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What NASA Is Looking For In Yellowstone National Park
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Scientists have discovered a new time crystal that changes everything we know about time
Scientists have unveiled a novel time crystal exhibiting a structured yet non-repeating temporal pattern, a departure from traditional, perfectly...
Plant Now, Bloom Later: Autumn Bulbs That Will Fill Your Garden With Spring Magic
Autumn brings in a different kind of magic to your garden. While many see it as the end of the growing season, the observant gardener knows...
William Sealy Gosset Plaque in Ireland
When William Sealy Gosset joined the Guinness brewery in Dublin in 1899 as a chemist, he faced a practical problem: how could he ensure consistent...
The 3 reasons you freeze in the middle of conversation, and how to fix it
We’ve all been there: sitting in a meeting or group conversation, following along intently…until suddenly someone turns to you with a question....
Why Does the Salish Sea Glow in the Dark?
This is a transcript of an episode of Untold Earth, a series from Atlas Obscura in partnership with Nature and PBS Digital Studios, which explores...
Mumbai’s AQI Fell to 47 Overnight — What Really Cleaned the Air and How You Can Help Keep It That Way
After days of hazy skies and thick pollution, Mumbai finally woke up to a breath of clean, fresh air last week. The city’s overall Air Quality...
Hershey Gardens in Hershey, Pennsylvania
When Milton Hershey opened Hershey Gardens to the public in 1937, it consisted of 7,000 roses spread across 3.5 acres. Today these hilltop gardens...
Dog mom reads fake letter loaded with pup's favorite words, and his reactions are priceless
For pet parents, there are dozens of universally adorable situations. When your cat cozies up in your lap and starts "making biscuits," you will...
Coffee may help calm an irregular heartbeat, surprising new research shows
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Conventional wisdom has long warned people with heart rhythm disorders to steer clear of caffeine. But a...
How urban farms can make cities more livable and help feed America
Whether it’s on top of a roof or tucked between apartment buildings, the urban garden is a simple yet uniquely powerful tool for solving a slew of...
Cacao powder benefits for glowing and youthful skin: Science-backed secrets to anti-ageing beauty
Unlock radiant skin with the power of cacao! This superfood, rich in antioxidants, deeply hydrates, reduces wrinkles, and boosts elasticity. Enjoy...
Designing Safe and Space-Saving Access: The Benefits of Ship Ladders
In modern industrial and commercial design, every square foot counts. Whether it’s a mechanical room, rooftop access, or mezzanine level,...
64 Beautifully Decorated Homes That Might Inspire You To Spruce Up Your Living Space (New Pics)
Just like human beings, decor comes in all shapes and sizes: calm, quirky, creative, chaotic, boring, exciting or wild. It's no longer just a case...
Theoretical framework for electrocatalysis expands clean energy production opportunities
An international study, involving researchers from the University of Tartu Institute of Chemistry, was recently published in Chemical Society...
Good News in History, November 16
80 years ago today, UNESCO was first formed to promote world peace by uniting countries through education, the arts, sciences, and culture....
City of Bogotá and Lagos Fashion Week among Earthshot Prize 2025 winners
Prince William's Earthshot Prize awards ceremony was recently held in Rio de Janeiro, where projects such as the extensive redevelopment of public...
This one nutrient could help lower insulin resistance, and keep blood sugar in control
Emerging research highlights vitamin D as a potential, overlooked factor in insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes. Studies indicate...
Non-contact detection method to identify trace fentanyl
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), working with Florida International University's (FIU) Global Forensic and Justice Center,...
Why your cat is obsessed with boxes (and what evolution has to do with it)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every cat parent knows this familiar scene: you splurge on the perfect toy, only to watch your feline friend...
Nanoscale trick makes “dark excitons” glow 300,000 times stronger
Researchers have found a way to make “dark excitons”—normally invisible quantum states of light—shine dramatically brighter by trapping them...
Scotland lays out new road map to reach net zero by 2045
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Scotland took its next step toward reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, releasing a sweeping...
Win a free copy of the movie tie-in edition of Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary' with our exclusive sweepstakes!
Five lucky winners will be announced Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT) on Space.com's Facebook, Twitter, and BlueSky pages.
Can belly massage fix gas and bloating? Here’s what early evidence says
Abdominal massage is gaining attention as a natural remedy for gas and bloating, with early research suggesting it aids digestion by promoting...
The rainforest the world forgot: the Congo basin is the second largest on Earth, so why is it being neglected?
It is one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks, but this tropical rainforest is losing out when it comes to climate policy and fundingIn October...
The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)
From microscopes to geodes, New Scientist staff share their top Christmas present ideas in a gift guide unlike any you’ve seen before
A hidden cellular cleanup trick could reverse aging
Researchers found that the body’s natural recycling system, the lysosome, plays a vital role in removing the protein that drives premature aging....
Global leaders to gather for 17th GRIHA Summit on 'Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World'
Global leaders convene in New Delhi for the 17th GRIHA Summit, focusing on 'Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World'. The event will explore...
Birds Feast on Sunflower Seeds in Perfect Autumnal Scene Captured From Kitchen Window
Stunning pictures from England show hungry birds feasting on sunflower seeds in a gorgeous autumn scene. Photographer Andrew Fusek Peters captured...
What Stephen Hawking said about God and what happens after we die
Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest minds of our time, often faced big questions about God and what happens after we die. His replies were calm...
Greatest Spectroscope Ever Built Can Tell What 2,400 Cosmic Objects Are Made of Every 20 Mins.
The world’s largest spectroscopic telescope has just recorded the first observations from its new perch high in the mountains of Chile. Capable of...
New Research on Grocery Prices Offers a Welcome Surprise Ahead of Thanksgiving
Reports from both Wells Fargo and the American Farm Bureau Federation agree: Thanksgiving dinner will look slightly better this year.
Gen Z Parents Don’t Like Reading to Their Kids, a New Study Says—Here’s How to Make It Fun
A new generation of readers is missing out on an essential experience: reading aloud with their parents. Here's how parents can tap into the joy...
What will it take to rebuild Jamaica’s food system after Hurricane Melissa?
On Tuesday, the Jamaican agricultural ministry announced a $3 billion plan to help producers rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, and will start...
Spins influence solid oxygen's crystal structure under extreme magnetic fields, study finds
Placing materials under extremely strong magnetic fields can give rise to unusual and fascinating physical phenomena or behavior. Specifically,...
A breakthrough map reveals how the brain really works
Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique...
The best new science fiction books of November 2025
From Claire North’s new novel Slow Gods to a 10th anniversary edition of a brilliant Adrian Tchaikovsky book, there’s lots to watch out for in...
Jillian Dinkel turns arts and crafts home into "dynamic entertainer's retreat"
Interior designer Jillian Dinkel has transformed an arts and crafts house in Sydney, Australia, into a dedicated space for entertaining that...
Scientists finally discover what’s fueling massive sargassum blooms
Massive Sargassum blooms sweeping across the Caribbean and Atlantic are fueled by a powerful nutrient partnership: phosphorus pulled to the...
Nasa captures record-breaking images of the fastest-spinning asteroid in space
NASA's stunning radar images reveal asteroid 2025 OW, a tiny object spinning incredibly fast, challenging current scientific understanding of...
MIT quantum breakthrough edges toward room-temp superconductors
MIT scientists uncovered direct evidence of unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle graphene by observing a distinctive V-shaped energy...
Here are the 5 issues to watch at COP30 in Brazil
As U.S. President Donald Trump refutes the legitimacy of global warming, his international counterparts are preparing to negotiate the terms of...
Yale study: Most Americans support climate justice — once they know what it is
Climate justice is a movement that seeks to rectify inequalities exacerbated by climate change.
Quarter Century of Collecting Seeds From Around the World Safeguards Them From Extinction
After 25 years of diligent work, an English botanic gardens is ready to face whatever reality climate change may throw at us, safe in the...
NASA's Roman could bring new waves of information on galaxy's stars
A team of researchers has confirmed stars ring loud and clear in a "key" that will harmonize well with the science goals and capabilities of...
Will Europe's flagship space science missions survive NASA's budget cuts?
NASA budget cuts proposed by President Donald Trump will cause a significant funding shortfall to Europe's space science missions. But the...
Nemesis board game review
In space, no one can hear you scream...with joy as you play one of the best sci-fi board games of all time.
This book is a great insight into the new science of microchimerism
Lise Barnéoud's Hidden Guests shows how this fascinating new field brings with it profound implications for medicine, and even what it means to be...
Hopeful people live better lives, a 14-year study of 25,000 participants finds
It’s the first large-scale, longitudinal study on the power of hope.
Stranger Science: What ATLAS-31 really tells us about interstellar visitors
Humanity's age-old fascination with extraterrestrial life was reignited by the arrival of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. While initial observations...
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catch
GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term safety, side...
The Realistic Future Of Carbon Capture: Pure Streams, Right Locations, Smart Uses
Carbon capture and storage has been marketed as a general solution to climate change. The record shows it is not. Where it does make sense is...
Rethinking where language comes from: Framework reveals complex interplay of biology and culture
A new study challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our ability to communicate evolved...
Dr. Jane Goodall Celebration of Life at Washington, D.C. Funeral
Dr. Jane Goodall Celebrated for Remarkable Legacy of Hope, Conservation, and Scientific Discovery at Washington, D.C. Funeral The late Dr. Jane...
A 480-million-year-old fossil changes what we know about the origin of parasites
Ancient fossils unearthed in Morocco reveal parasitic worms burrowing into mollusc shells approximately 480 million years ago, pushing back the...
‘NASA shouldn’t be building rockets anymore’: Jared Isaacman calls for pursuing the ‘near impossible’
NASA nominee Jared Isaacman suggests a mission shift. He believes NASA should pioneer advanced technologies like nuclear propulsion. Private...
Positively Uplifting Stories | November 3 2025
Our humanity lies in showing up for one another. By understanding others’ pain and letting go of judgment, we can create kinder, more resilient...
No space, no time, no particles: A radical vision of quantum reality
If we admit that quantum numbers are the true essence of reality – not particles, space or time – then a surprising and beautiful new vision of...
Private mission to save NASA space telescope will launch in 2026 on a rocket dropped from a plane
Katalyst Space Technologies will use Northrop Grumman's air-launched Pegasus rocket for its upcoming mission, which will send a spacecraft to...
Green Aluminium Could Make EVs Even Cleaner for Just €25 — Study
Making EU cars with green aluminium would save as much CO2 a year as removing 900,000 fossil fuel cars from the road. As tailpipe emissions...
At COP30, Brazilian Meat Giant JBS Recommends Climate Policy
At the podium, Weller described how the world’s largest meat company has been spearheading efforts alongside other food giants to bring “a private...
Climate change is making flights bumpier. Here’s how one airline is using AI to predict turbulence
Given that experts say climate change is making the skies bumpier, airlines are looking for ways to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort.
Geopolitics, backsliding and progress: Here's what to expect at this year's COP30 global climate talks
Along with delegates from all over the world, I'll be heading to the United Nations COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon city of Belém....
2.7-million-year-old tools reveal humanity’s first great innovation
Researchers uncovered a 2.75–2.44 million-year-old site in Kenya showing that early humans maintained stone tool traditions for nearly 300,000...
COP30: Can Brazil summit get climate negotiations back on track?
Expectations are low for the UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil, but the host’s pragmatic approach could help make progress on implementation
Airbnb safety reviews can turn off some travellers. Could increased transparency help?
Airbnb safety reviews can influence bookings, new study shows
Meet Felicette: France’s first cat in space and historic feline astronaut
In 1963, France launched Félicette, the first cat into space aboard a Véronique AGI 47 rocket. Her 13-minute suborbital flight provided valuable...
Immigrants share democratic basic values, international study finds
Migrants in Europe stand by the basic values of democracy, according to a new study conducted by a research team led by Professor Marc Helbling,...
Reese Witherspoon Just Returned to Harvard—as the Subject of a Popular Business School Course
One of Hollywood’s most beloved actors and savviest entrepreneurs has a new starring role: case study subject.
Which Has Better Bras: Honeylove Vs. Thirdlove? I Tested 2 Styles to See Which Is Worth the Hype
In the name of science (and a healthier back) I put popular undergarments to the test.
Study: Kids’ drip paintings more like Pollock’s than those of adults
The splatter master was more clumsy than graceful in his movements, which are key to his distinctive style.
Chasing Fog: The Science and Spirituality of Nature’s Grounded Cloud
One day not long after I moved to New York, I looked up from my writing desk at a shared studio space on the Brooklyn waterfront and saw the...
Astronomers unveil the surprising hidden geometry of a supernova
Astronomers have, for the first time, recorded the moment a star’s explosion broke through its surface. The nearby supernova, SN 2024ggi, revealed...
Blue Origin will ‘move heaven and Earth’ to help NASA reach the Moon faster, CEO says
"We have some ideas that we think could accelerate the path to the Moon."
Is this the real image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS? A viral post claims Japan’s space agency captured it
A viral image, allegedly from Japan's space agency, has sparked renewed global interest in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. While unconfirmed, the...
Walking may be the brain’s best defense against Alzheimer’s
Walking a few thousand steps daily may help hold off Alzheimer’s for years, a Mass General Brigham study found. Even moderate physical activity...
New study: Dungeons & Dragons provides real benefits to people with disabilities and the elderly
New research calls the game “serious leisure,” and shows real benefits to be reaped from playing.
Rural school kids use smartphones more for reels than for homework: What it tells about their screen-shaped adolescence
Rural school kids are reaching for smartphones more for reels than for homework, even though ASER data shows high digital fluency and significant...
Science Says Super-Achievers Don’t Set Avoidance Goals. Here’s Why Successful People Set Approach Goals
Research shows the words you use to describe a goal can make a dramatic difference in success or failure.
Secret underwater language of Hawaiian monk seals has 25 new calls
Scientists have revealed that Hawaiian monk seals produce far more underwater vocalizations than previously believed. Their newly discovered...
Bumblebees Have Learned to Read Simple Morse Code–an Ability Seen Only in Humans and Vertebrates
A new study is the first to show that an insect can differentiate between different durations of visual cues. In Morse code, a short duration...
Speaking Two Languages Seems to Slows Aging, Speaking Three or More Augments the Effect
Speaking two or more languages is associated with a reduced risk of accelerated aging, according to data from more than 86,000 people across 27...
Finally wrangling with the complexity of female bodies benefits us all
Medical research has long sought to gloss over the hormonal and chromosomal complications typical of female biology. But embracing this complexity...
Snøhetta creates "ephemeral" retail concept lab in New York
Architecture studio Snøhetta has designed an experiential retail space in New York's SoHo neighbourhood that is intended to be an ever-evolving...
Saturn's icy moon may host a stable ocean fit for life
A new study led by researchers from Oxford University, Southwest Research Institute and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona has...
The Price of your Goals
Everything has a price. People like to say this in a derogatory way. As if to insinuate – that everything (and everyone) has their price. If you...
Six New Species of Bats Discovered – Just in Time for Halloween
Six new species of bats have been discovered inside the protected forests of the Philippines—just in time for Halloween. The tube-nosed bats were...
NASA spots weird rock on Mars that should not exist, scientists stunned
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a peculiar boulder in Mars's Jezero Crater, baffling scientists with its unusual texture, color, and...
First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists
A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.
Cornell University reaches deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding for research
Cornell has joined the ranks of other top universities, including Columbia, Brown and Pennsylvania, who have made deals with the Trump...
Moss spores survive and germinate after 283-day 'space walk'
Astronauts strapped moss spores to the outside of the International Space Station for nine months - and most of them survived the challenging experience
Quantum computers just simulated physics too complex for supercomputers
Researchers created scalable quantum circuits capable of simulating fundamental nuclear physics on more than 100 qubits. These circuits...
AAN Architects creates indoor skatepark overlooking Shanghai
Local firm AAN Architects looked to skateboarding trails when designing the Moreprk Skyline skatepark within a glass-sided space in central...
Euclid space telescope sees gorgeous cosmic cloud | Space photo of the day for Nov. 18, 2025
This image shows Euclid's capability to explore both our cosmic neighborhood and the deep universe beyond.
Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil
This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Crop rotation delivers higher yields, better nutrition, and increased farm revenues across six continents, study shows
An international study involving INRAE and coordinated by China Agriculture University has shown that the practice of crop rotation outperforms...
New South African Study defines the DNA of an Entrepreneur — seven years of research reveals how action is shaped
Entrepreneurial competencies shape Entrepreneurial Action The post New South African Study defines the DNA of an Entrepreneur — seven years of...
See How 16 Families are Rebuilding After the LA Fires
As part of the ambitious new initiative Case Study: Adapt, a group of top architects are designing homes for people in need
New antibody breakthrough could finally slow polycystic kidney disease
A specially engineered antibody that can infiltrate kidney cysts has shown the ability to block key growth signals driving polycystic kidney...
Germany promises support for Brazil's tropical forest protection scheme at UN climate talks
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility seeks seeks to leverage investments into €108 billion that can be used to pay 74 developing countries for...
COP30 Could Be Make-or-Break for Food and Climate Solutions
The challenges facing our global climate systems are dramatic, and we need dramatic action to set us on a better course. The post COP30 Could Be...
Nike's first neuroscience-based footwear "designed from the brain down"
Sportswear brand Nike has unveiled its Mind 001 and Mind 002 trainers, designed in collaboration with neuroscientists to improve the connection...
Experts urge canceling fossil fuel contracts to meet Paris climate goals
The countries participating in the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), currently taking place in Brazil, must cancel fossil fuel concessions in...
The International Space Station celebrates 25 years of human life in space. Here’s a look back at it
Three American and Russian astronauts landed at the International Space Station for the first time in November 2000. We take a look back at some...
A 500-million-year-old brain "radar" still shapes how you see
New research shows that the superior colliculus, a primitive brain region, can independently interpret visual information. This challenges...
Climate policy strengthens globally, despite unprecedented contestation in the US and Europe
As countries meet at COP30 in the Amazon, a new Oxford University study gives the most detailed view yet of how different nations' laws and...
Rocket Report: Canada invests in sovereign launch; India flexes rocket muscles
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket gave an environmental monitoring satellite a perfect ride to space.
Precious antique Egyptian vase found in Pompeii 'street food' area
The discovery in the so-called 'street food' area of the ancient city of Vesuvius is evidence of its links with Eastern cultural and religious...
The U.S. Is Skipping This Year’s Climate Summit. For Many, That’s OK.
World leaders, gathering in Brazil, will try to agree on new, more ambitious plans to cut greenhouse gases.
Scientists find hidden brain source that fuels dementia
Weill Cornell researchers uncovered how free radicals from astrocyte mitochondria can fuel dementia. Using new compounds that target these...
Climate plans show emissions dip, but far from 1.5°C goal: UN
A new UN report reveals that current climate pledges from 64 nations will only cut global emissions by 11% by 2030, falling drastically short of...
New research uncovers the massive squid diet of Hawaiian pilot whales
Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales are surprisingly voracious hunters, diving hundreds of meters beneath the Pacific to snatch squid in the dark....
Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia
Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.
“Really bizarre” quantum discovery defies the rules of physics
Researchers have discovered quantum oscillations inside an insulating material, overturning long-held assumptions. Their work at the National...
Light has been hiding a magnetic secret for nearly 200 years
New research shows that light’s magnetic field is far more influential than scientists once believed. The team found that this magnetic component...
CCRAS Group A, B, C admit cards 2025: Download city intimation slip at ccras.nic.in; check direct link here
CCRAS admit card 2025: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has released the city intimation slips for Group A, B, and C...
Asteroid capture and space mining could become a reality: Know what it is and how this new technology works
California startup TransAstra is revolutionizing space mining and debris removal with its inflatable Capture Bag. Designed in various sizes, this...
Dispatch from COP30: Friday, Nov. 14
How do we build a more ambitious, forward-thinking climate model to replace “business as usual”? It starts with putting farmers front and center....
EU strikes last-ditch deal on climate targets as COP30 looms
The European Union struck a deal Wednesday on the 27-nation bloc's next big emissions-cutting targets, after making a string of concessions to win...
James Webb Space Telescope spots rapidly feeding supermassive black hole in the infant universe: 'This discovery is truly remarkable.'
"This challenges our understanding of black hole and galaxy formation in the early universe."
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Restructure Their Philanthropy
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative said its restructured organization, Biohub, would lead its focus on artificial intelligence and scientific research.
Turning CO2 into clean fuel faster and cheaper
A new copper-magnesium-iron catalyst transforms CO2 into CO at low temperatures with record-breaking efficiency and stability. The discovery paves...
Airborne sensors map ammonia plumes in California's Imperial Valley
A recent study led by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the nonprofit Aerospace Corporation shows how...
Astronomers discover thousands of hidden siblings of the “Seven Sisters”
The “Seven Sisters” have far more relatives than anyone imagined. Using NASA and ESA space telescopes, astronomers found thousands of hidden stars...
After 40 years, plans to deploy a new undersea habitat are in progress
A British engineering and research company is unveiling a "subsea human habitat," a base that four people can live and work in for missions of a...
A new type of lion roar could help protect the iconic big cats
A new study has found African lions produce not one, but two distinct types of roars—a discovery set to transform wildlife monitoring and...
Scientists uncover the secret triggers of ‘impossible’ earthquakes
Once considered geologically impossible, earthquakes in stable regions like Utah and Groningen can actually occur due to long-inactive faults that...
‘Instant Tears’ for Principal Who Wished Students Were at Her Wedding – They Surprise-Married Her at School (WATCH)
It was a wish that not many people would make—she wanted her wedding to be filled with kids, preferably every one of the hundreds that attend her...
ChatGPT launches group chats globally
The company sees group chats in ChatGPT as a way for people to coordinate trips, co-write documents, settle debates, or work through research...
Frozen for 6 million years, Antarctic ice rewrites Earth’s climate story
Scientists discovered 6-million-year-old ice in Antarctica, offering the oldest direct record of Earth’s ancient atmosphere and climate. The...
Millennials and Gen Z Redefine ‘Asking for Help’ – Especially With Money
“Help” isn’t a dirty word: a new study has found younger generations are less likely to think that asking for help is a bad thing. The poll of...
It's Time to Rethink Research and Development. Here's What Must Change.
R&D can't live in a lab anymore. Today's leaders fuse science, strategy, sustainability and people to turn discovery into real-world value.
People are having funerals for the world's melting glaciers. Could it mobilize further climate action?
To help people grasp what it means to lose 273 billion tons of ice a year, two researchers are treating glaciers like community members — and...
Wegovy in a pill? Massive weight loss results revealed
Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide 25 mg achieved up to 16.6% weight loss in a landmark study, rivaling injectable Wegovy. The pill also improved...
Why scientists are rethinking how gold was made: Magnetars may be the universe’s first cosmic goldsmiths
Scientists now believe highly magnetised neutron stars, or magnetars, are a significant source of gold and other heavy elements, challenging the...
The expansion of our universe may be slowing down. What does that mean for dark energy?
"If these results are confirmed, it would mark a major paradigm shift in cosmology since the discovery of dark energy 27 years ago."
A shapeshifting protein explains rabies’ deadly power
Researchers discovered how rabies virus exerts massive control over host cells with very few genes. A key viral protein changes shape and binds...
Almost Everything About NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars Is Unusual
The ESCAPADE mission, which launched to space on a Blue Origin rocket on Thursday, breaks the mold of how planetary science missions typically...
Archaeologists Uncover 5,500-year-old ‘Ritual Landscape’ in Jordan
During the dawning years of civilization, a landscape in what is today Jordan was undergoing a transformation from an agricultural, residential...
Light-controlled embryos reveal power of mechanical forces in human development
Only two weeks after fertilization, the first sign of the formation of the three axes of the human body (head/tail, ventral/dorsal, and...
What went right this week: teaching climate literacy, plus more
The EU put climate on the curriculum, Egypt defeated an ancient disease, and there was a ‘revolution’ in tooth care, plus more The post What went...
DNA’s hidden power could transform how we make medicines
Scientists found that DNA’s phosphate groups can direct chemical reactions to make the correct mirror-image form of drug molecules. This...
Rubin Observatory peers into the 'hidden universe' and discovers stream of stars longer than our entire Milky Way
"The discovery of this stream highlights how much is still unknown about the life histories of galaxies, how the hidden universe shapes the realms...
New research measures how much plastic is lethal for marine life
Marine animals inevitably eat what we toss in the ocean, including pervasive plastics -- but how much is too much? That threshold "is much smaller...
Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age
A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.
Empowering street vendors in Indonesia through a sustainability-integrated financial literacy program
Earlier this year our Grantham Scholar, Eva Andriani, traveled to Indonesia to conduct some participatory research with a community of street...
The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves
“The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.
Stone tool discovery suggests very first humans were inventors
The find shows that the technology was passed down through thousands of generations.
Common type of inflammatory bowel disease linked to toxic bacteria
The discovery that a toxin made by bacteria found in dirty water might help trigger ulcerative colitis could lead to new treatments for this form of IBD
The deadly lake that turns animals to stone: Unravelling the mystery of Lake Natron’s red glow
Lake Natron in Tanzania presents a striking paradox. Its vibrant red waters, heated by volcanic activity, are deadly to many creatures. Yet, this...
EU Commission and Belgium see no breakthrough in Ukraine reparation loan talks
The two sides met on Friday to discuss Belgian concerns pegged to using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine in unprecedented financial loan....
COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate inaction
World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
The cave of forgotten species
While you might assume the Nullarbor Plain is a vast expanse with not much to see, a recent discovery has stunned scientists.
Nomura and &Space Project launch Debris speakers made from space rocket fuel tank
Two sculptural metal speakers made from a disused rocket fuel tank to reference the debris "floating in outer space" have been unveiled at this...
The Novelists Are Fighting Over Desks at the Center for Fiction
Space is tight at the Brooklyn nonprofit. Writers are quietly seething at their laptops.
Breakthrough brain discovery reveals a natural way to relieve pain
Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct...
Husband Refuses Intimacy For 5 Years, Can’t Believe Wife Finds Someone Else: “He’s 5 Years Younger”
It began with a moment of discovery that shattered years of routine and silence. One message led to another, and a husband realized his marriage...
In 1982, a physics joke gone wrong sparked the invention of the emoticon
A simple proposal on a 1982 electronic bulletin board helped sarcasm flourish online.
China reached out to NASA to avoid a potential satellite collision in 1st-of-its-kind space cooperation
A NASA official said that China contacted the U.S. space agency recently to coordinate a satellite maneuver, marking the first time the Chinese...
The hidden “Big Bang” that decides how bowel cancer grows
Scientists have pinpointed a “Big Bang” moment in bowel cancer—when cells first evade the immune system. This early immune escape locks in how the...
Scientists discover how hair cells can help heal skin faster
Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low. The key lies...
Scientists just found a hidden genetic flaw that slowly steals strength
A newly identified disorder, MINA syndrome, results from a mutation in the NAMPT protein that deprives motor neurons of energy, leading to severe...
Fundraisers warn of ‘catastrophic’ drop in donations to Gaza since ceasefire
‘The world thinks Palestinians don’t need help any more,’ aid organiser says, despite desperate need as winter nearsFundraisers collecting for...
Tiny molecules could stop glaucoma before it blinds
Scientists at Mizzou have identified two small molecules, agmatine and thiamine, that could both reveal and fight glaucoma. Their research shows...
Native Alaska villages were already on the front lines of climate change. Then a typhoon hit.
A week after Typhoon Halong passed through Japan in early October, its remnants crossed the Pacific and struck western Alaska. Nearly 50 Alaska...
We studied 217 tropical cyclones globally to see how people died. Our findings might surprise you
Tropical cyclones—also known as hurricanes, typhoons or storms, depending on their location and intensity—are among the world's most destructive...
James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine,...