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Scientists just found a new way to make hydrogen from water
Oregon State University researchers developed a new photocatalytic material using light to produce hydrogen from water, offering a potentially cleaner alternative to conventional industrial methods.
A forgotten 30-year forest experiment just delivered a huge surprise
A 30-year Australian forest experiment reveals that selective thinning of mountain ash forests can recover carbon stocks while supporting wildlife habitat and local timber production.
Scientists find a surprising clue to why the universe’s expansion doesn’t add up
Scientists propose that primordial magnetic fields from the Big Bang could help resolve a major discrepancy in measurements of cosmic expansion rates, known as the Hubble tension.
A meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than scientists thought
University of Texas researchers have redated an Oklahoma meteor impact to 370 million years ago, about 100 million years younger than previously thought, using zircon crystal analysis.
This mysterious hole on the Moon may open into a giant cave
NASA has selected a proposal to investigate whether a large cave exists beneath a mysterious pit on the Moon, which could potentially provide astronauts with natural protection from radiation and extreme temperatures.
Don’t miss: Watch Saturn shine and Halley’s Comet debris streak across the sky
October offers skywatchers several celestial events, including Saturn at opposition, the Orionid meteor shower from Halley’s Comet debris, and a close Moon-Pleiades pairing.
‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity
Archaeological excavations on the Scottish island of Lismore have uncovered extensive remains of a sixth-century monastery, revealing it was a major center of early Christianity comparable to the famous site of Iona.
Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds?
The triune brain model, popularized in 1959, has been largely discredited by modern neuroscience despite remaining prevalent in psychology education and popular culture.
The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Researchers discovered that E-cadherin, a protein connecting cells together, also helps epithelial tissues engulf and remove dead cells, potentially revealing new insights into chronic inflammation.
A meteor hit Oklahoma 100 million years later than scientists thought
Researchers at UT Austin revised the age of the Ames meteor impact in Oklahoma, finding it struck about 370 million years ago rather than 467.5 million years ago, repositioning it near a major mass extinction event.
The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Researchers discovered that E-cadherin, a protein known for holding cells together, also helps epithelial cells engulf and remove dead cells, with implications for understanding chronic inflammation.
Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificed
Analysis of ancient skulls from Egyptian royal cemetery suggests court officials and craftspeople may have been sacrificed when their rulers died, according to new research examining trauma patterns.
Scientists discover a human brain gene that can jump through DNA
Scientists have identified BC200, a human brain gene that retains the ability to move through DNA like a transposon while performing cellular functions, marking a rare discovery in genetic research.
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
Three scientists received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for research on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, which enable control of individual nerve cell activity.
Humans may not be as hardwired for violence as we thought
New research challenges the idea that human violence is deeply evolutionary, suggesting everyday aggression and lethal violence evolved through different biological processes.
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
Bluefin tuna populations have recovered dramatically off the British coast after nearly vanishing, exemplifying how targeted conservation efforts can reverse wildlife decline, according to a new WWF report.
Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft sent to rescue an aging NASA telescope failed to complete its mission and returned to Earth after 85 days in orbit. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is now expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in November.
Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets
Gene-edited bananas that resist browning have moved closer to UK supermarket shelves after regulatory approval, potentially reducing food waste and supply chain emissions by over 25%.
‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket into Earth’s orbit for the first time, achieving a major milestone on its 14th test flight despite an engine failure during ascent.
Swiss glaciers suffer ‘disastrous’ year of ice loss
Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of remaining ice in 2026, marking a near-record year as intense summer heatwaves accelerated melting across Alpine peaks.
Scientists just pushed superconductors beyond their usual current limit
Scientists successfully pushed superconductors beyond their typical current limits using picosecond-duration electrical pulses, revealing fundamental properties normally masked by vortex motion and heating effects.
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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...
Can Dogs Sense PTSD?
It’s safe to say that dogs are pretty incredible. According to a survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association, there were around seventy-seven million dogs in American households at the end of 2016. To quote a cliché, dogs are “man’s best friend” and for...
Recent Deadly Crash Halts Uber’s Progress with Autonomous Vehicles
Following several car crashes and one recent fatality in its testing of autonomous vehicles, Uber has temporarily stopped testing of these self-driving cars. In the most recent incident involving a self-driving vehicle driving in Tempe, Arizona, a Volvo SUV hit and...
Scientists in Sweden has made a material that challenges spider silk as the strongest bio-based material
The challenge of producing a bio-based material that can compete with the strength spider dragline silk has since long been pursued, primarily by trying to make fibers synthetically from silk. Now, by using nanocellulose, the component that makes trees and plants...