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Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize
Three physicists have won the 2026 Europhysics Prize for discovering altermagnetism, a third fundamental form of magnetism that rewrites a century-old understanding of magnetic behavior.
Two monster black holes could collide in just 100 years
Astronomers have identified direct evidence of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other at the center of galaxy Mrk 501, potentially merging within 100 years.
Scientists discover a surprising twist in Japan’s 7,300-year-old volcanic apocalypse
A massive volcanic eruption in Japan approximately 7,300 years ago had complex effects on prehistoric populations, with some communities declining while others grew and adapted after the disaster.
Magic mushroom ingredient takes the fight out of aggressive fish
Canadian researchers found that psilocybin, a compound in magic mushrooms, reduces aggressive behavior in fish while leaving normal social interactions largely intact.
Physicists create a bizarre new quantum state called a fractional fermi sea
Physicists have engineered an exotic quantum state called a fractional Fermi sea, where ultracold atoms maintain hidden order despite being driven into highly excited conditions.
A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A Kelvin wave tied to this year’s strong El Niño is raising sea levels along the U.S. West Coast by six to eight inches, increasing coastal flooding risks and bringing warmer water that disrupts marine ecosystems.
Scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize for controlling brain cells with light
Three scientists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique enabling control of brain cells using light for research and potential medical treatments.
Hurricane warning maps are improving, but a dangerous problem remains
An updated hurricane forecast map helps people identify inland storm threat areas, but research shows it doesn’t necessarily increase perceived risk or motivate protective action.
Penrith lab to become centre for investigating Cumbria’s uplands
A new laboratory at RSPB Wild Haweswater in Penrith will serve as a hub for researchers investigating Cumbria’s upland landscapes and nature recovery efforts.
Margaret Hamilton obituary
Margaret Hamilton, who directed software engineering for NASA’s Apollo program, died at 90. Her work on the Apollo Guidance Computer was critical to the moon landings.
Warning signs could predict inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis
Research suggests antibody patterns in blood could predict inflammatory bowel disease up to a decade before diagnosis, offering potential for earlier detection and prevention.
Starwatch: Catch the Orionid meteor shower streak across the night sky
The annual Orionid meteor shower peaks this week as Earth passes through dust from Halley’s comet, though a bright moon will reduce visibility of fainter meteors.
Moment giant fin whale caught feeding off Pembrokeshire coast
A fin whale, the planet’s second-largest creature, was captured on film off Wales feeding by gulping up to 18,000 gallons of water and krill in one expansion of its giant jaws.
Bad apple effect: study shows how people are influenced by rule-breaking of others
A new study demonstrates that observing others break rules significantly increases an individual’s likelihood of engaging in rule-breaking themselves, sometimes exceeding the violations they witnessed.
Scientists discover ghostly, eyeless creature hidden in Chinese cave
Scientists in China have identified a new eyeless cave snail species, Erhaia dijiang, found at the highest altitude yet recorded for freshwater cave snails in its family.
A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami
Researchers have confirmed that a 160-meter asteroid struck the North Sea roughly 43 to 46 million years ago, creating the Silverpit Crater and generating a tsunami exceeding 330 feet high.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover just shattered the all-time off-world driving record
NASA’s Perseverance rover has traveled 28.10 miles on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by Opportunity rover. Perseverance accomplished this in five and a half years compared to Opportunity’s nearly 15 years.
Rejuvenation breakthrough: Scientists reverse 60 years of aging in human cells
German scientists reversed more than 60 years of molecular aging in human blood cells by converting them into neural stem cells, demonstrating that cellular rejuvenation is possible through direct reprogramming.
Astronauts’ hearts just passed a surprising test for Mars
A new study of astronauts aboard the International Space Station suggests that human hearts can adapt well to extended weightlessness and function under Mars’s weaker gravity, offering encouragement for future crewed missions.
A train was delayed by a solar storm. But something didn’t add up.
Scientists resolved a 178-year-old historical mystery about a train delayed by solar activity in Exeter, England, correcting the documented date from 1841 to 1848.
Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, scientists discover
Scientists discovered that excess RNA accumulation can damage mitochondria and impair cellular energy production, with implications for understanding viral infections, aging-related diseases, and RNA-based treatments.
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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...