A cave preserved two animals’ rib cages, cartilage and even traces of protein, revealing a flexible breathing apparatus like that of today’s land dwellers.
In 2000, researchers thought they found the oldest fossil octopus, which lived over 300 million years ago. But it may just be a half-rotten nautilus.
As NASA’s Orion spacecraft slipped behind the farside of the moon, the astronauts captured the crescent of Earth setting over the moon’s horizon.
In The Creatures’ Guide to Caring, science journalist Elizabeth Preston looks to the animal kingdom to explore what it means to be a good parent.
Experts in echolocation use multiple clicks and echoes to sense objects, offering insight into how the brain builds perception.
The record-setting astronauts had a front-row view of the farside of the moon, an eclipse and perhaps a re-creation of the famous Earthrise.
Cortisol in hair shows sharper differences in chronic stress among Ukraine war refugees than standard questionnaires.
People’s minds sometimes wander to their bodily sensations, which may reduce symptoms of depression and ADHD, a new study suggests.
In Chiles v. Salazar, the court ruled that a therapist has First Amendment protections. That could impact how talk therapy is regulated.
Mathematician Richard Elwes surveys googology, the study of enormous numbers, in a new book.
Hundreds of Chinese fossils from the dawn of animal evolution may change how scientists think of this critical period of prehistory.
Tree-climbing cicadas find their perches by looking for patches of darkness, a strategy known as skototaxis.
A study of ancient artifacts suggests Native American dice games began thousands of years earlier than previously documented.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are on their way to the moon, testing the Orion spacecraft for future lunar landings and a planned moon base.
Heart replicas helped doctors spot good targets for ablation in 10 patients. Months later, all of them are free of sustained faulty rhythms.
A Utah fossil shows early relatives of spiders and scorpions already had distinctive front claws 500 million years ago.
Quantum computers based on atoms could provide access to encrypted data much sooner than scientists thought.
Conservative pronatalists want a return to the traditional nuclear family. But that family structure is at odds with how humans evolved.
Gases jetting out of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák may have caused it to reverse its spin in 2017, possibly leading to its eventual destruction.
A new documentary available on Disney+ and Hulu appeals to our sense of wonder to highlight why bees need saving.
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A new quantum battery prototype demonstrates fast, scalable charging using quantum effects, bringing the technology closer to real-world energy applications. Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept quantum battery capable of charging,…
Generative AI can reproduce outdated scientific views, raising concerns about how it represents the past. Technological progress over the past forty years has transformed computers and mobile devices into a…
ANU researchers show that atoms can exhibit quantum entanglement, advancing efforts to unify physics. Quantum physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a major milestone by directly observing…
Scientists have identified a previously unknown brain circuit that appears to drive chronic pain, separate from the pathways responsible for immediate, protective pain responses. A newly mapped brain circuit tied…
A new experimental vaccine takes aim at one of tuberculosis’s most stubborn defenses: the ability of bacteria to persist despite treatment. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical…
Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs than others? This study suggests the answer may lie not just in biology, but in behavior. GLP-1 receptor agonists such as…
Scientists have uncovered a hidden molecular process that helps soils retain water. From large-scale farmers to casual home gardeners, people have long observed that adding organic material to soil helps…
The lifetime of nitrous oxide is decreasing more quickly than expected, which is changing climate projections. Scientists at the University of California, Irvine report that climate change is accelerating the…
Antarctic sea ice decline in 2015 was caused by weakening ocean stratification and strong storms that mixed warm deep water upward, melting ice quickly. Antarctic sea ice is vital to…
Astronomers have uncovered an extraordinarily ancient star that offers a rare glimpse into the universe’s earliest chapters. An international team of astronomers has identified the most chemically pristine star ever…
A new study suggests that faint, ancient ripples in spacetime may hold the key to one of physics’ greatest mysteries. Gravitational waves may have played a role in creating dark…
Strange magnetic surges above the Moon have baffled scientists for years. A new model points to an unexpected plasma interaction as the culprit. It is well known that the Moon…
A hidden mechanism in MS may be damaging neurons at their genetic core, offering a potential new way to slow the disease. For many years, research on multiple sclerosis (MS)…
Why do some people struggle to adapt to new information and stay locked into outdated beliefs? Scientists at MIT may have found a key reason. A newly identified gene mutation…
Researchers are exploring an unconventional cancer treatment that uses engineered bacteria to target the unique, oxygen-free environments inside tumors. A research team led by the University of Waterloo is developing…
Repeated cycles of weight loss and regain may leave behind lasting metabolic benefits. A new study from researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev suggests that the much-criticized cycle of…
Early diet may leave hidden, long-term imprints on the brain’s control of eating. Eating unhealthy foods early in life can lead to lasting changes in the brain and eating behavior,…
A newly studied opioid compound is reshaping assumptions about pain treatment and addiction risk. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a powerful new opioid that could…
A newly identified molecular mechanism reveals how neurons weigh survival against repair after injury. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a molecular switch in…
A long-term genomic study reveals that cholera bacteria are engaged in a dynamic evolutionary struggle with viruses that infect them, influencing both disease severity and global spread. Cholera-causing bacteria are…
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected way that certain bacteria manipulate plants from within. Plant-infecting bacteria have a surprisingly direct way of taking over crops. Instead of slowly breaking down defenses,…
Galactic magnetic fields may arise surprisingly fast, driven by collapsing plasma and turbulent flows. How quickly can a galaxy develop organized magnetic fields that stretch across thousands of light-years? Traditional…
Scientists are finding ways to merge biology with electronics, unlocking new possibilities for data storage and computing. DNA carries the genetic instructions for all living things, but it is also…
Researchers have uncovered a way to manipulate a quantum phenomenon within advanced materials by leveraging subtle internal features such as defects and vibrations. A new study shows that tiny defects…
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For all its ancient, familiar features, the Moon is still changing—and sometimes in dramatic ways. Scientists recently identified a fresh 22-meter-wide crater by comparing orbital images taken years apart, revealing…
Scientists have zoomed in on how phosphoric acid moves electrical charges so efficiently in both biology and technology. By freezing a key molecular pair to extremely low temperatures, they found…
A new international study is shaking up how we think about elite sprinting, arguing there’s no single “perfect” running style behind the world’s fastest athletes. Instead, speed emerges from a…
A bizarre, record-breaking neutrino detected in 2023 may have originated from an exploding primordial black hole—a relic from the early universe. Scientists suggest these black holes could carry a mysterious…
A famous “oldest octopus” fossil has been exposed as a case of mistaken identity. Advanced imaging revealed hidden teeth showing it was actually related to a nautilus, not an octopus.…
Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision. The method transforms brain mapping into a sequencing…
Scientists at Cornell University may be closing in on the long-sought “holy grail” of male contraception: a safe, reversible, nonhormonal method that completely halts sperm production. In a breakthrough mouse…
Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over 16 years, those with higher…
Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain health, memory, stress response, and cancer defense. For decades, researchers suspected…
A remarkable fossil discovery in southwest China is rewriting the story of how complex animal life began, showing that many key animal groups appeared millions of years earlier than scientists…
Earth may have won a cosmic chemistry lottery. Researchers found that during the planet’s earliest formation, oxygen had to be in an extremely narrow “Goldilocks zone” for two life-essential elements,…
A strange “forbidden” planet spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope is turning planetary science on its head. TOI-5205 b, a Jupiter-sized world orbiting a small, cool star, has an…
A colossal ocean current encircling Antarctica—stronger than all the world’s rivers combined—played a far more complex role in shaping Earth’s climate than scientists once thought. New research shows it didn’t…
Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal,…
Is consciousness something the brain produces, or is it woven into the fabric of reality itself? Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch is challenging long-held scientific assumptions by confronting the “hard problem”…
Scientists have identified a little-known receptor, GPR133, as a powerful regulator of bone strength. By activating it with a newly discovered compound called AP503, they were able to boost bone…
Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain…
A newly discovered group of tarantulas is so bizarre that scientists had to invent a whole new genus—Satyrex—to describe them. With unusually long mating appendages and fierce, hissing defenses, these…
A massive new analysis of over 1,700 languages shows that some long-debated “universal” grammar rules are actually real. By using cutting-edge evolutionary methods, researchers found that languages tend to evolve…
Scientists have taken a major step toward probing one of physics’ biggest mysteries—how gravity and quantum mechanics fit together—by creating the first unified way to detect tiny “ripples” in spacetime…
A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human sacrifice. With major funding secured, scientists are now racing to uncover how this…
Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help…
Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and swirling dust devils generate static electricity strong enough to spark…
A new pill called baxdrostat is showing strong results in lowering dangerously high blood pressure in people who don’t respond to standard treatments. In a large global trial, patients saw…
Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses…
A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily. Using AI, scientists found that biomarkers linked to…
Dying stars may be wiping out nearby giant planets as they expand into red giants. Astronomers found that these close-in planets become increasingly rare around more evolved stars, suggesting many…
Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery—one that can charge, store, and release energy using the strange rules…
A group of undergraduate students stumbled into a cosmic time capsule—one of the oldest stars ever discovered—while combing through massive astronomy datasets. What began as a class project quickly turned…
Asteroid impacts may have helped kick-start life on Earth by creating hot, chemical-rich environments ideal for early biology. These impact-generated hydrothermal systems could have lasted thousands of years—long enough for…
A new gene therapy is giving people born deaf the chance to hear, often within just weeks. In a small but groundbreaking study, researchers delivered a working copy of a…
A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults. Researchers found that certain lung cells…
What started as routine fossil cleaning turned into a major scientific surprise when researchers uncovered a tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old specimen where no claw should exist. That detail revealed…
Saturn’s magnetic field isn’t the smooth, symmetrical shield scientists see around Earth. Instead, it’s noticeably skewed, and researchers now think they understand why. By analyzing years of data from the…
A puzzling wrinkled rock formation in Morocco has led scientists to rethink where ancient microbes could live. Instead of shallow, sunlit waters, these microbes may have thrived deep in the…
Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste. By combining regular frying with microwave heating, they reduce the amount of oil absorbed during…
A new concept suggests SpaceX’s Starship could revolutionize a future mission to Uranus, one of the solar system’s most overlooked planets. By refueling in orbit and helping slow the spacecraft…
A new clinical trial suggests that what people eat could finally offer real relief for Crohn’s disease, a condition that has long lacked clear dietary guidance. Researchers found that a…
Thousands of years ago in a cave on Hispaniola, an unusual chain of events left behind a rare scientific treasure: bees nesting inside fossilized bones. After giant barn owls repeatedly…
Scientists have created a programmable drug system that can zero in on cancer cells with unprecedented accuracy. Built from synthetic DNA, it only activates when it detects a precise combination…
A newly identified gene mutation may help explain why schizophrenia patients struggle to update their understanding of reality. The mutation disrupts a brain circuit involved in flexible decision-making, causing mice…
Fast fashion might come with a hidden danger: lead. Researchers testing children’s shirts from multiple retailers found every sample exceeded U.S. safety limits, raising concerns about toxic exposure—especially since young…
More than 12,000 years ago, Native American hunter-gatherers were already making and using dice—thousands of years before similar tools appeared elsewhere. These bone “binary lots” acted like primitive coins, producing…
A new era of lunar exploration has begun as NASA launches four astronauts on Artemis II—the first crewed mission to fly around the Moon in over 50 years. Riding aboard…
A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion of the population. By comparing BMI classifications…
A deadly parasite responsible for sleeping sickness has been found using a surprisingly precise trick to stay hidden in the human bloodstream. Scientists discovered a protein called ESB2 that acts…
Fusion scientists have solved a long-standing mystery inside tokamaks, the donut-shaped machines designed to harness fusion energy. For years, experiments showed that escaping plasma particles hit one side of the…
Colorectal cancer may carry a unique microbial “fingerprint,” setting it apart from other cancers and opening a new frontier in diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing DNA from over 9,000 patients,…
A mysterious Greek inscription found beneath the Great Mosque of Homs could pinpoint the long-debated location of an ancient sun temple. Scholars now think the mosque sits atop a sacred…
High in a South American rainforest canopy, scientists have discovered a bizarre new termite species that looks strikingly like a miniature sperm whale. Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, this tiny insect has…
A protist species called Stentor coeruleus appears to navigate by sensing physical shapes -- a discovery that suggests even the simplest life forms can exploit geometry to survive. The post…
New simulations suggest Jupiter’s powerful magnetism carved a gap in its early disk, helping capture and preserve major moons like Io and Ganymede, while Saturn’s weaker field left its system…
Colorado State University archaeologist says Native Americans were crafting dice and playing games of chance as far back as 12,000 years ago, long before such practices were thought to exist…
Using the Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have characterized the atmosphere of TOI-5205b, an extrasolar gas giant orbiting a small, dim red dwarf star.…
An assemblage of more than 700 Ediacaran fossils from the end of the Ediacaran period indicates that key animal groups -- including early relatives of vertebrates -- were already diversifying…
A new nanoscale analysis of the Bennu sample OREX-800066-3 returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission shows that organic compounds and minerals cluster into distinct regions, suggesting water once altered the asteroid…
Astronomers with the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) have detected enormous hydrogen halos, called Lyman-alpha nebulae, around more than 30,000 galaxies 10 billion to 12 billion years ago. The…
New computational simulations suggest ice-giant planets like Uranus and Neptune harbor a quasi-one-dimensional superionic state of carbon hydride that could reshape how scientists understand planetary interiors. The post New Form…
The newly-discovered star, SDSS J0715-7334, formed in the halo of the Large Magellanic Cloud and migrated to our Milky Way Galaxy billions of years ago, according to a group of undergraduate…
Deep inside a limestone cave in western Cuba, paleontologists have found the most complete ichthyosaur skeleton yet found on the island. The post Jurassic Ichthyosaur Fossil Found in Cuba appeared…
Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered over 11,000 new asteroids, including hundreds of trans-Neptunian objects and 33 previously unknown near-Earth asteroids. The post Vera C. Rubin Observatory…
The Hubble team has released a beautiful close-up shot of the barred spiral galaxy IC 486. The post Hubble Space Telescope Focuses on IC 486 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking…
In new research, University of Galway’s Dr. Martin David Mulligan and his colleagues followed nearly 800 participants from the Framingham Heart Study for more than a decade and a half,…
In a paper published online March 18 in the journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica, paleontologists described a new species of harvestman found in two pieces of Eocene-aged amber from Ukraine and…
Using the Immersion Grating Infrared Spectrometer (IGRINS) on the Gemini South telescope at the International Gemini Observatory, astronomers have directly measured the atmospheric composition of WASP-189b and found it echoes…
Paleontologists at Harvard University have described a large predatory arthropod from the Middle Cambrian of Utah featuring massive three-segmented chelicerae. The post 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Identified as Oldest Known Chelicerate appeared…
A new analysis of data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe shows that protons and heavy ions react differently to solar magnetic reconnection events, suggesting a more intricate mechanism behind space…
Archival data from ESA’s Cassini mission reveal that Saturn’s protective magnetic bubble is lopsided, shaped not just by the solar wind but by its rapid spin and the material streaming…
New findings from Neretva Vallis, an ancient river channel that once transported water into Jezero crater on Mars, reveal unusually high nickel levels in 3-billion-year-old sediments, echoing mineral patterns on…
A new analysis of isotopic signatures across planets and meteorite parent bodies suggests our home world formed entirely from inner solar system material, challenging long-standing theories of distant origins. The…
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