40,000-year-old woolly mammoth RNA offers a peek into its last moments

Ancient RNA from Yuka, a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth preserved in permafrost, can offer new biological insights into the Ice Age animal’s life.

A new cholesterol-lowering pill shows promise in clinical trials

The drug enlicitide reduced cholesterol for adults with high levels due to an inherited disorder and may also work for a broader population.

Deep-sea mining might feed plankton a diet of junk food

An analysis of mining plumes in the Pacific Ocean reveals they kick up particles sized similarly to the more nutritious tidbits that plankton eat.

Why do we feel starved for time? New research offers answers

Interruptions, to-do lists, lack of autonomy — “time poverty” depends more on perceived shortages of time than actual ones, recent research suggests.

Early views of a supernova’s first moments reveal a lopsided blast

Some of the earliest images ever taken in the wake of massive star’s death give astronomers important clues about what triggers a supernova.

AI eavesdropped on whale chatter. It may have helped find something new

Some “clicks” made by sperm whales may actually be “clacks,” but marine biologists debate what, if anything, that means.

This fly’s flesh-eating maggot is making a comeback. Here’s what to know 

After a decades-long hiatus, new world screwworm populations have surged in Central America and Mexico — and are inching northward.

To decode future anxiety and depression, begin with a child’s brain

A child-friendly brain imaging technique is just one way neuroscientist Cat Camacho investigates how children learn to process emotions.

Peru’s Serpent Mountain sheds its mysterious past

No, aliens had nothing to do with a winding 1.5-kilometer-long path of holes. First used as a market, the Inca then repurposed it for tax collection.

If another country tested nuclear weapons, here’s how we’d know

President Trump has argued the U.S. should test nuclear weapons because other countries are doing it. But scientific data suggest they’re not.

A special shape shift helps a shrub thrive in blistering heat

A microscope reveals an algae-like adaptation that might future-proof crop photosynthesis in extreme heat.

What causes the rainbow shimmer of ammolite gems?

Ammolite gems’ fabulous colors arise from delicate assemblies of crystal plates.

Woodpecker hammering is a full-body affair

The birds grunt like tennis pros when generating their rat-a-tat, a performance strategy that may help stabilize core muscles.

Water jets may break up into droplets thanks to jiggling molecules

Streams of liquid form drops thanks to unidentified disturbances. It could be the jiggling of individual molecules.

How did Pluto capture its largest moon, Charon?

Planetary scientist Adeene Denton runs computer simulations to investigate Pluto, the moons of Saturn and other icy bodies in the solar system.

There’s math behind this maddening golf mishap

Math and physics explain the anguish of a golf ball that zings around the rim of the hole instead of falling in.

See the largest, most detailed radio image of the Milky Way yet

Supernova remnants, stellar nurseries and more populate the new edge-on view of the Milky Way as seen from Earth’s southern hemisphere.

As teens in crisis turn to AI chatbots, simulated chats highlight risks

From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.

Mosquitoes infiltrated Iceland. Will they survive the winter?

Mosquitoes have reached Iceland, a place once thought too harsh for them to survive. Climate change may play a role in this shift.

Volunteers agreed to be buried face-down in the snow, for science

A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show, buying crucial time for an avalanche rescue.

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After 2,000 Years, Scientists Finally Solve the Riddle of the Chameleon’s Wandering Eye

After centuries of fascination and speculation, scientists have finally uncovered the secret behind chameleons’ mesmerizing, independently moving eyes. Chameleons’ roaming eyes have captivated and mystified scientists since ancient Greece. After…

Low Vitamin D Levels Strongly Linked to Depression

New research suggests that when vitamin D levels drop low enough, depression becomes more common, but not in a simple, one-directional way. A large new review finds that adults with…

Stanford Scientists Discover Aging May Suppress Cancer, Not Fuel It

Although cancer becomes more common as people get older, individuals of very advanced age appear to face a lower threat. New research from Stanford University demonstrates this pattern in mice…

“Extremely Simple” New Drug Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Rats

Scientists tested the substance on rats with positive results and are now seeking partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials. A research team at the Federal University of ABC…

New Research Solves 100-Year Mystery of the Atlantic’s “Cold Blob”

Research confirms that a weakening circulation is driving the South Greenland anomaly. For more than 100 years, a persistent pocket of unusually cold water south of Greenland has stood out…

Scientists Discover Earth’s Continents Are Slowly Being “Peeled” From Below

Scientists have uncovered a hidden geological process where fragments of continents are slowly stripped from below and swept deep into the oceanic mantle, sparking volcanic activity in unexpected ocean regions.…

Satellites Spot 115 Foot “Monster” Waves From Pacific Megastorm

A record-shattering Pacific storm in 2024 unleashed waves so massive they were visible from space. In December 2024, a massive Pacific storm generated oceanic waves of unprecedented scale, with orbiting…

This Strange Spiral Galaxy Is Hiding a Massive Black Hole

Hubble’s stunning view of NGC 4102 reveals a seemingly calm spiral galaxy hiding a quietly powerful supermassive black hole at its center. Wrapped in thick gas, the galaxy’s core glows…

Astronomers Discover Potentially Habitable “Super-Earth” Just 18 Light-Years Away

The team discovered that the surface might contain liquid water, an essential ingredient for life. Astronomers from the University of California, Irvine have discovered a planet orbiting within the “habitable…

Surprising Melanoma Hotspot Found in Pennsylvania Farm Country

Scientists discovered a striking melanoma hotspot in agricultural counties of Pennsylvania, where cropland and herbicide use appear closely tied to higher cancer rates. The link persisted even when sunlight exposure…

New Study Uncovers Hidden Dangers of the Keto Diet

A study finds that long-term keto dieting may come with hidden metabolic costs. A recent study from the University of Utah Health, published in Science Advances, explores how the ketogenic…

Scientists Uncover a Hidden Energy Cost in Quantum Timekeeping

Researchers found that measuring a quantum clock consumes vastly more energy than the clock’s own operation—up to a billion times more. By tracking single-electron jumps, they discovered that the act…

This Magnetic Discovery Could Be the Key to Ultrafast, Low-Energy Chips

Scientists have uncovered how tiny magnetic waves can produce electric signals inside materials, potentially transforming computing efficiency. The discovery could lead to ultrafast, low-power chips that merge magnetic and electric…

Scientists to Use Earth Itself as a Giant Sensor in Hunt for New Physics

Far above Earth, scientists are using quantum sensors to listen for the faintest whispers of unseen forces that may weave through the universe. Scientists are constantly searching for new clues…

“Great Unified Microscope” Reveals Hidden Micro and Nano Worlds Inside Living Cells

University of Tokyo researchers have created a powerful new microscope that captures both forward- and back-scattered light at once, letting scientists see everything from large cell structures to tiny nanoscale…

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drug Has a Hidden Problem

Researchers in Japan found that although the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab successfully removes amyloid plaques from the brain, it does not restore the brain’s waste-clearing system within the first few months…

Massive 1-Million-Patient Study Confirms Heart Benefits of Top Diabetes Drugs

New research reveals that tirzepatide and semaglutide both offer strong, early heart-protective effects. A major new investigation from Mass General Brigham has directly compared the heart-protective effects of two popular…

This Sunflower-Based Protein Could Be the Future of Vegan Meat Alternatives

Scientists in Brazil and Germany developed a new plant-based meat using sunflower flour. The product delivers strong nutritional benefits, including protein, healthy fats, and key minerals. Its neutral taste and…

Tiny 95-Million-Year-Old Croc Relative Baffles Scientists With Its Strange Teeth

In Montana’s ancient rocks, scientists uncovered the tiny remains of a land-dwelling crocodyliform that challenges what we thought we knew about crocodile evolution. Around 95 million years ago, a small…

Why Is the Atlantic Ocean Drowning in Seaweed? Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery

Upwelling of deep water rich in phosphorus supports an N-fixing symbiont that lives on Sargassum algae, giving the algae a competitive advantage. By early June of this year, roughly 38…

This Lab Just Copied the Octopus’s Camouflage Superpower

Using robotic evolution, UC San Diego scientists trained bacteria to produce more of the pigment that powers octopus camouflage. Genetic analysis revealed key mutations that turned the microbes into highly…

Scientists Discover a Natural, Non-Addictive Way To Block Pain That Could Replace Opioids

Scientists have discovered that the body can naturally dull pain through its own localized “benzodiazepine-like” peptides. A groundbreaking study led by a University of Leeds scientist has unveiled new insights…

After Decades, Scientists Have Finally Discovered Tylenol’s Secret Mechanism

Scientists have discovered that acetaminophen doesn’t only work in the brain, it also blocks pain directly in nerve endings. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found that acetaminophen…

Scientists Develop More Efficient Way To Extract Rare Earth Elements Amid Global Trade Tensions

Researchers at UT Austin have created artificial membrane channels that mimic nature’s precision to selectively extract key rare earth elements. A team of scientists at The University of Texas at…

Researchers found that tau proteins don’t jump straight into forming Alzheimer’s-associated fibrils—first they assemble into soft, reversible clusters. When the clusters were dissolved, fibril growth was almost entirely suppressed. This…

Researchers digitally mapped ancient Chinese tombs and discovered that their distribution mirrors shifts in political stability, population movements, and natural geography. Peaceful, prosperous eras produced more elaborate and numerous burial…

Genetic, isotopic, and forensic evidence has conclusively identified the remains of Duke Béla of Macsó and uncovered remarkable details about his life, ancestry, and violent death. The study reveals a…

A massive, well-preserved impact crater has been uncovered in Guangdong, revealing the signature of a powerful meteorite strike during the Holocene. Measuring 900 meters across, it dwarfs other known craters…

Scientists have finally confirmed a powerful coronal mass ejection from another star, using LOFAR radio data paired with XMM-Newton’s X-ray insights. The eruption blasted into space at extraordinary speeds, strong…

Scientists uncovered Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, revealing the secret lives of ancient mekosuchine crocodiles that once dominated inland ecosystems. These crocs filled surprising niches, including terrestrial stalking and possibly…

Laser light can physically distort Janus TMD materials, revealing how their asymmetrical structure amplifies light-driven forces. These effects could power breakthroughs in photonic chips, sensors, and tunable light technologies.

Scientists have decoded the atomic-level secrets behind catalysts that turn propane into propylene. Their algorithms reveal unexpected oxide behavior that stabilizes the catalytic reaction by clustering around defective metal sites.…

Researchers in Greenland used a 10-kilometer fiber-optic cable to track how iceberg calving stirs up warm seawater. The resulting surface tsunamis and massive hidden underwater waves intensify melting at the…

Exercise appears to spark a whole-body anti-aging cascade, and scientists have now mapped out how it happens—and how a simple oral compound can mimic it. By following volunteers through rest,…

A newly detected super-Earth just 20 light-years away is giving scientists one of the most promising chances yet to search for life beyond our solar system. The discovery of the…

Ultra-endurance athletes can push their bodies to extraordinary extremes, but even they run into a hard biological wall. Researchers tracked ultra-runners, cyclists, and triathletes over weeks and months, discovering that…

Scientists studying aging found that sensory inputs like touch and smell can cancel out the lifespan-boosting effects of dietary restriction by suppressing the key longevity gene fmo-2. When overactivated, the…

Hektoria Glacier’s sudden eight-kilometer collapse stunned scientists, marking the fastest modern ice retreat ever recorded in Antarctica. Its flat, below-sea-level ice plain allowed huge slabs of ice to detach rapidly…

Researchers engineered “gyromorphs,” a new type of metamaterial that combines liquid-like randomness with large-scale structural patterns to block light from every direction. This innovation solves longstanding limitations in quasicrystal-based designs…

Bumble bees battling invasive Argentine ants may win individual fights but ultimately lose valuable foraging time, putting pressure on colonies already strained by habitat loss, disease, and pesticides. New research…

Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of immune cells inside the brain. These microglia act like biological pedals—one…

Scientists have identified a new crocodile precursor that looked deceptively dinosaur-like and hunted with speed and precision. Named Tainrakuasuchus bellator, the armored “warrior” lived 240 million years ago and occupied…

Simulations reveal that Jupiter’s rapid growth disrupted the early solar system, creating rings where new planetesimals formed much later than expected. These late-forming bodies match the ages and chemistry of…

Researchers discovered that living horsetails act like natural distillation towers, producing bizarre oxygen isotope signatures more extreme than anything previously recorded on Earth—sometimes resembling meteorite water. By tracing these isotopic…

Footprints preserved on ancient dunes show Neanderthals actively navigating, hunting, and living along Portugal’s coastline. Their behavior and diet suggest a far more adaptable and socially complex population than once…

Researchers have created a prediction method that comes startlingly close to real-world results. It works by aiming for strong alignment with actual values rather than simply reducing mistakes. Tests on…

Scientists have identified three Earth-sized planets orbiting two stars in the TOI-2267 system. Remarkably, planets transit around both stars — a first in astronomy. The system’s compact, cold nature defies…

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered a trove of complex organic molecules frozen in ice around a young star in a neighboring galaxy — including the first-ever…

Boron arsenide has dethroned diamond as the best heat conductor, thanks to refined crystal purity and improved synthesis methods. This discovery could transform next-generation electronics by combining record-breaking thermal conductivity…

Over 500 million years ago, the Cambrian Period sparked an explosion of skeletal creativity. Salterella, a peculiar fossil, defied conventions by combining two different mineral-building methods. After decades of confusion,…

Researchers discovered that continents don’t just split at the surface—they also peel from below, feeding volcanic activity in the oceans. Simulations reveal that slow mantle waves strip continental roots and…

In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists found that bumblebees can tell the difference between short and long light flashes, much like recognizing Morse code. The insects learned which signal led to…

Researchers scanning soccer fans’ brains found that wins trigger bursts of reward activity while losses dampen control signals. The results show how loyalty and rivalry can override logic, turning competition…

Scientists at EPFL have unraveled the mystery behind why biological nanopores, tiny molecular holes used in both nature and biotechnology, sometimes behave unpredictably. By experimenting with engineered versions of the…

Researchers have rediscovered a long-lost Babylonian hymn from 1000 BCE, using artificial intelligence to piece together fragments scattered across the world. The hymn glorifies ancient Babylon’s beauty, prosperity, and inclusivity,…

UC Santa Barbara physicists have engineered entangled spin systems in diamond that surpass classical sensing limits through quantum squeezing. Their breakthrough enables next-generation quantum sensors that are powerful, compact, and…

Historians have traced myths about the Black Death’s rapid journey across Asia to one 14th-century poem by Ibn al-Wardi. His imaginative maqāma, never meant as fact, became the foundation for…

New simulations suggest magnetic fields hold the key to forming black holes that defy known mass limits. When powerful magnetic forces act on a collapsing, spinning star, they eject vast…

Japanese researchers uncovered a universal rule describing why life’s growth slows despite abundant nutrients. Their “global constraint principle” integrates classic biological laws to show that multiple factors limit cellular growth…

Japanese researchers found that lecanemab, an amyloid-clearing drug for Alzheimer’s, does not improve the brain’s waste clearance system in the short term. This implies that nerve damage and impaired clearance…

Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with…

Researchers have discovered that prostate cancer depends on two key enzymes, PDIA1 and PDIA5, to survive and resist therapy. When blocked, these enzymes cause the androgen receptor to collapse, killing…

XRISM’s observations of GX13+1 revealed a slow, fog-like wind instead of the expected high-speed blast, challenging existing models of radiation-driven outflows. The discovery hints that temperature differences in accretion discs…

New research from UBC Okanagan mathematically demonstrates that the universe cannot be simulated. Using Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, scientists found that reality requires “non-algorithmic understanding,” something no computation can replicate. This…

A sweeping review of existing studies finds no solid evidence that using acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy increases the risk of autism or ADHD in children. Researchers found that previous reviews…

In Peru’s mysterious Pisco Valley, thousands of perfectly aligned holes known as Monte Sierpe have long puzzled scientists. New drone mapping and microbotanical analysis reveal that these holes may once…

New research finds that daily coffee drinking may cut AFib risk by nearly 40%, defying decades of medical caution. Scientists discovered that caffeine’s effects on activity, blood pressure, and inflammation…

NASA’s Cassini mission has revealed surprising heat flow at Enceladus’ north pole, showing the moon releases energy from both ends. This balance of heat could allow its subsurface ocean to…

In Death Valley’s relentless heat, Tidestromia oblongifolia doesn’t just survive—it thrives. Michigan State University scientists discovered that the plant can quickly adjust its photosynthetic machinery to endure extreme temperatures that…

Around 9,000 years ago, East Antarctica went through a dramatic meltdown that was anything but isolated. Scientists have discovered that warm deep ocean water surged beneath the region’s floating ice…

Deep beneath the ocean, scientists uncovered thriving microbial life in one of Earth’s harshest environments—an area with a pH of 12, where survival seems nearly impossible. Using lipid biomarkers instead…

Researchers from the University of Vienna discovered MISO bacteria that use iron minerals to oxidize toxic sulfide, creating energy and producing sulfate. This biological process reshapes how scientists understand global…

A Japanese-led research team has developed AUN, a groundbreaking immune-independent bacterial cancer therapy that uses two harmonized bacteria to destroy tumors even in patients with weakened immune systems. By leveraging…

Scientists have turned to advanced AI to decode the intricate ecosystem of gut bacteria and their chemical signals. Using a Bayesian neural network called VBayesMM, researchers can now identify genuine…

Named Bakiribu waridza, the newly-identified species is the first filter-feeding pterosaur from the tropics. The post New Filter-Feeding Pterosaur Species Discovered in Brazil appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

A new genus and species of pseudosuchian archosaur has been identified from the fossil remains found in southern Brazil. The post New Species of Triassic Armor-Plated Reptile Unearthed in Brazil…

Researchers have discovered an impact crater formed on a granite mountain capped by a thick weathering crust in southern China. The post Well-Preserved Impact Crater Discovered in China appeared first…

Also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45, the Pleiades -- an open star cluster about 440 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Taurus -- constitutes the bound…

Named Wakkaoolithus godthelpi, this eggshell type belonged to mekosuchine crocodiles and represent the oldest crocodilian eggshells ever found in Australia. The post 55-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Eggshells Found in Australia appeared first…

During a spectroscopic study of stars in the massive young globular cluster NGC 1866 in a Milky Way satellite galaxy called the Large Magellanic Cloud, astronomers discovered a faint planetary…

The newly-discovered bee species belongs to the genus Megachile and is a visitor to a critically endangered flowering plant species called Marianthus aquilonaris. The post Females of New Australian Native…

Scientists from Stellenbosch University and elsewhere have used advanced uranium-lead (U-Pb) dating and elemental mapping to measure trace amounts of uranium and lead inside the calcite of fossilized dinosaur eggshells…

University of Edinburgh scientist Hannah Long and colleagues show how a region of Neanderthal DNA is better at activating a jaw-forming gene than the human counterpart, revealing one potential reason…

Paleontologists have discovered the fossil bones of Tenontosaurus sp. -- an Early Cretaceous ornithopod dinosaur from North America -- in the Yucca Formation in far West Texas, the United States.…

Monte Sierpe (translated as ‘serpent mountain’ and known colloquially as the ‘Band of Holes’) is located in the Pisco Valley of southern Peru and consists of approximately 5,200 precisely aligned…

Some of the latest images of 3I/ATLAS -- the third confirmed interstellar object to be detected passing through our Solar System, following 1I/ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov -- show a complex multi-jet…

Humans possess the ability to sense objects without direct contact, a sense that some animals have, according to new research. The post Humans Have Form of ‘Remote Touch,’ Scientists Claim…

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have produced an outstanding image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1511. The post Hubble Sees Peculiar Spiral Galaxy: NGC 1511 appeared first…

A research team led by University of Copenhagen scientists has described three new species of the tree toad genus Nectophrynoides from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains. The post Three New Species…

Paleontologists from China and Brazil say they have found a total of 320 phytoliths -- microscopic, rigid bodies made of mineral deposits that form inside plant cells -- inside the…

The new map and digital dataset, named Itiner-e, increase the known length of the Roman Empire’s road system by over 110,000 km. The post New Map Reveals 300,000 Kilometers of…

New research from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, casts doubt on the long-standing theory that dark energy is driving distant galaxies away increasingly faster. The post Our Universe Has Already…

Paleontologists from the Institute of Paleobiology at the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have described a new species of the tortoise genus Manouria based on…

At the end of their main-sequence life span, stars similar in mass to our Sun will undergo a period of evolution. The post Aging Stars May Be Destroying Close-In Giant…

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

Nuclear bomb is a weapon that employs the energy from a nuclear reaction. Resulting radiation and the fallout

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