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Scientists mapped the universe's skeleton, found organic molecules in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones, and discovered a volcano that cleans its own mess. It was a week of surprising cosmic and historical revelations.
NASA's Webb Telescope just unveiled the most detailed map of the cosmic web ever. This galactic skeleton, traced back to when the universe was 1 billion years old, reveals the cosmos's underlying architecture.
Dinosaur fossils still hold original proteins! Scientists found traces in an Edmontosaurus from South Dakota, shattering the belief that fossilization destroys all organic material.
Uncovering a hidden side of material formation, researchers tracked specially designed molecules as they were heated, revealing new insights into their behavior.
Meet Thailand's "last titan": a newly discovered, long-necked sauropod. This massive herbivore roamed 100-120 million years ago during the late Early Cretaceous period.
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Flower's Cove, Newfoundland: one of two places globally with Earth's oldest fossils. 650-million-year-old thrombolites, the planet's first oxygen-releasing life, line its shores.
A new quantum sensor just shattered records, measuring unimaginably small energy amounts with unprecedented precision.
Earth's earliest animal fossils? Think again. Scientists just revealed these ancient giants were actually massive microbes, not animals.
Active matter, materials using internal energy to respond to forces, reveals surprising behaviors. Physicists are challenging conventional mechanics with these discoveries.
Just before dinosaurs vanished, a colossal long-necked herbivore, the Nagatitan, grazed peacefully. Now, its bones, unearthed in Thailand, reveal Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur.
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Ancient trees and sky-gazing monks just revealed a medieval solar storm! Japanese researchers linked eerie red auroras to carbon-14 spikes in wood, uncovering a powerful solar event around 1200 CE.
A violent South Pacific volcanic eruption revealed a surprising natural mechanism that could slow global warming. This finding offers new insights into atmospheric chemistry and may inspire new ways to remove methane.
A legend unearthed! Weathered bones from a Thai pond are now Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur. This massive plant-eater was identified by international researchers.
Neanderthals and early modern humans: were their minds more alike than we thought? A new study by U.S. and Chinese researchers suggests their cognitive abilities were surprisingly similar.
60,000 years ago, Neanderthals drilled cavities! A Siberian cave yielded the earliest dental treatment: a molar with a deep hole, likely made by a sharp stone tool.
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Supercharge laser simulations! Researchers developed a deep-learning model that dramatically speeds up nonlinear optical process simulations for advanced laser systems.
Japan's ancestry just got a major rewrite. Scientists found evidence of a third ancient group, challenging the long-held "dual origins" theory and linking to the ancient Emishi people.
A hidden document in the British Library reveals new insights into Black Death survivors. Durham University researchers uncovered this unnoticed record, changing our understanding of the 1346–53 plague.
Ancient glassmaking just unlocked the future. Researchers used a centuries-old strategy to engineer MOF glasses, promising breakthroughs in gas storage and advanced materials.
Psychedelics are booming in labs, laws, and therapy. But what does America think? The UC Berkeley Psychedelics Survey reveals shifting public attitudes, now in its second year.
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What do carrion crows say? For decades, Vittorio Baglione and Daniela Canestrari have studied their complex communication. These crows cooperatively breed, with entire families raising chicks.
Scientists found a new way to break down "forever chemicals." This discovery could revolutionize how we eliminate persistent PFAS pollutants from our environment.
AI's energy demands are soaring as chips hit limits. Researchers are now mimicking the human brain to revolutionize computing, a critical shift as AI data center energy use is set to double.
Could glycine power your wearables? The simplest amino acid, in its β-phase, is highly piezoelectric—converting mechanical pressure into electricity.
NASA's lunar exploration timeline just got a major overhaul! Artemis III will now be an Earth-orbit rehearsal, stress-testing spacecraft, docking, and crew with Blue Origin and SpaceX landers before heading to the Moon.
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Meet the "Snuffleupagus fish"! With its reddish-orange hue, fuzziness, and snout, this unique creature looks exactly like the Sesame Street character. Marine biologists agree: the resemblance is undeniable.
From mapping the universe's hidden cosmic web to making old blood young again, today's news highlights humanity's boundless curiosity and accelerating innovation. Plus, renewables just got cheaper than fossil fuels.
A massive binary star near our Galaxy's center is creating enigmatic gas clouds. These compact clumps help feed the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.
Astronaut Jack Hathaway is researching pneumonia-causing bacteria on the ISS. Expedition 74 is uncovering how these bacteria damage the heart, leveraging space to find new ways to manage cardiovascular health.
Five years on Mars, and NASA's Perseverance rover is still snapping selfies! The "six-wheeled scientist" just began its fifth mission, the Northern Rim Campaign, highlighted in a May 12 update.
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Psilocybin temporarily boosts brain complexity, potentially reshaping neural connections for weeks.
A brilliant green pitviper, long hidden in China’s mountains, was just discovered to be an entirely new species.
Electron spin might subtly break mirror-image molecule symmetry, potentially explaining why biology favors one molecular "hand.
Curiosity accidentally yanked a rock out of Mars and spent days trying to shake it loose.
JWST just unveiled the sharpest map of the universe's hidden cosmic web ever seen, reaching back almost to cosmic dawn.
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Living neurons and electronics merge into a 3D network that recognizes electrical patterns. This breakthrough could revolutionize brain research and low-energy computing.
Sound waves now create invisible shields! Scientists used sound to coat houseplant leaves, blocking UV rays without stopping photosynthesis.
Aging blood stem cells? Their lysosomes go rogue, causing inflammation and crippling your body's ability to regenerate healthy blood. Scientists reversed this "overdrive," restoring youthful function.
Mars explorers face a brutal journey. Deadly cosmic radiation, extreme isolation, and muscle-wasting microgravity will challenge them daily, making every moment in deep space a fight for survival.
Dreams feel strange because your sleeping brain actively reshapes daily experiences, not just replays them. Familiar settings become vivid, immersive scenes, combining elements and shifting perspectives.