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Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have identified a previously unknown volcanic system in northwestern Iran that formed approximately 100 million years ago, revealing new insights into the region’s ancient tectonic history and geological processes.
Scientists smash oxygen nuclei to recreate matter from the Big Bang
Scientists at RHIC detected quark-gluon plasma—exotic matter from the Big Bang—in oxygen nucleus collisions at lower energies than previously thought possible, expanding understanding of conditions needed to recreate primordial matter.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofitting, changed schedules, and exam rescheduling to address increasingly severe heatwaves affecting classroom learning.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn that special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, creating a potential financial crisis for local authorities responsible for meeting rapidly growing statutory demand.
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Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide
Researchers developed a cell-inspired nanoreactor that converts sunlight into hydrogen peroxide using biomimetic features resembling living cell structures and functions.
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
University of Maryland astronomers discovered a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy’s center after it destroyed a passing star, marking the first detection of such an inactive black hole at such a distance.
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Researchers find that snails can modulate the composition of their slime to produce five distinct types with different properties, each serving specific functions from locomotion to defense.
Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant
Scientists rediscovered long-lost vertebrae from Otodus megalodon, a prehistoric shark that grew to at least 79 feet long, in a Danish museum decades after they were thought destroyed.
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
Researchers identified ancient gut bacteria and cold-adapted yeasts on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old mummified remains, with some microorganisms potentially useful for industrial applications.
The key to colonizing Mars may be hidden inside asteroids
Swiss researchers calculated how asteroid mining could supply metals to Mars, finding that specific asteroids could be reached with existing spacecraft technology and propellant produced from asteroid resources.
Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
Scientists discovered that molten iron beneath the Pacific Ocean reversed direction in 2010, shifting from westward to eastward flow. The cause remains unexplained, though satellite data now provides detailed observations of this dramatic change.
Britain’s Jurassic gold rush: the fossil hunters chasing fortunes on Dorset’s beaches
Fossil hunting along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has evolved into a lucrative business, with collectors selling valuable specimens to wealthy institutions worldwide, including a recent eight-figure sale to Abu Dhabi.
Solar eclipse: Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Ireland will experience a deep partial solar eclipse next week, with over 90% of the sun obscured—the largest eclipse visible from the island until September 2090.
A 0.42-nanometer breakthrough could push transistors beyond silicon
Researchers have demonstrated a method to create extremely thin insulating layers in atomically thin transistors by engineering the atomic interface between materials, potentially advancing semiconductor technology beyond silicon.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis five years after first experiencing symptoms is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
England’s social care system faces urgent reform calls as families navigate high costs and limited support. Officials have pledged to accelerate an independent review with recommendations expected by summer 2027.