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A giant crater may reveal the origin of Mars’ doomed moon
Scientists are studying Mars’ moon Phobos using gravity and motion measurements to determine whether it formed from debris or was captured as an asteroid, focusing on the massive Stickney Crater.
New chemical wipes out 95% of termites without harming humans
Researchers at UC Riverside found that bistrifluron, a chemical that disrupts insect exoskeleton formation, kills 95-99% of western drywood termites and spreads through colonies via social feeding behaviors.
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
Researchers identified four features that help tilted tropical cyclones become vertically organized and capable of intensifying, potentially enabling earlier forecasts of rapid storm strengthening.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge three miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solstices and dating back 5,000 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for four decades has been confirmed as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the continent.
Supermassive black hole winds are 100 times more powerful than scientists thought
New observations reveal that winds from supermassive black holes carry 100 times more energy than previously estimated, extending roughly 300,000 light-years beyond their host galaxies.
The shape behind the Einstein problem just revealed strange new physics
Researchers have discovered that optical structures based on the Smith hat—a shape that solved a decades-old mathematical puzzle—produce unusual chiral light patterns, revealing unexpected physics applications.
UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile
UV light analysis of a 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil from Spain reveals preserved soft tissues, sensory structures, and possible camouflage coloration on its tail.
This Australian cave hid 25,000 years of ritual secrets
Archaeological evidence from Cloggs Cave in Australia demonstrates that the GunaiKurnai people conducted rituals involving deliberate grass burning for approximately 25,000 years.
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
A new film depicts the meteorologists who provided critical weather forecasts for the D-day landings, showcasing their crucial role in one of history’s most significant military operations.
DNA solves the mystery of a body found in the Arctic in 1859
Researchers identified four additional sailors from Sir John Franklin’s 1845 Arctic expedition using DNA analysis, bringing the total identified through genetic testing to six members.
Scientists capture two DNA strands zipping together for the first time
Scientists have directly observed DNA molecules aligning with remarkable precision for the first time, revealing that positively charged metal ions act as molecular bridges between the strands.
The Moon may have formed intact just hours after a giant collision
New computer simulations suggest the Moon may have formed intact within hours of a giant collision between early Earth and a Mars-sized object, depending on the temperature and structural properties of the colliding bodies.
Physicists just found a tiny glitch in time itself
An international research team suggests quantum collapse models could introduce tiny intrinsic uncertainty into time itself, though the effect would be far below measurable limits with current technology.
Wasps are disappearing this summer, and scientists are worried
Wasp populations appear significantly reduced during summer 2026, with scientists noting fewer sightings and pest control requests compared to previous years, raising concerns about their ecosystem role.
Zoos help to save snail found in only one lake in Wales
British zoos are establishing backup populations of an extremely rare Welsh lake snail, one of Europe’s rarest species, bred by conservationists in Ceredigion as part of a species rescue effort.
66-million-year-old feather in dinosaur poop may reveal why birds survived the asteroid
Scientists discovered a 66-million-year-old feather preserved in fossilized dinosaur feces, providing potential insight into why some birds survived the asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous Period.
The secret to longer life may be hidden in bat DNA
Researchers analyzing bat DNA have discovered that longer-lived bat species possess enhanced immune genes for fighting cancer, suggesting longevity may depend on sustained immune system effectiveness.
The slow, muddy work of saving the Isle of Man’s ancient bogs
The Isle of Man’s Peatland Officer leads efforts to restore damaged uplands and ancient bogs, which store vast amounts of carbon and support distinctive wildlife ecosystems.
Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park
Wales’ most endangered species face potential extinction in a Snowdonia valley, prompting a £1 million habitat restoration project affecting over 4,000 acres.
The Moon may have formed intact just hours after a giant collision
New simulations incorporating geological strength suggest the Moon may have formed intact within hours of Earth’s collision with a Mars-sized object, challenging previous assumptions about the Moon-forming impact.
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