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Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty
Scientists studying a magnetar may have detected vacuum birefringence, a quantum phenomenon predicted 90 years ago suggesting empty space contains virtual particles affecting light travel.
A mother’s age can shape her offspring without changing their DNA
A mother’s age can influence offspring traits and behavior without altering DNA, potentially through epigenetic processes rather than genetic mutations, according to research on rotifers and other species.
More than 1,000 genetic switches reveal why female immunity is different
Researchers identified over 1,000 genetic switches that function differently in female and male immune cells, potentially explaining why women develop autoimmune diseases like lupus far more frequently than men.
Scientists discover how gut bacteria “train” the intestine to fight inflammation
Northwestern Medicine researchers found that a metabolite from gut bacteria digesting fiber leaves a lasting molecular mark on intestinal cells, promoting immune tolerance and potentially protecting against inflammatory bowel disease.
This total solar eclipse looked strangely golden — here’s why
Last week’s total solar eclipse displayed an unusual golden corona in Spain due to the Sun’s low position on the horizon and smoke from nearby forest fires filtering atmospheric light.
“One-in-a-million” sea creature fossil preserves soft tissue for 450 million years
University of Oklahoma paleontologists have identified an exceptionally rare crinoid fossil preserving soft tissue from over 450 million years ago, offering insights into ancient marine life evolution and early ocean ecosystems.
A lost mega-cliff may explain the Grand Canyon’s missing billion years
Scientists propose that an ancient cliff system formed during supercontinent breakup around 800 million years ago may have exposed the Grand Canyon’s deepest rocks long before the Colorado River carved the modern landscape.
Hidden magnetism inside atoms may explain mysterious gamma rays
Scientists may have solved a decades-old nuclear physics puzzle by identifying magnetic transitions within atomic nuclei as the source of unexpectedly high low-energy gamma ray emissions.
A strange new quantum droplet can hold itself together
Monash University researchers predict stable quantum droplets formed from bosons and fermions, potentially revealing new quantum states and enabling advances in quantum technologies.
AI reveals explosive bursts in bird evolution
University of Michigan researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze skeletal measurements from over 2,000 bird species, revealing that passerines evolved in rapid bursts coinciding with major climate shifts rather than at a steady pace.
Ultrafast X-rays capture chemistry unfolding atom by atom
Scientists used ultrafast X-ray flashes to observe how energy moves through molecules after absorbing light, revealing that individual atoms respond differently during the transformation.
A forgotten fossil just revealed a new Triassic predator from 210 million years ago
Yale paleontologists identified a previously unknown Triassic predator species from 210 million years ago preserved alongside another early crocodile relative in a New Mexico fossil site.
Here’s how ‘parasite’ went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite causing cyclosporiasis, has sickened thousands of Americans across multiple states. The term ‘parasite’ evolved from ancient Greek comedy to describe modern biological threats.
Scientists found evolution repeating itself in the Galápagos Islands
Scientists studying Galápagos giant daisies found evolution repeatedly producing similar leaf shapes through different genetic pathways, demonstrating parallel evolution similar to Darwin’s famous finches.
This 4,000-year-old city defied the rules of history
Research on the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro reveals it became more equal as it grew, contrasting with typical patterns of increasing inequality in early urban centers.
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country
Up to 95% of the sun will be obscured by the moon on 12 August across the West Country, marking the most dramatic solar eclipse visible from the UK since 1999.
Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible
Mathematicians have proven that no voting system can simultaneously guarantee local representation, national proportionality, and fixed parliament size, forcing all democracies to make difficult compromises.
Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory
Over 100 artists, scientists and writers urge the UK government to restore funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory’s radio telescope network after UKRI announced plans to withdraw support in March 2028.
Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage is expected to impact the moon on Wednesday at more than 5,000 miles per hour, potentially creating a crater 17 meters across.
Starwatch: Mercury to reach farthest point from the sun
Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation this week, offering one of the year’s best opportunities to observe the innermost planet in the morning sky before sunrise.
Twisted laser light can tell mirror-image molecules apart
Researchers have developed a method using twisted laser light to distinguish between mirror-image molecules, potentially offering a simpler way to detect molecular handedness in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
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