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‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Kew Gardens will fell rare trees to renovate its deteriorating Victorian Palm House, though the effort aims to propagate endangered species and restore wild populations worldwide.
Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts
NASA’s $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman space telescope launched from Florida on Sunday after surviving two rounds of proposed White House budget cuts, beginning its journey to a million miles from Earth.
Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study
A study on wealthy individuals’ behavior won the economics Ig Nobel prize, finding that upper-class people are more likely to cut off other drivers, lie at work, and steal candy meant for children.
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
A new study analyzing magnetic properties of volcanic rocks in Colombia reveals that the collision between Central and South America occurred earlier than previously thought, before about 10 million years ago.
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Chinese researchers discovered that a hidden atomic structure forms on nickel oxide catalysts during methane conversion, enabling high performance with minimal nickel content.
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Researchers propose a new strategy to address gaps in tropical insect conservation, where more than 80% of insect species live but scientific knowledge remains limited to temperate regions.
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Researchers determined that ancient builders transported 25-tonne stones 11 miles from Brimham Rocks to create Britain’s tallest stone row, the Devil’s Arrows, suggesting deliberate choices about monument construction.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol
Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal exceptionally high methanol levels, surpassing amounts typically found in solar system comets and providing insights into planetary formation beyond our own system.
Have we found alien life? Hundreds of scientists weigh in
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals cautious skepticism about recent claims of finding extraterrestrial life, with only 6.6% agreeing life was found on exoplanet K2-18b and 15.1% for a Mars sample.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, based on distinctive tooth wear patterns.
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
An Australian researcher studying how domestic violence survivors recall traumatic events won a prestigious science prize for work that challenges misconceptions about victim testimony in courts.
Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months
A genetically modified pig kidney kept a 66-year-old man alive for nine months before he received a human transplant, marking a world-first breakthrough in addressing organ shortage challenges.
Scientists discover a bizarre “devil flower” hidden in Thailand
Scientists in Thailand discovered Thismia daemona, a rare leafless flowering plant with a demonic appearance, in a national park. Fewer than 50 individuals exist, making it critically endangered.
Giant Greenland iceberg slams into Joe Island and survives
A massive iceberg broke from Petermann Glacier in August 2026, the largest Arctic calving event since 2020. The ice island collided with Joe Island but remained intact before drifting through Nares Strait.
Cave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from Wales
Researchers discovered ancient cave art in south-west Ireland dating back at least 15,000 years, suggesting the first humans arrived from Wales via a now-submerged land bridge during the Ice Age.
Scientists overturn a theory about this shark’s strange head
A new study challenges previous theories about how male and female bonnethead sharks develop their distinctly different head shapes, finding both sexes have pointed heads when young.
This “new” frog was hiding in plain sight for 100 years
Scientists have formally described Pristimantis milpe, a widespread Ecuadorian frog that was mistaken for another species for over a century before being properly identified.
80,000-year-old “arrowheads” rewrite human history
Researchers identified 80,000-year-old triangular projectile points at a site in Uzbekistan, suggesting Homo sapiens may have reached Central Asia much earlier than previously documented, potentially rewriting timelines of human migration to Europe.
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.
Carmarthen fossil hunter Dorothea Bate recognised with blue plaque
Dorothea Bate, a pioneering fossil hunter and one of the first women employed by the Natural History Museum, has been recognized with a blue plaque at the institution’s Tring location.
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.
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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...