Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra. This adaptability is a skill that long predates the modern age. A new study published Wednesday in Nature says ancient Homo sapiens...
In this week's episode of Space Minds, we explore how microgravity accelerates aging—and guest Dr. Nadia Maroouf shares her insights on the phenomenon and what she’s doing to help protect astronauts.The post The ultimate backup drive: the moon appeared first on SpaceNews.
As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory surveys the night sky, astrophysicists expect to unlock the secrets of dark matter, dark energy and cosmic phenomena that go “bang!”
Physicists Prof. Dr. Ingo Rehberg from the University of Bayreuth and Dr. Peter Blümler from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have developed and experimentally validated an innovative approach for generating homogeneous magnetic fields using permanent magnets.
Two satellites just carefully lined up to form a perfect "artificial total solar eclipse" in orbit. Earlier this year, the two probes, which are part of the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, positioned themselves in a perfect line 492 feet apart — accurate down to a single millimeter — to have one of them perfectly obfuscate the Sun's rays. The second satellite then snapped fascinating pictures of the Sun's corona, the outermost part of our star's atmosphere, something that's conventionally only possible during a solar eclipse. The first satellite's 4.6-feet-across disc cast a three-inch shadow onto the Association of Spacecraft [...]
Scientists and engineers at UNSW Sydney, who previously developed a method for making green ammonia, have now turned to artificial intelligence and machine learning to make the process even more efficient.
Hundreds of tiny endangered fish slipped from orange plastic buckets into a glittering lagoon in Malibu on June 17, returning home five months after being whisked away from threats wrought by the Palisades fire.
A cough medicine made for children has been recalled because of bacterial contamination, according to an alert from the FDA . The product is made by Little Remedies, and the recall affects only its Honey Cough Syrup version. Details of the voluntary recall: The syrup comes in a 4-ounce amber bottle...
Yale astronomers may have discovered the origin story for one of the universe's most dazzling phenomena—the double hot Jupiter—as well as a plan to find more of them.
SpaceX has reset the countdown clock for its next human spaceflight, targeting an early Sunday morning launch of the private Axiom Space Ax-4 mission.
Scientists have developed an exact approach to a key quantum error correction problem once believed to be unsolvable, and have shown that what appeared to be hardware-related errors may in fact be due to suboptimal decoding.
Neanderthals have long been the subject of intense scientific debate. This is largely because we still lack clear answers to some of the big questions about their existence and supposed disappearance.
Neanderthal extinction: A space physicist reopens the debate Phys.org
New research has cast fresh doubt on the origins of one of the most famous insults aimed at William Shakespeare, pointing the finger at a friend of the Bard.
Israel is intensifying its attacks on Iran’s nuclear program, and President Donald Trump has hinted the U.S. might join the effort. The U.N.'s atomic watchdog and other experts say radiological contamination is likely inside a key uranium enrichment site at...
More and more satellites are being added to low Earth orbit (LEO) every month. As that number continues to increase, so do the risks of that critical area surrounding Earth becoming impassable, trapping us on the planet for the foreseeable future. Ideas from different labs have presented potential solutions to this problem, but one of the most promising, electrodynamic tethers (EDTs), have only now begun to be tested in space.
Seven companies will be sharing their latest AI innovations from the main stage at VB Transform in SF on June 25.
50 years later, a quantum mystery has finally been solved. Stewartville StarScientists harness vacuum fluctuations to engineer quantum materials Phys.orgScientists observe quantum vacuum phenomenon theoretically predicted >50 years ago Laser Focus World
The Los Angeles Lakers are changing hands in the most expensive sports team sale ever. Jeanie Buss and her family have agreed to sell majority control of the team to Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners and a sports investor who is also part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership...
Babies' babbling offers insight into cognitive ability at age 30 and beyond
Thermoelectric materials offer a promising way to produce electricity from heat, but scientists need a better understanding of these materials' properties and how to control them. Researchers used a novel approach to examine the structure of germanium telluride (GeTe).
Even though we can now 3D print incredibly complex shapes, predicting how strong or durable a printed part will be is still a major challenge.Faculty members in Arizona State University Engineering's School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence are developing new artificial intelligence to make the process of 3D printing stainless steel faster and more reliable.
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Isotope Program, within the Office of Science, will supply a U.S. based company with accelerator produced actinium-225 (Ac-225) in support of an upcoming U.S. clinical trial for cancer therapy for the first time. This is a significant milestone in the advancement of radiopharmaceutical development and cancer therapy because it opens a potential new pipeline for this lifesaving isotope.
Moth uses stars to navigate long distances, scientists discover France 24This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles CityNews HalifaxBogong moths appear to use stars to navigate 600-mile journey, a first for insects NBC NewsBogong moths use a stellar compass for long-distance navigation at night NatureBlack felt and a fake night sky: how scientists proved bogong moths use the stars to navigate to unknown lands The Guardian
An international group of psychiatrists, patient associations, and pharmaceutical companies has unveiled plans to systematically include objective biological tests in the diagnosis of psychiatric conditions. This Precision Psychiatry Roadmap, which may radically change the practice of psychiatry, is published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
19 June 2025 - GRAIL Inc (Nasdaq: GRAL), a California-based healthcare company focused on early detection of cancer, on Wednesday reported positive top-line performance and safety results from the pre...
19 June 2025 - Simcere Zaiming, China-based Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's (2096.HK) oncology-focused subsidiary, announced on Wednesday that the first US patient has started treatment in the ong...
Astronomers Detect 500 Planetary Nebulae in Sculptor Galaxy LabrootsAstronomers capture most detailed thousand-color image of the Sculptor galaxy Phys.orgAstronomers capture the most intricate picture of a galaxy in a thousand colors ever seen (photo, video) SpaceAstronomers Capture the Most Colorful Image of a Galaxy Ever GizmodoThe Most Detailed Thousand-Color Image of a Galaxy Ever Captured PetaPixel
With over 5,000 exoplanets now identified, astronomers have found that our Solar System isn't the only model of planetary formation. There are super-Earths, sub-Neptunes, hot-Jupiters, and Earth-sized worlds orbiting around red dwarf stars. In a new paper, researchers propose how the search for life could adapt to these bizarre environments, expanding the definition of a habitable world. Life could exist without a surface, or using different kinds of solvents than water.
The early Solar System was filled with both hydrogen and oxygen that can chemically bond into water. But did we create all the water, or was some of it inherited from the earlier times, already present in the protostellar nebula? Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to study a newly-forming protoplanetary system called L1527 IRS, which will eventually become a star like our Sun. They found evidence that water from interstellar space is preserved when it becomes part of a new star system.
When we think about animals, we tend to think of furry four-legged mammals. But 95% of all animal species are invertebrates—bees, butterflies, beetles, snails, worms, octopuses, starfish, corals, spiders and many many more. These creatures make us happy, pollinate flowers, keep soils healthy, clean water, build reefs, maintain oceans and bring color and wonder to our homes, cities, farms and wild places.
A new report from UC Berkeley Law's student-led Homelessness Service Project (HSP), available on the SSRN preprint server, analyzes the impact of a crackdown on California's unhoused population since the U.S. Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision last summer.
In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends' fears?
Supreme Court says states may decide on proper medical care for those under age 18.
Modern humans have existed for more than 200,000 years, and each new generation has begun with a single cell—dividing, changing shape and function, organizing into tissues, organs, and limbs. With slight variations, the process has repeated billions of times with remarkable fidelity to the same body plan.
Every breath we take in contains 21% oxygen, the gas that makes life on Earth possible. Oxygen, in its combined oxide state, has always been abundant in Earth's crust, but elemental diatomic oxygen became part of our atmosphere around 2.4 to 2.5 billion years ago as a gift from cyanobacteria, which triggered the Great Oxidation Event and breathed life into Earth.
Surprising discovery shows a strong link between Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric oxygen levels Phys.orgGoodbye to what we knew - NASA scientists discover a surprising connection between the Earth's magnetic field and the oxygen that makes life possible El Adelantado de SegoviaScientists discover strong, unexpected link between Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels Live ScienceMysterious link between Earth’s magnetism and oxygen baffles scientists Nature
Quantum Control Breakthrough: New Method Lets Scientists Insert and Observe Atomic Defects in Real Time With Stunning Accuracy Rude BaguetteNew breakthrough enables precise activation of quantum features in diamond University of OxfordEngineering Single Quantum Defects in Diamond for Real-World Applications AZoQuantumNew approach allows insertion, real-time monitoring of quantum defects in diamonds Interesting EngineeringScientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond Phys.org
A personal data protection guide revealing 10 signs your information is circulating among data brokers and practical strategies to regain control of your digital footprint.
Your Brain Emits a Secret Light That Scientists Are Trying to Read ScienceAlertScientists detect light passing through entire human head, opening new doors for brain imaging Medical Xpress3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Light headed WBAYScientists Detect Light Passing Through a Human Head in Medical First The DebriefNew fNIRS Method Measures Brain Activity Through Entire Head Technology Networks
A military veteran who inadvertently fatally shot a demonstrator at a Salt Lake City "No Kings" rally while trying to stop an alleged gunman was a "safety volunteer" for the protest, according to police and organizers. The safety volunteer, who has not been identified publicly, fired three rounds at Arturo...
The sediments underlying the Salt Lake Valley are thicker in places than previously thought, indicating that current seismic hazard models likely underestimate the amount of shaking Utah's population center could experience in future earthquakes, according to new research led by University of Utah seismologists.
Did a Passing Star Cause Earth to Warm 56 Million Years Ago? ScienceAlert
The possibility that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial all but vanished Tuesday after his lawyer predicted a defense presentation lasting as little as two days and the judge said jurors could be deliberating next week, the AP reports. Attorney Marc Agnifilo told...
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted, spewing towering columns of hot ash. Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to about 5 miles from the crater. Indonesia’s Geology Agency...
New WHOI-led study shows the Southwest may be more sensitive to drying than the Pacific Northwest
1.4 million year old stone balls reveal early human toolmaking abilities The Brighter Side of News
Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't successful until earlier this month.
Mars orbiter captures 1st-ever pic of volcano above clouds. It’s taller than any on Earth MSNView Full Coverage on Google News
Scientists make jaw-dropping find at base of Antarctic glacier: 'May be greatly underestimated' The Cool Down
Wildfires can have dramatic effect on water quality, UBC research finds Global News16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study Business in Vancouver
Root announced today it has raised $9 million to help build its social platform featuring customizable apps for growing communities.
A New Predator Has Emerged From the Deepest, Darkest Part of the Ocean Yahoo
Dark Energy Camera Reveals the Birth of Stars in Chamaeleon I in Stunning Detail The Daily GalaxyStar-forming cloud Chamaeleon I looks like a cosmic masterpiece in new Dark Energy Camera image (video) SpaceDark energy camera captures sparse pockets of light among dark clouds of Chamaeleon I Phys.org
The University of Tulsa has received a $677,000 grant from the Public Knowledge program of the Mellon Foundation to support a joint effort between the university and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Historic and Cultural Preservation Department. The project’s Mvskoke (Muscogee) language title, “Mvskokvlke Hofone Enfulletv Rasvwetv (To Bring the Ways of the Mvskoke Back),” arises [...]
New linguistic findings show that the European Huns had Paleo-Siberian ancestors and do not, as previously assumed, originate from Turkic-speaking groups. The joint study was conducted by Dr. Svenja Bonmann at the University of Cologne's Department of Linguistics and Dr. Simon Fries at the Faculty of Classics and the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics at the University of Oxford.
Study finds adults speak differently to babies in at least 10 languages The Moore County News-PressWhat baby talk reveals about infant learning Earth.comBaby talk is real: Adults speak differently to babies in at least 10 different languages Medical Xpress
Nitrogen finally joins the elite tier of elements like carbon that can form neutral allotropes—different structural forms of a single chemical element. Researchers from Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany, have synthesized neutral hexanitrogen (N6)—the first neutral allotrope of nitrogen since the discovery of naturally occurring dinitrogen (N2) in the 18th century that is cryogenically stable and can be prepared at room temperature.
A study published in Nature Astronomy suggests that there is a 50-50 chance of the Milky Way and the Andromeda galaxy colliding in the next 10 billion years. The study used observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and Gaia star-surveying spacecraft to determine the likelihood of the galaxies colliding. NASA has also announced the winners of The South Pole Safety Challenge, which asked the public to design technology for recovering astronauts in hard-to-reach areas of the moon. Two European satellites, Proba-3, are mimicking an eclipse in deep space to study the sun's corona and solar flares.
In a major advancement, Yale researchers have unveiled a high-throughput automated method that captures the electrical activity of large numbers of neurons simultaneously.
Researchers have developed a new toolkit for detecting trypanosome parasites in livestock, aiding efforts to monitor and control the disease.
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years, new research from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has found that lunar dust is less harmful to human lung cells than previously feared, and significantly less toxic than common Earth-based air pollution.
Restoring Sight in Blind Mice Optics & Photonics NewsExperimental retina implants give mice infrared vision Ars TechnicaFudan University enables blind mice to see like the Predator Notebookcheck
Archaeologists from the Australian Museum, the University of Sydney and The Australian National University (ANU), in collaboration with First Nations community members who hold cultural connections with the Blue Mountains, have unearthed 693 stone artifacts dating from the last ice age to the recent past.
US astronomy facing ‘extinction level’ event following Trump’s 2026 budget request Physics WorldTrump’s Cuts Threaten Nobel-Winning Observatory That Detected Colliding Black Holes Gizmodo
A research team from Skoltech, the Institute of Physical, Chemical, and Biological Problems of Soil Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and other scientific organizations in Russia and the U.S. conducted a study of microbial communities living in extreme conditions in the fumarolic fields of the Elbrus (Russia), Ushkovsky (Russia), and Fuji (Japan) volcanoes.
Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem as an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly targeted as part of a growing fishing industry, which has significant consequences for the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. Therefore, ways to minimize the negative effects of fishing on the krill themselves and on the animals that feed on them are urgently needed.
The former Japanese interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania on Monday, beginning a nearly five-year prison sentence for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers player, the AP reports. Ippei Mizuhara, 40, was processed at...
A University of Adelaide study has found that the negative effects of energy poverty on mental health are not only related to income stress and therefore differ depending on how energy poverty is defined.
Terry Moran says he has no regrets. The former senior national correspondent for ABC News is speaking out after the network cut ties with him due to his social media post about President Trump and his deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller. "I wrote it because I thought it was...
This moon in the solar system continues to surprise scientists with the discovery of alternating water forms on its surface. Farmingdale Observer
A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the Friends star's overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said...
Revolutionary camera snaps pictures of invisible objects at 1 trillion frames per second The Brighter Side of News
Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana - a diagnostic advance that could accelerate efforts to eliminate the disease, researchers say.
Century-Long Study Reveals Startling Differences in Life Expectancy Across U.S. States SciTechDaily
Trailblazing Satellite Mission Delivers Its First Artificial Solar Eclipse ScienceAlertProba-3: Stunning pictures show the first ever artificial solar eclipse New Scientist
NASA is seeking information from U.S. and international companies about Earth proximity relay communication and navigation capabilities as the agency aims to use private industry satellite communications services for emerging agency science missions. “As part of NASA’s Communications Services Project, the agency is working with private industry to solve challenges for future exploration,” said Kevin [...]
Stanford University researchers report the discovery of eight previously unknown genes that, when expressed in tobacco leaves, reconstitute the Taxol precursor baccatin III at levels matching its natural abundance in yew needles. The find could accelerate the manufacture of a much-needed cancer drug.
A new survey has revealed a widespread lack of clarity among researchers in China regarding ethical publishing practices, particularly when third-party manuscript services are involved. Analyzing the results of the survey, the authors of a study published in the Journal of Data and Information Science highlight the urgent need for all researchers to receive comprehensive and fit-for-purpose ethics education.
Single-cell plants called phytoplankton have a surprising way of remembering conditions in the past to help jump-start their growth in the future, but no one is sure exactly how they do this.
Late last week, Israel targeted three of Iran's key nuclear facilities—Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow, killing several Iranian nuclear scientists. The facilities are heavily fortified and largely underground, and there are conflicting reports of how much damage has been done.
Binary neutron star mergers, cosmic collisions between two very dense stellar remnants made up predominantly of neutrons, have been the topic of numerous astrophysics studies due to their fascinating underlying physics and their possible cosmological outcomes. Most previous studies aimed at simulating and better understanding these events relied on computational methods designed to solve Einstein's equations of general relativity under extreme conditions, such as those that would be present during neutron star mergers.
Critics fear that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services chief RFK, Jr., known for his antivaccine views, has picked a crucial CDC committee that will be a “disaster for public health”
A recent study by Dr. Astrid Noterman examined the rare bed burials of medieval Europe. Found predominantly in Germany, England, and Scandinavia, these burials exhibit considerable variation depending on the region.
I have been researching the possibility of living on Mars for several years. But it took an invitation to give a talk about space at HMP Erlestoke in England—a category C men's prison—to make me realize that there are a surprising number of similarities between the challenges that would be faced by would-be Martians and daily life in jail.
China has sent several small spacecraft into specialized lunar and cislunar orbits to test communications, navigation and orbital dynamics for planned Earth-moon infrastructure.The post China lays foundation for cislunar infrastructure with spacecraft in novel lunar orbits appeared first on SpaceNews.
Colorado passed the Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Bill in May 2022. The legislation made the possession of small amounts of fentanyl a felony, rather than a misdemeanor.
Cosmic mystery, unknown phenomenon: this perfect floating circle in space is baffling scientists. Stewartville Star
Researchers make crucial discovery after studying more than 200,000 glaciers: 'Decisions we make now will determine the future' The Cool DownResearchers have found a way to save our glaciers, but it may not be popular with everyone futura-sciences.comParis goal of 1.5°C warming is still too hot for polar ice sheets, study warns Mongabay
Two big names in the Democratic party are now husband and wife. Huma Abedin and Alex Soros tied the knot Saturday at a Soros family estate in the Hamptons, drawing such big names as Bill and Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, multiple lawmakers and foreign dignitaries, and celebrity...
Elijah Blue Allman, son of iconic singer Cher and the late Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, was hospitalized Saturday after an apparent drug overdose, sources tell TMZ . The younger Allman has struggled with substance abuse issues over the years, and the gossip site paints him as "lucky to...
President Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities, a move that comes after large protests erupted in Los Angeles and other major cities against the Trump administration's immigration policies, the AP reports. Trump in a social media posting called on US Immigration and Customs...
In a planetary parade, you can the view multiple planets close to each other. However, on a special but rare few occasions, they appear to align.
More than 17,000 acres around the Klamath River have been returned to the Yurok Tribe in California. NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Yurok Fisheries Department Director Barry McCovey.
The 27 Kuiper satellites will head to low Earth orbit on an Atlas 5 rocket flying in a 551 configuration, using five solid rocket boosters. ULA is targeting liftoff at 1:25 p.m. EDT (1725 UTC) on Monday, June 16.
'Buck Moon' to rise over Ontario next month, symbolizing strength and mid-summer abundance INsauga
In a recent study published in New Phytologist, researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb—revealing resilience to hot and dry conditions in the forest canopy while also offering a way to greatly improve the monitoring of canopy health under increasing extreme conditions.
Insomnia is a curse we wouldn't wish on our worst enemy — and scientists have discovered a shockingly simple trick to help prevent it.
Ground-based telescopes detect light from the Cosmic Dawn Earth.comTelescopes in Chile Capture Images of the Earliest Galaxies in the Universe Universe Today1000 hours with the Square Kilometer Array may be our best hope to finally see Cosmic Dawn Phys.org'People thought this couldn't be done': Scientists observe light of 'cosmic dawn' with a telescope on Earth for the first time ever Live ScienceFrom the Andes to the beginning of time: Telescopes detect 13-billion-year-old signal ScienceDaily
Archaeologists have long debated the origin of human symbolic behavior. The dominant idea was that only modern humans (Homo sapiens) were capable of complex symbolic thought and behavior; such as creating art, jewelry, or engaging in rituals. However, growing evidence suggests Neanderthals also developed symbolic behavior independently, around the same time.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Archaeology, Evolution, Human, Fingerprint