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How AI is transforming hurricane forecasts
Artificial intelligence models are increasingly outperforming traditional hurricane forecasting methods, with Google DeepMind’s system accurately predicting Hurricane Isaias’s path earlier this month.
How rising seas transformed dry land into Venice lagoon
Research reveals that Venice’s lagoon was once dry land extending over 30 miles inland. Rising sea levels over 10,000 years dramatically reshaped the northern Adriatic coastline and displaced ancient populations.
The asteroid killed the dinosaurs. Why did crocodiles survive?
New research suggests crocodiles survived the asteroid extinction event 66 million years ago because their preference for warm environments kept them in tropical refuges where conditions remained suitable after the impact.
Scientists smash oxygen nuclei to recreate matter from the Big Bang
Researchers at RHIC detected quark-gluon plasma—primordial matter from the Big Bang—in surprisingly small oxygen nucleus collisions, expanding understanding of conditions needed to create this exotic state.
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt could rewrite the story of human origins
An ancient ape fossil discovered in northern Egypt challenges prevailing theories about where human ancestors first evolved, suggesting Africa’s north played a central role in ape origins.
The Great Barrier Reef’s most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it
New research suggests that crown-of-thorns starfish, when kept at low population levels, may help maintain healthy coral diversity by controlling fast-growing coral species on the Great Barrier Reef.
Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule
Scientists have created a molecular motor inspired by an ancient screw design that spins when electricity passes through it and reverses direction when voltage polarity changes.
SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism
Scientists at SLAC have confirmed the existence of altermagnetism, a third type of magnetism distinct from ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, using advanced X-ray experiments on manganese telluride.
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have successfully replicated the optical properties of the 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup, an ancient Roman glass that changes color from jade green to ruby red depending on light positioning.
‘Fascinating’ rare beetle found in Wales again after three year search
A rare beetle species has been found breeding in Wales again after a 60-year absence, discovered in Pembrokeshire following a three-year search effort.
Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves
Scientists discovered that trees possess a sensorimotor system allowing them to sense their own shape and straighten themselves using specialized wood called tension wood, which functions like opposing muscles.
Scientists say a forgotten particle may explain why the universe exists
Researchers propose that a long-overlooked heavy neutrino particle may have played a crucial role in allowing matter to survive in the early universe, potentially explaining why anything exists today.
NASA is racing against time to save the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is soliciting private space companies to help extend the Hubble Space Telescope’s operational life through orbital boosts or servicing missions before it risks re-entry around 2033-2034.
MIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures
MIT researchers discovered that using extremely flexible molecular connectors instead of rigid ones allows nanoparticles to form never-before-seen crystal structures, potentially revolutionizing materials science.
A tiny squeeze dramatically changes the magnetism of exotic materials
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered that applying small amounts of pressure can dramatically alter the magnetic properties of altermagnets, a promising materials class for advanced electronics and spintronics applications.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
Scientists have confirmed that a fossil discovered in 1985 and stored in a Cambridge drawer for 40 years is Antarctica’s first known dinosaur bone, belonging to a long-necked Titanosaur.
The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists increasingly believe falling sulphur pollution from clean-air policies is removing a cooling effect and speeding up global warming, while some research suggests the climate may be more sensitive to greenhouse gases than previously understood.
The maths bust-up fuelling fears that AI is undermining science
OpenAI’s claim to have solved a mathematical problem raises concerns about AI’s role in science, with questions emerging about whether AI is undermining research integrity and the scientific process itself.
Scientists discover a bacterial defense so strange they thought it was broken
Scientists discovered an unusual bacterial immune system that activates a deadly self-destruct process when viruses attack, potentially enabling more effective gene-editing technologies and medical treatments.
From gold rush to cosmic questions: a South Dakota mine and the search for the secrets of the universe
Construction begins on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment in a former South Dakota gold mine, with scientists seeking to solve fundamental mysteries about the universe’s origin and nature.
75,000-year-old Neanderthal may have been killed by a spear aimed at the heart
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal’s shoulder blade discovered in Iraqi Kurdistan bears a precise circular hole consistent with a fatal wooden spear wound, potentially the oldest evidence of deadly interpersonal violence using such weapons.
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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...