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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Night shift work disrupts the body’s internal clock, leading to sleep deprivation that scientists link to increased risks of heart disease, dementia, cancer, and mental illness among millions of workers worldwide.
Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year
A black Labrador from Scotland named Sgiath has been awarded animal of the year for her work detecting and locating invasive carpet sea squirts that threaten coastal ecosystems and economies.
“Crawzilla” was huge. Then scientists found an even bigger crayfish
Scientists discovered that North American crayfish appear to have a consistent growth limit around 80 millimeters, challenging assumptions about their maximum size potential.
A quantum highway just one atom high could transform superconductors
Japanese researchers discovered that atomic-scale steps can guide quantum vortices in ultrathin superconductors, moving them 1,000 times more easily along the steps than across them, with potential applications in energy-efficient electronics.
NASA captures strange waves high above Hurricane Simon
NASA satellites captured unusual rippling waves in Earth’s upper atmosphere above Hurricane Simon as the Category 4 storm battered Mexico’s Pacific coast with destructive winds and rainfall.
Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret
Scientists at the University of Konstanz discovered an enzyme that breaks down biodegradable plastics, nicknamed the “Pac-Man enzyme.” The finding suggests bacteria are adapting to digest certain plastics faster than previously thought.
Astronomers discover a strange universal rule behind black hole eruptions
Astronomers discovered that black holes of vastly different sizes follow the same universal rule when launching powerful jets, activating them at roughly 2% of their maximum feeding rate.
The uranium cubes that exposed Nazi Germany’s nuclear failure
A scientific study of surviving uranium cubes reveals Nazi Germany’s World War II nuclear reactor program faced insurmountable material shortages, contradicting claims it was near success.
Nobel prize in medicine 2026 awarded for research into mysteries of brain
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique using light-sensitive proteins to control nerve cells in the brain, with potential applications for treating neurological disorders.
The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed
Researchers have identified a previously unknown fluid drainage system at the back of the eye that could reshape understanding of vision-threatening diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Scientists make stunning discovery that could help explain why life exists
Scientists discovered that fundamental physical constants must permit liquids to flow properly for life to exist, suggesting even small changes to these constants could prevent biological processes.
Scientists discover why a 100-year-old mushroom disease won’t go away
University of Florida researchers discovered that a century-old mushroom disease involves over 17 bacterial species rather than a single pathogen, potentially explaining why it has been so difficult to control.
Scientists discover a hidden factor that can make or break chemical reactions
Researchers identified a hidden factor—local pH changes near electrodes—that dramatically improved chemical reaction efficiency, increasing desired product yield from 16% to 97% in manufacturing valuable compounds.
Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
Scientists coated mitochondria with advanced materials without damaging their energy-producing function, potentially opening new avenues for treating mitochondrial diseases.
AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don’t think it’s conscious
A new study finds that people rate AI systems as significantly less conscious than humans, even when both display identical behavior, though perceptions of AI awareness follow similar patterns.
A fungus is threatening the world’s food supply. Scientists just found a new defense
Scientists have engineered plant immune receptors to help wheat, rice, and barley resist a devastating fungus that destroys enough rice annually to feed 60 million people.
NASA is searching for hidden caves to build its first Moon base
NASA has selected three scientific investigations to identify underground caves, locate lunar ice deposits, and monitor environmental hazards to support its first Moon base program.
Astronomers detect mysterious burst of energy from a galaxy far, far away
Astronomers detected a fast radio burst that traveled over 10 billion years through space, originating from when the universe was only 3 billion years old, making it the most distant FRB ever recorded.
October’s night sky is full of cosmic tricks and treats
October features a Jupiter occultation, two meteor showers, and a bright full Moon, offering numerous opportunities for skywatchers to observe celestial events throughout the month.
NASA astronauts splash down after 100 million miles in space
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have safely returned to Earth after 237 days aboard the International Space Station, traveling over 100 million miles while conducting scientific research.
Skies across the UK illuminated by the northern lights
The northern lights illuminated skies across the UK on Friday and Saturday, visible as far south as Devon, Hampshire, and Kent, with possible sightings continuing through Tuesday.
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An Object From Another Star System Just Passed Through Ours
In 2025, astronomers detected 3I/ATLAS -- only the third object ever identified as having originated outside our solar system. Like its predecessors, 'Oumuamua in 2017 and Borisov in 2019, it was spotted moving through our solar system on a trajectory that could not...
New Fremont, California Pedestrian Accident Study
Fremont, a city known for its amusing history and beautiful vistas, has many walkable neighborhoods. Nevertheless, pedestrians in the city are still at risk of accidents, especially when crossing busy intersections, because of careless drivers. A recent study takes a...
CRISPR Gene Editing Study Demonstrates How Hox Genes Impact Appearance
Lots of scientists know of the “McGinnis experiment”, which William McGinnis undertook in 1990 to examine how high-level control genes, known as Hox genes, determine our physical characteristics. He investigated whether proteins encoded by the human or mouse Hox gene...
Importance of space exploration according to ‘The Eureka Manifesto’
The human species has always had an insatiable need to explore the unknown and learn more about the undiscovered. We have always stimulated our ambition by pushing our limits in the pursuit of knowledge and working hard to gain a better grasp of our environment and...