Scientists have named a newly discovered beetle genus Luffy after the character from One Piece, referencing the insects’ distinctively elongated body parts that resemble the fictional character’s stretching abilities.

Artificial intelligence has enabled scientists to conduct the first comprehensive global assessment of floating algae, revealing widespread blooms driven by ocean temperature changes, currents, and nutrient shifts.

Researchers have identified giant waves in Mars’ atmosphere that cause atmospheric particles to escape into space, using data from two spacecraft to understand how the planet loses its atmosphere.

Researchers have developed a method to produce twisted oxide materials across larger areas with precise control, advancing the practical application of twistronics in electronic devices.

Researchers identified a protein pathway linking aging to neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s and ALS, offering potential targets for future treatments.

Scientists studying quark-gluon plasma created in particle collisions have identified acceleration as a fundamental force driving the universe’s hottest fluid, potentially opening new ways to understand exotic matter.

Researchers have found that seismic waves could help locate water ice buried beneath the moon’s surface, potentially supporting future lunar missions and exploration.

Scientists found that while Arctic permafrost carbon enters the ocean through erosion, most remains trapped in seafloor sediments rather than releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Children who create social media accounts at ages 11-12 perform significantly worse on standardized tests than those who delay, with achievement gaps equivalent to roughly six months of learning.

Environmental groups and space experts are petitioning the FCC to pause approvals for orbital datacenters proposed by SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others, warning that satellite pollution could catastrophically alter Earth’s atmosphere and destroy the ozone layer.

The summer triangle, an easily recognizable asterism formed by three bright stars, dominates the northern hemisphere’s summer sky and frames rich star fields within the Milky Way.

Archaeologists identified a 500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer from southern England, the oldest known elephant bone tool in Europe, revealing sophisticated toolmaking abilities of early human ancestors.