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 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 surprisingly well-formed spiral galaxy has been spotted just a billion years after the Big Bang, challenging long-held beliefs about how quickly galaxies evolve. Named Zhúlóng, after a Chinese solar dragon, it looks remarkably like our Milky Way, with spiral arms, a central bulge, and a sprawling disk of stars. Detected by the James Webb
Scientists have developed a powerful new injectable treatment that, when administered after a heart attack, helps the heart heal and prevents long-term damage. By targeting a protein interaction that normally inhibits recovery, the therapy protects crucial cellular processes and promotes tissue repair. Early testing in rats shows dramatically improved cardiac function, setting the stage for
A scientific revolution is underway as researchers push to bring atomic-level precision, once reserved for small molecule drugs, into the realm of nanomedicine. By tightly controlling the structure of nanoscale therapies, they’re creating more effective vaccines and treatments for cancer, infections, and autoimmune diseases. Scientists are ditching the old “blender” method of vaccine development for
House-size data from ancient sites show that economic inequality is historically variable and shaped by human choices, not just population or complexity. We are living in a time when the gap between the rich and the poor is striking and continues to grow. However, inequality is not a modern phenomenon. In a new study published
Dopamine helps us learn to avoid bad outcomes by reinforcing behaviors that lead to better choices and discouraging those that result in negative consequences. Dopamine is often described as the brain’s motivational spark. It drives us to seek out rewarding experiences, such as watching one more social media reel, and to avoid harmful ones, like
Taking LSD or magic mushrooms may not be the cause of schizotypal traits. Psychedelic drugs are experiencing a resurgence of interest in mainstream medicine, with early research indicating that psychedelic-assisted therapy may offer a safe and effective treatment option for certain mental health conditions. However, the full range of potential side effects remains insufficiently understood.
A team of scientists used the popular video game Minecraft to explore how humans combine individual instincts with social cues when learning in complex environments. By tracking players’ actions and visual focus in a simulated foraging task, they discovered that success depends not on using just one strategy, but on being flexible, adapting between solo
How core-mantle differentiation influenced the distribution of volatile elements on Earth. Imagine Earth’s history as a mystery novel, with one of its greatest unresolved questions being: Where did all the nitrogen go? Scientists have long observed that Earth’s rocky outer layer, the mantle, contains far less nitrogen than expected when compared to other volatile elements
First wearable device to monitor health by detecting gases emitted from and absorbed through the skin. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the first wearable device capable of measuring gases both released from and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device introduces a novel method for assessing skin health. It can monitor
RIKEN scientists have discovered how to manipulate molybdenum disulfide into acting as a superconductor, metal, semiconductor, or insulator using a specialized transistor technique. By inserting potassium ions and adjusting conditions, they could trigger dramatic changes in the material’s electronic state—unexpectedly even turning it into a superconductor or insulator. This new level of control over a
In a dramatic leap for astrophysics, Chinese researchers have recreated a key cosmic process in the lab: the acceleration of ions by powerful collisionless shocks. By using intense lasers to simulate space-like conditions, they captured high-speed ion beams and confirmed the decades-old theory that shock drift acceleration, not shock surfing, is the main driver behind
Scientists in Germany have crafted “skyrmion bags” of light—complex vortex-like structures—on the surface of gold by cleverly manipulating how laser beams interact with nano-etched patterns. This unusual feat not only adds a surprising twist to the physics of light but also hints at future technologies that could break the limits of current microscopes. Skyrmion Light
Scientists have unveiled a cutting-edge quantum microscope that allows them to observe how electrons interact with strange atomic vibrations in twisted graphene, including a newly revealed “phason.” This phenomenon could help explain mysterious behaviors like superconductivity in materials rotated to the “magic angle.” The breakthrough, made possible by operating the microscope at cryogenic temperatures, marks
In the United States, middle-aged adults are more likely to experience loneliness than older adults, a pattern that is also observed only in the Netherlands. A recent peer-reviewed study published in Aging and Mental Health reveals that middle-aged Americans report some of the highest levels of loneliness among adults aged 50 to 90. The study
When COVID-19 first emerged, the U.S., under President Donald Trump, made an urgent bet on vaccines — and it paid off handsomely. A new study shows that the nationwide vaccination effort quickly proved not just lifesaving but economically sound, saving more in medical and productivity costs than it spent. Even younger adults, typically at lower
A team of scientists has uncovered the remarkable potential of a human antibody, mAb 3A6, in fighting Ebola virus infections. Sourced from a survivor of the devastating 2014–2016 outbreak, this antibody binds to a key structure on the virus known as the “stalk,” effectively neutralizing it. Notably, mAb 3A6 provides potent protection even at ultra-low
For decades, scientists have searched for a way to outsmart Lyme disease, a stealthy infection that affects nearly half a million people each year in the U.S. Now, a breakthrough may be within reach. Researchers have zeroed in on a bacterial protein called CspZ that helps the Lyme bacteria hide from the immune system. By
H5N1 bird flu has now crossed into U.S. dairy cattle for the first time, and alarmingly, it did so through just one spillover from a wild bird. This single event, traced back to Texas in mid-to-late 2023, led to months of undetected cow-to-cow spread across multiple states. Genetic data show that the virus is adapting
Childhood vaccinations in the U.S. are falling fast, and the consequences could be dire. A new study from Stanford researchers predicts that even a small decline in immunization rates could bring back deadly diseases like measles, polio, and rubella — some of which have been virtually eliminated for decades. Their simulation shows that without intervention,
A new study reveals that heart attack survivors could greatly reduce their risk of a second event by starting combination cholesterol-lowering therapy sooner rather than later. By adding ezetimibe to statins within 12 weeks, patients lowered their bad cholesterol faster and significantly improved their odds of avoiding future heart attacks, strokes, or death. Despite this,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adolescents who sleep for longer -- and from an earlier bedtime -- than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better at cognitive tests, researchers have shown. But the study of adolescents in the US also showed that even those with better sleeping habits were not reaching the amount of sleep recommended for their age group.
Use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic chemical found in what is known as 'magic mushrooms,' has increased significantly nationwide since 2019, according to a new study.
An international collaboration has published groundbreaking research, shedding light on the most significant increase in complexity in the history of life's evolution on Earth: the origin of the eukaryotic cell.
New research links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ability, adding to their well-known physical effects.
What roils beneath the Earth's surface may feel a world away, but the activity can help forge land masses that dictate ocean circulation, climate patterns, and even animal activity and evolution. In fact, scientists believe that a plume of hot rocks that burst from the Earth's mantle millions of years ago could be an important part in the story of human evolution.
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.
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found evidence of a carbon cycle on ancient Mars, bringing scientists closer to an answer on whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life. The post Carbonate Minerals Found by Curiosity Indicate Carbon Cycle Operated on Early Mars appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A juvenile colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) has been filmed alive in its environment by a team of marine biologists on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) in waters off the South Sandwich Islands. The post Live Colossal Squid Captured on Film for First Time appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed-136-type drones every night now. Ukraine has put up additional air defences in
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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
Astronomy has always relied on light to convey information about the universe. But capturing photons — such as
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, showcased its new augmented reality (AR) glasses prototype, Orion, during its annual Connect conference.
Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based tech company born from the division of assets previously owned by Russian technology giant
In the desert of Texas, an innovative construction project is unfolding—one that uses a crane-sized 3D printer to
PayPal Holdings announced a major development on Wednesday, allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency directly
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The Sukhoi Su-57 is a Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, built as a response to the American F-22 Raptor.
Alphabet’s Google is partnering with Volkswagen to provide cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities for an in-app assistant designed specifically
Stability AI, an emerging leader in artificial intelligence, announced on Tuesday that renowned filmmaker James Cameron, director of
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