If the new age of these Canadian rocks is solid, they would be the first and only ones known to have survived Earth’s earliest, tumultuous time.
An egg-shape trend found among birds shows up in miniature with very protective bug parents. Elongated eggs fit more compactly under mom.
Art and literature hint at past people’s psyches. Now computers can identify patterns in those cognitive fossils, but human expertise remains crucial.
Special quantum states allow computers to perform the most difficult class of quantum computing operations.
Finding a Saturn-sized world around the young star TWA 7 could pave the way for the Webb space telescope’s direct observation of other exoplanets.
Too little Bifidobacterium, used to digest breast milk, in babies' gut microbiomes can increase their risk of developing allergies and asthma.
Squash’s killer “nick shot” has a formula. It’s all about height and timing, a new study shows.
People who are uninsured or part of a minority racial or ethnic group are underscreened for cervical cancer. Mailing them a self-sample kit may help.
Two bits of amber discovered in a lab basement hold ancient evidence of a fungi famous for controlling the minds of its victims.
The whales use quick body movements to tear pieces of bull kelp for use as tools, perhaps the first known toolmaking by a marine mammal.
With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste sustainably.
The Proba-3 spacecraft succeed at creating solar eclipses, kicking off a two-year mission to study the sun’s mysterious outer atmosphere, the corona.
These are the first public images collected by the Chile-based observatory, which will begin a decade-long survey of the southern sky later this year.
Hunting hints An ancient ambush of wild horses at a German archaeological site called Schöningen around 300,000 years ago suggests that communal hunting, along with complex social and mental skills, evolved much earlier in human history than thought, behavioral sciences writer Bruce Bower reported in “Smart hunters.” Bower also noted that Neandertal ancestors in what’s […]
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses which should scare you more: sharks or ticks and fungus — and why sharks might actually be the least of your worries.
Tiny, newly formed tumors shed small fragments of DNA that are swept into the bloodstream. Future cancer screening tests could detect them early.
Nutrition experts say add more greens and beans to your diet; cooking classes can teach people to make these nutrient-dense foods taste delicious.
Humans have driven sharks and their cousins to the brink of extinction. The health of the entire ocean is at stake.
Alix Morris’s new book, A Year with the Seals, explores humans’ complicated relationship with these controversial marine mammals.
Court ruling allows interim nuclear waste storage in Texas, but the U.S. still has no long-term plan for its 90,000 metric tons of spent fuel.
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Silicon breakthrough may provide the foundation for a global quantum internet. UBC researchers have proposed a solution to a major challenge in quantum networking: a device that can convert microwave signals to optical signals and back again. This technology could act as a universal translator for quantum computers, allowing them to communicate across long distances.
The paper argues that the third principle of thermodynamics follows from the second principle, rather than being a separate or independent concept. Professor José María Martín-Olalla of the University of Seville has published a paper addressing a thermodynamics problem that has remained unresolved for 120 years. In doing so, he corrects an idea proposed by
Two German physicists have unveiled a compact magnet layout that outperforms the famed Halbach array, delivering stronger, more even magnetic fields without bulky superconductors. Their 3D-printed ring stacks matched analytic predictions and could slash the cost of MRI machines while opening doors for levitation tech and particle accelerators. Breakthrough in Magnetic Field Generation Physicists Ingo
Quantum computers just got cooler—literally—thanks to a smart amplifier that slashes heat without sacrificing speed. Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful machines, opening doors in drug discovery, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and logistics. Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made a breakthrough
NIST’s CURBy beacon transforms quantum “spooky action” into certified random numbers, guarded by a blockchain-like Twine protocol and broadcast for public use—from jury selection to cryptography. Quantum breakthrough: NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have built the first random-number generator powered by quantum entanglement, producing numbers no one can predict. Free public stream: The
Vitamin C doesn’t just brighten skin—it flips genetic switches that revive aging epidermis. Japanese scientists showed that realistic doses of the vitamin thicken living skin layers while thinning dead ones, meaning faster renewal. They traced the effect to TET enzymes, which Vitamin C energizes to erase DNA methylation locks and unleash cell-growth genes. The discovery
Rapamycin may match the benefits of eating less. Scientists are now exploring its potential to support healthy aging. The anti-aging drug Rapamycin may extend lifespan as effectively as reducing food intake, according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Glasgow. Restricting calories has long been one of the most
Scientists have discovered that caffeine doesn’t just perk up your brain—it energizes your cells in a way that could slow aging. By flipping on an ancient fuel-sensing enzyme called AMPK, caffeine indirectly taps into a powerful longevity pathway that helps cells manage stress, repair damage, and live longer. Caffeine’s Cellular Anti-Aging Mystery Uncovered A new
NASA scientists uncovered a 540-million-year rhythm linking Earth’s shifting magnetic field to rises and dips in atmospheric oxygen, hinting that the planet’s molten core and moving continents may quietly choreograph the conditions that allow complex life to thrive. Earth’s Magnetism and Oxygen Dance For 540 million years, Earth’s magnetic field and the planet’s oxygen levels
A bold new framework suggests time isn’t a lone linear thread but a three-dimensional canvas from which space itself emerges. By weaving these extra time axes into his equations, physicist Gunther Kletetschka recreates known particle masses, keeps cause before effect, and hints at a route to unify quantum mechanics with gravity. If borne out by
Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent infections without the need for antimicrobial drugs. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have identified surface patterns that significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to multiply on plastics. This discovery could help prevent infections on medical devices such
A hidden gene holds the key to a mysterious nutrient vital to life. The discovery reshapes what we know about diet, disease, and human genetics. An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the University of Florida and Trinity College Dublin, has solved a mystery that has puzzled biologists for decades: how the human
Foreign aid cuts will make the ongoing ‘quiet crisis’ even worse, according to experts. Researchers warn that millions of people worldwide are missing from census and survey data, leaving policymakers without crucial information about the populations they are responsible for. They describe a ‘quiet crisis’ emerging as response rates fall and concerns grow over the
If global temperatures continue on their current path, up to 75% of the world’s glaciers could disappear over time, even without any further warming. An international study using glacier models shows that even stabilizing temperatures at today’s levels would still cause nearly 40% loss due to the delayed response of glaciers. Researchers stress that every
Scientists have uncovered evidence that precious metals like gold are leaking from Earth’s core into the mantle, ultimately reaching the surface in places like Hawaii. Using a new method to detect subtle isotopic differences in ruthenium, researchers identified a distinct signal pointing to material from the deep core. This discovery challenges long-held beliefs about the
Study finds that the pace of evolution in organisms differs depending on the type of cells involved. A new study finds that two species of worms have maintained strikingly similar patterns of gene activation and deactivation, even though they diverged from a common ancestor 20 million years ago. The findings were recently published in the
Ocean drifters once thought identical are actually several species. Genetics and ocean modeling uncover unexpected isolation. Bluebottles, also known as Portuguese man o’ war, were long thought to be a single species drifting across the world’s oceans. However, new research has revealed that they are actually a group of at least four distinct species, each
New research in mice reveals a compelling link between obesity and anxiety, potentially driven by changes in both brain function and gut bacteria. Young mice fed a high-fat diet developed obesity, showed anxiety-like behavior, and had distinct brain signaling and microbiome patterns compared to their lean counterparts. These findings suggest that the gut-brain axis could
A decade-long study of 32,000 older Europeans has found that smoking significantly speeds up cognitive decline, up to 85% faster compared to non-smokers. But there’s hope: smokers who maintain other healthy habits like regular exercise, moderate drinking, and strong social connections experience similar brain aging rates as non-smokers. The research highlights that while multiple behaviors
A massive new study tracking nearly 200,000 people over decades reveals that the quality of the food you eat matters just as much as whether you follow a low-carb or low-fat diet. Diets rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes significantly reduce heart disease risk, while those heavy in processed and animal-based foods
This stunning Hubble view of spiral galaxy UGC 11397 captures more than graceful arms and glowing stars—it hides a ravenous supermassive black hole, cloaked in dust but blazing in X-rays. Although invisible in regular light, its energetic core revealed itself as a Type 2 Seyfert galaxy, offering astronomers a window into how black holes grow
Two of the universe’s most extreme objects—black holes and neutron stars—can spiral into cosmic collisions that crack crusts, unleash monster shock waves, and momentarily mimic pulsars. Scientists at Caltech have used advanced simulations to capture these dramatic events, predicting radio and X-ray flares that could be spotted by telescopes in the final seconds before a
A brilliant new class of cosmic explosions has been uncovered—so powerful they outshine anything scientists have ever seen. Dubbed “extreme nuclear transients” or ENTs, these events occur when supermassive black holes devour giant stars. Lasting for years and glowing up to 10 times brighter than typical stellar explosions, ENTs could be the key to unlocking
A new seaborgium isotope may unlock the path to discovering even shorter-lived superheavy nuclei through K-isomer states. An international team of researchers from GSI/FAIR, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz (HIM) has successfully produced a new isotope of the element seaborgium. During experiments at the GSI/FAIR accelerator facilities, scientists detected 22
At Flinders University, scientists have cracked a cleaner and greener way to extract gold—not just from ore, but also from our mounting piles of e-waste. By using a compound normally found in pool disinfectants and a novel polymer that can be reused, the method avoids toxic chemicals like mercury and cyanide. It even works on trace gold in scientific waste. Tested on everything from circuit boards to mixed-metal ores, the…
Imagine detecting a single trillionth of a gram of a molecule—like an amino acid—using just electricity and a chip smaller than your fingernail. That’s the power of a new quantum-enabled biosensor developed at EPFL. Ditching bulky lasers, it taps into the strange world of quantum tunneling, where electrons sneak through barriers and release light in the process. This self-illuminating sensor uses a gold nanostructure to both generate and sense light,…
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique called RAVEN that can capture the full complexity of an ultra-intense laser pulse in a single shot—something previously thought nearly impossible. These pulses, capable of accelerating particles to near light speed, were once too fast and chaotic to measure precisely in real time. With RAVEN, researchers can now instantly “photograph” the pulse’s shape, timing, and polarization, revealing subtle distortions that could make or break…
Cats overwhelmingly choose to sleep on their left side, a habit researchers say could be tied to survival. This sleep position activates the brain’s right hemisphere upon waking, perfect for detecting danger and reacting swiftly. Left-side snoozing may be more than a preference; it might be evolution’s secret trick.
South Australia’s tiny pygmy bluetongue skink is baking in a warming, drying homeland, so Flinders University scientists have tried a bold fix—move it. Three separate populations were shifted from the parched north to cooler, greener sites farther south. At first the lizards reacted differently—nervous northerners diving for cover, laid-back southerners basking in damp burrows—but after two years most are settling in, suggesting they can ultimately thrive.
Urban wildlife is evolving right under our noses — and scientists have the skulls to prove it. By examining over a century’s worth of chipmunk and vole specimens from Chicago, researchers discovered subtle yet significant evolutionary changes in these rodents’ skulls, seemingly in response to city life.
Experiments and simulations show Paleolithic paddlers could outwit the powerful Kuroshio Current by launching dugout canoes from northern Taiwan and steering southeast toward Okinawa. A modern crew proved it, carving a Stone-Age-style canoe, then paddling 225 km in 45 hours guided only by celestial cues—demonstrating our ancestors’ daring and mastery of the sea.
Farming didn t emerge in the Andes due to crisis or scarcity it was a savvy and resilient evolution. Ancient diets remained stable for millennia, blending wild and domesticated foods while cultural innovations like trade and ceramics helped smooth the transition.
Poachers are using a sneaky loophole to bypass the international ivory trade ban—by passing off illegal elephant ivory as legal mammoth ivory. Since the two types look deceptively similar, law enforcement struggles to tell them apart, especially when tusks are carved or polished. But scientists may have found a powerful new tool: stable isotope analysis.
New research reveals why early human attempts to leave Africa repeatedly failed—until one group succeeded spectacularly around 50,000 years ago. Scientists discovered that before this successful migration, humans began using a much broader range of environments across Africa, from dense forests to harsh deserts. This ecological flexibility, developed over thousands of years, gave them the adaptive edge needed to survive the more difficult exit routes into Eurasia.
Caffeine appears to do more than perk you up—it activates AMPK, a key cellular fuel sensor that helps cells cope with stress and energy shortages. This could explain why coffee is linked to better health and longer life.
The shift from lizard-like sprawl to upright walking in mammals wasn’t a smooth climb up the evolutionary ladder. Instead, it was a messy saga full of unexpected detours. Using new bone-mapping tech, researchers discovered that early mammal ancestors explored wildly different postures before modern upright walking finally emerged—much later than once believed.
Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When brains drift from this state, diseases like Alzheimer s can take hold. Detecting and restoring criticality could transform diagnosis and treatment.
Leafcutter ants live in highly organized colonies where every ant has a job, and now researchers can flip those jobs like a switch. By manipulating just two neuropeptides, scientists can turn defenders into nurses or gardeners into leaf harvesters. These same molecular signals echo in naked mole-rats, revealing a deep evolutionary link in how complex societies function, even across species. The study also teases out a possible connection to insulin…
Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist on distant planets orbiting volatile stars. The secret? A microscopic “sunscreen” layer that protects their vital cells—even though Earth’s atmosphere already filters out such rays.
Wildfires don’t just leave behind scorched earth—they leave a toxic legacy in Western rivers that can linger for nearly a decade. A sweeping new study analyzed over 100,000 water samples from more than 500 U.S. watersheds and revealed that contaminants like nitrogen, phosphorus, organic carbon, and sediment remain elevated for up to eight years after a blaze.
Major depressive disorder affects hundreds of millions worldwide, but a key to understanding its origins may lie in the brain’s immune system. New findings spotlight astrocytes—previously overshadowed by microglia—as major players in neuroinflammation that drives depression. These star-shaped brain cells, once thought to only support neurons, are now shown to regulate communication between brain cells and even trigger or amplify inflammatory responses.
Over 300 million years ago, Earth experienced powerful bursts of carbon dioxide from natural sources—like massive volcanic eruptions—that triggered dramatic drops in ocean oxygen levels. These ancient "carbon burps" led to dangerous periods of ocean anoxia, which stalled marine biodiversity and potentially reshaped entire ecosystems. In a groundbreaking study, scientists combined high-tech climate models with deep-ocean sediment analysis to pinpoint five such events. The alarming part? Today's human-driven CO₂ emissions…
Scientists have uncovered a stealthy tactic used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus: one of its proteins can leap from infected cells to healthy ones, effectively tricking the immune system into attacking the body’s own tissues.
Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented behavior among marine mammals. This suggests a deeper social and cultural complexity in these endangered whales than scientists previously realized.
Two Ice Age wolf pups once thought to be early dogs have been identified as wild wolves, thanks to detailed DNA and chemical analysis. Surprisingly, their last meals included woolly rhinoceros meat—an unusually large prey item—hinting that ancient wolves might have been bigger than today’s. Their well-preserved bodies also shed light on wolf pack behavior and Ice Age environments.
Exploration for deep-sea minerals in the Clarion Clipperton Zone threatens to disrupt an unexpectedly rich ecosystem of whales and dolphins. New studies have detected endangered species in the area and warn that mining noise and sediment could devastate marine life that relies heavily on sound. With so little known about these habitats, experts urge immediate assessment of the risks.
A groundbreaking wireless implant promises real-time, personalized pain relief using AI and ultrasound power no batteries, no wires, and no opioids. Designed by USC and UCLA engineers, it reads brain signals, adapts on the fly, and bends naturally with your spine.
DNA from a skull found at Newgrange once sparked theories of a royal incestuous elite in ancient Ireland, but new research reveals no signs of such a hierarchy. Instead, evidence suggests a surprisingly egalitarian farming society that valued collective living and ritual.
What if your old chest scans—taken years ago for something unrelated—held a secret warning about your heart? A new AI tool called AI-CAC, developed by Mass General Brigham and the VA, can now comb through routine CT scans to detect hidden signs of heart disease before symptoms strike.
Ancient coral fossils from the remote Seychelles islands have unveiled a dramatic warning for our future—sea levels can rise in sudden, sharp bursts even when global temperatures stay steady.
Researchers in Sweden have developed a powerful new material that dramatically boosts the ability to create hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight, making the process eight times more effective than before. This breakthrough could be key to fueling heavy transport like ships and planes with clean, renewable energy.
In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon against cancer. Found in tombs like that of King Tut, Aspergillus flavus was once feared for its deadly spores. Now, scientists at Penn and several partner institutions have extracted a new class of molecules from it—called asperigimycins—that show powerful effects against leukemia cells. These compounds, part of a rare group known…
Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce true random numbers. Unlike traditional methods, CURBy is traceable, transparent, and verifiable thanks to quantum physics and blockchain-like protocols. This breakthrough has real-world applications ranging from cybersecurity to public lotteries—and it’s open source, inviting the world to use and build upon it.
Scientists at the University of Amsterdam discovered that our brains automatically understand how we can move through different environments—whether it's swimming in a lake or walking a path—without conscious thought. These "action possibilities," or affordances, light up specific brain regions independently of what’s visually present. In contrast, AI models like ChatGPT still struggle with these intuitive judgments, missing the physical context that humans naturally grasp.
A Rice University team discovered that bubbling CO₂ through a mild acid dramatically improves the lifespan and efficiency of electrochemical devices that convert CO₂ into useful fuels. This simple trick prevents salt buildup—a major barrier to commercialization—by altering local chemistry just enough to keep salts dissolved and flowing. The result? A device that ran for over 4,500 hours without clogging, using common catalysts and scalable technology. It's a breakthrough that…
Scientists are peering into the universe's mysterious Cosmic Dawn using the faint whispers of hydrogen radio waves emitted over 13 billion years ago. These signals, particularly the elusive 21-centimeter signal, offer rare insights into the masses and behavior of the universe’s first stars—Population III stars—whose light we can’t see directly. With projects like REACH and the upcoming Square Kilometre Array (SKA), researchers are unlocking a cosmic treasure map, predicting how…
Two German physicists have reimagined how to create powerful and uniform magnetic fields using compact permanent magnets. By overcoming the limitations of the well-known Halbach array, which works only with infinitely long magnets, they engineered innovative 3D magnet arrangements that work in practical, finite-size setups. Their designs not only boost field strength but also enhance homogeneity, verified through real-world experiments. This game-changing advancement could help bring affordable MRI technology to…
AI is revolutionizing the job landscape, prompting nations worldwide to prepare their workforces for dramatic changes. A University of Georgia study evaluated 50 countries’ national AI strategies and found significant differences in how governments prioritize education and workforce training. While many jobs could disappear in the coming decades, new careers requiring advanced AI skills are emerging. Countries like Germany and Spain are leading with early education and cultural support for…
Quantum computing just got a significant boost thanks to researchers at the University of Osaka, who developed a much more efficient way to create "magic states" a key component for fault-tolerant quantum computers. By pioneering a low-level, or "level-zero," distillation method, they dramatically reduced the number of qubits and computational resources needed, overcoming one of the biggest obstacles: quantum noise. This innovation could accelerate the arrival of powerful quantum machines…
Fresh concerns have emerged about the platelet studies underpinning the FDA approval of ticagrelor, AstraZeneca's multibillion-dollar heart drug. A new BMJ investigation reveals data discrepancies, missing lab readings, and questions about the integrity of the trial process. Notably, key results reported in a major cardiology journal were inaccurately presented, and some study contributors were omitted or denied involvement. With generics on the horizon, critics say these revelations highlight potential dangers,…
A stunning breakthrough in solar physics reveals ultra-fine magnetic structures on the Sun's surface, thanks to the NSF's Inouye Solar Telescope. Researchers captured never-before-seen bright and dark stripes—called striations—within solar granules. These features behave like magnetic curtains rippling across the Sun, reshaping our understanding of magnetic field dynamics at microscopic scales. By achieving a resolution of just 20 kilometers, scientists could match real observations with simulations, revealing subtle magnetic fluctuations…
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an astonishing new material: a printable gel that’s alive. Infused with ancient cyanobacteria, this "photosynthetic living material" not only grows but also removes CO₂ from the air, twice over. The bacteria use sunlight to produce biomass and simultaneously trigger mineral formation, which locks carbon away in a stable form. Engineered hydrogels provide an ideal habitat for these microbes, allowing them to thrive for over…
Beneath the forest floor lies an overlooked secret: many plants grow a second set of roots far deeper than expected sometimes over three feet down tapping into hidden nutrient stores and potentially locking away carbon. A new study using deep-soil data from NEON reveals that these "bimodal" rooting systems are more common than previously believed and may play a powerful role in stabilizing ecosystems and fighting climate change.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a powerful and affordable new material for producing hydrogen, a clean energy source key to fighting climate change. By fine-tuning boron-doping and phosphorus levels in cobalt phosphide nanosheets, the team dramatically boosted the efficiency of both sides of water-splitting reactions. This advancement could unlock scalable, low-cost hydrogen production, transforming how we generate clean fuel.
In a twist on conventional wisdom, researchers have discovered that in ocean-like fluids with changing density, tiny porous particles can sink faster than larger ones, thanks to how they absorb salt. Using clever lab experiments with 3D-printed agar shapes in a stratified water column, scientists demonstrated that porosity and particle shape are major factors in determining sinking speed. This finding could revolutionize how we understand carbon cycling, microplastic behavior, and…
Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a new photoredox catalysis system that uses visible light mimicking photosynthesis to drive energy-intensive chemical reactions at room temperature. This groundbreaking process could significantly reduce the energy required in chemical manufacturing, especially in industries reliant on fossil fuels.
Even after 20 million years of evolutionary separation, two tiny worm species show astonishingly similar patterns in how they turn genes on and off. Scientists mapped every cell s activity during development and found that genes essential to basic functions like muscles and digestion remained largely unchanged. Meanwhile, genes linked to sensing the environment or brain-like functions showed more variation. This high-resolution comparison of every cell between species may help…
Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion. Researchers discovered that it actively reshapes the 3D structure of the human genome within hours of infection, using host enzymes like topoisomerase I to gain access to crucial genetic machinery. Stunningly, blocking this single enzyme shuts the virus down completely.
Fitness trackers often fail people with obesity by underestimating their energy burn, leading to discouraging results and misguided health data. A scientist's frustrating experience in an exercise class with his mother-in-law where her effort wasn t reflected on the fitness leaderboard sparked a breakthrough. His team at Northwestern developed a new open-source smartwatch algorithm that accurately captures energy expenditure for individuals with obesity, rivaling gold-standard lab equipment and paving the…
Researchers from MIT and Scripps have unveiled a promising new HIV vaccine approach that generates a powerful immune response with just one dose. By combining two immune-boosting adjuvants alum and SMNP the vaccine lingers in lymph nodes for nearly a month, encouraging the body to produce a vast array of antibodies. This one-shot strategy could revolutionize how we fight not just HIV, but many infectious diseases. It mimics the natural…
During Earth's ancient Snowball periods, when the entire planet was wrapped in ice, life may have endured in tiny meltwater ponds on the surface of equatorial glaciers. MIT researchers discovered that these watery refuges could have supported complex eukaryotic life, serving as sanctuaries for survival amid extreme conditions. Their investigation into Antarctic melt ponds revealed not only evidence of eukaryotes but a striking diversity shaped by factors like salinity. These…
Researchers investigating the enigmatic and antibiotic-resistant Pandoraea bacteria have uncovered a surprising twist: these pathogens don't just pose risks they also produce powerful natural compounds. By studying a newly discovered gene cluster called pan, scientists identified two novel molecules Pandorabactin A and B that allow the bacteria to steal iron from their environment, giving them a survival edge in iron-poor places like the human body. These molecules also sabotage rival…
Astronomers have uncovered a colossal, searing-hot filament of gas linking four galaxy clusters in the Shapley Supercluster a discovery that could finally solve the mystery of the Universe s missing matter. This giant thread, 10 times the mass of the Milky Way and stretching 23 million light-years, is one of the best confirmations yet of what cosmological simulations have long predicted: that vast, faint filaments connect the Universe s largest…
AI researchers in Switzerland have found a way to dramatically cut cement s carbon footprint by redesigning its recipe. Their system simulates thousands of ingredient combinations, pinpointing those that keep cement strong while emitting far less CO2 all in seconds.
Paleontologists have analyzed the body profiles of Ediacaran-Cambrian organisms by using trace fossils as proxies for body fossils. The post Cambrian Explosion Occurred Millions of Years Earlier than Previously Thought: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A remarkable new genus and species of neornithischian dinosaur being named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae has been identified from a three-dimensionally preserved postcranial skeleton found in the Morrison Formation of Colorado, the United States. The post Dog-Sized Neornithischian Dinosaur Unearthed in Colorado appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Astronomers have used the unprecedented sensitivity of the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope in the thermal infrared to search for exoplanets in the three-ring debris disk around the 6.4-million-year-old star TWA 7. The post Webb Detects Saturn-Mass Exoplanet Candidate around Young Star TWA 7 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Rice was a staple crop in the ancestral Austronesian regions of Taiwan and Island Southeast Asia, but it was unknown in any of the Pacific Islands at the time of European encounters, with the exception of the unique case of Guam and the Mariana Islands. The post Archaeologists Find 3,500-Year-Old Traces of Rice in Guam appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Hemifusomes constitute up to 10% of vesicular organelles at the cell periphery but do not engage in canonical endocytic pathways, according to a team of biologists from the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health. The post Hemifusomes: Biologists Discover Previously Unknown Organelle Complexes inside Human Cells appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Archaeologists in Bolivia have discovered an ancient complex roughly 215 km (130 miles) south-east of Tiwanaku’s historical site, where a large, modular building with an integrated, sunken courtyard strongly resembles a Tiwanaku terraced platform temple and demonstrates substantial state investment. The post Tiwanaku Civilization’s Temple Discovered in Bolivia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Members of the metatherian genus Swaindelphys were previously known from Swain Quarry in south-central Wyoming and the Nacimiento Formation in the San Juan Basin, New Mexico, and now, from the Black Peaks Formation of west Texas. The post New Species of Metatherian Mammal Unearthed in Texas appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paracetamol, a pain medication also known as acetaminophen, is traditionally made from dwindling supplies of fossil fuels including crude oil. The post Common Gut Bacterium Can Turn Everyday Plastic Waste into Paracetamol appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a major new scientific facility jointly funded by NSF and the U.S. DoE’s Office of Science. The post Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases Its First Images appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New research led by scientists from the Ruhr-University Bochum, the University of Prince Edward Island, Ankara University and the University of Bari Aldo Moro shows that two-thirds of domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus) prefer a leftward sleeping position, giving their left visual field and thus their right brain half a privileged view of approaching animals […] The post Two-Thirds of Domestic Cats Prefer to Sleep on Their Left Side, Study…
Discovery of human footprints at White Sands, New Mexico, dated to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago, was a notable step in understanding the initial peopling of the Americas. The post Human Footprints at White Sands Are Up To 22,400 Years Old: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A new theory by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist Gunther Kletetschka argues that time comes in three dimensions rather than just the single one we experience as continual forward progression, and space emerges as a secondary manifestation. The post Time Has Three Dimensions, New Theory Says appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
In new research, scientists evaluated the antimicrobial properties and chemical profiles of honey produced by the Australian stingless bee species: Tetragonula carbonaria, Tetragonula hockingsi, and Austroplebeia australis. The post Honey from Australian Stingless Bees Has Unique Antimicrobial Properties, Study Shows appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A team of physicists from Germany, Finland, India and Japan has discovered a new isotope of the synthetic chemical element seaborgium. The post New Superheavy Nucleus Discovered: Seaborgium-257 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shot this image of UGC 11397, a barred spiral galaxy that is hosting an actively growing supermassive black hole. The post Hubble Space Telescope Captures Image of Active Spiral Galaxy appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The discovery of Litoria tylerantiqua suggests that Australian treefrogs (pelodryadids) were present in Australia by the Early Eocene, when the continent was still connected to Antarctica and South America as the last remnants of the supercontinent Gondwana. The post 55-Million-Year-Old Tree Frog Fossil Unearthed in Australia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The first generation of stars (Population III) must have formed from the unenriched gas that permeated the infant Universe. The post Cosmological Radio Signal Will Help Astronomers Detect Universe’s First-Generation Stars appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
During periods known as Snowball Earth, between 720 and 635 million years ago, early eukaryotes -- complex cellular lifeforms that eventually evolved into the diverse multicellular life we see today -- could have waited things out in meltwater ponds. The post Early Complex Life May Have Sheltered in Meltwater Ponds during Snowball Earth Episodes: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Each spring, billions of Bogong moths (Agrotis infusa) escape hot conditions across southeast Australia by migrating up to 1,000 km to a place that they have never previously visited -- a limited number of cool caves in the Australian Alps. The post Bogong Moths Use Starry Night Sky as Compass, Scientists Say appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The famous ‘Harbin cranium’ dates back to at least 146,000 years ago and was previously assigned to a new species, Homo longi. The post Harbin Fossil Belongs to Denisovan Population, Two New Studies Suggest appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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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
Russia has covertly established a weapons program in China to create long-range attack drones for use in the
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