# Science
The war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for combat robots equipped with artificial intelligence
Russia’s war against Ukraine is increasingly becoming a testing ground for new autonomous systems. Western companies are already testing combat robots and AI-powered drones in Ukraine, which could transform the very nature of warfare in the future.
NASA is preparing the first human flight to the Moon in over 50 years: the launch may take place on 1 April
NASA has given the green light to preparations for the launch of the Artemis II mission with four astronauts after the completion of repairs to the Space Launch System rocket. The launch from Florida could take place as early as 1 April 2026, and it will be the first human flight to the Moon in more than half a century.
Solar eclipse of the century: where there will be more than six minutes of darkness in 2027
On 2 August 2027, one of the most spectacular total solar eclipses of the 21st century will pass over Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. In some regions, the Moon will cover the Sun for more than six minutes, and there will not be another eclipse of this duration until at least 2114.
The Council has established a special commission for the preservation and development of academic science
The Verkhovna Rada has decided to establish a temporary special commission that will deal with reforming legislation and protecting academic property.
Weight loss injections can cost around $3 per month.
New analysis has shown that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, can be produced much more cheaply. Researchers estimate that the injectable form of the drug could cost around $3 per month.
Apple unveiled the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
Apple has officially unveiled the new generation of MacBook Pro based on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The company has used Fusion architecture with two 3-nanometre crystals for the first time, as well as updating the memory, graphics, storage speed and wireless communication standards.
The first child born to a mother with a transplanted uterus from a deceased donor was born in the United Kingdom.
The first baby in the United Kingdom born to a woman who received a uterus transplant from a deceased donor was born in London. The boy was born in December by Caesarean section.
A 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics has been discovered in a Romanian ice cave.
In the Skerishoara cave in Romania, scientists isolated a strain of bacteria that had been lying under ice for about 5,000 years and proved resistant to 10 modern antibiotics from 8 different classes.
Hypersonica conducted the first hypersonic test in Europe and announced its goal for 2029
The Anglo-German company Hypersonica has successfully conducted the first flight test of a hypersonic missile prototype in Norway, reaching speeds of over Mach 6 and a range of more than 300 kilometres.
SpaceX resumed Falcon 9 launches after a pause and launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit.
The American company SpaceX has resumed Falcon 9 rocket flights and successfully launched another group of Starlink satellites from California after a brief pause caused by a technical malfunction.
Russia tightens control over scientists: foreign business trips only with permission from the ministry
Under the guise of security the Kremlin is effectively isolating Russian scientists from the West and placing science under the complete control of the special services.
For the first time, a woman will lead a Ukrainian Antarctic expedition
Meteorologist Anzhelika Hanchuk has been appointed head of the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic expedition, which will operate at the Akademik Vernadsky station in 2026–2027.
