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A hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decoded
Researchers at UC San Diego used artificial intelligence to decode the “initiator,” a DNA sequence that marks where genes begin to be expressed, finding it present in roughly 60% of human genes.
Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax
Scientists discovered a new lizard species in Thai mountain forests and named it Acanthosaura syrax after a dragon from House of the Dragon, citing shared traits including small size and high egg production.
NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for launch after passing a Flight Readiness Review. The mission targets liftoff no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Starwatch: Lunar eclipse to reward early risers in UK and Europe
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK and Europe in the early morning hours of Friday 28 August, transforming the moon into a dramatic coppery-red sight.
UK’s rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
The UK’s rarest bird of prey, a male Montagu’s harrier, has successfully nested for the second consecutive year in a secret location, producing six chicks across two nests on English farmland.
Scientists just imaged the hidden quantum shape of a molecule
Scientists at the University of Göttingen have successfully imaged the three-dimensional wavefunction of an organic molecule using photoelectron spectroscopy and advanced algorithms, a breakthrough published in Nature Communications.
A tiny “rainbow on a chip” could help supercharge 6G networks
Researchers demonstrated a microchip-sized device that generates precise light frequencies convertible into millimeter-wave signals, potentially advancing 6G networks and quantum technologies.
A ghostly ribbon of stars reveals hidden dark matter
Astronomers have identified the first stellar stream outside the Milky Way, a faint ribbon of stars that offers new insights into dark matter distribution and the universe’s gravitational structure.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new type of cosmic object called a black hole ‘star’ located in the constellation Cetus, which is solar-system-sized and emits extraordinary energy while displaying characteristics of both black holes and stars.
Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
Scientists discovered that molten iron beneath the Pacific Ocean reversed direction in 2010, shifting from westward to eastward flow for reasons still unknown, revealed through satellite data analysis.
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 moment of profound isolation at about 23:47 BST on Monday.
Is the cyclosporiasis outbreak slowing? Test-makers are hopeful
A laboratory test maker suggests the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting the US may be slowing, though data interpretations remain uncertain as cases exceed 18,000.
Moonquakes could reveal hidden water beneath the lunar surface
Researchers have developed a method to detect water ice beneath the moon’s surface using seismic waves, which could support future lunar missions and scientific exploration.
Ancient Arctic carbon is pouring into the sea, but the seabed captures most of it
Researchers studying Arctic coastal sediments found that most carbon from thawing permafrost is buried on the seafloor rather than released as greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
Major European rivers including the Rhine, Danube, and Po have reached record low levels as heatwaves and drought conditions persist across the continent, threatening shipping, power generation, and water supplies.
Europe’s wildfires became so intense they created their own storm
Intense wildfires swept through Spain and France in July 2026, with the Ávila fire becoming Spain’s largest on record at 50,000 hectares, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down
Research from an international team reveals that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation remained strong even as Agulhas Leakage weakened significantly, challenging long-held assumptions about ocean circulation.
World’s most-used weedkiller disrupts honeybee brains
A Virginia Tech study found that glyphosate, the world’s most-used herbicide, reduces honeybee foraging activity by 13 percent and alters brain chemistry in ways that could threaten colony stability.
Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide
Researchers developed a cell-inspired nanoreactor that converts sunlight into hydrogen peroxide by mimicking biological processes at the nanoscale, achieving notable photosynthetic efficiency.
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
University of Maryland astronomers discovered a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy’s center after a tidal disruption event exposed its presence on July 27, 2026.
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Scientists have designed the first viruses using artificial intelligence, creating bacteriophages that killed antibiotic-resistant bacteria in lab tests, though experts warn of biosafety and biosecurity risks.
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