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Earth may have lost the Sun’s protective shield millions of years ago
NASA-funded studies suggest the Sun’s protective bubble may have shrunk millions of years ago, and powerful early solar eruptions may have kept young Earth warm enough for life.
A search for one exotic particle uncovered two strange new structures
Physicists at Jefferson Lab discovered two unexpected particle structures while searching for an exotic particle, potentially advancing understanding of unconventional matter composed of quarks and fundamental forces.
Deep beneath Mars, scientists find a vast hidden magma system
Scientists at Oxford University discovered evidence of massive magma systems deep beneath Mars’ surface, suggesting the planet underwent complex geological evolution without Earth-like plate tectonics.
Plants may be evolving the wrong traits for a warming world
A University of Michigan study found that morning glories evolved larger flowers to attract declining pollinators, but this constrained their ability to adapt to climate change by 96% over nine years.
Scientists discover a bizarre “devil flower” hidden in Thailand
Scientists in Thailand discovered a new leafless flowering plant species with a striking black flower and horn-like appendages, named Thismia daemona or “devil flower.” Fewer than 50 individuals are known to exist.
Scientists reveal the hidden instructions that build the human brain
Two new studies reveal how radial glia stem cells make developmental decisions through metabolic signals and physical contact from brain structures, offering insights into human brain assembly and potential links to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Giant Greenland iceberg slams into Joe Island and survives
A massive iceberg broke from Petermann Glacier in Greenland in August, the largest Arctic glacier calving event since 2020. The ice island collided with Joe Island but remained intact before drifting into Nares Strait.
Cave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from Wales
Researchers discovered ancient cave art in southwest Ireland dating back at least 15,000 years, suggesting the first humans arrived from Wales across a prehistoric land bridge during the Ice Age.
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.
Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars
Sand and gravel extraction from riverbeds is accelerating to meet rising concrete demand, outpacing natural replenishment and causing riverbank erosion, groundwater depletion, and water quality issues.
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Kew Gardens will fell some rare trees in its Palm House to renovate the Victorian greenhouse, while relocating over 1,000 plants and launching conservation efforts to save endangered species.
How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again
A forested floating island discovered in a British Columbia reservoir disappeared from satellite imagery before officials relocated it near shore, having drifted approximately 30 kilometers from its original position.
Deep beneath Mars, scientists find a vast hidden magma system
Scientists analyzing NASA seismic data have discovered evidence of a vast magma system deep beneath Mars’ surface, suggesting the planet once had complex crustal evolution without plate tectonics.
Plants may be evolving the wrong traits for a warming world
A University of Michigan study finds that morning glory plants are evolving larger flowers to attract pollinators, potentially limiting their ability to adapt to climate change and warming temperatures.
Scientists discover a bizarre “devil flower” hidden in Thailand
Scientists discovered a new leafless flowering plant species in Thailand called Thismia daemona, or the “devil flower,” characterized by black flowers with horn-like appendages and reddish-orange patches resembling glowing eyes.
Islandmagee: Bronze Age whale fossil found at Portmuck Harbour
A 10-year-old boy discovered a fossilized whale skull on a beach in Islandmagee, believed to date back approximately 3,000 years to the Bronze Age, with experts now studying the remains.
Dark matter detector finds a strange signal scientists can’t yet explain
The LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter detector has recorded an unusual particle interaction that scientists cannot fully explain using known background sources, though the finding remains too weak statistically to constitute a discovery.
Dying radio galaxies fade faster than scientists expected
Astronomers have discovered that remnant radio galaxies fade more quickly than previously expected, revealing a population of relatively young galaxies in their final evolutionary stages.
Giant Greenland iceberg slams into Joe Island and survives
A massive iceberg broke from Petermann Glacier in Greenland in August 2026, the largest Arctic calving since 2020. The ice island survived a collision with Joe Island before drifting into Nares Strait.
MIT turns bacteria into living transistors
MIT researchers have engineered bacteria to function as transistors, creating living circuits that can be printed onto growth material and potentially deployed on plants to monitor environmental stress.
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
A study of 70,000 people found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix was linked to a 12% lower risk of heart attack and stroke over three and a half years, potentially preventing hundreds of thousands of deaths annually.
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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...
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...