Sciencealert

• This week's science highlights include a massive earthquake that may have physically shifted the position of Japan. • Researchers have achieved a "cosmic first" by using observations to study black-hole horizons, a feat previously considered science fiction. • Theoretical physicist Sizheng Ma of the Perimeter Institute in Canada emphasized the significance of transitioning these observations into actual scientific practice.

• ScienceAlert explored the gap between sensational headlines and the actual consensus among scientists regarding the discovery of alien life. • The discussion was prompted by NASA Administrator Sean Duffy's claim that a sample from the "Cheyava Falls" rock on Mars is the closest evidence of life found to date. • The article highlights a systemic issue where media coverage often relies on a few vocal experts rather than surveying the broader scientific community.