512). It’s basically a cosmic reminder system for stargazers and space enthusiasts.

Astronomers have spotted a mysterious object, dubbed A11pI3Z, speeding through our solar system—only the third known visitor from interstellar space. They’re still figuring out whether it’s a comet, an asteroid, or something else entirely, but its arrival has scientists buzzing with curiosity.

Editor’s Note: Interstellar objects are like cosmic postcards from distant star systems, offering rare clues about what’s out there beyond our solar neighborhood. Each new one—like this latest visitor—could reshape our understanding of how planets, comets, and debris form in other parts of the galaxy. Plus, it’s just cool to think something from another star system is passing through our cosmic backyard.

A high-ranking FDA official reportedly bypassed the agency's own scientists when making decisions about COVID-19 vaccine approvals. While the details aren't fully clear yet, it suggests internal disagreements over how strictly to evaluate the shots—raising questions about transparency and whether political or external pressures played a role.

Researchers have spotted a curious trend in biomedical papers since ChatGPT's debut—certain words are popping up way more often in study abstracts. Think terms like "intricate," "notably," and "delve." It's not definitive proof, but the pattern suggests some researchers might be letting AI chatbots ghostwrite parts of their work.

Dr. Anne Merriman, a pioneering doctor and former nun who revolutionized palliative care in Uganda and other developing nations, has passed away at 90. Known as the "Mother of Palliative Care," she dedicated her life to creating affordable, accessible pain relief for terminally ill patients in poverty-stricken areas. Her work transformed end-of-life care for countless people who otherwise would have suffered without treatment.

The U.S. has been shipping tons of plastic waste to other countries for years, often under the guise of recycling. But Malaysia—one of the major recipients—just pushed back, refusing to be the world’s dumping ground. They’ve tightened import rules and sent containers of trash back to wealthy nations, signaling they won’t tolerate being treated like a landfill.

A new Republican-backed bill is proposing an unexpected tax that could deal a major blow to the wind and solar energy industries. Critics warn this could slow down the U.S. transition to renewable energy by making these projects far more expensive—potentially derailing investments and jobs in the sector.

Scientists have cracked a bizarre biological mystery: why sea spiders—those spindly, alien-looking creatures of the deep—have their guts and reproductive organs stuffed into their legs instead of their bodies. Turns out, it’s not just a quirk of evolution—they’re missing a crucial gene that other arthropods rely on to build a proper torso.