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Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Chinese scientists discovered a hidden atomic structure that forms during methane oxidation reactions, enabling highly efficient catalysts with significantly lower nickel content than previously thought necessary.
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Scientists propose a new strategy to improve insect conservation in tropical regions, where over 80% of insect species live but where knowledge gaps remain significant.
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Researchers traced Britain’s tallest prehistoric stone row, the Devil’s Arrows, to a source 11 miles away at Brimham Rocks, suggesting ancient builders deliberately selected distant stones despite enormous transportation challenges.
Have we found alien life? Hundreds of scientists weigh in
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals cautious skepticism about recent claims of extraterrestrial life discoveries, with only 6.6% agreeing about K2-18b and 15.1% about Mars findings.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers sucked on psychoactive betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, marking possibly the earliest known human drug use.
Physicists discover a hidden “curveball” in quantum light
An international research team has experimentally demonstrated the optical Magnus effect, where focused laser light’s strongest interaction with an ion shifts slightly sideways, a finding potentially significant for quantum computing precision.
Scientists are building a microscope powered by a quantum computer
Austrian researchers are constructing a microscope combining electron microscopy with quantum computing to extract more information from individual electrons, potentially enabling clearer images with reduced sample damage.
Physicists can’t agree on how the Universe works
A global survey of physicists reveals limited consensus on major questions, with most standard answers failing to win majority support across topics like dark matter, quantum gravity, and dark energy.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a profound moment of isolation during their historic mission.
One immune switch may help drive aging across the body
Stanford researchers identify an immune system malfunction linked to aging: tissue-resident macrophages lose their ability to clear senescent cells, a decline that blocking a single receptor can reverse across multiple organs.
Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds
A new study finds dogs blink more frequently when observing their owners blink, suggesting blinking may carry social relevance in canine-human interactions.
The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected
A new seismic analysis reveals the Juan de Fuca plate beneath northern Oregon sits shallower than previously thought, potentially increasing ground shaking from future Cascadia megaquakes by 9-17%.
Ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons. Their bones reveal why
Analysis of ancient Egyptian royal mummies reveals that princesses buried with weapons like bows and daggers were physically trained to use them, based on skeletal evidence of muscle development.
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Twenty years after the International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto to dwarf planet status in 2006, scientists remain divided over whether the decision was justified, with some arguing the IAU’s definition is fundamentally flawed.
Smelling test: children need education in sniffing aromas, scientist says
A historian of smells argues children need better education in recognizing aromas, saying it could improve wellbeing and help them understand their environment amid increasing synthetic scents in daily life.
September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon
September offers skywatchers a dazzling Venus at peak brightness, a Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune, and opportunities to spot Antares and the Milky Way using the Moon as a guide.
Bats carry dangerous viruses without getting sick. This may be why
Researchers discovered that vesper bats carry two distinct copies of antibody-producing genes, unlike other mammals, which may explain how they tolerate viruses without becoming ill.
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Carnegie Mellon researchers have overturned a century-old assumption about the Hall effect, discovering it can occur in multiple directions simultaneously, potentially enabling simpler magnetic sensors.
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
An Australian researcher studying memory accuracy in domestic violence survivors has won a prestigious Eureka prize for her work on how victim testimony is perceived in legal proceedings.
NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has detected a massive 10-sided atmospheric wave circling Saturn’s south pole, marking the first observation of such a regularly shaped jet pattern in the planet’s southern hemisphere.
Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began
Researchers discovered a previously unknown microbe in stromatolites at Shark Bay, Western Australia, revealing how ancient microorganisms may have cooperated to eventually produce complex life forms.
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