Squat rhinos lived in North America about 12 million years ago, congregating in huge, water-bound herds much like modern hippos.
More than just a cool bit of trivia, the finding raises questions about our understanding of Earth’s history.
Dubbed the “bone collector,” this caterpillar found on a Hawaiian island disguises itself while stalking spider webs for trapped insects to eat.
Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.
The first skeletal evidence of a gladiator show or execution involving an exotic animal comes from a Roman British man with bite marks from a lion.
Warming temperatures can ramp up the activity of methane-producing bacteria in wetland soils, adding to methane emissions.
Societal upheaval can trigger uncertainty, which makes people susceptible to cognitive traps. Experts suggest some simple tools can help.
Scientists mapped a neural circuit that associates an unfamiliar flavor with food poisoning symptoms in mice.
Puppies with a good grasp of basic gestures, self-confidence and impulse control grow into well-behaved adults, a new study suggests.
Across much of the world, loneliness increases from middle age to later years. That trend is reversed in the United States, a new study shows.
Rising global temperatures are driving the sharp decline in terrestrial water storage. This trend isn’t likely to change, scientists say.
Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.
An overlooked Antarctic water system could raise sea levels by more than 2 meters by 2300, computer simulations show.
All about AI Scientists are working on AI technology that has brain-inspired hardware, architecture or algorithms. Such neuromorphic AI could be nimbler, more efficient and more capable than traditional AI, freelance writer Kathryn Hulick reported in “Making AI think more like your brain.” Hulick reported that mainstream computers, which currently run most AI, separate memory […]
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the booming online market for semaglutide, new findings on how early humans used sophisticated thinking and whether Spinosaurus could swim.
A blob of gas seen outside the Milky Way could be a type of starless, dark matter–dominated galaxy. Some scientists are skeptical.
Satellite data reveal a link between the amount of black carbon in the atmosphere and rates of Antarctic sea ice loss in recent years.
An archaeological site in Germany suggests communal hunting and complex thinking emerged earlier in human evolution than once thought.
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Astronomers have a lot of thoughts about the latest paper claiming we’ve found the strongest hints of alien life yet on the distant planet K2 18b.
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Scientists found that a single gene controls striking corn snake patterns like stripes and blotches. While essential for brain function in mammals, in snakes, its mutation uniquely alters skin color without affecting behavior. In many animals, skin coloration and patterning are essential for camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation. In corn snakes, certain morphs show a
Public health campaigns and dietary guidelines urge us to eat less meat and include more legumes. But what does ‘less’ really mean? Researchers from DTU now offer a clear answer. 255 grams (9 ounces) per week. That’s the short answer to how much meat we can consume without endangering the planet—and it only applies to
Scientists at Scripps Research discover that apremilast, an FDA-approved anti-inflammatory drug, reduces both alcohol consumption and pain sensitivity in preclinical models of alcohol use disorder. A preclinical study led by researchers at Scripps Research has found that a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for inflammatory conditions may also help
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered new genetic mechanisms in fish parasites that could lead to vaccines, potentially safeguarding fish farming and biodiversity. Researchers in the Amazon are investigating a mysterious parasite that is causing widespread devastation in fish farms across the globe. The culprit, a group of microscopic parasites known as myxozoa, infects fish
Virginia Tech researchers discovered six new rodent carriers of hantavirus and identified U.S. hotspots, highlighting the virus’s adaptability and the impact of climate and ecology on its spread. Hantavirus recently drew public attention following reports that it was the cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman. Despite the headlines, the virus
Some birds with large ranges or big brains may be more vulnerable to climate change than expected due to their specialization in narrow climate niches, according to a new UT Austin study. Biologists have long sought to understand why certain plants and animals can adapt to a wide range of climates, while others remain limited
NASA’s giant super pressure balloon, carrying the HIWIND experiment, is racing across the Pacific after launching from New Zealand. It’s set to glide over Chile and Argentina soon, part of its epic journey around the Southern Hemisphere. NASA’s team closely monitors the balloon’s health and navigational safety, ensuring it soars securely. Curious skywatchers can even
Perseverance is on a thrilling hunt across Mars’ Jezero Crater rim, exploring mysterious light and dark rock layers at Witch Hazel Hill. After analyzing fine-grained light rocks at Main River, the team set their sights on coarser, dark-toned rocks — rich with intriguing spherules that could reveal secrets of ancient Martian processes. From tantalizing but
At ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert, visitors can experience some of the darkest and clearest night skies on Earth, feeling almost within reach of the stars. In a stunning display, the Milky Way’s center appears as a cosmic dragon under these pristine conditions. Meanwhile, the Very Large Telescope (VLT) uses dazzling laser beams
Scientists using South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope have peered into the interstellar medium like never before, uncovering unexpected turbulence and plasma structures around the nearest millisecond pulsar to Earth. The twinkling of this pulsar revealed solar-system-sized plasma blobs within our so-called “empty” Local Bubble and offered the first detailed 3D view inside a pulsar’s bow shock
Earth and Mars are mysteriously low in elements like copper and zinc, which are crucial for planetary chemistry and potentially life. A new study overturns old theories by showing that these elements were once abundant in the early building blocks of planets. The real loss likely occurred later through epic space collisions, not during early
Physicists are tapping into the strange world of quantum sensors to revolutionize particle detection in the next generation of high-energy experiments. These new superconducting detectors not only offer sharper spatial resolution but can also track events in time—essential for decoding chaotic particle collisions. By harnessing cutting-edge quantum technologies originally developed for astronomy and networking, researchers
A new flaxseed and pea protein supplement may cut dairy cow methane emissions and boost milk production efficiency. University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently. Because methane traps heat in the atmosphere,
A newly discovered altar buried near the center of the ancient Maya city of Tikal is providing fresh insight into the 1,600-year-old tensions between Tikal and the central Mexican capital of Teotihuacan. Just steps from the center of Tikal, a 2,400-year-old Maya city in present-day Guatemala, a team of international researchers, including scholars from Brown
A massive wildfire erupted in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens in April 2025, highlighting the delicate line between nature’s cycles and modern-day risk. Fueled by a severe drought, the fire rapidly spread across more than 15,000 acres, forcing evacuations and road closures. NASA satellites provided critical data and imagery that helped track the fire’s behavior and
Chinese researchers traced 2023 Icelandic volcanic emissions to Arctic smog, showing 80% of Ny-Ålesund’s sulfur dioxide came from the eruption. A research team led by Professors Si Fuqi and Yuhan Luo at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has discovered compelling evidence of cross-border air pollution reaching the
The discovery broadens the known spectrum of this rare disorder, emphasizing the critical role of collaboration with patient advocates. A newly discovered subtype of Castleman disease promises to improve diagnosis and treatment for thousands of patients who have not fit neatly into existing classifications. Named Oligocentric Castleman Disease (OligoCD), this distinct clinical entity differs significantly
The brain alone can trigger immune changes associated with fasting, reshaping how we understand the mind-body connection in immune health. New research from the University of Manchester is challenging long-held beliefs about how the immune system behaves during periods of fasting. Supported by funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the study
AI model reveals the structural secrets of misfolded proteins. A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool has provided critical insights into how disease-related proteins misfold into harmful structures, an important step forward in understanding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The research, led by Mingchen Chen of Changping Laboratory and Peter Wolynes of Rice University,
Not all zombie skin cells are the same. New research reveals three unique subtypes with different roles in aging and disease, offering hope for targeted treatments that eliminate the bad while keeping the good. Senescent skin cells, often called “zombie cells” because they stop dividing but don’t die, have long been a mystery. These cells
Scientists have discovered that a rare immune cell type in the lungs, called NAMs, plays a crucial role in surviving COVID-19 by keeping the body’s immune response from turning dangerously destructive. Rather than simply battling the virus, these cells act like peacekeepers, reining in excessive inflammation that can lead to death. Mice with healthy NAMs
Curiosity celebrates a big win with the discovery of siderite, offering clues to Mars’ ancient carbon cycle. Despite a slip risk pausing direct rock analysis, imaging and environmental studies press forward, showcasing the mission’s adaptability and ambition. It’s Easter Monday here in the United Kingdom, a bank holiday, but I’m serving as the Science Operations
A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical illusion caused by their shared orbital plane, the ecliptic, which slices through the night sky at a striking angle to the Milky Way.
Solar Orbiter just delivered its most jaw-dropping image yet—an enormous, detailed snapshot of the Sun’s blazing outer atmosphere. This isn’t just a pretty picture; it’s a 200-frame composite revealing swirling loops of solar activity, dramatic magnetic filaments, and the Sun’s complex, dynamic behavior. Captured using a precision 5×5 grid while cruising 77 million km away,
A landmark study reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza within households, marking a major advancement in influenza management. The trial provides robust evidence that an antiviral treatment can curb the spread of influenza to close contacts.
Astronomers have discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common across the universe than previously thought. While it can be relatively easy to locate worlds that orbit close to their star, planets with wider paths can be difficult to detect. Still, researchers estimated that for every three stars, there should be at least one super-Earth present with a Jupiter-like orbital period, suggesting these massive worlds are extremely prevalent across the universe.
A new study provides new evidence that sensory stimulation of a gamma-frequency brain rhythm may promote broad-based restorative neurological health response.
It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing our risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases. Exactly how age transforms a six pack into a softer stomach, however, is murky. New research shows how aging shifts stem cells into overdrive to create more belly fat.
Researchers in the field of exposomics explain how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking this biological archive, ushering in a new era of disease prevention and personalized medicine.
Researchers have long recognized that quantum communication systems would transmit quantum information more faithfully and be impervious to certain forms of error if nonlinear optical processes were used. However, past efforts at incorporating such processes could not operate with the extremely low light levels required for quantum communication.
Humans are better than current AI models at interpreting social interactions and understanding social dynamics in moving scenes. Researchers believe this is because AI neural networks were inspired by the infrastructure of the part of the brain that processes static images, which is different from the area of the brain that processes dynamic social scenes.
'Cold' tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth in mice.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists analyzed far-away bodies -- known as Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) -- and found varying traces of methanol. The discoveries are helping them better classify different TNOs and understand the complex chemical reactions in space that may relate to the formation of our solar system and the origin of life.
Researchers developed a more efficient way to control the outputs of a large language model, guiding it to generate text that adheres to a certain structure, like a programming language, and remains error free.
Combining two different kinds of signals could help engineers build prosthetic limbs that better reproduce natural movements, according to a new study. A combination of electromyography and force myography is more accurate at predicting hand movements than either method by itself.
An international team has explored how in future aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air -- an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations or work at great heights. The flying robots are not intended to replace existing systems on the ground, but rather to complement them in a targeted manner for repairs or in disaster areas, for instance.
In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care.
Female bonobos team up to suppress male aggression against them -- the first evidence of animals deploying this strategy. In 85% of observed coalitions, females collectively targeted males, forcing them into submission and shaping the group's dominance hierarchy. This is the first study to test drivers of female dominance in wild bonobos. The study examined 30 years of demographic and behavioral data across six wild bonobo communities. The study suggests…
Mind blanking is a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling 'drowsy' to 'a complete absence of conscious awareness.' Neuroscientists and philosophers compile what we know about mind blanking, including insights from their own work observing people's brain activity.
A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds a new report. The hell ant, which was preserved in limestone, is a member of Haidomyrmecinae -- an extinct subfamily that only lived during the Cretaceous period. These ants had highly specialized, scythe-like jaws that they likely used to pin or impale prey.
Scientists have created a new platform called 'Oz' that uses laser light to control up to 1,000 photoreceptors in the eye at once. Using Oz, the researchers showed people images, videos and a new, ultra-saturated shade of green that they have named 'olo.' The platform could be used to probe the nature of color vision and provide new insight into human sight and vision loss.
Researchers discovered tiny features on sculpins' fins which may enable them to cling firmly in harsh underwater environments.
Bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery in York have revealed the first archaeological evidence of gladiatorial combat between a human and a lion.
A new study by developmental scientists offers the first evidence that infants as young as 15 months can identify an object they have learned about from listening to language -- even if the object remains hidden.
Inspired by the movements of a tiny parasitic worm, engineers have created a 5-inch soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop. Their device, a silicone rod with a carbon-fiber spine, can leap 10 feet high even though it doesn't have legs. The researchers made it after watching high-speed video of nematodes pinching themselves into odd shapes to fling themselves forward and backward.
Using their novel FRESH 3D bioprinting technique, which allows for printing of soft living cells and tissues, a lab has built a tissue model entirely out of collagen.
The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment decisions.
After uncovering a unifying algorithm that links more than 20 common machine-learning approaches, researchers organized them into a 'periodic table of machine learning' that can help scientists combine elements of different methods to improve algorithms or create new ones.
The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for other factors that may influence this link, such as education, income and body mass index, but also taking the body of knowledge a step further by exploring the effect of residing near newly planted trees.
Scientists have discovered a surprising new connection between gut health and blood cancer risk one that could transform how we think about aging, inflammation, and the early stages of leukemia.
An international team has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer: a bacterial toxin called colibactin. Scientists report that exposure to colibactin in early childhood imprints a distinct genetic signature on the DNA of colon cells -- one that may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer before the age of 50.
Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in young women. The study surveyed over 850 women aged 18-25 in Australia and Lebanon, examining the roles that mothers and sisters play in shaping body dissatisfaction, body appreciation, and eating patterns.
Multiple climate 'tipping points' are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows.
A new catalyst structure offers a potential pathway toward more cost-effective hydrogen production via water electrolysis. The material centers on mesoporous single-crystalline Co3O4 doped with atomically dispersed iridium (Ir), designed for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
Most people generally are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence than they are about a theoretical future in which AI threatens humanity. A new study reveals that respondents draw clear distinctions between abstract scenarios and specific tangible problems and particularly take the latter very seriously.
Engineers have fabricated a metamaterial that is not only strong but also stretchy. Their new method could enable stretchable ceramics, glass, and metals, for tear-proof textiles or stretchy semiconductors.
A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.
If you haven't heard of a tardigrade before, prepare to be wowed. These clumsy, eight-legged creatures, nicknamed water bears, are about half a millimeter long and can survive practically anything: freezing temperatures, near starvation, high pressure, radiation exposure, outer space and more. Researchers took advantage of the tardigrade's nearly indestructible nature and gave the critters tiny 'tattoos' to test a microfabrication technique to build microscopic, biocompatible devices.
A new study lays out a scientific framework for holding individual fossil fuel companies liable for the costs of climate change by tracing specific damages back to their emissions. The researchers use the tool to provide the first causal estimate of economic losses due to extreme heat driven by emissions. They report that carbon dioxide and methane output from just 111 companies cost the world economy $28 trillion from 1991…
Scientists believe that the motion of Earth's continents through plate tectonics has been largely steady over millions of years. New research, however, suggests this drift can speed up or slow down over relatively short time periods.
A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and evolution.
A new study suggests that fear and the immune system are connected in previously unknown ways. Researchers found that the immune system can influence stress and fear behaviors by changing how brain cells communicate.
Engineers developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin 'skins' of electronic material that could be used in applications such as night-vision eyewear and autonomous driving in foggy conditions.
The invention is a metamaterial, which is a material engineered to feature new and unusual properties that depend on the material's physical structure rather than its chemical composition. In this case, the researchers built their metamaterial using a combination of simple plastics and custom-made magnetic composites. Using a magnetic field, the researchers changed the metamaterial's structure, causing it to expand, move and deform in different directions, all remotely without touching…
New multidisciplinary research shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism. The study shows that cold memories form in the brain -- and map out how they subsequently drive thermoregulation. The discovery may have important applications in therapies designed to treat a range of disorders -- from obesity to cancer -- in which thermoregulation and metabolism (or a lack of control in…
Ancient DNA analysis challenges our understanding of the ancient Phoenician-Punic civilization. An international team of researchers analyzing genome-wide data from 210 ancient individuals has found that Levantine Phoenician towns contributed little genetically to Punic populations in the central and western Mediterranean despite their deep cultural, economic, and linguistic connections.
Some species that breed over large geographic areas can still be adapted to a fairly narrow range of climates, making them more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought. Also, species with larger brains (relative to their body size) tend to be adapted to narrower climate niches, which suggests they too could also be more vulnerable than once thought.
A research group has manipulated light through its interaction with a metal surface so that it exhibits entirely new properties.
Researchers have developed a new robotic framework powered by artificial intelligence -- called RHyME (Retrieval for Hybrid Imitation under Mismatched Execution) -- that allows robots to learn tasks by watching a single how-to video.
Genome editing has advanced at a rapid pace with promising results for treating genetic conditions -- but there is always room for improvement. A new paper showcases the power of scalable protein engineering combined with machine learning to boost progress in the field of gene and cell therapy. In their study, authors developed a machine learning algorithm -- known as PAMmla -- that can predict the properties of about 64…
Researchers introduced a novel method for fabricating functional flat-to-shape objects using a computer-controlled sewing machine. The team's method uses the sewing machine to stitch pockets between layers of fabric, and stiff panels are inserted into the pockets. Multiple fabrics types can be used, ranging from muslin for heavy-duty applications to more delicate fabrics for decorative purposes. The materials can also be customized on a panel-by-panel basis to adapt to each…
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research.
A planet 140 light-years from Earth is rapidly coming apart due to its close proximity to its star. The roasting planet is effectively evaporating away: It sheds an enormous amount of surface minerals as it whizzes around its star.
A powerful clinical artificial intelligence tool developed by biomedical informatics researchers has demonstrated remarkable accuracy on all three parts of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (Step exams), according to a new article.
Paleontologists have discovered 50- to 25-million-year-old fossilized footprints of invertebrates and vertebrates, including a false saber-toothed cat (nimravid), at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon, the United States. The post 29-Million-Year-Old Footprints of False Saber-Toothed Cat Discovered in Oregon appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Neotropical crocodiles inhabit a broad geographic range with populations spanning from coastal, inland, and insular locations. The post Two New Species of Neotropical Crocodiles Identified appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
High-energy photons produced deep in gamma-ray burst jets emerging from a collapsed star could dissolve the outer stellar layers into free neutrons, causing a series of physical processes that results in the formation of heavy elements. The post Stars Dissolve into Neutrons to Form Heavy Elements, Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists have described the oldest known member of Haidomyrmecinae -- an extinct subfamily of ants that only lived during the Cretaceous period -- preserved as a rock impression in the limestone of the Crato Formation in northeastern Brazil. The post 113-Million-Year-Old Hell Ant Fossil Found in Brazil appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Malus is a genus with over 35 species naturally distributed across the temperate northern hemisphere, from East Asia and Europe to North America. The post New Genomic Analysis Reveals Evolution and Diversity of Apple Genus appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Large-bodied extinct kangaroos of the genus Protemnodon were not intrepid travelers who bounded across the plains, but rather homebodies, who did not journey far throughout the course of their lives. The post Small Home Ranges Made Ancient Giant Kangaroos Vulnerable to Local Extinctions, Study Says appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Jewelry in a treasure hoard found in Thetford Forest, East Anglia, indicates that Thetford was pagan until the 5th century CE -- significantly later than the previously established date of the 380-90s CE. The post Thetford Treasure: Archaeologists Revisit 1,500-Year-Old Hoard of Gold Jewelry and Silver Spoons appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Biologists have isolated and characterized a new cable bacteria species from an intertidal estuarine mudflat within Yaquina Bay in Oregon, the United States. The post New Species of Electricity-Conducting Bacterium Discovered appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The newly-discovered planet orbits at an angle of 90 degrees around 2MASS J15104786-2818174 (hereafter 2M1510), an eclipsing binary composed of two equal-mass brown dwarfs. The post Astronomers Discover Polar Circumbinary Exoplanet around Pair of Brown Dwarfs appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The new hybrid device combines decoupled sensors with a flexible wireless powering and transmitting module for emotion recognition, according to a research team headed by Penn State scientists. The post Newly-Developed Stretchable, Rechargeable Device Can Detect Real Emotions appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Archaeologists have discovered and analyzed three hearths at the Upper Paleolithic site (45,000 to 10,000 years ago) of Korman’ 9 on the right bank of the Dniester River in Ukraine. The post Ice Age People Built Sophisticated Fireplaces, Used Mainly Wood to Fuel Their Fires appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Astronomers at MIT have discovered a rocky exoplanet orbiting the bright K-dwarf star BD+05 4868A and observed variable transit depths that are characteristic of comet-like tails formed by dusty effluents emanating from a disintegrating planet. The post Astronomers Discover Disintegrating Exoplanet with Prominent Comet-Like Tails appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Observations of large valley networks on today’s Mars suggest formation by flowing water. The post Early Mars Had Climate Warm Enough to Support Rain, New Modeling Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New research led by University of Hawai’i astronomers suggests our Universe may rotate -- just extremely slowly. The post Universe Could Rotate Once Every 500 Billion Years, Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
An asteroid called Donaldjohanson was captured by NASA’s Lucy spacecraft during a flyby on April 20, 2025. At closest approach, the spacecraft came within a distance of 960 km (600 miles). The post Lucy Shares Stunning Images from Flyby of Asteroid Donaldjohanson appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A new genus and species of cymothoidan isopod that lived during the Early Cretaceous epoch has been identified from two well-preserved specimens found in Lebanon. The post 125-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shines Light on Origin of Subterranean Freshwater Isopods appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Highly ionized neon gas detected at the center of the spiral galaxy Messier 83 could be a telltale signature of an active galactic nucleus, according to a team of astronomers led by Space Telescope Science Institute scientists. The post Webb Finds Evidence for Active Supermassive Black Hole in Messier 83 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
As part of Hubble’s 35th anniversary celebrations, astronomers have obtained a stunning new image of a rich collection of scattered stars called Messier 72. The post Hubble Takes Closer Look at Globular Cluster Messier 72 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Earth’s coastlines are fascinating places where liquids mix and materials are shaped into distinct landforms like river deltas. The post Many of Titan’s Rivers Do Not End in Deltas, New Study Finds appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists have discovered that a tiny molar on mandibles (jaws) of Gondwanan freshwater crayfish has a hard robust apatite layer that may well facilitate fossilization. The post Giant Freshwater Crayfish Lived in New Zealand 20 Million Years Ago appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a robotic leg with
AstraZeneca has entered into a collaboration with biotech firm Immunai Inc., investing $18 million to utilize Immunai’s advanced
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Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, showcased its new augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype, Orion, during its annual Connect conference.
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PayPal Holdings announced a major development on Wednesday, allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency directly
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies reports that Iran has transferred a large quantity of Fath 360 short-range ballistic
Russia has emerged as the primary foreign actor using artificial intelligence (AI) to sway the U.S. presidential election,
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to launch approximately five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars within the