SPHEREx telescope observed interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS in Dec 2025, revealing it brightened after a solar flyby, releasing organic molecules like methanol. This third, potentially oldest, interstellar visitor's unexpected sighting offered crucial data on its composition and trajectory.
Scientists are using ancient DNA to identify 'ghost lineages'—extinct groups that left no fossils but exist in our genomes. This research reveals a complex, 'bushy' model of human evolution and interbreeding.
Researchers used AI to reverse-engineer the rules of Ludus Coriovalli, a Roman 'blocking' game found in the Netherlands, revealing new insights into ancient leisure and social life.
Researchers have developed a polymer-based gel that delivers insulin through the skin without needles. Successful animal trials show it provides stable blood sugar control, offering a promising future for diabetes care.
A 290-million-year-old regurgitalite found in Germany reveals the diet of early land predators. This rare find provides a snapshot of a Permian ecosystem within the supercontinent Pangaea.
Critiquing militarized space and Elon Musk's Mars colonization, this piece argues they misinterpret Star Trek's dark 2020s. It contrasts current societal issues with Mars's hostile reality, concluding Earth is the true 'remarkable planet' for focus, not a 'terrible idea' Mars settlement.
Organs constantly communicate using diverse methods beyond hormones and nerves, influencing aging, metabolism, and regeneration. Recent discoveries, like Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) and the hypothalamus's role, reveal a complex inter-organ network. Understanding this 'unseen symphony' offers new therapeutic avenues for health and longevity.
AlphaGenome, a Google DeepMind AI, simplifies genome research by analyzing DNA at high resolution, outperforming prior models like Borzoi. It predicts genetic consequences and mutations, with potential for disease diagnosis and understanding fundamental biology.
Researchers at Yale used single-cell RNA sequencing to discover how rhinoviruses affect nasal cells, revealing why immune responses vary and how proteins like NF-κB influence infection severity.
Review of Susan Wise Bauer's 'The Wonderful Shadow,' a book chronicling illness from Hippocratic to germ theory. Praised for its historical depth and narrative, it also critiques some modern parallels and highlights the slow shift to scientific consensus on disease.
Explore February's night sky with expert tips on viewing the moon and planetary conjunctions using the best telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography cameras.
Scientists used 19 pulsars to detect a significant gravitational pull from a massive, non-luminous object, likely a dark matter subhalo, located about 3,260 light-years from the sun. This discovery provides crucial insights into the nature and distribution of dark matter.
Discover major total solar eclipses in 2026 (Iceland, Spain), 2027 (Egypt's 6m 22s "eclipse of the century"), and 2028 (Australia, NZ). Learn about optimal viewing locations, eclipse terminology, and opportunities for meteor spotting.
Discover 6 science-backed tips to establish and maintain a sustainable fitness routine, especially for New Year's resolutions. Learn strategies like setting small goals, reducing friction, leveraging social support, making exercise enjoyable, practicing self-compassion, and effective planning.
The '28 Years Later' sequel, 'The Bone Temple,' follows Dr. Kelson's research into evolving infected (Alphas like Samson) while facing the threat of the 'Jimmys.' It challenges traditional views of the contaminated, hinting they could become heroes.
Dsup protein from tardigrades protects DNA from radiation and chemicals but carries risks if not precisely controlled. Researchers are exploring its potential for space travel, emphasizing the need for targeted, dose-specific delivery to avoid toxic side effects.
Anya and Lia combat ant invasions in honeybee hives using African tulip tree extract. Their innovative research, presented at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, offers a natural repellent solution. Invasive species pose a threat.
