Today's Science News
April 26, 2025
Colder temperatures increase gastroenteritis risk in Rohingya refugee camps - Colder temperatures increase diarrhea risk among Rohingya refugees, highlighting urgent climate-sensitive health strategies needed.Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color - April 25, 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.
Study highlights gaps in firearm suicide prevention among women - Nearly 40% of women who died by firearm suicide lacked documented mental or physical health issues.
Goats prove brainier than sheep and alpacas - When we think about intelligent animals, farm species aren’t usually the first to spring to mind.
Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection - On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families.
April 25, 2025
Lunar Space Station for NASA’s Artemis Campaign to Begin Final Outfitting - NASA continues to mark progress on plans to work with commercial and international partners as part of the Gateway program.New study unveils volcanic history and clues to ancient life on Mars - Researchers reveal Jezero Crater's iron-rich volcanic rocks, enhancing understanding of Mars' past and life potential.
Senators press Jared Isaacman, Trump's pick for NASA chief, on his ties to Elon Musk - Multiple Democratic senators have expressed concern about the business relationship between Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick for NASA administrator, and SpaceX chief Elon Musk.
New technologies are helping to regrow Arctic sea ice - Sea ice extent in the Arctic has decreased by about 40 percent since 1979.
Volcanic Eruption Warnings Are Now Possible With Fiber-Optic Cables - Learn about the escalating threat of volcanoes in Iceland and how a new warning system is helping to inform the public when eruptions will occur.
Some Sharks Bite Humans as a Form of Self-Defense - Though it may be a small percent, learn how some shark bites occur as a self-defense mechanism against human aggression.
Did the James Webb telescope really find evidence of alien life? Here's the truth about exoplanet K2-18b. - A study suggesting the exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of alien life has been met with skepticism from the scientific community.
New Therapy Could Help Heart Tissue Heal After Heart Attack - Although only tested in rats thus far, the polymer-based treatment could repair tissue that are impacted in a variety of diseases.
Mathematicians just solved a 125-year-old problem, uniting 3 theories in physics - A breakthrough in Hilbert's sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math
New study: There are lots of icy super-Earths - "Microlensing" lets us find planets at much greater distances from their star.
'This character is noble, and he's beautiful': James Gunn explains how he cracked Superman in new behind-the-scenes footage (video) - DC Studios reveals a superb look at the making of "Superman" for Superman Day.
Meet the Cannibalistic Caterpillar That Dresses in the Bones of It's Prey - Learn more about the bone collector, a cannibalistic, carnivorous caterpillar seen for the first time in over six million years.
Small but mighty: crabs take on the crown-of-thorns starfish - Small, hungry crabs may be unsung heroes in the fight to save the Great Barrier Reef, playing a critical role in controlling populations of the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish.
Improved smoking cessation support needed for surgery patients across Europe - Smokers face higher postoperative complications, highlighting the need for effective smoking cessation strategies before surgery.
Searching for the Dark in the Light - Written by Eleanor Moreland, Ph.D. Student Collaborator at Rice University Perseverance has been busy exploring lower “Witch Hazel Hill,” an outcrop exposed on the edge of the Jezero crater rim.
Hubble helps explore the wreckage of a supernova star explosion in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way (image) - Using the Hubble Space Telescope and an array of other instruments, astronomers have probed supernova wreckage in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the galaxy next door.
'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan - An inscription with the name of Ramesses III has been discovered in southern Jordan.
Lego Star Wars AT-AT Driver Helmet review - After two years, Lego Star Wars helmets are back, and the AT-AT Driver might be our favorite yet.
How the Hubble Telescope became the 'Energizer bunny of spacecraft,' according to one of its astronaut visitors - How has the Hubble Telescope lasted so long?
America Has The Cleanest Mining On The Planet, So Deep Sea Tech Makes Sense - America has the strongest environmental protection in the world.
Scientists hack cell entry to supercharge cancer drugs - New method enhances PROTAC drug absorption, increasing cancer treatment effectiveness significantly.
The sun might be spitting out particles that create water on the moon - "With only lunar soil and a basic ingredient from the sun — which is always spitting out hydrogen — there's a possibility of creating water."
'We're already on the precipice of disaster': Deadly measles outbreaks could explode across the US in the next 25 years if vaccinations fall, model predicts - Researchers modeled how measles might spread in the U.S. in the coming decades, showing that more than 50 million cases could occur if current vaccination rates fell by half.
Cloudy with a chance of mushballs: Jupiter's monster storms include softball size hailstones made of ammonia - Large hailstones made of ammonia may explain why the gas is missing from large pockets of Jupiter's atmosphere.
Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle - Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek.
Lost in space: Why some meteorites look less 'shocked' than others - Scientists have long wondered why carbon-rich meteorites appear less affected by violent impacts than those lacking the stuff.
Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door - The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.
Improving methane measurement in the age of rising emissions - Knowing how much methane is leaking into the atmosphere from anthropogenic sources like oil, gas, coal and cows is critical as humans heat up the planet.
Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults - Insomnia in older adults increases disability risk; effective management and treatment are essential.
A grim signal: Atmospheric CO2 soared in 2024 - Scientists are worried because they can’t fully explain the big jump, but it might mean that carbon absorption is slowing down.
'Pacific Rim' TV show is coming to Prime Video, and it's going to be a prequel to the movies - Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios will unleash the monsters and mechs onto streaming, though it's still a ways off.
SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts put things into perspective | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2025 - The next crew to launch to the International Space Station on a Dragon spacecraft pose inside SpaceX’s Hangar X at Kennedy Space Center.
Nuggets of lab-grown chicken now on the table - Cultured or lab-grown meats have been touted as next great alternative to animal products since the first artificial burger patty was grown in 2013.
NASA Invites Local Middle Schoolers to Explore Agency STEM Careers - Ohio middle school students will step into the shoes of real-world NASA professionals for a day of career exploration and hands-on activities at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
The brightest star in the night sky shows off this spring: How to see a scintillating Sirius - Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.
Scientists find 'breathing' magma cap inside Yellowstone supervolcano - Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption happening anytime soon.
Microplastics have been in 'pristine streams' for half a century — what could that mean for human health? - New research shows that microplastics have been contaminating some freshwater streams decades earlier than previously recorded.
Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest - Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate change.
Sols 4520-4521: Prinzregententorte - Written by Scott VanBommel, Planetary Scientist at Washington University
Using AI To Find Neural Traits In Social Interaction - An algorithm that maps individual brain activity can reveal a “neural fingerprint” of transient brain states during social interactions.
What’s Going On Inside Io, Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon? - Recent flybys of the fiery world refute a leading theory of its inner structure — and reveal how little is understood about geologically active moons.
Navigation Technology - Science in Space April 2025 Humans have always been explorers, venturing by land and sea into unknown and uncharted places on Earth and, more recently, in space.
Acne vaccine: Experimental shot for common skin condition reaches clinical trials. Here's what you need to know. - An experimental vaccine for acne could someday transform the way patients with the condition are treated, according to the company that developed the shot.
Quality Of 3D Printing With Lunar Regolith Varies Based On Feedstock - Lately, there's been plenty of progress in 3D printing objects from the lunar regolith.
You’ll never guess how the ‘bone collector’ caterpillar decorates itself - Deep in the tree hollows, logs, and rock cavities on a mountain on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, there dwells a macabre caterpillar – with a penchant for body parts.
Fine Mars Dust May Pose a Risk to Astronauts' Health - Discover how inhalation of Mars' toxic dust can cause lung diseases like those seen in miners.
Why are meteor showers so unpredictable? The sun may be to blame - Our sun is wobbling, and this has a huge impact upon the regularity of many of Earth's meteor showers, according to a new study.
Invasive sea urchins — eat them to beat them - By Richard Musgrove An invasion by ugly but tasty sea creatures might save Tasmania’s kelp forests.
Scientists develop novel strategy to enhance water oxidation catalysis - A research team has developed a highly stable and efficient water oxidation catalyst, marking a major advancement in the field of green hydrogen production via water splitting technology.
Air Force Pilot, SkillBridge Fellow Helps NASA Research Soar - Jeremy Johnson laces his black, steel-toed boots and zips up his dark blue flight suit.
Hubble Visits Glittering Cluster, Capturing Its Ultraviolet Light - This Hubble Space Telescope image features the globular cluster Messier 72 (M72), located roughly 50,000 light-years from Earth.
Corryvreckan whirlpool: Scotland's 'raging cauldron' that is named after a Norse king and said to house a witch - The Corryvreckan whirlpool is one of the largest whirlpools in the world, reaching speeds of 8.5 knots and producing a roaring sound that can be heard 10 miles away.
200 Solar Orbiter Photos Turned into a High-Resolution Image of the Sun - There's no better word for this image of the Sun than Spectacular, which means something impressive, dramatic, or remarkable that creates a spectacle or visual impact.
Astronomers find Earth-like exoplanets common across the cosmos - Astronomers have discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common across the universe than previously thought.
In Down syndrome mice, 40Hz light and sound improve cognition, neurogenesis, connectivity - A new study provides new evidence that sensory stimulation of a gamma-frequency brain rhythm may promote broad-based restorative neurological health response.
Why our waistlines expand in middle age: Stem cells - It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic.
Surface reconstruction strategy can enable affordable hydrogen fuel production - The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a remarkable process that can create clean hydrogen fuel—a potential part of a solution to our climate change crisis.
Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew - This week, engineers ground-tested upgrades for Blue Origin's New Glenn and Europe's Ariane 6.
James Webb telescope reveals truth about 'impossible' black hole thought to be feeding at 40 times the theoretical limit - Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to revisit a misunderstood black hole thought to be gulping matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit.
Analyze This: Why the fastest creatures are neither tiny or huge - The “Goldilocks zone” for fast animal speed seems to depend on a body not being too small or so big it gets in the way of its own strength.
An Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy Found With Almost No Dark Matter - An Ultra-Diffuse Galaxy Found With Almost No Dark Matter
Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says - The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.
Ghostly galaxy without dark matter baffles astronomers - Astronomers have stumbled upon yet another ghostly galaxy that appears to be devoid of dark matter, the elusive stuff that makes up most of the material universe.
Amateur astrophotographer captures a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo) - An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici.
Why We Might Not Find Life on Titan - At most, its oceans may contain biomass equivalent to a small dog
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AI-Powered Rescue Dogs - New tech might help humans find others in need faster
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Lab-grown teeth could offer alternative to fillings and implants, scientists say - Scientists in the U.K. have developed a new material that may allow them to grow teeth in the lab, which could provide an alternative to fillings and dental implants someday.
'Here Is The Letter That Has Destroyed My Universe' And 4 More Astrophysics Revolutions - On this day, April 25, in 1929, the world learned how astronomer Edwin Hubble had discovered that the universe was much larger than we had believed.
New moon of April 2025 sees Venus and Saturn join up in the sky this weekend - The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a conjunction) in the predawn sky.
New study discovers unexpected role of 4f-orbital covalency in driving chemical reactivity - The willingness of the 4f orbitals of lanthanide metals to participate in chemical reactions is as rare as their presence in Earth's crust.
Here’s How the Universe Can Make Dimethyl Sulfide in Interstellar Space. No Life Required. - Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) has been in the news again, this time for its discovery in the atmosphere of the hycean world K2-18b as a potential biosignature.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites, aces droneship booster landing (video, photos) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Fore Station on Thursday (April 24), carrying 28 Starlink satellites to orbit.
Almost a Quarter of all Lunar Ejecta Eventually Hits Earth - Take a look at the Moon through binoculars or a telescope and its clear that its been bombarded through history by space rocks.
China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war - Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.
Eddies, food trucks of the ocean - Ocean eddies fed by deepwater upwellings contain essential fats and oils for marine food webs, say German researchers
April 24, 2025
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground - Climate activists may be going deeper underground.Hubble Telescope snaps stunning portraits of Mars, a celestial moth and more in spectacular 35th anniversary photos - As scientists and space enthusiasts commemorate the Hubble Space Telescope's 35 years in orbit, the mission team joined in by delivering a fresh collection of awe-inspiring images.
Mars is covered in evidence of ancient lakes, rain and snow — but scientists aren't sure how that's possible - Valleys on Mars suggest the Red Planet was once covered in flowing water — but it's still a mystery how that could have been.
What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank? - Learn what happens in the body and brain when your mind blanks out — a distinct, diverse experience that differs from mind wandering.
A 2,000-year-old battle ended in fire, and a tree species never recovered - An ancient Chinese army set fire to an enemy capital, but things got out of hand.
Carbon-Rich Meteorites Lose Their Shock Value After Exploding On Impact - Learn why carbon-containing meteorites appear to be less "shocked" than expected, missing the effects often seen in a meteorite impact.
Female Bonobos Ferociously Team Up To Assert Dominance Over Males - Learn more about female bonobo coalitions and how they team up to keep male bonobos in line.
NASA Tracks Snowmelt to Improve Water Management - As part of a science mission tracking one of Earth’s most precious resources – water – NASA’s C-20A aircraft conducted a series of seven research flights in
Quantum Communication Milestone Could Pave Way for Faster, More Secure Internet - Learn how physicists were able to send quantum signals through fiber optic telecom system.
Childhood Bacteria Exposure Linked to Early Cancer Risk - Bad gut bugs in kids may play a role in the rise of colorectal cancer at younger ages.
Planning on rewatching 'Revenge of the Sith' for its 20th anniversary? Here's why 'The Clone Wars' finale makes it a better movie - The end of the long-running animated show puts Anakin Skywalker's downfall in a whole new perspective.
The Inouye Solar Telescope Can Now Visualize Eruptions on the Sun’s Surface - Learn how a new instrument will increase the telescope’s ability to spot sunspots in unprecedented detail.
113-Million-Year-Old Hell Ant Fossil Breaks Age Record for Such Insects - The hell ant shows how insect species evolved, adapted, and spread throughout the ancient world.
It’s not a comet, it’s a rapidly disintegrating exoplanet “on its last breath” - Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet 140 light-years from Earth which is disintegrating, leaving a 9-million-km-long comet-like tail.
NSF director resigns amid 55% budget cut, mass layoffs from Trump admin - The director did not state a reason for the resignation.
Mars orbiter snaps 1st image of Curiosity rover driving on the Red Planet (photo) - A NASA Mars orbiter recently spotted the Curiosity rover driving across the Red Planet's surface, capturing an unprecedented off-Earth action shot.
Hubble Space Telescope at 35 | Space photo of the day for April 24, 2025 - Thirty-five years ago today, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into Earth orbit.
See a cosmic 'smiley face' in the early morning sky as the moon greets Saturn and Venus tomorrow - Nobody knows it, but the universe has a secret smile, and it uses it only for Earth.
Saturn: Facts about the ringed planet - Discover interesting facts about Saturn, its rings and whether it could contain extraterrestrial life.
Solar wind might be making water on the moon, groundbreaking NASA study reveals - Lunar samples show evidence that solar wind could be behind the water molecules on the moon's surface, according to NASA.
Bone collector caterpillar adorns itself in insect body parts - The caterpillars even tailor the body parts, nibbling away at excess material to ensure a proper fit.
Scientists discover super-Earth exoplanets are more common in the universe than we thought - Super-Earths can exist in wider orbits around their parent stars than was previously believed, suggesting these Earth-like exoplanets could be more common than we thought.
Can technology revolutionize health science? The promise of exposomics - Researchers in the field of exposomics explain how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking this biological archive, ushering in a new era of disease prevention and personalized medicine.
Nanophotonic platform boosts efficiency of nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation - Researchers have long recognized that quantum communication systems would transmit quantum information more faithfully and be impervious to certain forms of error if nonlinear optical processes were used.
China's Shenzhou 20 astronauts arrive at Tiangong space station (video) - The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 20 mission arrived at the nation's Tiangong space station today (April 24), about 6.5 hours after lifting off.
The 1st 'Predator: Badlands' trailer looks amazing, but it's the 'Alien' universe teases that have us most excited (video) - The first public look at Predator: Badlands has finally arrived, and it's safe to say this new entry is doubling down on the series' sci-fi worldbuilding.
World's largest solar telescope turns on powerful new camera, revealing breathtaking image of a continent-size sunspot - The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's largest solar telescope, can see the sun in unprecedented detail.
Awkward. Humans are still better than AI at reading the room - Humans are better than current AI models at interpreting social interactions and understanding social dynamics in moving scenes.
Blocking a surprising master regulator of immunity eradicates liver tumors in mice - 'Cold' tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies.
James Webb Space Telescope finds a wild black hole growth spurt in galaxies at 'cosmic noon' - Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have peered into galaxies that existed at cosmic noon to hunt ravenously feeding black holes and bursts of starbirth.
'Hell ant' with scythe-like jaws may be oldest ant fossil ever discovered - Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen species of "hell ant" that lived 113 million years ago, making it the oldest ant fossil ever found.
Ancient DNA and modern genomes can reveal stories of past peoples, from the Iron Age to Chernobyl, geneticist says - Ingrida Domarkienė, a geneticist at Vilnius University in Lithuania, discusses the exciting developments made possible by studying ancient and modern DNA.
Atlantic ocean currents are weakening — and it could make the climate in some regions unrecognizable - A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate could be weakening.
Giant tortoise babies of first-time 100-year-old 'Mommy' unveiled at zoo - Four adorable western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise babies are now on display at Philadelphia Zoo after their 100-year-old 'Mommy' reproduced for the first time.
New theory about spinning universe could be the answer to “Hubble tension” - The universe has been growing since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago.
Giant 'sea dragon' fossil could be largest mosasaur ever discovered in Mississippi - Researchers may have discovered Mississippi's largest ever mosasaur after pulling a Cretaceous-aged fossil out of a riverbed south of Starkville.
Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds - A drought helped bring about an invasion of Roman Britain in A.D. 367, researchers wrote in a new paper.
We Need a Rapid Asteroid Response Mission - Looking up at the night sky, it’s reasonable to believe that our Solar System is largely empty after all the only things easily visible are the planets.
Fan-favorite Clone Wars character returns for 'Star Wars Outlaws' DLC in May, plus we're getting a Nintendo Switch 2 port - Despite a rocky start, Ubisoft Massive is nowhere near done with Star Wars Outlaws.
Sadly for China, rare Earth elements aren’t actually all that rare - China has limited US access, but other sources remain.
Could astronauts visit the Hubble Space Telescope again? - Astronauts repaired and upgraded NASA's Hubble Space Telescope over the course of five servicing missions from 1993 to 2009.
Chemical recycling turns used silicones into pure building blocks, promising infinite reuse - A study conducted by CNRS researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.).
Climate change is officially the leading threat to imperiled species in the United States - For the first time, scientists have identified climate change as the top driver of human-caused biodiversity loss among species protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Stone Age quiz: What do you know about the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic? - Is your knowledge of the Stone Age rock-solid?
Orcas Imitate Human Speech as a Way to Communicate With Us - Learn how the deeply intelligent killer whale learns to communicate by listening.
DAILY DOSE: Norway invests 100 million kroner to attract American researchers; California State Bar uses AI for bar exam questions. - Norway allocates 100 million kroner to attract top researchers, supporting academic freedom amid global challenges and funding cuts.
Researcher investigates hydrogel-infused additive manufacturing of ceramics - Doctoral student Natalie Yaw came to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as a summer intern.
Half the Stellar Mass in the Universe Formed During Cosmic Noon - About 380,000 years after the Big Bang, the first atoms formed.
Scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to better understand solar system's origins - Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists analyzed far-away bodies -- known as Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) -- and found varying traces of methanol.
Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language - Researchers developed a more efficient way to control the outputs of a large language model, guiding it to generate text that adheres to a certain structure, like a programming language, and remains error free.
Combining signals could make for better control of prosthetics - Combining two different kinds of signals could help engineers build prosthetic limbs that better reproduce natural movements, according to a new study.
Flying robots unlock new horizons in construction - An international team has explored how in future aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air -- an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations or work at great heights.
Even light exercise could help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer's - In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care.
Female bonobos keep males in check -- not with strength, but with solidarity - Female bonobos team up to suppress male aggression against them -- the first evidence of animals deploying this strategy.
What happens in the brain when your mind blanks - Mind blanking is a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling 'drowsy' to 'a complete absence of conscious awareness.'
The oldest ant ever discovered found fossilized in Brazil - A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds a new report.
World's largest solar telescope gains powerful new 'eye' to study the sun's secrets - A powerful new instrument added to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope promises to maximize the information gleaned from the sun's light.
EVs could charge 500% faster in sub-freezing weather thanks to simple new manufacturing trick - New research shows how coating a battery with a razor-thin layer of lithium borate-carbonate can lead to a 500% boost in charging rates when temperatures fall below freezing.
Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans - Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch.
Vera Rubin Could Triple the Number of Known Satellite Galaxies Around the Milky Way - The Milky Way has more than 30 known satellite galaxies.
Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.' - New research suggests that the largest cosmic structure is even bigger and closer to Earth than we knew.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges' - The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
Happy 35th birthday, Hubble Telescope! 10 times the iconic observatory blew astronomers' minds (photos) - To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.
La Crosse virus disease: The rare mosquito-borne illness that causes deadly brain inflammation - Mosquitoes that transmit La Crosse virus disease live in wooded areas in the U.S., mainly in the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Destruction for Thee, Habitat for Me - For Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies, hurricanes mean clear skies and bright futures
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Conjuring Imaginary Creatures - Dinosaur illustrator Mick Ellison on the evolution of using science and art to visualize the long-extinct animals of the deep past
The Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar is one of the best smartwatches ever made, and it now has a huge $360 discount at Best Buy - The premium Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar watch is now 40% off at Best Buy.
Researchers develop new design strategy for carbonized polymer dots to discriminate between TNT and TNP - 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) are stable explosives that can accumulate and pollute ecosystems, impacting environmental and human health.
Prebiotic Molecules are Forming in Space - We associate complex chemistry with planets or other bodies, where energy and matter interact in dynamic associations.