Today's Science News
May 12, 2025
Photoluminescence Makes These Mousy Australian Mammals Glow - Learn more about the difference between bioluminescence and photoluminescence, and about the particular chemical compounds that give bandicoots (and other Australian mammals) their colorful glow.Europe's Proba-3 satellites ace landmark formation-flying test (video) - Europe's Proba-3 satellites have demonstrated ultra-precise formation flying in orbit for the first time, a milestone with big implications for both science and future space missions.
The Aztecs Oversaw an Extensive Network of Trade in Precious Obsidian Goods - Discover how an analysis of more than 700 objects reveals obsidian came into the Aztec capital from far and wide.
How Long Will It Take Before the Universe Disappears Completely? - Learn how a trio of scientists do the math, based on a Stephen Hawking theory, and even ask how long it would take for a human and the moon to evaporate.
Las carreras en la NASA despegan con las pasantías - ¿Sueñas con trabajar para la NASA y contribuir a la exploración y la innovación en beneficio de la humanidad?
NASA Careers Take Off with Internships - Do you dream of working for NASA and contributing to exploration and innovation for the benefit of humanity?
Viking DNA helps reveal when HIV-fighting gene mutation emerged: 9,000 years ago near the Black Sea - A study of more than 3,000 genomes has traced a gene mutation that confers HIV resistance to a person who lived near the Black Sea around 7000 B.C.
What Are Lava Fountains and Are They a Third Type of Volcanic Eruption? - Learn more about fascinating lava fountains and how high they can reach during a volcano eruption.
NASA turns the screams of a dying star into music - New data from space telescopes has been transformed into cosmic soundscapes, turning the mysterious activity around black holes into a symphony of the universe.
Pathogens, Pests And Perils In Global Food Security - In wealthy countries, the richest and the aspirational well-off can afford to pay extra for food only grown using toxic pesticides they are assured are healthy for the planet, but the 99.99999% have to think about affordability.Every time a chemical is removed due to manufactured outrage by environmental groups and the fifth columnists they get imp
Could this ping-pong robot outplay you? - The latest in ping-pong playing robots has outperformed its predecessors and may soon surpass the strike speeds of top human players.
Sensors designed to detect nuclear detonations can help track space debris falling to Earth - A network of Cold War-era infrasound sensors can help scientists reconstruct trajectories of falling space objects.
Jupiter’s Turbulent Atmosphere - JunoCam, the visible light imager aboard NASA's Juno spacecraft, captured this view of Jupiter's northern high latitudes during the spacecraft's 69th flyby of
Ancient Weapons Tell a New Hunting Story for Ancestors of Neanderthal and Early Man - A famous cache of wooden spear shafts and other hunting tools was once ascribed to a group of early humans that were not known for social organization.
'Battlefield Earth' is Hollywood's most infamous sci-fi flop, but 25 years on, director Roger Christian is still proud of his work with Travolta (exclusive) - "It is pulp science fiction, and nobody got it.
How the Brain Learns to Let Go of Fear: A Conversation with Prof. Sara Medros - A study reveals how animals learn to suppress instinctive fear responses; memory storage occurs in the ventrolateral geniculate nucleus.
Timekeeping Works Differently on the Moon – Here's How NASA Will Regulate Lunar Time - Discover why scientists and politicians are calling for the creation of a Coordinated Lunar Time.
'Alien: Rogue Incursion' set to burst onto PS5 and PC this fall with non-VR 'Evolved Edition' (video) - After a strong VR-native version last year, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One is invading PS5 and PC with a traditional flat-screen edition in 2025.
Listeria outbreak that hospitalized 10 linked to California company's ready-to-eat products - A likely source of contamination has been identified in an ongoing Listeria outbreak affecting California and Nevada.
Scientists find hint of hidden liquid water ocean deep below Mars' surface - By studying seismic waves, researchers have found a layer deep beneath the surface of Mars that could contain enough liquid water to flood the planet with an ocean thousands of feet deep.
'Marsquakes' reveal clues about a hidden body of water on Mars - A new study offers key insights into Mars' water cycle, but the findings are based on seismic data from just one region, highlighting the need for future missions to confirm the results across the planet.
Flamingos create water tornados to trap their prey - Flamingos have developed an amazing variety of techniques to create swirls and eddies in the water to concentrate and eat brine shrimp and other organisms, a biologist found.
NASA Goes Live on Twitch: Design Artemis II Moon Mascot - NASA will host a live Twitch event to highlight the ongoing Moon Mascot Challenge, which invites the public to design a zero gravity indicator for the
NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Mars in Infrared - Headed for Jupiter’s moon Europa, the spacecraft did some sightseeing, using a flyby of Mars to calibrate its infrared imaging instrument.
Watch flower-like antenna of European forest-watching satellite 'bloom' in space (video) - The huge antenna for Europe's newly launched Biomass forest-monitoring satellite has been successfully deployed, a big milestone for the mission.
Head of quantum software at CSIRO: Quantum computers aren’t just hardware - “When we talk about quantum computing, a lot of the time we focus on quantum hardware.
Chimp Calls Offer Clues to the Origins of Human Language - Learn more about how researchers have discovered that chimps can combine calls in multiple ways to create new meanings, remarkably similar to the way we combine sounds and words into sentences..
Yosemite's ultra-deep canyon may have been carved in part by a ghost volcano and river, provocative research suggests - A river that drained the slopes of a now-vanished volcano may have carved Yosemite Valley's depths during the last 10 million years.
Side Effects Update: Lecanemab To Slow Alzheimer's - In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration an Alzheimer’s therapy shown in clinical trials to modestly slow disease progression but side effects, brain swelling and bleeding, occurred in some.
DAILY DOSE: Listeria Outbreak Hospitalizes Ten, Triggers Multistate Recall; DEI Content Erased From Space Institute Archives. - A listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods has resulted in hospitalizations and recalls across four western states.
Every 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' episode, ranked from worst to best - Star Wars' latest animated anthology series reintroduces old faces and takes us back to the underworld.
Optimized enzymes promote nitrogen-nitrogen bonds to generate bioactive compounds - Microorganisms generate all sorts of materials that could serve as potential agents for combating bacteria and fungi.
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: May 2025 - The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Dennis Leveson-Gower and Laura Iraci.
From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the U.S. - Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the 1990s.
Only 0.001% of deep ocean has ever been explored by humans — an area equal to the size of Rhode Island - Despite the deep ocean floor coating some 66% of our planet's surface, we haven't explored 99.999% of it, study finds.
Vertical view of a very large telescope | Space photo of the day for May 12, 2025 - ESO's Extremely Large Telescope at Cerro Armazones in Chile's Atacama Desert is seen from directly above while its construction continues.
Submarine robot catches an underwater wave - Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through water.
5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application - A NASA internship provides a stellar opportunity to launch your future as part of America’s aerospace workforce.
Famous tomb said to hold Alexander the Great's father actually contains younger man, a woman and 6 babies, study finds - Ancient human remains in a famous Greek tomb can't be Alexander the Great's father after all, a scientific analysis reveals.
The Fastest Way Yet to Color Graphs - Researchers have devised a scheme for painting the edges of a graph that’s almost as speedy as possible.
Enzymatic and genetic advances streamline synthesis of promising natural products - Natural products are among the most promising candidates for the development of new drugs.
James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of bright auroras on Jupiter (video) - The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its infrared eyes toward Jupiter, capturing auroras hundreds of times brighter than those on Earth glowing on the gas giant's poles.
Ancient zircon crystals shed light on 1 billion-year-old meteorite strike in Scotland - Geologists have found that an ancient meteorite hit Scotland 200 million years later than previously thought, which has massive implications for the geological history of the region and some of the U.K.'s earliest land life.
Drug to slow Alzheimer's well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting - In a recent study, researchers found adverse events were rare and manageable among clinic patients with very mild or mild Alzheimer's disease who received lecanemab infusions.
See the reconstructed home of 'polar dinosaurs' that thrived in the Antarctic 120 million years ago - Fossil sites in Australia hold pollen and spores from the dinosaur age, when the island straddled the Antarctic Circle.
Mass photometry technique speeds up quality control in gene therapy vector production - Gene therapy is at the cutting edge of medicine, with exciting new products being developed and used to treat a wide variety of genetic diseases.
The Zanclean Megaflood Was One of Earth’s Most Dramatic Events 5.3 Million Years Ago - The flood that filled the Mediterranean sea caused destruction for all creatures in its path, but created the body of water we know today.
Was it a stone tool or just a rock? An archaeologist explains how scientists can tell the difference - With a little guidance and a lot of practice, even you can make stone tools the way our oldest ancestors did — and learn to recognize the signs of a deliberately made tool.
Research Brief: Measuring Oxygen and Temperature Changes in Arctic Lakes Impacted by Climate Change - Arctic lakes are uniquely impacted by climate change, which destabilizes the cryosphere, leading to the melting of glaciers and permafrost.
Sci-fi cult classic 'Event Horizon' scares up a prequel comic series later this year and we can't wait - Learn the original fate of the infamous “gravity drive” starship in IDW’s new five-issue summer shocker that emerges from hell in August 2025.
Could a planet really develop a brain? - "My contention is that Earth may, if we are lucky and diligent and clever enough, grow an emergent superconsciousness."
NASA’s Webb Reveals New Details, Mysteries in Jupiter’s Aurora - NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new details of the auroras on our solar system’s largest planet.
What are neural processing units (NPUs) and why are they so important to modern computing? - Neural processing unts (NPUs) are the latest chips you might find in smartphones and laptops — but what are they ard why are they so important?
Universe decays faster than thought, but still takes a long time - The universe is decaying much faster than thought.
Astrophysicist searches for ripples in space and time in new way - Massive ripples in the very fabric of space and time wash over Earth constantly, although you'd never notice.
Fatty acids as solvents: New method enables extracting silver from electronic waste - A new technique enables the use of fatty acids—for example, those found in cooking oil from fast-food restaurants—to dissolve and separate silver.
Some iguanas may have rafted across the Pacific 30 million years ago - The iguanas' epic 8,000-kilometer trip — one-fifth of Earth’s circumference — may be the longest made by a flightless land vertebrate.
Chlorinated organic substances can be converted into dioxins in the atmosphere - Are the risks of hazardous chemicals being determined appropriately?
Self-driving labs enable faster and smarter polymer synthesis - Research into chemical discovery, testing optimization and analysis can be a labor-intensive and time-consuming process.
NASA celebrated this employee's story of resilience, then tried to scrub it from the internet. Then fired her. - NASA's deletion of websites related to women in STEM and other DEIA programs erased this woman's story from the internet.
Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead - A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.
The Most Charming Villain in the Sky - Author Mike Stark on the 3 greatest revelations he had while writing his new book about starlings
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Ice Theft in Antarctica - Glaciers are committing piracy at the bottom of the planet
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Conspiracy Theorists Can Be Deprogrammed - AI-delivered evidence might be better at changing minds than you are
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The Ideal Amount Of Sleep You Need Is Cultural Not Fixed For All People - You've heard that you should get eight hours of sleep per night, a whole industry has built up trying to help people who can't do that, but like BMI, organic food, and 'alcohol in moderation is okay', there is no science to it.
What's hiding under Antarctica's ice? - Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent by size, so what's hiding under its massive sheaths of ice?
The 2025 full Flower Moon rises tonight: Here's what to expect - When and where to catch the 2025 full Flower Moon rise tonight (May 12).
Chimpanzees have rhythm, and language - Human capacity for language and music-making may not be as unique as previously thought, say primatologists.
The CSIRO iPhD program: Research that doesn’t just gather dust - Discover how a CSIRO iPhD delivers the tools and connections of three institutions to help students produce research with immediate real-world impact
May 11, 2025
Farmers fear dingoes eat stock – but predator poo tells another story - Killing carnivores to protect livestock, wildlife and people is an emotive and controversial issue that can cause community conflict.Chasing Unicorns: A Photographer’s Journey Documenting Rhino Conservation - Photographer Ami Vitale travels to Kenya to cover the translocation of 21 endangered northern white rhinoceros to TNC partner Loisaba Conservancy.
Pit Stops on the Monarch Flyway: Arkansas Partnership Benefits Pollinators - Restoring pollinator habitat on TNC Preserves to provide critical stops for monarch butterflies to nest and feed.
On Progress - The human race has made huge progress in the past few thousand years, gradually improving the living condition of human beings by learning how to cure illness; improving farming; harvesting, storing, and using energy in several forms; and countless other activities.
Hundreds of nextgen scholarships in advanced technology being offered by CSIRO - CSIRO offering hundreds of nextgen scholarships in advanced tech fields including AI, data science, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and robotics.
The constant surveillance of modern life could worsen our brain function in ways we don't fully understand, disturbing studies suggest - We live in an era of constant surveillance.
How do you keep reusable spacecraft cool during reentry? Make them 'sweat' - An innovative approach for fully reusable spacecraft suggests making them "sweat" to survive the scorching heat during their reentry to Earth's atmosphere.
Calling citizen scientists! Help NASA's Galaxy Zoo classify galaxies seen by James Webb Space Telescope - Through a citizen science project called Galaxy Zoo, volunteers can help astronomers analyze over 500,000 James Webb Space Telescope images and classify galaxies observed from deep space.
'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' producer talks bringing back Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane for Disney+ series (exclusive) - 'They are undoubtedly villains.
Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon - They have taken them to space (for real) and advised on their futuristic Mars vehicles.
How will measuring strong Atlantic storms help us explore the solar system? - Seismologists in Australia have detected signals which travelled through the Earth’s core from strong winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Greener labeling tool marks step forward in protein chemistry - A new, easy-to-use method to modify and label proteins quickly, precisely and at low cost has been developed by chemists at The Australian National University (ANU).
Images capturing a starving tiger, fighting bison and pit of vipers honored in environmental photography awards - Winners and runners-up of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's 2025 Environmental Photography Award revealed.
New Mexico's Spaceport America looks up and into the future - Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world — but its executive director has a portfolio of ideas to further grow the launch complex.
Scientists clear major roadblocks in mission to build powerful AI photonic chips - Two studies show major progress in the field of photonic microchips.
Space photo of the week: Bizarre 1-armed spiral galaxy stuns Hubble scientists - Astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to image "peculiar" galaxy Arp 184 (NGC 1961) about 190 million light-years away.
I went to STARMUS La Palma for science and music — I came back in love - On a volcanic island under some of the darkest skies on Earth, I rediscovered the night sky and came home with a new view of our universe.
Here's Your Chance To Buy Gems Buried With Buddha 2000 Years Ago - Almost 2,000 years ago in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India, someone deposited a cache of gems inside a reliquary (a container for holy relics), along with some bone fragments and ash.
When was math invented? - Humans started counting tens of thousands of years ago, but when did they begin figuring out advanced arithmetic, algebra and even calculus?
Children as young as five can navigate a ‘tiny town’ - A study shows five-year-olds have brain systems for map-based navigation earlier than previously thought, changing understanding of cognitive development.
The 53-Year Odyssey Of Kosmos 482 And The Push For Sustainable Space - A Fallen Spacefarer Returns to Earth read more
Regions want gritty news that matters not ‘anaemic’ local coverage - Australia’s earliest local newspapers began by advocating for their communities and campaigning for roads and infrastructure to help build newly emerging cities and towns.
Women with serious mental health conditions likely ill-equipped for menopause transition - Women with serious mental illnesses face greater challenges during menopause, highlighting the need for improved psychoeducation and support resources.
May 10, 2025
Specialized face mask can detect kidney disease with just your breath - A modified surgical mask with a breath sensor detects metabolites linked to chronic kidney disease, enabling non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring.How the shape of a musical triangle produces its unique sound - New research which “observed” sound has revealed the intriguing physics behind one of orchestras’ simplest instrument – the triangle.
Knowing your Alzheimer’s risk may ease anxiety but reduce motivation for healthy habits - A study reveals that learning amyloid presence doesn't worsen emotional health, but motivation for healthy lifestyle changes declines over time.
The face looks familiar, but who's the other Time Lord in 'Doctor Who: The Story & the Engine'? - A brief flashback in this Nigeria-set episode dives deep into the Doctor's past.
Junk food for thought: Landmark Canadian study directly links ultra-processed foods to poor health - A Canadian study links ultra-processed food consumption to poor health outcomes, indicating risks beyond just weight gain affecting diverse populations.
Sunlight unlocks secrets to how Earth works - A new study highlights shortwave radiation's significance for Earth science, emphasizing measurement gaps and the potential of satellite advancements.
People on Ozempic start disliking meat and fried foods. We're starting to learn why. - Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why
Whooping cough is surging. Here's what you can do to protect yourself. - Rates of the bacterial infection have gone up by 500% since last year, with babies and young children most at risk.
Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere - The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.
Watch an air-powered robot walk, swim without the help of a computer - Researchers have created a soft robot that walks, hops, and swims using legs that resemble inflatable, wavey air dancers which grab customers’ attention on the roadside.
Turns Out, More People Use Illicit Fentanyl in the U.S. Than Previously Thought - Learn more about the illicit use of fentanyl and other opioids in the U.S., including intentional and unintentional use.
Need for speed? Watch this thrilling video from historic Stratolaunch Talon-A2 hypersonic flight (video) - Stratolaunch released a thrilling new video documenting its second hypersonic flight and full recovery for its Talon-A2 autonomous vehicle.
Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 crashes back to Earth, disappearing into Indian Ocean after 53 years in orbit - The failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 has finally returned to Earth after 53 years in orbit.
Best air purifiers for pet owners 2025: Remove pet dander, hair and odors - These are the best air purifiers for pets, from Levoit Vital 200S and AirDoctor AD3500 to SwitchBot Table Air Purifier.
Amateur astronomer reveals a colorful portrait of Earth's closest star-forming neighbor (photo) - Amateur astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a colorful view of the Rho Ophiuchi star-forming region alongside Messier 4.
Spaceborne tech measures how forests shape the climate - The European Space Agency (ESA) has released nearly two decades worth of satellite data that will help us understand how forests shape our climate.
Failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit - The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 Venus lander fell back to Earth today (May 10), bringing a five-decade space odyssey to a dramatic end.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 160 — The Amazing Dr. Goddard - On Episode 160 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Charles Slatkin to talk about the legacy of Dr. Robert Goddard, the "Father of Rocketry."
Hoatzin: The strange 'stinkbird' born with clawed wings that appears to be an evolutionary 'orphan' - This weird blue-faced, red-eyed bird smells so bad predators won't eat it.
Peloton exercise bikes are the best we've ever tested and there is up to $700 discounts in these brilliant Peloton Bike deals - We love the Peloton Bike range, it's nothing short of excellent.
It's been one year since the most intense solar storm in decades created worldwide auroras. What have we learned? - It's been one year since the historic Gannon Storm lit up the night sky with auroras and piqued interest in space weather.
Solution to 'cocktail party problem' could help people with hearing loss - Researchers drew inspiration from the auditory system to design a solution for the "cocktail party problem."
Raman Spectroscopy Makes Saliva A Good Way To Detect Cancer - A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan.
What's the difference between apes and monkeys? - Primatologists explain how apes and monkeys differ.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video) - SpaceX sent 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast this morning (May 10), its second launch in a little over six hours.
Science news this week: Wave patterns on Mars and 'free-range' atom clouds - May 10, 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.
You probably don’t want to know this, but wasp mums have remarkable memory - Female digger wasps seem to have far superior memory for scheduling important tasks than I do.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites from California, lands on ship at sea (video) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight (May 9), carrying 26 Starlink satellites for the company's growing constellation.
May 9, 2025
Vulture Extinction Could Unleash Deadly Diseases on Wildlife and Humans - Learn how vultures prevent the spread of disease by cleaning up the environment, and find out what would happen if they disappear.25 Years of NASA Student Launch - Students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst team carry their high-powered rocket toward the launch pad at NASA’s 2025 Student Launch launch day
Iceland Uses Dirt to Keep Towns Safe From Volcanic Lava - Learn more about the new methods Iceland is using to keep lava from destroying towns.
Toward A Unified Theory Of How Language Evolved - Humans are the only species on earth that uses language, combining sounds into words and words into sentence with infinite meanings.
Living Close to a Golf Course Could Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease - Golf course pesticides that leech from the links into groundwater is likely a contributing factor.
The Same Drugs that Assist in Weight Loss Show Signs of Reducing Alcohol Cravings - Semaglutides could help treat alcohol use disorder, which has a notoriously high relapse rate.
How a Sex-Obsessed Bacteria in Fruit Flies Could Help Stop Zika and Dengue - Learn how the unique effects of Wolbachia bacteria in female fruit flies could help us fight against deadly mosquito-borne diseases.
Smart sponge device based on balsa wood captures water from thin air - A sponge-like device produced by engineers in Australia and China can capture water from thin air.
AI-dubbed Swedish sci-fi movie 'Watch the Skies' came about after the director had coffee and tarts with a local UFO chaser group (interview) - Pour some coffee for our exclusive chat with the talented Scandinavian filmmaker, Victor Danell, as he talks about the influence of Spielberg, nostalgia, and the Swedish tradition of Fika.
What NASA Is Learning from the Biggest Geomagnetic Storm in 20 Years - One year on, NASA scientists are still making huge discoveries about the largest geomagnetic storm to hit Earth in two decades, the Gannon storm.
President Trump nominates former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be NASA's deputy chief - President Trump has picked former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be second in command at NASA.
World's largest atom smasher turned lead into gold — and then destroyed it in an instant - The world's largest particle collider produces roughly 89,000 gold nuclei every second, all from smashing lead atoms together at near-light-speed.
Doomed star circling supermassive black hole could be ripped apart in less than 6 years - Every time this doomed star plunges through a supermassive black hole's accretion disk, it loses orbital energy and triggers a burst of X-rays.
Plants: Facts about our oxygen providers - Discover interesting facts about why plants are green, if they feel pain, and if they get cancer.
Doomed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could hit Earth tonight. Here's when. - The failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could crash to Earth overnight tonight after more than 50 years in the wrong orbit.
US military taps Rocket Lab’s new Neutron launcher for ‘point to point’ cargo test flight in 2026 - Rocket Lab has signed a contract to launch its new Neutron rocket on a test flight that will advance the U.S. Air Force's point-to-point cargo transportation concept.
Escaping The Doomscroll: How Social Media Could Work With Us, Not Against Us - Learn about the 4 types of social media users and how your online experience could be redesigned.
We finally have a release date for 'Foundation' season 3 on Apple TV+, thanks to this first-look trailer (video) - The lavish galactic saga of "Foundation" returns to Apple TV+ on July 11, starring Lee Pace, Jared Harris, and Lou Llobell.
Face to face with a galaxy | Space photo of the day for May 9, 2025 - The spiral galaxy NGC 3596 is viewed face-on in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image that incorporates six different wavelengths of light.
FDA Approves 3 New Food Colorings Using GRAS That Kennedy Wants Banned - U.S. policy when it comes to science can be a little confusing.
Full 'Flower Moon' 2025 blooms on May 12: Here's where to look - The next full moon will rise on May 12.
'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society - New research is finding that some women in Viking Age Scandinavia were buried with war-grade weapons.
Satellite study reveals the fastest sinking city in the US - Satellite data revealed that Houston is the fastest-sinking city in the U.S., and that all of the other biggest cities are dropping in at least some areas.
The origins of language - Wild chimpanzees alter the meaning of single calls when embedding them into diverse call combinations, mirroring linguistic operations in human language.
The history of innovation: good, bad — or both? - Queues outside the Apple Store whenever a new iPhone version is launched demonstrate society’s enthusiasm for innovation.
'Murder prediction' algorithms echo some of Stalin's most horrific policies — governments are treading a very dangerous line in pursuing them - The U.K. government is developing a program that seeks to identify murderers before they commit the ultimate crime.
Hubble Telescope sees wandering black hole slurping up stellar spaghetti - Astronomers have caught a black hole far from the center of its galaxy ripping a star to shreds — offering for the first time evidence of a rogue supermassive black hole in action.
Brain Organoid Research Shows Science Academia Needs Stronger Ethical Oversight - As the Trump administration continues to make significant cuts to NIH budgets and personnel and to freeze billions of dollars of funding to major research universities – citing ideological concerns – there’s more being threatened than just progress in science and medicine.
The US isn't prepared for a big solar storm, exercise finds - A first-of a-kind space weather "tabletop" exercise has revealed major weaknesses in America's preparedness for major solar storms.