China releases 1st photo of Earth's elusive 'quasi-moon' Kamo'oalewa

• Scientists and the American Meteorological Society are working to preserve climate data and research after information began disappearing from federal websites. • To maintain momentum for the sixth National Climate Assessment, the group has issued an invitation for climate manuscripts to be submitted for review.

• SciENcv, a new platform, is now live as announced by NASA Science. • As of 1 September 2026, SciENcv will be required for all NSPIRES proposals, marking a significant change in the proposal submission process.

• Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected an unidentified chemical signature on both Pluto and Saturn's moon Titan. • The discovery was made as part of the "Titan Climate, Composition and Clouds" proposal, led by a research team including scientist Bézard.

• Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen announced on Monday that he will soon retire from his full-time role with the Canadian Space Agency. • The decision follows his participation in the historic Artemis II mission, which aimed to return humans to the vicinity of the moon.

• Researchers Jacob Haqq-Misra and Eric Wolf have calculated that Earth's vegetative biosphere will likely persist for another 1.8 to 1.87 billion years. • This new estimate is significantly longer than previous scientific projections, which suggested plant life would disappear in 0.9 to 1.5 billion years.

• SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from California at 3:12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 7. • The Transporter-17 rideshare mission delivered 81 separate payloads into orbit.

• The NASA Chief has warned that China possesses the potential to outpace the United States in the field of space exploration. • This development highlights a growing geopolitical battleground as the two superpowers compete for dominance in space technology and discovery.

• Campaigners have accused GB News co-owner Sir Paul Marshall of "cashing in on climate chaos" following a significant increase in his fossil fuel investments. • The analysis reveals that Marshall's portfolio includes various oil and gasfield services companies, as well as exploration and production firms.

• Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid probe captured high-resolution images of the double-lobed asteroid Torifune on July 5. • The spacecraft approached the two-headed space rock from a distance of approximately 62 million miles to document its unique structure.

• Astronomers have utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to create the most detailed map of the cosmic web to date. • The project focuses on unmasking "hidden corners" of the universe by visualizing the vast network of filaments that connect galaxies.

• The July 4, 2026, science roundup highlights three major discoveries: the James Webb Space Telescope's identification of a previously unknown substance, the rapid growth of China's "Great Green Wall," and the resolution of a Medici family murder mystery. • The report emphasizes the telescope's role in expanding astronomical knowledge and the environmental impact of China's accelerated reforestation efforts.