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A mysterious signal around Earth could be dark matter
Researchers used Earth’s magnetic field as a giant dark matter detector, identifying mysterious signals that could potentially indicate ultralight axions or dark photons, though confirmation remains uncertain.
Scientists discover a powerful new antivenom hidden in rattlesnake blood
University of Maryland researchers identified proteins in western diamondback rattlesnake blood that can block venom toxins, potentially leading to more effective antivenoms for treating dangerous snakebites.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families report waiting months or years for dementia diagnoses, prompting calls for an 18-week diagnostic standard to reduce delays and their cascading effects on work and finances.
Herts patient says heart medication trial has ‘improved my life’
A clinical trial funded by the British Heart Foundation found that most breast cancer survivors whose hearts recovered may safely discontinue long-term heart medication, with 98% showing no decline in heart function after one year.
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U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Clears Vienna Hurdle As Congress Review Continues
The U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation deal cleared an International Atomic Energy Agency hurdle, with Saudi Arabia agreeing to enhanced inspections of sensitive nuclear activities despite declining the toughest oversight protocol.
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
A deadly flash flood struck the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least two people and prompting nearly 80 rescues, driven by intense rainfall combined with drought, wildfire damage, and climate factors.
Why it’s so hard to predict a tragedy like Nepal’s glacier collapse
A massive glacier and mountain collapse in Nepal on August 26 killed over 1,300 people and thousands remain missing. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency of such catastrophic events while making them difficult to predict.
America is losing its war against wildfire
Large wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity across the United States, straining firefighting resources and prompting calls for new management strategies beyond traditional suppression methods.
The world is adapting to extreme heat — but not nearly fast enough
This summer set temperature records across the globe, with Western Europe experiencing five severe heat waves that contributed to tens of thousands of deaths. Scientists warn upcoming years will be even hotter due to El Niño and climate change.
Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain faces significant cuts to particle physics funding and involvement in major international research projects, threatening the nation’s historical strength in foundational scientific discovery.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a critical moment in the mission.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, 5,000-year-old wooden post structure near Stonehenge that also aligns with solar events, predating the famous stone monument by 500 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for four decades has been confirmed as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the continent.
Islandmagee: Bronze Age whale fossil found at Portmuck Harbour
A 10-year-old boy discovered a fossilized whale skull at Portmuck Harbour in Islandmagee, believed to date back approximately 3,000 years to the Bronze Age, making it a potentially unique paleontological find.
Quantum oscillations defy expectations in this exotic material
Researchers discovered unusual quantum oscillations in a topological insulator material that continue beyond expected limits, revealing how electron spin and orbital motion interact to alter energy levels in extreme magnetic fields.
Life uses 4 DNA letters. Scientists just made 8 work
Researchers at UC San Diego demonstrated that an important enzyme can accurately read and transcribe DNA containing eight genetic letters instead of the four found in all natural life, offering potential for synthetic biology applications.