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Smithsonian scientists just recreated the first 2 billion years of the Universe
Scientists at the Smithsonian and Harvard have created Lumina, a massive simulation reconstructing the universe’s first 2 billion years after the Big Bang to help interpret observations from advanced telescopes.
128,000-year-old ice in Tibet could rewrite climate history
Scientists have discovered ice in Tibet dating back over 128,000 years, extending the known glacial record by more than 100,000 years and providing insights into ancient climate patterns.
Scientists discover ghostly, eyeless creature hidden in Chinese cave
Scientists in China have identified a blind, eyeless cave snail living at record elevation in underground limestone caverns, offering rare insights into East Asia’s hidden aquatic ecosystems.
A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami
A massive asteroid struck the North Sea approximately 43 to 46 million years ago, creating the Silverpit Crater and triggering a 330-foot tsunami, researchers confirmed after decades of scientific debate.
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Scientists discover a hidden brain shift that begins around age 50
Scientists have identified a significant shift in brain immune cells beginning around age 50 that may explain how aging contributes to neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
Scientists rediscover lost Megalodon fossils—and reveal a 79-foot giant
Researchers rediscovered vertebrae from a giant Otodus megalodon shark on a museum shelf decades after they were believed lost, confirming the ancient predator reached lengths exceeding 79 feet.
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
Researchers discovered ancient gut bacteria and modern cold-adapted yeasts on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old mummified remains, suggesting the body represents a dynamic biological system spanning millennia.
The key to colonizing Mars may be hidden inside asteroids
Swiss researchers calculated that asteroid mining could supply metals directly to Mars using existing spacecraft technology, with some asteroids potentially offering viable supply routes.
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin developed a wearable ultrasound patch that improved REM sleep by an average of 43 minutes without medication or surgery.
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 for reasons still unknown, revealed through satellite data analysis.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s 2,289 cases with five months remaining, marking the highest count since elimination was declared in 2000.
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
US private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, which controls electronic patient record systems used by more than half of England’s GP practices, raising concerns about NHS data security and regulatory oversight.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
The NHS has discontinued its Medical Training Initiative, which provided 400-500 overseas doctors annual placements in UK hospitals since 2011, drawing criticism from medical colleges citing loss of international collaboration and concern over workforce shortages.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates across Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Everyone’s talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?
Menopausal hormone therapy has gained renewed medical support for treating hot flashes and certain symptoms, but experts warn against claims it serves as a fountain of youth or prevents chronic disease.
Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as ‘ghastly’
Prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket now allow betting on clinical trial outcomes and FDA drug approvals, sparking concerns from researchers about potential insider trading and trial integrity.