To understand black holes, physicists turn to a mathematical ‘Rosetta stone’

A link between particle physics and gravity equations, called the double copy, applies to Hawking radiation, creating a new way into black hole puzzles.

Why some brain cells are particularly vulnerable to multiple sclerosis

DNA damage from inflammation outpaces the cells’ ability to self-repair. The finding, in human brain cells and mice, could point to new MS treatments.

A grapefruit-sized quantum device mapped Earth’s magnetic field from space

On the International Space Station, a cube holding a diamond-based sensor revealed the potential for quantum magnetometers.

25 people learned to fly with virtual wings. Here’s how the brain changed

A new study shows learning to fly in virtual reality with virtual wings can reshape the brain, making it treat wings more like body parts.

Going to space? Always, always pack a camera

Planetary scientist Candice Hansen-Koharcheck championed the importance of space imagery. Her legacy lives on in every pixel that comes back to Earth.

A low-cost rotavirus test could save childrens’ lives in Nigeria

Nigerian virologist Margaret Oluwatoyin Japhet has designed a rapid test that could diagnose rotavirus at a child’s bedside.

Neandertals used rhinoceros teeth as tools

Finds at sites in Spain and France suggest that Neandertals used the teeth of ancient rhinos for heavy-duty fabrication.

Space junk falls back to Earth faster as sunspot numbers climb

A new study links the sun's 11-year cycle to accelerated orbital loss, with debris falling faster once sunspot numbers near their cycle peak.

Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs

To serenade with their high-pitched songs, singing mice inflate a throat sac — a use for air sacs seemingly unknown in any other animal.

What to know about a rare hantavirus outbreak at sea

Public health officials are racing to find out how the sometimes deadly hantavirus got aboard a cruise ship and if there has been human-to-human spread.

Do GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic prevent cancer?

Several studies have served up tantalizing hints about the drugs’ potential cancer prevention benefits, but other results land all over the map.

A small object past Pluto may have a thin atmosphere

A brief stellar eclipse suggests the tiny 2002 XV93 has a thin atmosphere — a first for any solar system body farther from the sun than Pluto.

Newly mapped brain networks link far-flung regions

In mouse brains, star-shaped astrocytes form flexible networks that may offer another way for brain regions to communicate.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at a new state flower exhibit

Stop and smell America’s state flowers at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., open now through October 12, 2026.

Peptides are unproven as health aids. FDA may unleash them anyway

Rather than reining in the compounds, the FDA may be poised to broaden access, perhapas even adding peptides to supplements. Experts say “buyer beware.”

Cows’ methane burps may be fueled by a newfound organelle in gut microbes

In cows’ guts, ciliates contain a tiny organelle called a hydrogenobody that may drive production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Can AI help doctors avoid missed diagnoses? A new study suggests yes

AI may help doctors avoid missed diagnoses, but it still needs real-world testing and human oversight before it can guide patient care.

Prenatal surgery for spina bifida may get a boost from stem cells

A clinical trial for spina bifida treatment suggests that a surgical approach relying on stem cells is safe for patients. Its efficacy is still being evaluated.

Seismic data captured the sound of awe during a solar eclipse

From the hush of people coming to a standstill to the reverberations of fans, seismic data can capture the ebbs and flows of human activity.

Can ‘extinct’ volcanoes still erupt? A Greek peak holds surprising clues

Tiny crystals suggest extinct volcanoes could still grow underground, a finding that could reshape how scientists assess eruption risk.

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Scientists Just Captured Killer T Cells in Action Inside Tumors

Scientists just uncovered how the immune system’s killer cells strike cancer with microscopic precision. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes serve as the immune system’s specialized “killer” cells, targeting and eliminating infected or…

Alaska’s Sky Explodes With Swirling Clouds and a Hidden Polar Storm

A NASA satellite captured a stunning mix of cloud streets, spiraling vortices, and a rare polar storm over southern Alaska as winter came to an end. Southern Alaska closed out…

Warming Oceans Could Trigger a Dangerous Methane Surge

Warming oceans could unlock a hidden methane boost that speeds up climate change. The oceans may be contributing to climate change in a subtle but important way that scientists are…

Harvard Scientists Reveal Secret Structure Behind How You Smell

Scientists have uncovered a hidden structure in one of our most mysterious senses. Smell plays a vital role in daily life. It helps us detect danger, enriches the way food…

Scientists Just Discovered the Hidden Trick That Keeps Your Cells Alive

A strange bead-like motion inside cells may be the secret to keeping their DNA—and health—in balance. Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell because they produce…

This Simple Movement Could Be Secretly Cleaning Your Brain

A new study reveals that simple body movements may help clean the brain. Scientists have found that the brain is more physically linked to the body than once believed. Reporting…

Male Birth Control Breakthrough: Scientists Find Way To Turn Sperm Production Off and Back On

Cornell University scientists have made significant progress toward what many consider the holy grail of male birth control: a safe, long-acting, fully effective, and nonhormonal contraceptive that can be reversed.…

A Common Vitamin Could Hold the Key to Treating Fatty Liver Disease

A hidden molecular switch linked to liver disease may be reversible, using an unexpected, familiar compound. About 30% of people worldwide are affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a…

New Research Shows Vitamin B12 May Hold the Key to Healthy Aging

Vitamin B12 may shape metabolism and aging more than previously understood. Vitamin B12 is typically associated with red blood cells and nerve health, but new research from Cornell University suggests…

Scientists Map Thousands of Brain Connections With RNA Barcodes

A new “barcode” technique is unlocking the brain’s hidden wiring faster than ever. Scientists have created a new way to map how brain cells connect by assigning each neuron a…

This Gene Tweak Turns Strawberries Into Healthier, Tastier Superfruit

A simple genetic tweak has made strawberries more vibrant, flavorful, and nutritious without any downsides. Improving fruit quality without harming plant growth has been a long-standing challenge in agriculture. New…

This New Chip Could Make GPUs Far More Efficient

Engineers at UC San Diego have designed a new chip that could make data centers far more energy efficient by improving how power is delivered to GPUs. As data centers…

This Tiny World in the Outer Solar System Should Be Airless, but It Has an Atmosphere

A tiny world in our Solar System has an atmosphere it shouldn’t—hinting something dramatic happened there recently. A group of Japanese astronomers, including both professionals and amateur observers, has found…

NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Reveals a Dark Airless Super-Earth That Looks Like Mercury

A nearby “super-Earth” is giving scientists a rare look at the bare surface of a distant world, and it’s far from Earth-like. Using MIRI (Mid Infrared Instrument) on board the…

These Simple Daily Habits Can Quickly Improve Blood Pressure and Heart Risk Factors

Research suggests that structured psychological interventions may influence cardiovascular health in measurable ways. A few minutes of daily mental training may do more than improve mood. According to a recent…

A Common Nutrient May Play a Surprising Role in Anxiety

Researchers have identified a consistent chemical difference in the brains of people with anxiety. Anxiety has become one of the most visible mental health problems in the United States, showing…

Doing This After 9 p.m. Could Double Your Risk of Gut Issues

Stress and late-night eating may be a powerful one-two punch against your gut. Chronic stress is known to interfere with normal digestion, sometimes causing urgent trips to the bathroom or,…

New Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About How the Brain Makes Decisions

New research challenges traditional views of how the brain makes decisions, suggesting that even its earliest regions play a more active and dynamic role than previously thought. New research from…

Breakthrough Technology Reveals New Treatment Targets for Cancer

A single-cell platform reveals that many genetic mutations converge on shared cellular programs, pointing to simpler, more unified treatment strategies. What if hundreds of different genetic mutations could all be…

Scientists Discover New Way To Make Drug-Resistant Cancer Treatable Again

A newly discovered molecule disrupts cancer cells’ ability to repair DNA by triggering the breakdown of key proteins. Cancer cells can survive by repairing damage to their DNA—even damage that…

This Simple Exercise Trick Builds Muscle With Less Effort, Study Finds

Getting stronger might be less about working harder and more about slowing down. If you think building stronger muscles requires pushing yourself to the limit, new research suggests a different…

Middle Age Is Becoming a Breaking Point in America, Study Reveals

New research reveals that midlife in the U.S. is becoming more stressful and less secure. Middle age is often portrayed as a time of stability, career peaks, and established family…

Scientists Discover How Coffee Impacts Memory, Mood, and Gut Health

Coffee alters gut bacteria and improves mood and cognition, with both caffeinated and decaf offering distinct mental health benefits. Researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a leading research center at University…

How Cells Copy DNA Might Matter More Than We Ever Realized

A subtle failure during cell division can set off dramatically different outcomes, according to new research exploring whole genome duplication. A new study finds that the way a cell fails…

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A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects millions and often leads to dialysis. In a clinical…

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found…

Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything…

A mysterious comet from beyond our solar system is giving astronomers a rare glimpse into alien worlds — and it may have formed in a place far colder and stranger…

The Universe’s biggest black holes may not be born giants after all. Scientists analyzing gravitational-wave signals from dozens of black hole collisions found evidence that the heaviest black holes are…

A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in a microscopic pond organism. Instead…

Centuries ago in England, hats weren’t just accessories—they were statements of power and rebellion. Refusing to remove a hat could challenge authority, even in courtrooms and before kings. People valued…

Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never…

A little-known tree from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest may hold a surprising weapon against COVID-19. Researchers discovered that compounds called galloylquinic acids, extracted from its leaves, can attack SARS-CoV-2 on multiple…

Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower…

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted something that shouldn’t exist—at least not so early in the universe. A massive galaxy, formed less than 2 billion years after…

A bizarre planetary pairing 190 light-years away is challenging everything astronomers thought they knew about how worlds form. A “lonely” hot Jupiter — typically found without nearby companions — is…

Cumberland, B.C. is reimagining its coal mining past as a clean energy opportunity. Water trapped in abandoned mine tunnels could be used in a geothermal system to heat and cool…

A new twin study suggests your genes may play a bigger role in your future success than your upbringing. Researchers found that IQ, which is largely genetically influenced, strongly predicts…

In a major breakthrough, scientists have experimentally confirmed a universal growth law in two dimensions using a quantum system of fleeting light–matter particles. The finding strengthens the idea that wildly…

A powerful new electromagnetic thruster has taken a major step forward after a successful high-energy test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Fueled by lithium vapor and driven by intense magnetic…

A bold step toward returning humans to the Moon is underway with Blue Origin’s uncrewed MK1 “Endurance” lander, designed to test the technologies that future astronauts will rely on. Built…

MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden in the adult brain: millions of “silent synapses,” dormant connections that lie in wait until new learning calls them into action. Once…

A forgotten fossil hidden inside a garden wall has turned out to be one of Australia’s most remarkable prehistoric discoveries. Scientists have now identified the 240-million-year-old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, revealing…

Tyrannosaurs may be famous as fearsome apex predators, but new research reveals a more opportunistic—and slightly grim—side to their behavior. Using high-resolution 3D scans, a researcher identified precise bite marks…

Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days…

Astronomers have spotted something surprising in the far outer Solar System—a faint, short-lived atmosphere clinging to a tiny icy world that shouldn’t be able to hold one at all. The…

A new quantum physics study reveals that simply changing a magnetic field over time can unlock entirely new forms of matter that don’t exist under normal conditions. By carefully “driving”…

A scorching, airless world just 48 light-years away is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers studied LHS 3844…

A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins…

After centuries of mystery, scientists are edging closer to uncovering Leonardo da Vinci’s biological secrets. A massive 30-year effort has mapped his family across 21 generations, identified living male descendants,…

A surprising genetic twist shows that boosting a seemingly ordinary “housekeeping” gene can dramatically improve fruit quality without any trade-offs. By increasing the activity of a tRNA-related gene in strawberries,…

Long-forgotten ancient tablets have been decoded, uncovering a mix of magic, politics, and daily life from early civilizations. Among the discoveries are rare anti-witchcraft rituals meant to protect kings and…

Creating complex molecules usually requires years of experience and countless decisions, but a new AI system is changing that. Synthegy lets chemists guide synthesis and reaction planning using simple language,…

Scientists are using sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuels like hydrogen, offering a breakthrough solution to both pollution and energy challenges. While still in development, the approach could…

For decades, relaxor ferroelectrics have powered everything from medical ultrasounds to sonar systems, yet their inner atomic structure remained a mystery—until now. Researchers have finally mapped their three-dimensional structure in…

Creatine might be famous in the gym, but its real story is far more interesting. Naturally produced in the body, it helps power cells by rapidly regenerating ATP—the fuel that…

A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test—by tracking how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that accelerated aging in monocytes, a type of…

Astronomers have unleashed a powerful new AI tool called RAVEN to comb through data from NASA’s TESS mission—and it’s paying off in a big way. By analyzing millions of stars,…

A new analysis of the “Boltzmann brain” paradox suggests our memories and sense of reality could, in theory, be random illusions born from cosmic chaos. By uncovering circular reasoning in…

Physicists are rethinking one of quantum mechanics’ biggest puzzles: how fuzzy possibilities become definite reality. New research suggests that spontaneous “collapse” processes—possibly linked to gravity—could subtly blur time itself. This…

Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress.…

A hidden force may be quietly shaping how you feel—and you’d never even know it. Infrasound, an ultra-low-frequency vibration below the range of human hearing, is everywhere from traffic to…

Long before humans spread across the globe, a deadly disease may have quietly shaped where our ancestors lived—and even how we evolved. New research reveals that malaria didn’t just threaten…

Evolution seems to follow a script more often than expected. Researchers found that distantly related butterflies and moths have reused the same pair of genes for over 120 million years…

A centuries-old vision of a mechanical volcano has finally erupted into reality, as two University of Melbourne engineering students recreated a design first imagined in 1775 by volcanology enthusiast Sir…

Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able…

Two of the most dangerous fault systems on the U.S. West Coast may be more connected than scientists once thought. New research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and the San…

A bizarre rainforest insect is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about camouflage. A katydid spotted glowing hot pink in Panama stunned researchers when it slowly transformed into green in…

Deep in a dried-up riverbed in Brazil, scientists uncovered a bizarre prehistoric mystery—twisted jawbones from a strange, long-lost animal unlike anything seen before. Dating back 275 million years, this creature,…

A decades-old cosmic mystery has finally been cracked: the strange X-rays coming from the bright star gamma-Cas are caused by a hidden stellar companion feeding off it. Using cutting-edge observations…

In a striking glimpse into extreme physics, scientists have captured the split-second chaos that unfolds when powerful laser flashes blast matter into a superheated plasma. By combining two cutting-edge lasers,…

Scientists have uncovered a tiny wall-dwelling spider named Pikelinia floydmuraria, inspired by Pink Floyd. Despite its size, it’s a fierce predator that hunts ants much larger than itself and helps…

Crabs’ famous sideways walk may trace back to a single evolutionary moment 200 million years ago. Researchers found that most modern crabs inherited this trait from one ancestor—and never looked…

The brain’s memory center may begin life more like a crowded web than an empty canvas. Researchers discovered that early neural networks in the hippocampus are dense and seemingly random,…

By mapping millions of smell-sensing neurons in mice, scientists discovered precise striped patterns inside the nose, overturning decades-old assumptions about how olfaction is wired. The post Researchers Create Detailed Map…

Researchers in Japan say S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine, a molecule found in aged garlic extract, restored strength and reduced frailty in older mice by activating a newly identified signaling pathway. The post Garlic…

Using environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from waters more than 4 km deep off Western Australia’s Nyinggulu (Ningaloo) coast, researchers identified a total of 226 species across 11 major animal groups.…

Long-overlooked fossils in the Western Australian Museum collection have been identified as a new species of koala. The post New Species of Fossil Koala Found in Museum Drawer appeared first…

New research shows that surges in solar activity can accelerate the descent of space debris, reshaping how scientists predict satellite lifetimes and collision risks. The post Space Junk Falls Faster…

New research led by Aarhus University paleontologists overturns the image of tyrannosaurs as pure apex predators. The post Ancient Bite Marks Suggest Tyrannosaurs Were Not Just Hunters appeared first on…

NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a new view of the irregular moon Thebe during a May 1 flyby, revealing the battered world from just 5,000 km away. The post Juno Snaps…

A new hypothesis proposes that the Cambrian Explosion -- the sudden burst of animal diversity 500 million years ago -- was not driven by shells or limbs, but by the…

New research reveals that 3.7 to 3.3 billion years ago (Archean Eon), ancient microbes relied on molybdenum -- a metal that was vanishingly rare at the time -- and even…

A new study by Texas A&M University scientists offers fresh clues to a long-standing puzzle: why people who drink coffee tend to live longer and develop fewer chronic diseases. The…

New observations from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have revealed a slow-rotating massive galaxy, named XMM-VID1-2075, at redshift z = 3.449 (we’re seeing the galaxy as it was about…

A new genus and species of massopodan sauropodomorph that lived during the Early Jurassic epoch has been identified from a partial skeleton unearthed in southwestern China. The post Early Sauropodomorph…

A team of astronomers in Japan has detected a thin atmosphere around (612533) 2002 XV93, a trans-Neptunian object about 500 km in diameter -- an object far too small and…

A novel technique applied to the TESS data has revealed 27 new circumbinary candidates, hinting that such exotic systems may be more common than once believed. The post Astronomers Spot…

A landmark study of several butterfly lineages and a day-flying moth in South America shows that convergent evolution -- when unrelated species arrive at the same solution -- isn’t just…

Using data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, planetary scientists have produced the most precise measurements of Jupiter’s size in half a century and found the Solar System’s largest planet is slimmer…

A set of neoazhdarchian pterosaur footprints discovered in South Korea is offering a rare glimpse into how some of the largest flying reptiles may have hunted on land. The post…

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured this vivid image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3137, which is located in the constellation Antlia. The post Hubble Captures Spiral…

Experiments involving dozens of European bird species -- such as great tits, house sparrows and blackbirds -- suggest the birds can distinguish human sex and react differently, but the reasons…

Paleontologists have descibed a new species of the multituberculate mammal genus Cimolodon based on a fossil found in Baja California, Mexico. The post Omnivorous, Rodent-Like Mammal Lived in Dinosaurs’ Shadow…

Russia is attacking Ukraine with Shahed-136-type drones every night now. Ukraine has put up additional air defences in

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Russia’s main air-defence systems are S-300 and S-400. Those are expensive missile systems, capable of engaging all kinds

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

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