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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol
Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal exceptionally high methanol levels, surpassing amounts typically found in solar system comets and providing insights into planetary formation beyond our own system.
Have we found alien life? Hundreds of scientists weigh in
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists reveals cautious skepticism about recent claims of finding extraterrestrial life, with only 6.6% agreeing life was found on exoplanet K2-18b and 15.1% for a Mars sample.
Scientists find a bone-building switch that could fight osteoporosis
German scientists identified GPR133, a receptor that regulates bone strength, and showed that a stimulating compound called AP503 increased bone density in mice with osteoporosis-like conditions.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Researchers found evidence that Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, based on distinctive tooth wear patterns.
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
An Australian researcher studying how domestic violence survivors recall traumatic events won a prestigious science prize for work that challenges misconceptions about victim testimony in courts.
Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months
A genetically modified pig kidney kept a 66-year-old man alive for nine months before he received a human transplant, marking a world-first breakthrough in addressing organ shortage challenges.
Scientists discover a bizarre “devil flower” hidden in Thailand
Scientists in Thailand discovered Thismia daemona, a rare leafless flowering plant with a demonic appearance, in a national park. Fewer than 50 individuals exist, making it critically endangered.
Giant Greenland iceberg slams into Joe Island and survives
A massive iceberg broke from Petermann Glacier in August 2026, the largest Arctic calving event since 2020. The ice island collided with Joe Island but remained intact before drifting through Nares Strait.
Cave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from Wales
Researchers discovered ancient cave art in south-west Ireland dating back at least 15,000 years, suggesting the first humans arrived from Wales via a now-submerged land bridge during the Ice Age.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 has been confirmed as the continent’s first-ever dinosaur fossil after spending four decades in a drawer at a British research institution.
Did climate change cause this heat wave? Most likely, and here’s why
More than 80 million people face extreme heat warnings across the U.S. this week, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the South and potentially reaching 110 degrees or higher in the Southwest.
A Manhattan-sized ice island just broke free from Greenland
A 76 square kilometer ice island broke free from Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland on August 4, 2026, marking the glacier’s largest floating ice loss since 2012 and the Arctic’s biggest calving event since 2020.
Forces deep inside Earth helped Antarctica freeze before the Arctic
An international study explains why Antarctica froze millions of years before the Arctic, linking ice sheet formation to geological forces that gradually elevated East Antarctica over 100 million years.
Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria
A new study identifies three previously overlooked Assyrian kings missing from the official king list, suggesting the historical record was more politically selective than scholars assumed.
Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars
Surging concrete demand has doubled sand and gravel extraction from riverbeds over two decades, outpacing natural replenishment and weakening riverbanks, according to new research.
Nasa space telescope set to launch after surviving Trump budget cuts
NASA’s $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman space telescope is scheduled to launch from Florida early Sunday after surviving budget cut attempts, embarking on a mission to study exoplanets and dark energy.
Islanders asked to report sightings of European eel in Guernsey
Guernsey residents are encouraged to report European eel sightings as part of conservation efforts, with the species facing a 95% population decline since the 1980s.
The universe is still speeding up, but nobody knows why
An international research team confirms the universe continues accelerating in expansion, refuting recent claims of a cosmic slowdown and reinforcing the role of mysterious dark energy.
Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant
Virginia Tech researchers have developed a method to convert polyvinyl chloride, one of the hardest plastics to recycle, into polyalphaolefin used in engine lubricants.
Why Australia’s giant cuttlefish mating season has gone silent
Australia’s giant cuttlefish mating season recorded a historic low with just 1,811 individuals, down 97% from last year, amid concerns about a toxic algal bloom’s impact on the species.
UK’s rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
The UK’s rarest bird of prey has successfully reared six chicks across two nests for the second consecutive year in a secret English location, marking a significant recovery milestone.
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