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Amelia Earhart: Search for plane resumes at Nikumaroro island
Researchers are finally back on the ground after an intense Pacific storm put their mission to solve the legendary aviator's disappearance on pause.
Salt intake: New soy compound could protect your brain and blood pressure
A natural extract called LPC70 might be the move to help your brain bounce back from a high-sodium diet, but it's early days.
Quantum physics: Scientists just discovered a ‘fractional Fermi sea’
Researchers have engineered a totally new, highly energetic state of matter that defies existing scientific rules.
Psilocybin study shows 'magic mushroom' compound calms aggressive fish
Researchers found that a low dose of the psychedelic compound helps keep fish chill during social hangouts without totally killing their vibe.
Deep brain stimulation: Scientists unlock key paths for depression relief
New research shows that hitting specific brain highways could be the key to helping people with treatment-resistant depression.
Mrk 501: Why two monster black holes are on a collision course
Scientists just found a binary black hole system so tight they might merge in just a century.
Skin stem cells: Why female and male biology heals differently
New research shows how hormones influence skin renewal, potentially paving the way for personalized medicine.
Magnesium supplements: Why your brain isn't getting that boost
The marketing says it targets your brain, but science suggests you might just be paying for a fancy laxative.
Dr. David Sabatini wins $6M defamation case after MIT lab controversy
A former top researcher is fighting to rebuild his career after a jury cleared him of sexual misconduct allegations.
NASA Roman Space Telescope is performing way better than expected
The massive new observatory is officially hitting peak performance, with image quality clocking in at 30% sharper than engineers originally predicted.
European nightjar wings reveal a wild evolution hack
Scientists found these long-distance migrators swap peak flight efficiency for elite maneuverability, using a technique usually seen in bats.
Brain cells: Why your protective cells might be causing memory loss
New research shows that cells usually meant to protect your brain's wiring might actually contribute to cognitive decline as you age.
NASA James Webb Telescope decodes extreme weather on a distant brown dwarf
Researchers found that the chaotic atmosphere of a world 20 light-years away is actually governed by a surprisingly simple set of rules.
Microplastics: Science reveals they’re way more dangerous than we thought
New research shows these tiny particles are chemically reacting with water to damage our cells from the inside out.
DNA: Why AI is struggling to decode our genome's chaotic complexity
Scientists are trying to use AI to map the human genome, but our biological code is way more chaotic than a simple software blueprint.
Doomsday 2026: Why a 1960 viral prediction was totally wrong
A viral 1960 study predicted the human population would hit infinity on Nov. 13, 2026, but it turns out the math was just a big brain tease.
SpaceX just delivered some wild science gear to the ISS
From artificial retinas to 3D heart models, here's the lowdown on the bizarre cargo currently chilling in space.
Leap second: Why we’re finally killing the world’s weirdest time glitch
The International Bureau of Weights and Measurements is officially ending the leap second by 2027 to save our tech from a digital meltdown.
Yale study finds stress actually helps you remember important stuff
New research shows how cortisol rewires your brain to lock in the memories that actually matter.
Black holes: Scientists found a universal rule behind cosmic 'burps'
Whether they're small or massive, black holes seem to follow the same cosmic rhythm when they decide to launch powerful jets of energy.
Plastic-eating bacteria might be evolving to break down human waste
Scientists have found a 'Pac-Man' enzyme that devours bioplastics, but there's a weird twist involving antibiotic resistance.
Colorectal cancer: Scientists find a way to supercharge immune cells
A protein usually associated with tumor growth might be the secret to helping immune cells fight back against hard-to-treat cancers.
Superconductors: Researchers found an 'atomic highway' for quantum particles
A new discovery in Japan shows that steps just one atom high can act as rails to guide quantum vortices, potentially revolutionizing how we build electronics.
Crayfish science: Why your local stream critters have a size limit
Researchers found that North American crayfish seem to hit a biological ceiling, and it's giving us a whole new way to look at these crusty backyard legends.
Neanderthal shoulder blade reveals possible ancient murder
A 75,000-year-old injury found in an Iraqi cave might be our oldest evidence of lethal violence.
Your brain keeps working while you are under anesthesia
New research shows your brain can process language and predict future words even when you're completely knocked out.
Rice blast fungus is a major threat, but new plant-hacking tech could save our crops
Scientists have figured out how to engineer plant immune systems to spot and fight off deadly fungal diseases before they wreck the global food supply.
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: How clearing brain plaques might protect memory
A new study reveals that removing harmful brain proteins could stop Alzheimer's from getting worse, offering a potential path for future treatments.
Sgiath the labrador: The dog hunting invasive 'sea vomit' in Scotland
A clever pup named Sgiath is being crowned Animal of the Year for sniffing out a marine invader that’s lowkey destroying coastal ecosystems.
Australia Indigenous population was far larger than history books claimed
New research shows a massive demographic catastrophe after 1788, with 93% of the population lost in under 80 years.
Invictibellatrix: Meet the tiger-sized dinosaur hiding in a museum drawer
A forgotten 120-million-year-old fossil has revealed a new European predator, and the vibes are honestly kind of terrifying.
Workout recovery: Why your post-gym routine might be stalling progress
Ice baths, fancy supplements, and compression gear might feel good, but science says the real keys to recovery are way simpler.
Cornell researchers find rare Marfan syndrome in long-legged cats
Two brothers named Gary and Shaggy are helping scientists understand a human genetic condition in a totally new way.
Childhood exercise: Why playing now might make you fitter as an adult
A new study on birds suggests that staying active early in life might actually rewire your body to move more efficiently later on.
Moon: Why its two faces look so different finally explained
New data from China's Chang'e-6 mission suggests the Moon’s mysterious split personality is the result of ancient, heat-driven magma flows.
Zombie cells: New research shows how they hide from your immune system
Scientists have identified a protein that helps aging cells avoid being cleared out, and it’s giving major 'plot twist' vibes for anti-aging science.
Antarctica: New team heads to Port Lockroy to fight climate damage
A crew of eight is trekking 9,000 miles to save a historic British base from extreme weather and melting conditions.
Turkey: World's oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island
Archaeologists just discovered a 4,700-year-old vessel, and it’s giving major historical main character energy.
AI behavior vs. consciousness: Why your brain knows the difference
New research suggests that while we might use human-like terms for AI, we're actually smarter than we think when it comes to separating tech from humanity.
WASP-189b: New exoplanet discovery proves how solar systems are born
Astronomers just confirmed that giant planets are basically chemical mirror images of their parent stars, a major W for space exploration.
AI just found a secret chemical hack to turn CO2 into fuel
Researchers used machine learning to uncover thousands of hidden reactions that could make carbon recycling way more efficient.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Stunning winning images revealed
From emotional elephant encounters to tiny slime moulds, the year's best nature photography is here.
Prosthetic ear helps 74-year-old hear for the first time
A new custom-made silicone device is changing the game for those with facial differences, offering both a new look and life-changing hearing capabilities.
Musango matusadonaensis: New dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe
Paleontologists have uncovered a 210-million-year-old dinosaur species that is lowkey rewriting everything we thought we knew about ancient African ecosystems.
SpaceX launches Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station
A Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral to deliver over 6,300 pounds of supplies and essential tech upgrades to the ISS.
James Webb Telescope finds a massive galaxy cluster that shouldn't exist yet
A newly observed galaxy cluster is so mature for its age that it's literally breaking current science models.
Megacauda sungei: Ancient Jurassic predator that changed mammal evolution
This otter-like prehistoric hunter may have unlocked the biology that allowed mammals to evolve complex brains.
DNA Typewriter: Scientists map how a single cell builds a body
Researchers used a new genetic 'logbook' technology to track how mouse cells divide and specialize, opening up a new way to study human development.
Quantum Physics: Scientists freeze a particle using invisible magnetic force
Researchers just used a hybrid quantum computer to pull off a 'bizarre' physics trick that stops particles in their tracks.
Light discovery reveals hidden spinning patterns in empty space
Physicists have found that light can naturally twist and spin without needing fancy lenses, potentially changing how we handle data and medical tech.
Mitochondria science: Researchers give cell powerhouses a high-tech coat
Scientists have successfully coated the 'powerhouses' of our cells with advanced materials, a major W for future medical treatments.
Amelia Earhart: Researchers hunting for lost plane on crab-infested island
A team is finally investigating the 'Taraia Object' to see if it’s the long-lost wreckage of the legendary aviator’s flight.
Earth oxygen history: How ancient oceans kept the planet habitable
A 2.3-billion-year-old recycling system in our oceans may be the reason complex life on Earth was able to thrive.
World Health Organization baffled by mystery death of Russian lab worker
The UN health agency says Russia's inability to confirm a cause of death for the researcher makes it impossible to assess potential public health risks.
Amelia Earhart: Researchers hunt for lost plane in Pacific lagoon
A new expedition is searching a remote island for the wreckage of the famous aviator’s plane, but experts are giving it major side-eye.
Science: Scientists unlock secret to cleaner chemical production
A tiny change in how we manage acidity near electrodes is boosting production efficiency from 16% to 97%.
Exercise frequency: Why your 10-minute daily walk is a major W for sleep
New research shows that moving a little bit every day beats saving all your energy for the weekend if you want better sleep.
Hips holding tension: Why that viral wellness theory is probably a myth
The internet loves saying your hips are storage units for trauma, but experts say it’s time to move past the vibes and look at the actual science.
Eyes have a hidden drainage system that scientists just discovered
Researchers found a 'cleanup' pathway in the back of the eye, which could be a game-changer for treating vision-loss conditions like glaucoma.
Northern lights: UK skies dazzled by aurora borealis
Solar activity is bringing rare, vibrant light shows as far south as Devon, Hampshire, and Kent.