Research Grant Cuts: Impact on Science & Education
NIH & NSF grant terminations in 2025 led to billions in unspent funds. This impacts scientific research, education, and STEM diversity initiatives, raising concerns about the future of science.
NASA: Comet 3I/ATLAS Images from Mars Missions
NASA shares unseen images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by Mars missions like MRO & ESA's orbiters. The comet's close approach to Mars & scientific findings are discussed.
Continental Breakup: Mantle Waves Feed Ocean Volcanoes
Continental breakup creates mantle waves that peel continental crust, feeding ocean volcanoes with unusual magma long after separation. This mineral-enriched material explains unique volcano compositions.
Science Highlights: Hell Pigs, Sleep-Deprived Brains & Quantum Hacking
Explore science highlights: hell pig feeding habits, the science of sleep deprivation causing brain flushing, meteor showers, unique science photos and quantum hacking challenges. Stay informed!
Caergwrle Dish: Bronze Age Boat & Sun Symbolism
The Caergwrle Dish, found in Wales, reveals Bronze Age maritime travel and sun symbolism. Researchers suggest it's a votive offering, linking boat imagery to ancient beliefs and safe sea journeys.
Yuka the Mammoth: Ancient RNA Reveals Secrets!
Scientists extracted remarkably old RNA from Yuka, a woolly mammoth, revealing insights into gene activity and challenging previous assumptions about its sex. RNA offers clues, but de-extinction remains distant.
Astrophotographer Captures Skydiver with Sun: ‘Fall of Icarus’
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured stunning 'Fall of Icarus' photo: a skydiver aligned with the sun. YouTuber Gabriel C. Brown jumped from 3,500 feet. The shoot required thorough preparation.
Nanobody Antivenom: New Hope for African Snakebites
Scientists created a nanobody-based antivenom effective against 17 African snake species, surpassing traditional methods. It's safer, scalable, and could revolutionize snakebite treatment.
Slow Gods: Space Opera, Shapeshifting, and AI Humor
Review of Slow Gods, a space opera reminiscent of Banks's Culture series, featuring shapeshifting, AI humor, galaxy-wide plots, and a pilot who keeps dying and reviving in deep space. The book explores themes of identity and survival.
Jetson One: Personal eVTOL Aircraft Takes Flight
Jetson One, an eVTOL aircraft, was showcased in a race. It's designed for one person, ascends like a helicopter, and reaches 1,500 feet. Other eVTOL advancements, like Ehang's taxis, are emerging globally.
Superman Flare: Brightest Ever Supermassive Black Hole
"Superman" flare, the brightest ever from a supermassive black hole (AGN), 20 billion light-years away, aids understanding tidal disruption events (TDEs) and AGN variability. It confirms large stars exist near black holes.
Brain’s Reaction to Color: Common Patterns Found
Research reveals brains react to color with common patterns, not unique experiences. The study explores how brains process color and links it to broader questions of awareness and nerve activity.
Antarctica’s Ancient Ice: 2.7 Million Year Old Climate Record
Scientists discovered 2.7 million-year-old ice cores in Antarctica's Allan Hills, revealing ancient climate conditions and greenhouse gas levels. These cores offer insights into Earth's climate history and future changes.
Taikonauts Stranded: Space Debris Hits China’s Tiangong
Chinese Taikonauts stranded on Tiangong space station after debris hit return capsule. Investigation underway; Shenzhou-20 crew's return delayed. Space junk poses risk to space exploration.
Golden Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Shines After Sun Encounter
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) displays a surprising golden glow after its closest approach to the sun. Its unique coloration, attributed to a lack of carbon particles, sets it apart from other comets like Nishimura and 3I/ATLAS.
Hyraxes: Urolites, Coprolites & Butt-Drag Fossils!
Discover fossilized hyrax traces! Learn about urolites, coprolites, hyraceum, and the unique butt-drag impressions left by these fascinating creatures. Hyrax behavior and fossil discoveries are explored.
Ancient Mummification: Smoke-Drying Techniques Across Asia
Smoke-drying mummification, originating in Asia 60,000 years ago, involved slow-burning fires to preserve bodies. Hunter-gatherers in southern China, Southeast Asia, and South America practiced it.