Today's Science News
November 8, 2025
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97 - Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.Uneven progress: Urban–rural gap widens in China’s fight against cancer - Cancer mortality rates in China declined from 2013 to 2021, but absolute cancer deaths rise due to aging and healthcare disparities.
Space dust reveals Arctic ice conditions before satellite imaging - Arctic sea ice has drastically declined, affecting climate, nutrient cycling, and potentially life, as researchers study cosmic dust as an ice proxy.
Einstein might have been wrong about black holes - Researchers are using black hole shadows to challenge Einstein’s theory of relativity.
The Brain’s Hidden Drain - Newly discovered vessels may be key to flushing waste away from our brains
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Deep-sea mining starves life in the ocean’s twilight zone - Scientists have discovered that deep-sea mining plumes can strip vital nutrition from the ocean’s twilight zone, replacing natural food with nutrient-poor sediment.
Laser satellites expose a secret Antarctic carbon burst - A new study shows that the Southern Ocean releases far more carbon dioxide in winter than once thought.
Engineered biochar emerges as a powerful, affordable tool to combat water pollution - Engineered biochar shows promise for effectively removing heavy metals and organic pollutants from water, promising sustainable water treatment solutions.
Get Up Close With Alabama’s Rivers - Follow photographer Mac Stone as he explores the pitcher plant bogs, nesting bird islands, and floodplain forests for Alabama’s river ecosystems.
Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away - Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts
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China's Tianwen-1 Orbiter Spots 3I/ATLAS - Using its high-resolution camera, China's Tianwen-1 orbiter has successfully observed the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS at a distance of about 30 million kilometers, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
November 7, 2025
James Watson, who helped unravel DNA’s double-helix, has died - His work was celebrated, but he was ostracized for racist, sexist comments.Behind the numbers: The growing mental health crisis among international students in America - A study highlights rising mental health issues among U.S. international students, noting increased anxiety and depression but limited counseling access.
Visit Our Solar System’s Tallest Mountains - These extraterrestrial treks make Mount Everest look like an anthill
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A hidden cellular cleanup trick could reverse aging - Researchers found that the body’s natural recycling system, the lysosome, plays a vital role in removing the protein that drives premature aging.
Stanford makes stem cell transplants safer without chemo - A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely.
Aging stars destroy their planets more often than we thought: What does this mean for Earth? - "We expected to see this effect, but we were still surprised by just how efficient these stars seem to be at engulfing their close planets."
James Watson, controversial co-discoverer of DNA's structure, dies at 97 - James Watson, who co-won the Nobel Prize for discovering DNA's structure, was a towering and controversial figure in science.
No, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hasn't 'changed color', scientist says - While media outlets have reported that curious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has changed color, the scientists behind a recent study say that isn't actually the case.
Is Sourdough Bread Full of Hidden Health Benefits or Is It Just a Trend? - Learn whether or not science backs the claims that sourdough bread can help with everything from your blood pressure to your gut microbiome.
Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic - But can this make a dent in Earth’s plastic crisis?
This company wants to be the 1st to launch human remains to Mars. Will it ever get there? - Space memorial company Celestis has opened reservations for its "Mars300" spaceflight that aims to send human remains to orbit around the Red Planet.
Do Interstellar Objects Pose A Threat To Earth? - We're only starting to awaken to the passage of interstellar objects through our inner Solar System.
James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the secret of life' - James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the "secrets of life" has died aged 97.
Jupiter's volcanic moon Io may be hundreds of times hotter than scientists thought - NASA's Juno spacecraft has revealed that the solar system's most volcanic body is even hotter than scientists thought.
Irradiated Comet 3I/ATLAS glows green and hides its tail in new image - A researcher has captured comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green and hiding its tail in a new image from the Lowell Observatory's powerful Discovery Telescope as we enter a critical observation phase for the interstellar visitor.
The government shutdown is starting to have cosmic consequences - "The FAA is concerned with the system's ability to maintain the current volume of operations."
Nemesis board game review - In space, no one can hear you scream...with joy as you play one of the best sci-fi board games of all time.
A Martian Mystery May Finally Be Solved - Scientists might have finally uncovered the origins of bold streaks on the Red Planet’s surface
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Watch: Chinese company's new humanoid robot moves so smoothly, they had to cut it open to prove a person wasn't hiding inside - Xpeng's new humanoid, IRON, is designed to work alongside people — but it won't be folding your laundry anytime soon.
Heat leaking from Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus bolsters its case as an abode for life - Excess heat detected at Saturn moon Enceladus' north pole helps to account for a finely balanced energy budget that keeps the moon's ocean liquefied.
EPA Rolls Back TSCA Encroachment By The Biden Administration - In 2016, President Obama listened to reason and signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and created a mandatory requirement for EPA to evaluate existing chemicals using transparent methodology and risk-based assessment.
FAA restricts commercial rocket launches indefinitely due to air traffic risks from government shutdown - The FAA hopes to alleviate some of the airline delays being caused by the government shutdown, and will restrict commercial space launches during peak air traffic hours.
JWST makes 1st-ever detection of complex organic molecules around star in galaxy beyond our Milky Way - The molecules are building blocks of the chemical precursors of things such as RNA.
World’s first discovery of ice XXI: A new form of ice born under two gigapascals of pressure at room temperature - KRISS discovered the new ice phase Ice XXI and crystallization pathways of water under extreme pressure, advancing our understanding of ice formation.
Habitable Zone Planets Around Red Dwarfs Aren't Likely To Host Exomoons - The planets in our Solar System host hundreds of moons, so it seems likely that planets in other solar systems do, too.
The Secret Lives of Tree Roots - A glimpse into the arboreal underworld tells us how trees will cope in a changing climate
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Powerful geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across North America (photos) - The storm hit earlier than predicted, surprising skywatchers with a delightful aurora show.
Thunderstorms linked to surge in asthma ER visits, new study shows - A study reveals thunderstorms significantly increase asthma-related emergency visits, highlighting the need for storm preparedness in affected patients.
'Unlike any we've ever seen': Record-breaking black hole eruption is brighter than 10 trillion suns - Astronomers spotted a flaring black hole that may be consuming a star at least 30 times more massive than the sun.
The Cranberry Scare Of 2025 Is Not New, It's Been A Thanksgiving Tradition Since 1959 - People are concerned about cranberries again this November, but it isn't a new phenomenon.
'DST just seems so pointless': Poll reveals most Live Science readers want to eliminate daylight saving time - Thousands of Live Science readers responded to our poll asking if they would get rid of daylight saving time.
DAILY DOSE: Exercise Tied to Slower Alzheimer’s Pathology in At-Risk Adults; CBT-I Improves Sleep in Chronic Disease, With Broader Benefits. - Higher physical activity may slow Alzheimer’s changes, while albuminuria reduction forecasts CKD progression; azelastine nasal spray reduces COVID infections.
'Pluribus': Release date, plot, & how to watch Apple TV's sci-fi series from 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan - "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan delivers an existential puzzle-box for curious viewers, but what's it all about?
13th-century Christian songbook made of furry sealskin may be Norway's oldest surviving book - Experts at the National Library of Norway believe the liturgical songbook was made by a local artisan around A.D. 1200.
New study links gut microbes to common heart disease - Researchers identify gut microbes linked to coronary artery disease, revealing their complex roles in inflammation and disease progression.
Physicists Take the Imaginary Numbers Out of Quantum Mechanics - Quantum mechanics has at last been formulated exclusively with real numbers, bringing a mathematical puzzle at the heart of the theory into a new era of inquiry.
10,000 generations of hominins used the same stone tools to weather a changing world - This technological tradition lasted longer than Homo sapiens have even been a species.
Astronomer catches sight of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS returning to the predawn sky — Here's how you can too - Amateur astronomers with backyard telescopes can now catch a glimpse of Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Early-stage clinical trial demonstrates promise of intranasal influenza vaccine in generating broad immunity - Researchers reported positive results on an intranasal H5N1 vaccine, enhancing immune responses and potential pandemic preparedness against diverse influenza strains.
SpaceX's fiery Falcon 9 comes in for a landing | Space photo of the day for Nov. 7, 2025 - The Bandwagon-4 rideshare mission, which launched on Nov. 2, sent 18 payloads to orbit and, like most SpaceX launches, featured a rocket landing.
Not All Food-Borne Bacteria Are Bad, Some Can Benefit Your Health — Here’s What You Should Know - Learn why food can contain both good and bad bacteria.
Experts outline cleaner, more resilient supply options for critical graphite mineral - Graphite, the primary anode material in lithium-ion batteries, has become central to energy storage technologies and a growing focus of supply chain concerns.
Rocket Report: Canada invests in sovereign launch; India flexes rocket muscles - Europe's Ariane 6 rocket gave an environmental monitoring satellite a perfect ride to space.
Incredible, first-of-their-kind images show an orca being born in Norway — and the rest of its pod forming a protective circle - Scientists with the Norwegian Orca Survey and Orca Channel have documented, for the first time and in astounding detail, the birth of an orca and the newborn's first hour.
Three new toad species skip the tadpole phase and give birth to live toadlets - Researchers discovered three new live-bearing toad species in Tanzania, unique for skipping the tadpole stage, now endangered by habitat loss.
NASA's new Mars mission: These twin satellites could reveal how the Red Planet lost its atmosphere - NASA's first dual-satellite mission to another planet, ESCAPADE, will study Mars' magnetic field and atmosphere in 3D to uncover how it lost its water and air.
Triple Divide Peak: Montana's unique liquid 'crossroads' where water can flow into three oceans - Triple Divide Peak in Montana is the only place on Earth where water can flow into one of three different oceans, according to some definitions.
Toxic beauty: health risks of Latin America’s cosmetics trade - Arsenic, mercury and other toxic metals are found in beauty products widely available in Peru, Mexico and Brazil.
Watch four flying cars go toe-to-toe in new 'Formula One of the skies' - The Jetson One personal aircraft was recently demonstrated in a four-vehicle aerial race.
Nocs Provisions Long View 85mm spotting scope review - Can the Nocs Provisions Long View 85mm spotting scope pass our test?
Suunto Race 2 sports watch review: Sleek and powerful, just not too user-friendly - The Race 2 is the best Suunto sports watch yet, but we just could not warm up to it.
Self-driving system makes key plastic ingredient using in-house generated H₂O₂ - An eco-friendly system capable of producing propylene oxide (PO) without external electricity or sunlight has been developed.
Scientists caught a black hole ringing like a bell - Two black holes merged, creating a new, bigger one.
Can you speak cat? Scientists develop quiz that reveals how well you understand our feline friends - Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.
Watch Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launch NASA Mars mission on Nov. 9 - The ESCAPADE Mars mission is scheduled to launch atop a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket on Sunday (Nov. 9), and you can watch the action live.
Archaeologists find 'unique' blood-red gemstone at Roman fort beyond Hadrian's Wall - Archaeologists discovered the engraved gemstone at Bremenium, a fort north of Hadrian's Wall.
Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide - Prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos causes widespread brain abnormalities and poorer motor skills in children.
To Be More Creative, Immigrate - Creativity flourishes when people cross borders—and when those borders blur through deep, human connection
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The "Anti-Weather" Of Venus - Conditions on Venus’ surface have largely remained a mystery for decades.
After 250 years, an 18th-century mechanical volcano erupts to life - An 18th-century mechanical artwork depicting Mount Vesuvius’ eruption has finally erupted — 250 years later.
Black hole blast outshines 10 trillion Suns - A colossal black hole 10 billion light-years away has been caught devouring one of the universe’s biggest stars, unleashing a flare 30 times brighter than any seen before.
Unlocking oxygen's hidden role in turning propylene into useful chemicals - A team of researchers has discovered a new way to make valuable industrial chemicals from propylene using a common, low-cost material: lead dioxide (PbO₂).
CERN creates cosmic “fireballs” that could reveal the Universe’s hidden magnetism - Using CERN’s Super Proton Synchrotron, researchers generated plasma fireballs to simulate blazar jets.
Science history: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses, forcing a complete rethink in structural engineering — Nov. 7, 1940 - One morning, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge began bouncing up and down and twisting to and fro before ultimately collapsing into the Puget Sound.
The hidden “Big Bang” that decides how bowel cancer grows - Scientists have pinpointed a “Big Bang” moment in bowel cancer—when cells first evade the immune system.
Scientists discover how hair cells can help heal skin faster - Rockefeller scientists uncovered how hair follicle stem cells can switch from growing hair to repairing skin when nutrients run low.
The bright colors in your food may be harming your kids - Almost 20% of packaged foods and beverages in the US contain synthetic dyes, often paired with excessive sugar to attract children.
Astronomers Observe a Black Hole in Another Galaxy Tearing a Star Apart - New study reveals, for the first time, a tidal disruption event (TDE), where a black hole tears apart a star, occurring outside the center of a galaxy that produced exceptionally strong and rapidly evolving radio signals.
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Houseplants? - It might not be good for us to go overboard with indoor greenery
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PAST AS PROLOGUE: An Engineering Legacy - 1980s photo of the author, right; his father, center; and his sister, left.
Turning the Lens on Mongolia - Mongolia shaped his photography career.
November 6, 2025
Is There A Hidden Connection Between Bad Weather and Achy Joints? - Learn how rainy and cold weather may be linked with joint pain, impacting those with arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.The Secret of the Triangle Weaver’s Springy Web - The simple shape belies some complex chemistry that could be the key to advances in biomaterials
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New Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine Found in Toronto, Raising Fentanyl-Level Concerns - Detected in three drug samples during community checks, the little-known opioid cychlorphine may be as potent as fentanyl, with its true effects still unknown.
Next-generation black hole imaging may help us understand gravity better - But the differences are likely to be subtle, so it won't be easy.
Mini llama proteins show promise for Alzheimer’s treatment - Miniature antibodies from camels and llamas can slip into the brain more easily than conventional drugs, offering a new way to treat disorders like Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia.
Roman road network was twice as large as previously thought, new mapping project finds - The new digital map increases the Roman road network by nearly 100%.
Make it so: Lego unveils 1st 'Star Trek' kit with the iconic USS Enterprise D and 'Next Generation' crew - The iconic Star Trek U.S.S.
Best sci-fi strategy games, ranked - Forget the space battles, we're going planetside with our list of the most must-play sci-fi strategy games, packed full of aliens, robots, and futuristic armies.
Prehistoric Trees That Survived Extinction — The Ginkgo and More Still Thrive Today - Prehistoric trees like Ginkgo and monkey-puzzles still have close relatives that go back at least to the time of the dinosaurs.
Common acne drug may protect against schizophrenia - Scientists have discovered a surprising benefit of the acne drug doxycycline: it may lower the risk of schizophrenia.
Three Newly Discovered Toads Give Birth to Live Young in a Bizarre Evolutionary Twist - Learn how three new toad species from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains evolved to skip the tadpole stage — revealing one of nature’s rarest reproductive strategies.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from California's central coast (video) - SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit from California's central coast today (Nov. 6).
It Looks Like All Mini-Neptunes Aren't Magma Oceans After All - There are no mini-Neptunes in our Solar System, yet they seem to be one of the most common types of exoplanets out there.
China's Tianwen 1 Mars probe captures images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS - China's Tianwen 1 spacecraft has imaged the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS from Mars orbit, contributing to global efforts to study the rare visitor from beyond the solar system.
COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate inaction - World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
Space dust in the Arctic is helping scientists track the climate crisis - A historical record of Arctic sea ice based on the abundance of cosmic dust in sediments on the sea bed of the Arctic Ocean has revealed how the sea ice responds to climate warming.
Get the world's greatest sci-fi movies and TV at your fingertips and save money with this Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN streaming bundle - Alien, Predator, Star Wars, Marvel and many more — this streaming deal starts before Black Friday and gives you full access to best sci-fi franchises on the planet.
US military launches unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base - The U.S. military test launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile in a routine exercise to maintain the readiness of its nuclear arsenal.
Scientists finally find explanation for lopsided cloud that follows Earth's moon through space - The moon's oddly skewed dust cloud may be caused by an extreme day-night temperature difference, a new study suggests.
Revealing how cells adhere to the surface of plastic scaffolds - Short ultraviolet/ozone (UVO) treatment optimizes cell adhesion on plastic culture substrates by selectively enriching adhesion proteins, as reported by researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo.
China reached out to NASA to avoid a potential satellite collision in 1st-of-its-kind space cooperation - A NASA official said that China contacted the U.S. space agency recently to coordinate a satellite maneuver, marking the first time the Chinese side had reached out to its American counterpart.
Textbook view of NMDA receptor calcium signals upended by new findings - Drugs that act on NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, are key for treating neuropsychiatric disorders.
Global warming is forcing Earth's systems toward 'doom loop' tipping points. Can we avoid them? - Earth may be on the verge of crossing several climate change tipping points that could have irreversible and devastating consequences.
Nocs Provisions Lite View Spotting Scope review - One of the smallest spotting scopes we've tested, and if it's anything like its larger sibling, it promises big things.
Wildfires are getting more intense around the world due to human-driven climate change - A new global wildfire report reveals how human-caused warming made fire weather dozens of times more likely — and shows how satellites are helping scientists track the planet's future.
HoverAir X1 PROMAX drone review - The HoverAir X1 PROMAX is ZeroZero Robotics’ flagship selfie drone with up to 8K video capture alongside fantastic subject tracking capabilities and manual flight control.
20% off ALL Unistellar smart telescopes throughout November - Save up to a huge $1,000 on all Unistellar telescopes and accessories this November in their Black Friday deal — just in time for dark sky season.
J.J. Thompson Discovered the Electron — And Unknowingly Electrified Science Forever - Learn more about the discovery of the electron and why J.J. Thomson often gets the credit.
The moon looks set to roll down a ridge | Space photo of the day for Nov. 6, 2025 - In Cerro Pachón, a full moon lights up the desert night sky and shows its many features.
Ancient Australian rocks may shed new light on the birth of the moon - Some of Earth's oldest rocks buried deep in Western Australia may hold new clues about the dramatic event that gave rise to our moon.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is finally available to stream; here's how to watch online and from anywhere - It's time to suit up as "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" officially launches on Disney+
Northern lights may be visible in 10 US states tonight - Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Michigan as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Bird flu virus spreading in UK could be worst yet, expert warns farmers - A top virology expert tells the BBC that the "super-infectious" avian influenza virus could mutate.
'This is easily the most powerful quantum computer on Earth': Scientists unveil Helios, a record-breaking quantum system - Scientists have built a 98-qubit machine that they say performs better than any other quantum computer in the world.
Simply turning up the heat could transform chemical manufacturing - Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost method to drive key chemical reactions, which could make large-scale drug manufacturing faster, more accessible and affordable.
Temperature triggers distinct RhRu₃Oₓ reaction mechanisms, offering clues for better water-splitting catalysts - The oxygen evolution reaction is more relevant to your daily life than you would think.
See stunning photos of November's full 'Beaver Moon' — the biggest supermoon of 2025 - See breathtaking photos of the full "Beaver Moon" brightening November's sky.
These ultra-long experiments outlive their scientists — on purpose - To study phenomena that unfold over decades or even centuries, scientists may launch projects they may never see finished.
Antarctica’s collapse may already be unstoppable, scientists warn - Researchers warn Antarctica is undergoing abrupt changes that could trigger global consequences.
New 2D material transforms air into fuel and fertilizer - Researchers are exploring MXenes, 2D materials that could transform air into ammonia for cleaner fertilizers and fuels.
Astronomers discover bizarre 'runaway' planet that's acting like a star, eating 6 billion tons per second - The James Webb and Very Large telescopes spotted a free-floating planet accreting material at a record rate, displaying behavior similar to how stars form.
How to cook the perfect pasta—we used particle accelerators and reactors to discover the key - Whether you prefer your spaghetti al dente or soothingly soft, it can be difficult to achieve perfection at home.
A new equation may explain the Universe without dark matter - A new theory claims dark matter and dark energy don’t exist — they’re just side effects of the universe’s changing forces.
How do hurricanes or typhoons form and are they getting stronger? - These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Colossal stars forged the Universe’s earliest clusters - A team of astrophysicists has unveiled how colossal stars thousands of times more massive than the Sun shaped the earliest star clusters and galaxies.
Surprise geomagnetic storm arrives early as NOAA warns more solar impacts are on their way today - Northern lights danced overnight and more displays may follow tonight, as solar storms continue.
The Universe may have already started slowing down - Evidence now suggests the universe’s expansion has started to slow, not speed up.
Astronomers discover dying stars eating their planets - Astronomers have discovered that aging stars may be devouring their closest giant planets as they swell into red giants.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral (video) - SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast today (Nov. 5), adding to its huge and ever-growing satellite-internet megaconstellation.
New gel regrows tooth enamel and could transform dentistry - Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes.
Scientists find hidden brain source that fuels dementia - Weill Cornell researchers uncovered how free radicals from astrocyte mitochondria can fuel dementia.
The expansion of our universe may be slowing down. What does that mean for dark energy? - "If these results are confirmed, it would mark a major paradigm shift in cosmology since the discovery of dark energy 27 years ago."
November 5, 2025
Nanotech makes cancer drug 20,000x stronger, without side effects - A Northwestern team transformed a common chemotherapy drug into a powerful, targeted cancer therapy using spherical nucleic acids.Thick Dust Can't Stop Euclid From Doing Its Job - The Euclid Space Telescope found some stars hiding in thick gas and dust in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.
The Largest and Oldest Known Maya Monument Could Symbolize a Model of the Universe - Learn about the collection of ritualistic items unearthed at the largest and oldest known Maya monument, Aguada Fénix.
Some People Are Wired to Spot Faces Instantly — And Their Skill Is Shaping Smarter Tech - Learn how super recognizers don’t memorize extra details but instinctively focus on the most telling facial features, a skill now helping train better recognition software.
Scientists may have found how to reverse memory loss in aging brains - Virginia Tech researchers have shown that memory loss in aging may be reversible.
A Two-Mile-Tall Man Is Carved Into the Australian Outback — But No One Saw It Happen - Learn more about the “Marree Man,” a gigantic geoglyph carved into the Australian outback whose creator still remains a mystery.
How Index Fossils Help Reconstruct Earth's Ancient and Mysterious Past - Learn how the fossils of ancient organisms help scientists navigate deep time — and uncover Earth’s hidden history.
Win a free copy of the movie tie-in edition of Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary' with our exclusive sweepstakes! - Five lucky winners will be announced Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT) on Space.com's Facebook, Twitter, and BlueSky pages.
The VST Captures an Image of a Spooky Bat In Time for Halloween - A spooky bat has been spotted flying over the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO’s) Paranal site in Chile, right in time for Halloween.
New quantum hardware puts the mechanics in quantum mechanics - As a test case, the machine was used to test a model of superconductivity.
The JWST Puts Io's Volcanic Nature In The Spotlight - Trapped in a gravitational push and pull between Jupiter and other Jovian moons, Io is constantly being stretched and compressed.
James Webb telescope makes first 3D map of an alien planet's atmosphere - Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made the first 3D map of an alien planet's atmosphere, revealing extreme temperature swings on the exoplanet WASP-18b.
An innovative tool coating could improve the way products—from aerospace to medical devices—are made - Have you ever wondered how airplanes, cars, oil and gas pipelines or medical devices are made?
Massive 3,000-year-old Maya site in Mexico depicts the cosmos and the 'order of the universe,' study claims - A roughly 3,000-year-old site in Mexico was built in the shape of a cosmogram that stretches for miles, a new study suggests.