Representation and rigorous science compete with the Trump administration’s false claims about autism.
The famed collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory has ended operations, but if all goes to plan, a new collider will rise from its ashes.
Study showcases how modern-day foragers stick together when seeking food. Such social forces could help explain the emergence of complex thinking.
Brain scans and signals show babies can sort images and sense rhythm, offering new insight into how infant brains are wired from the start.
Apes, like humans, are capable of pretend play, challenging long-held views about how animals think, a new study suggests.
A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes when given caregiver support or an expensive Alzheimer’s drug to determine cost and health benefits.
In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.
A temperate tunneling species of dung beetle seems capable of adapting to climate change, but their tropical cousins may be less resilient.
NASA’s Artemis II could be the first time human eyes set sight on the farside of the moon — and there are things human eyes can see that cameras can’t.
These parasitic beetle larvae lure in bees with complex floral aromas before hitching a ride back to their nests and eating their eggs.
A new study finds that humans and AI spot different kinds of deepfakes — hinting at the need to team up to fight them.
Procrastination in young adulthood is not set in stone, though change is difficult, a long-term study shows.
A modeling study of Norway, which has high HPV vaccination coverage and uniform cervical cancer screening, suggests fewer screens could be needed.
Researchers estimate that roughly 12 percent of U.S. dementia cases could be tied to insomnia.
The chemicals are widely used for crowd control, but their long-term health risks are poorly understood.
Researchers are using X-rays to discover invisible markings left on ancient parchment containing information from the Greek astronomer Hipparchus.
Thinking positive increased a specific brain region's activity and might have heightened immune response after a shot.
Humpback whales are teaching each other a feeding technique called bubble netting, and it's helping a Canadian population recover from whaling.
New research challenges the view that human life span depends mostly on lifestyle. Genes may account for half the factors that determine longevity.
A new artificial lung system might keep people without lungs alive for weeks. Like real lungs, tubes and pumps oxygenate blood and maintain blood flow.
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Ovarian cancer spreads fast by recruiting the body’s own protective cells to clear the way—and that secret alliance may finally be its undoing. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any…
By reading tiny footprints, scientists can now track hidden mammals and spot ecosystem trouble early. The decline of lions and pandas often draws public concern, but a quieter and potentially…
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones first emerged and became so diverse. Researchers at the University of St Andrews have identified an…
A drop of seawater may be the key to finding and saving the world’s most elusive hammerhead sharks. A Florida International University (FIU) scientist has developed a powerful new test…
Quantum events happen unimaginably fast, but measuring their timing without disturbing them has been a long-standing challenge. “The concept of time has troubled philosophers and physicists for thousands of years,…
A large-scale analysis of millions of cancer studies has uncovered patterns suggesting that a significant portion of the literature may not be as reliable as it appears. Researchers have built…
New research shows that reducing dietary protein may significantly lower liver cancer risk or slow its progression in people with impaired liver function For people living with liver damage, food…
A global expert review has identified a shingles vaccine and two existing drugs as leading candidates for repurposing against Alzheimer’s disease. A new study has highlighted three approved medicines that…
This AI can read a brain MRI in seconds, spot emergencies instantly, and may redefine how neurological care is delivered. Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an artificial…
A bizarre deep-sea mollusk went viral on YouTube—and now officially bears a name chosen by the people. The Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA), working with scientific publisher Pensoft Publishers and…
Tiny, non-intoxicating doses of THC may help protect the body from the long-term side effects of HIV treatment. Scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute report that long-term exposure to very…
New research suggests that most Alzheimer’s cases may rely on the influence of just one gene. A new analysis led by researchers at University College London suggests that Alzheimer’s disease…
A dual-action nanomaterial uses cancer’s own chemistry to destroy tumors while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that activates two chemical reactions…
Scientists from several countries have identified a new dinosaur species called Foskeia pelendonum, a very small plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous. The fossils were found in Vegagete…
Vineyard waste may hold the key to replacing plastic packaging. The demand for biodegradable packaging has reached a critical point. Today, most packaging is designed for single use and made…
Llama antibodies clamp the coronavirus shut at its weakest spot—leaving the virus powerless to mutate or infect. Researchers have identified a special type of small antibody that offers strong protection…
Atmospheric methane rose faster than ever in the early 2020s, driven less by fossil fuels and more by changes in nature itself. Methane levels in Earth’s atmosphere climbed at an…
A high-precision experiment is hunting for a forbidden particle flip that could expose new physics hiding in plain sight. A major international research effort led by scientists at Sun Yat-sen…
An AI just helped guide a NASA rover across Mars, marking a major leap in autonomous space exploration. The team behind NASA’s six-wheeled robotic explorer tested a vision-enabled artificial intelligence…
The sharpest black hole collision ever detected just gave Einstein another win—and raised hopes that the next one might rewrite gravity. For scientists who follow gravitational waves as they arrive…
Ancient duplicated genes are giving scientists their first real clues about what life was like before all life on Earth shared a common ancestor. Every living organism on Earth can…
Even as cells split, the genome quietly holds on to its structure and its memory. Before a cell can split into two, it must first copy all of its chromosomes…
A new four-marker blood test accurately detects pancreatic cancer, including early stages, raising hopes for earlier diagnosis and improved survival pending further studies. Scientists backed by the National Institutes of…
Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain natural compounds produced by algae and cyanobacteria may offer benefits beyond sun protection, including support…
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New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before…
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a clever new way to fight some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria by targeting a sugar that exists only on bacterial cells. By designing…
Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists discovered that…
Scientists have found that ancient Martian lakes could have survived for decades despite freezing air temperatures. Using a newly adapted climate model, researchers showed that thin, seasonal ice could trap…
A new imaging breakthrough combines ultrasound and light-based techniques to generate vivid 3D images that show both tissue structure and blood vessel activity. Developed by researchers at Caltech and USC,…
Physicists have watched a quantum fluid do something once thought almost impossible: stop moving. In experiments with ultra-thin graphene, researchers observed a superfluid—normally defined by its endless, frictionless flow—freeze into…
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the planet, right alongside major shipping routes. New…
At just two months old, babies are already organizing the world in their minds. Brain scans revealed distinct patterns as infants looked at pictures of animals, toys, and everyday objects,…
Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a…
Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring transcranial…
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was…
Plants make chemical weapons to protect themselves, and many of these compounds have become vital to human medicine. Researchers found that one powerful plant chemical is produced using a gene…
Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones—from fish and frogs to humans—became so complex. By comparing sea squirts, lampreys, and frogs, researchers found…
As we age, our cells don’t just wear down—they reorganize. Researchers found that cells actively remodel a key structure called the endoplasmic reticulum, reducing protein-producing regions while preserving fat-related ones.…
A newly identified tiny dinosaur, Foskeia pelendonum, is shaking up long-held ideas about how plant-eating dinosaurs evolved. Though fully grown adults were remarkably small and lightweight, their anatomy was anything…
Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from…
A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks. Researchers expected clear differences but instead found strong overlap across memory types.…
Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold…
Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key…
As demand for critical metals grows, scientists have taken a rare, close look at life on the deep Pacific seabed where mining may soon begin. Over five years and 160…
A newly detected gravitational wave, GW250114, is giving scientists their clearest look yet at a black hole collision—and a powerful way to test Einstein’s theory of gravity. Its clarity allowed…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 team has entered a carefully controlled two-week quarantine as the countdown begins for their journey to the International Space Station. The four astronauts—representing NASA, the European Space…
SAR11 bacteria dominate the world’s oceans by being incredibly efficient, shedding genes to survive in nutrient-poor waters. But that extreme streamlining appears to backfire when conditions change. Under stress, many…
MACE is a next-generation experiment designed to catch muonium transforming into its antimatter twin, a process that would rewrite the rules of particle physics. The last search for this effect…
Despite growing into the largest animals ever to walk on land, sauropods began life small, exposed, and alone. Fossil evidence suggests their babies were frequently eaten by multiple predators, making…
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the signals are jumbled and poorly…
Middle age is becoming a tougher chapter for many Americans, especially those born in the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared with earlier generations, they report more loneliness and depression, along…
Dinosaur footprints have always been mysterious, but a new AI app is cracking their secrets. DinoTracker analyzes photos of fossil tracks and predicts which dinosaur made them, with accuracy rivaling…
Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform…
Old Indian poems and folk songs are revealing a surprising truth about the land. Scientists found that descriptions of thorny trees and open grasslands in texts written as far back…
Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has just made history by driving across Mars using routes planned by artificial intelligence instead of human operators. A vision-capable AI analyzed the same images and terrain…
Jupiter’s swirling storms have concealed its true makeup for centuries, but a new model is finally peeling back the clouds. Researchers found the planet likely holds significantly more oxygen than…
A young star called V1298 Tau is giving astronomers a front-row seat to the birth of the galaxy’s most common planets. Four massive but extremely low-density worlds orbiting the star…
nside electrochemical devices, strong electric fields dramatically alter how water molecules behave. New research shows that these fields speed up water dissociation not by lowering energy costs, but by increasing…
A strange, glowing form of matter called dusty plasma turns out to be incredibly sensitive to magnetic fields. Researchers found that even weak fields can change how tiny particles grow,…
Archaeologists in central China have uncovered evidence that early humans were far more inventive than long assumed. Excavations at the Xigou site reveal advanced stone tools, including the earliest known…
Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more social by shedding genes tied to competition and independence. A shift to…
On a remote Alaskan island, gray wolves are rewriting the rulebook by hunting sea otters — a behavior few scientists ever expected to see. Researchers are now uncovering how these…
A fast-aging fish is giving scientists a rare, accelerated look at how kidneys grow old—and how a common drug may slow that process down. Researchers found that SGLT2 inhibitors, widely…
Scientists have created a device that captures carbon dioxide and transforms it into a useful chemical in a single step. The new electrode works with realistic exhaust gases rather than…
JWST has revealed a strange early universe filled with ultra-bright “blue monster” galaxies, mysterious “little red dots,” and black holes that seem far too massive for their age. A new…
Two decades after a breast cancer vaccine trial, every participant is still alive—an astonishing result for metastatic disease. Scientists found their immune systems retained long-lasting memory cells primed to recognize…
Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tell…
Cancer immunotherapy has been a game-changer, but many tumors still find ways to slip past the immune system. New research reveals a hidden trick: cancer cells can package the immune-blocking…
A massive international study of more than 3,100 long COVID patients uncovered a striking divide in how brain-related symptoms are reported around the world. In the U.S., the vast majority…
What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of…
Scientists at KAIST have found a way to turn a tumor’s own immune cells into powerful cancer fighters—right inside the body. Tumors are packed with macrophages, immune cells that should…
A repeating fast radio burst has just given up one of its biggest secrets. Long-term observations revealed a rare signal flare caused by plasma likely ejected from a nearby companion…
Researchers have developed smart nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy disease-causing proteins the body can’t normally eliminate. Unlike traditional drugs, these particles can reach hard-to-access tissues, including the brain,…
New research led by Field Museum of Natural History paleontologists suggests that Archaeopteryx, the oldest known bird, had a feeding apparatus shaped by early flight pressures, hinting that its diet…
The consistent performance of Kanzi the bonobo in pretend play experiments suggests that the mental capacity to imagine nonexistent objects may trace back 6 to 9 million years, rewriting assumptions…
For decades, the motions of stars near the center of our Milky Way Galaxy have been treated as some of the clearest evidence for a supermassive black hole. The post…
Using high-precision radio-occultation measurements from NASA’s Juno mission and incorporating the effects of zonal winds, planetary scientists derived Jupiter’s shape with an order-of-magnitude reduction in uncertainty, finding polar, equatorial and…
Physicists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst argue that an ultra-high-energy neutrino detected by the KM3NeT experiment could be the signature of an explosion of a ‘quasi-extremal primordial black hole,’…
Planetary scientists have identified a previously unrecognized pathway for water loss on Mars -- observed, for the first time, during the opposite season. The post Even Local Dust Storms Can…
A fossil trunk vertebra from the Chiting Formation of Taiwan reveals that nearly 4-m-long pythons roamed the island during the Middle Pleistocene. The post Giant Pythons Once Lived in Taiwan…
New research led by McGill University scientists suggests human sleep patterns (chronotypes) fall along a broader biological spectrum -- with each subtype tied to unique health and behavioral traits --…
In two separate studies, paleontologists in Australia and China examined the fossilized remains of enigmatic Devonian lungfish with cutting-edge imaging, revealing overlooked anatomical details and deepening our understanding of early…
Two immense, ultrahot rock structures located at the base of Earth’s mantle, around 2,900 km beneath Africa and the Pacific, have been shaping Earth’s magnetic field for millions of years,…
A footprint unearthed by a teenage fossil hunter at Albion in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in 1958 has now been formally identified as the continent’s earliest confirmed dinosaur trace, dating back…
By using gold nanospheres engineered to capture light across the solar spectrum, researchers at Korea University took a step toward lowering barriers to more efficient and cost-effective renewable energy harvesting.…
Astronomers using the Event Horizon Telescope -- a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes -- have identified the likely starting point of a massive cosmic jet in the heart…
A new genus and species of diminutive bipedal dinosaur has been identified from the fossils found in Burgos province of Spain. The post Tiny New Species of Herbivorous Dinosaur Unearthed…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured a new photo of the lenticular galaxy NGC 7722. The post Hubble Space Telescope Spies Beautiful Lenticular Galaxy: NGC 7722 appeared…
Using newly-discovered fossils and cutting-edge imaging, paleontologists have solved the puzzle of Europe’s missing horned dinosaurs (ceratopsians), reclassifying animals once thought to be distant cousins of Iguanodon as true members…
Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet orbiting the nearby K-dwarf star HD 137010 after detecting a single, shallow transit in the archival data from NASA’s Kepler extended K2 mission. The…
New research led by University College London paleontologists shows that newly-hatched long-necked giants were prey for multiple carnivores long before Tyrannosaurus rex emerged. The post In Morrison Formation, Very Young…
A new analysis of archival data from the Near Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (NIMS) on board NASA’s Galileo spacecraft has revealed the first evidence of ammonia-bearing compounds on Jupiter’s icy moon…
During a special observation run earlier this month, NASA’s TESS space telescope recorded the interstellar comet’s subtle glow and tail, adding to archived observations that may reveal clues about this…
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