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June 30, 2025
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This researcher investigates the risks of digitally cloning the dead - Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska investigates the risk of AI-driven grief bots — while commuting between Poland and England.Intrepid baby-faced robot dons a jetpack for its next adventure — becoming the first humanoid robot to fly - New footage shows an expressionless iRonCub MK3 robot taking off using four thrusters — two where its arms should be and two in a jetpack on its back.
Did our cosmos begin inside a black hole in another universe? New study questions Big Bang theory - A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have instead formed inside a colossal black hole.
The Science of Tripping Comes to Town - The many challenges of studying psychedelics
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Final photo from iconic US satellite shows how Las Vegas has 'doubled' in size over the last 25 years — Earth from space - The final image captured by the recently decommissioned Landsat 7 satellite shows how "Sin City" has nearly doubled in size during the iconic spacecraft's 25-year lifespan.
Scientists wriggle deep into worm evolution - Despite having split from a common ancestor 20 million years ago, scientists have discovered two species of worm that have retained noticeable similarities in
Breakthrough improves stability of zinc batteries - Researchers have addressed what they call a “critical bottleneck” in the manufacture of cathodes for aqueous zinc-iodine batteries.
SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station - NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.
A building material that lives and stores carbon. - ETH Zurich's interdisciplinary team developed a living material with cyanobacteria that efficiently sequesters CO2, potentially enhancing sustainable building practices.
June 23, 2025
China Tests the Crew Escape for its New Lunar Capsule - The Chinese Space Agency took a major step toward its 2030 lunar mission goals this week by successfully testing the escape system of its next-generation Mengzhou spacecraft.The Search for Advanced Civilizations is Going Real-Time - Modern telescopes like the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) are watching the sky for any changes, and can report a million variations in a single night.
These Special Galaxies Lit Up the Cosmic Noon - Star formation peaked during the Cosmic Noon, which spanned from 10 to 12 billion years ago.
Tabletop Exercises Can Help Us Understand and Avoid Potential Conflicts Over the Moon - As different nations begin conducing operations on the lunar surface, humanity's penchant for geopolitical struggles will likely be along for the ride.
Fast Radio Bursts are Helping to Locate the Universe's Missing Matter - You're probably aware that most of the matter of the Universe is "dark matter," and astronomers still don't know what it is.
There's a Link Between the Earth's Atmosphere and its Magnetic Field - The Earth's magnetosphere is a giant magnetic field that arises from the flow of material deep inside the planet.
A Way to Directly Measure Hawking Radiation - Stephen Hawking has made a compelling case that black holes eventually evaporate, but the time scales are beyond our ability to detect it.
Monster Oort Cloud Comet Observed in the Outer Solar System - Comet C/2014 UN271 is one of the largest Oort Cloud comets ever observed, measuring 140 km across.
ESA's New Mission Can See a Solar Eclipse Every Day - Solar eclipses are beautiful, but they're a valuable chance to study the Sun's atmosphere as its surface is blocked by the Moon.
Vast Filament of Hidden Matter Seen for the First Time - More than one third of the regular matter in the Universe is missing (we're not talking about dark matter, just regular matter).
Superdense Star Factories Tell a Tale of Starbirth in the Early Universe - The early Universe was a busy place some 13 billion years ago.
Honda - Yes, Honda - Tests a Reusable Rocket - Just when you thought the race to reusable rockets was all wrapped up, a new competitor emerges from the shadows.
Rare Conditions Can Make Double Hot Jupiters - The Solar System lacks hot-jupiters, intensely hot gas giant planets, so close to their stars they take just days or even hours to orbit once.
There's Ice on Mars, Just Under the Surface - Mars holds two of humanity's greatest space ambitions, discovering alien life and establishing our first foothold on another world.
LISA Construction Begins - After years of research, and a completed pathfinder mission, the European Space Agency has officially begun the construction of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA).
The First Pictures from Vera Rubin are Here! - I can recall the excitement of waiting for the first CCD Image I had taken to download, THAT was exciting.
We're Finally Seeing the Sun's Mixed Up Magnetism at its Poles - Since 2025, Solar Orbiter is the first Sun-watching spacecraft to ever get a clear look at the Sun's poles.
The Solar System's Greatest Mystery May Finally Be Solved! - Scientists are using a new approach to find the mysterious - if it exists - Planet Nine by hunting for its heat signature instead of reflected light.
We finally know why Queen Hatshepsut's statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt - Some of the female pharaoh's statues were "ritually deactivated," a new study finds.
Virtual reality could help stroke survivors regain movement - A Cochrane review indicates VR enhances arm rehabilitation for stroke survivors, suggesting its integration with standard therapy improves outcomes.
Ancient Africa's Climate Was Unexpectedly Rainy, Muddying the Story of Early Humans - Learn why the idea of an ancient African drying period is now being challenged and what this means for the story of the first humans.
SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video) - SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.
Researchers get viable mice by editing DNA from two sperm - Altering chemical modifications of DNA lets the DNA from two sperm make a mouse.
Apex Scavengers Are Declining – And That’s A Public Health Problem - Learn how falling numbers of vultures, hyenas, and other large-bodied scavengers could cause an uptick in zoonotic diseases.
Poop Could Possibly Predict If an Ill Patient Is Likely to Die Within 30 Days - Researchers predicted mortality rates in ICU patients with 84 percent accuracy.
Advanced Weapons and Communication Helped Humans Migrate Out of Africa 50,000 Years Ago - Learn more about the new study which suggests humans had to adapt to different environments within the African continent before being able to successfully migrate out of it.
'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos) - New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts announces campaign for Texas Senate seat - Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
Killer whales display rare behaviour using tools to groom each other - The Center for Whale Research captured video of southern resident killer whales "allokelping".
How the world is preparing the workforce for AI - AI's impact on jobs prompts global workforce training initiatives, emphasizing skill development, particularly in soft skills, for future careers.
'Deciphering these mysterious strings': How reading the Inca's knotted cords can reveal past droughts and deluges - Andean people of the past looked at these strings as a record of the climate, and they studied them to understand patterns.
Scratch My Back and I’ll Scratch Yours - Orcas in Washington are creating grooming tools out of kelp stalks
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'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's space bromance takes off in new 'The Universe Is Absurd' show - "The word 'absurd,' in our everyday language, is crazy, stupid.
The Lego Marvel Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters, one of the best Lego Marvel sets available, is now at its lowest prices pre-Amazon Prime Day - One of the best Lego Marvel sets, the Team Spidey Web Spinner Headquarters set, is ideal for young fans and is now 20% off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
NASA’s SLS Solid Rocket Boosters: What is DM-1? - Demonstration Motor-1 (DM-1) is the first full-scale ground test of the evolved five-segment solid rocket motor of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket.
'Staggering' first images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory show 10 million galaxies — and billions more are on the way - The first "stunning" images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released this morning, capturing roughly 10 million galaxies, many of which have never been studied before.
The Rubin Observatory found 2,104 asteroids in just a few days. It could soon find millions more - The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus.
Take a First Look at the Vera C. Rubin Images: Millions of Galaxies and Thousands of Asteroids - Discover the first images from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory and learn about what it's new mission is for space.
Why Lightening Your Hair With Lemon Juice Could Trigger a Painful Skin Condition - Phytophotodermatitis is a skin condition that can be triggered by compounds in citrus fruit.
New Study Finds Small Brain Tumor Risk Tied to Long-Term Desogestrel Use—but Experts Urge Context - A French study links long-term desogestrel use to a slightly increased meningioma risk, particularly in women over 45.
Mission Accomplished! Artemis ROADS III National Challenge Competitors Celebrate their Achievements - The NASA Science Activation program's Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathways (NESSP) team has successfully concluded the 2024–2025 Artemis ROADS III
Crunch time—we’ll soon find out if Amazon’s launch providers are up to the job - ULA has been waiting on Amazon's satellites for years, but Amazon will soon be waiting on rockets.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Starts Unpacking Boxwork Formations - The rover recently drilled a sample from a new region with features that could reveal whether Mars’ subsurface once provided an environment suitable for life.
Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are 'beyond excited about what's coming' - The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, providing a staggering glimpse at the observing power it will unleash when it begins its decade-long survey.
A failed Soviet Venus probe from the '70s crashed to Earth in May — why was it so hard to track? - "Being off even a little bit represents hundreds or thousands of kilometers in distance on the surface of the Earth."
A Martian Volcano in the Mist - Arsia Mons, one of the Red Planet’s largest volcanoes, peeks through a blanket of water ice clouds in this image captured by NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter on May 2, 2025.
Allergic to Everything — The Mysteries of Mast Cells - How one of the oldest components of the human immune system can trigger a mysterious and little-understood syndrome.
First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope - The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
Clay Minerals From Mars’ Most Ancient Past? - Recent detections of clay-bearing bedrock on Jezero’s crater rim have the Perseverance Science Team excited and eager to sample.
Little researched current impacting on winter sea ice in the Arctic - Research reveals that recirculating Atlantic water impacts winter sea ice formation in the Barents Sea, influencing Arctic climate change projections.
'Halloween', 'Silent Hill' & 'Resident Evil among the horror franchises that influenced Flying Lotus' psychedelic sci-fi thriller 'Ash' (exclusive) - As 'Ash' joins horror streaming platform Shudder, we talked to Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Flying Lotus on crafting his Lovecraftian sci-fi thriller.
Vera Rubin telescope releases first images - Cosmos has published below some of the first images released by the Rubin Observatory.
Killer whales make kelp tools to 'massage' each other - Orcas have been filmed using kelp as a tool to massage each other
Salmon-hat wearing orcas also give each other massages with kelp, scientists discover - Orcas have been spotted giving each other rubdowns with kelp tools, rubbing pieces of the seaweed between their bodies.
'2nd Jupiter' exoplanet seen 60 light-years away | Space photo of the day for June 23, 2025 - Exoplanet Gj 504 b was found using the Strategic Explorations of Exoplanets and Disks with Subaru (SEEDS) Project
Trump Ending Carbon Capture Mandates Attached To Grants Could Spark A New Industrial Revolution - The U.S. Department of Energy’s decision to claw back US$3.7 billion in grants from industrial demonstration projects may create an unexpected opening for American manufacturing.
A pink diamond just sold for over US$14 million—no wonder, when you look at the mysteries behind their chemistry - Diamonds might be forever but that doesn't stop them being bought and sold.
Defect engineering enhances carbon nitride's ability to degrade pollutants while producing clean fuel - Photocatalysts are powerful materials that use light as a source of energy for operation, becoming indispensable materials in many fields, from the food and biomedical industry to energy production.
NASA Fosters Innovative, Far-Out Tech for the Future of Aerospace - Through the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, NASA nurtures visionary yet credible concepts that could one day “change the possible” in
The Largest Camera In The World Reveals Its First Image - The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has released the first image using the largest camera in the world.
Matter vs. Force: Why There Are Exactly Two Types of Particles - Every elementary particle falls into one of two categories.
Upcycling plastic into painkillers: Microbes transform everyday waste into acetaminophen - Paracetamol (acetaminophen) production could be revolutionized by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller.
Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover - Breathing in moon dust can still give you what one astronaut called "lunar hay fever."
It Took Pluto Nearly 250 Years to Finally Orbit the Sun — Here's Why - How long does it take Pluto to orbit the sun?
US study reframes hope as the key to a meaningful life - New research out of Missouri is flipping the script on hope, suggesting it’s much more than just wishful thinking.
Sailing the fjords like the Vikings yields unexpected insights - Greer Jarrett has identified four possible small ports, or "havens," used by Vikings along the Norwegian coast.
DAILY DOSE: Potent Heat Dome Sends Triple-Digit Temperatures Across U.S.; Cultural Background Alters Visual Perception, Study Finds. - A powerful heat dome is causing extreme temperatures across the U.S., leading to health risks and energy grid stress in many states.
SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from Florida (video) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Research Brief: Measuring Lake Superior Evaporation with an Eddy Covariance System at Stannard Rock Lighthouse - Lake evaporation data can be notoriously complex to measure due to differences between over-lake conditions and those on the shore, where a large portion of monitoring occurs.
Wave-Powered Buoy Deployed in Puget Sound - https://www.fondriest.com/news/wave-powered-buoy-deployed-in-puget-sound.htm
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Rubin Observatory releases 'sneak peek' of first images taken with world's largest camera - The world has gotten an early preview of the Rubin Observatory's first images, which include stunning snaps of spiraling galaxies and the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae.
Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video) - A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.
How a grad student got LHC data to play nice with quantum interference - New approach is already having an impact on the experiment’s plans for future work.
New study claims AI 'understands' emotion better than us — especially in emotionally charged situations - Common AI models outperformed humans on emotional intelligence in a recent study, but experts caution us to look beyond the headline.
The rear end of this ancient wasp was built like a Venus flytrap - The newfound wasp species — from 99 million years ago — likely laid eggs on the small creatures that would have been caught in this trap.
Scientists Say: Ecosystem - The interplay between living things and the physical environment gives rise to Earth’s thriving, life-sustaining ecosystems.
Assyrian swimmers: 2,900-year-old carving of soldiers using inflatable goat skins to cross a river - A carved panel found at Nimrud depicts Assyrian soldiers swimming across a river and using inflatable goat skins as floaties.
This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds - Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.
Heather Cowardin Safeguards the Future of Space Exploration - As branch chief of the Hypervelocity Impact and Orbital Debris Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Dr. Heather Cowardin leads a team tasked with
The Sublime Smarts of Slime Molds - These single-celled blobs show intelligent behavior
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The Woman Behind the World’s Biggest Camera - Vera Rubin overcame abundant obstacles to become a leading light in cosmology
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Simple chemistry overcomes obstacle to CO2 utilisation at scale - Chemical engineers have discovered a surprisingly simple way to improve the stability of electrochemical devices that convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful fuels and chemicals.
Did light exist at the beginning of the universe? - Was it dark after the Big Bang, or did light shine immediately?
This triple-layer sunlight catalyst supercharges green hydrogen by 800% - Researchers in Sweden have developed a powerful new material that dramatically boosts the ability to create hydrogen fuel from water using sunlight, making the process eight times more effective than before.
From cursed tomb fungus to cancer cure: Aspergillus flavus yields potent new drug - In a remarkable twist of science, researchers have transformed a fungus long associated with death into a potential weapon against cancer.
Engineers turn toxic ancient tomb fungus into anti-cancer drug - Penn-led researchers have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound.
Echolocation and the secret language of dolphins - Researchers are investigating how whales and dolphins that use echolocation process sound differently from those that don’t.
June 22, 2025
How China made electric vehicles mainstream - The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.Quantum dice: Scientists harness true randomness from entangled photons - Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce true random numbers.
Affordances in the brain: The human superpower AI hasn’t mastered - Scientists at the University of Amsterdam discovered that our brains automatically understand how we can move through different environments—whether it's swimming in a lake or walking a path—without conscious thought.
Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live - The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.
Bogong moths follow the stars home - For people in southern Australia, the Bogong Moth is a familiar friend.
How to capture drone imagery at night - Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.
There's a 'ghost' plume lurking beneath the Middle East — and it might explain how India wound up where it is today - Researchers have discovered an unusual plume of magma beneath Oman that may have changed the course of the Indian tectonic plate between 25 million and 40 million years ago.
Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure - Is this setting a new precedent for the future of spaceflight?
The San Andreas Fault: Facts about the crack in California's crust that could unleash the 'Big One' - California's San Andreas Fault is capable of triggering a massive earthquake.
May 2024 solar storm cost $500 million in damages to farmers, new study reveals - GPS positions were off by up to 230 feet during the Gannon Solar Storm in May 2024 in a disruption that lasted for up to two days, a new study has revealed.
Royal Observatory Greenwich: The birthplace of modern astronomy turns 350 - As the Royal Observatory Greenwich celebrates its 350th anniversary on June 22, 2025, we look back at its impacts on time, space and navigation.
SpaceX’s Transporter 14 launch will carry more than 150 capsules of DNA, human remains - Houston-based Celestis and The Exploration Company are teaming up to fly a memorial payload on SpaceX's Transporter 14 rideshare mission on Monday (June 23).
The 2025 Bootid meteor shower peaks June 27: Here's what to expect - You'll need luck on your side to spot these shooting stars.
Your devices feed AI assistants and harvest personal data even if they’re asleep. Here's how to know what you're sharing. - AI tools that provide information to you also gather lots of information from you and may provide it to third parties.
Ominous 'Chamaeleon' is hiding a stellar secret: Space photo of the week - The Dark Energy Camera captured glowing nebulae in the Chamaeleon I star-forming region, illuminating the dense clouds with newborn starlight.
What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites? - Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.
What animal has the best eyesight? - When it comes to exceptional eyesight, picking a clear winner is harder than you might think.
Rice University breakthrough keeps CO₂ electrolyzers running 50x longer - A Rice University team discovered that bubbling CO₂ through a mild acid dramatically improves the lifespan and efficiency of electrochemical devices that convert CO₂ into useful fuels.
What the Universe tried to hide: The 21-centimeter signal explained - Scientists are peering into the universe's mysterious Cosmic Dawn using the faint whispers of hydrogen radio waves emitted over 13 billion years ago.
Breakthrough magnet design could transform MRI and magnetic levitation - Two German physicists have reimagined how to create powerful and uniform magnetic fields using compact permanent magnets.
Half of today’s jobs could vanish—Here’s how smart countries are future-proofing workers - AI is revolutionizing the job landscape, prompting nations worldwide to prepare their workforces for dramatic changes.
What can we do about life in our microplastics soup? - A Griffith University study found childcare services at the top of their list of environments dense with airborne microplastics.
June 21, 2025
Quantum breakthrough: ‘Magic states’ now easier, faster, and way less noisy - Quantum computing just got a significant boost thanks to researchers at the University of Osaka, who developed a much more efficient way to create "magic states"—a key component for fault-tolerant quantum computers.FDA under fire: Data discrepancies uncovered in AstraZeneca approval trials - Fresh concerns have emerged about the platelet studies underpinning the FDA approval of ticagrelor, AstraZeneca's multibillion-dollar heart drug.
Balancing accuracy and emissions: the climate cost of your AI - Every time you ask an artificial intelligence a question, there’s a surprising cost: carbon emissions.
Psyche keeps its date with an asteroid, but now it’s running in backup mode - Engineers switched to a backup fuel line less than a quarter of the way through Psyche's mission.
New body size database for marine animals is a “library of life” - Marine Organizational Body Size (MOBS) database fills a crucial gap in understanding ocean biodiversity.
Behold! 1st images of artificial solar eclipse captured by ESA's Proba-3 mission - See the first images of an artificial solar eclipse from ESA's Proba-3 mission.
Hommkiety Galaxy Projector review - This no-name galaxy projector has blown us away with its projection quality and interchangeable disks.
'Cocoon' at 40: Ron Howard's sci-fi smash is proof they don't make them like they used to - The beloved 'oldies and aliens' blockbuster is a movie out of sync with Hollywood norms.
DAILY DOSE: FDA Greenlights First 6‑Month HIV Prevention Injection; Comprehensive RCT Spreadsheet Challenges Vaccine Misinformation. - The FDA approved a six-month HIV injection to improve adherence and access, raising equity concerns due to its high cost.
World's 1st multimedia performance in microgravity will bring together Cirque du Soleil, National Geographic and NASA - Miami-based multimedia superstar Natasha Tsakos discusses this historic fall flight aboard Zero-G's 'G-Force One' aircraft.
Andromeda-Milky Way Galaxy Smash-Up May Not Happen As Soon As Expected - Learn about the new research that changes the estimates of the Milky Way’s demise.
How to photograph your microscope specimens - How to take still and video images of your favorite specimens: from attaching a camera to choosing a digital camera that photographs directly.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 166 — Live From the Swamps, ISDC 2025 - On Episode 166 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik broadcast live from the National Space Society's International Space Development Conference in Orlando.
Nobel laureate concerned about AI-generated image of black hole at the center of our galaxy - Researchers used an AI model to create a new image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, with some concern from experts.
Astronomers capture the most intricate picture of a galaxy in a thousand colors ever seen - A stunning new image of the Sculptor Galaxy, located 11 million light-years away, painted in thousands of colors by the VLT, reveals the intricacies of galactic systems.
A spinning universe could crack the mysteries of dark energy and our place in the multiverse - The universe seems to be spinning, and that could explain what dark energy is and why it's weakening while revealing our place within the multiverse.
Binturong: The bearcat that smells like hot buttered popcorn - Binturongs' popcorn perfume plays a vital role in communication, helping them mark their territory and signal their presence to others in dense tropical rainforests.
How a data center company uses stranded renewable energy - Some companies are paying low rates for renewable energy that would otherwise go unused.
Sharpest-ever solar view shows tiny stripes driving big space storms - A stunning breakthrough in solar physics reveals ultra-fine magnetic structures on the Sun's surface, thanks to the NSF's Inouye Solar Telescope.
AI hallucinates more frequently as it gets more advanced — is there any way to stop it from happening, and should we even try? - OpenAI's most advanced reasoning model is smarter than ever — but it hallucinates more than previous models, too.
See the moon, Venus and the Pleiades make a celestial triangle in the predawn sky on June 22 - The Pleiades, a crescent moon and Venus — what more could an astrophotographer want?
Which animals can hold their breath underwater the longest? - Many animals that live in water need to come up to the surface to breathe, but they can still spend impressive lengths of time submerged thanks to a few clever tricks.
King's Midwinter message to Antarctic researchers - King Charles is the first monarch to take part in the annual BBC broadcast, which sends a morale-raising message to scientists on remote research bases.
Science news this week: 'Dragon Man's' identity and the universe's 'missing matter' - June 21, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
The men behind rise of CSIRO’s climate modelling program - historian Dr Ian Smith, pays tribute to two men who developed the first long term climate model in Australia which had global repercussions.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4577-4579: Watch the Skies - Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Women likely ruled in Stone Age China, DNA analysis of 4,500-year-old skeletons reveals - Genetic analysis of 60 people buried in a Stone Age cemetery has revealed two clans headed by women that spanned 10 generations.
June 20, 2025
Scientists create living building material that captures CO₂ from the air - Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an astonishing new material: a printable gel that’s alive.