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Amsterdam researchers created metamaterials that learn, change shape, adapt, and move autonomously. These engineered systems behave like living matter, adjusting responses based on past interactions.
Witness history: NASA's Orion spacecraft captures the Moon backlit by a solar eclipse on April 6, 2026, during Artemis II. Earth's glow illuminates the Moon's edge, with Saturn and Mars also visible.
Artemis II astronauts saw never-before-seen parts of the Moon, establishing a scientific baseline and inspiring future missions.
Your cell's ER is vital for proteins and calcium. Damaged ER is removed by "self-eating" (ER-phagy), but how this crucial cleanup starts has been a mystery—until now.
Fifty years later, humanity returns to the Moon! On April 1, 2026, Artemis II launched its four-astronaut crew on a 10-day deep space mission, offering an unprecedented close look at the lunar surface.
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Ancient fossils hint that ancestors of modern animal groups may predate the Cambrian explosion.
Scientists just cracked how soils hold water! A newly discovered molecular process could revolutionize water retention, crucial for agriculture and drought resilience.
Heat changes honey bee hormones, but only when alone. MSU research shows isolated bees' hormones spike in high temps, while grouped bees stay stable.
Today's wrap-up: We're finding new species in the deep sea, uncovering secrets of diseases, and exploring the moon. Turns out, the more we discover, the more the universe keeps us on our toes.
Ancient Indigenous remedies are now modern mental health solutions. These powerful substances, used for millennia, are gaining traction as potential therapeutics.
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Astronomers just found an ancient star, a cosmic fossil offering a rare glimpse into the universe's earliest chapters.
Ancient ripples in spacetime could unlock one of physics' greatest mysteries. A new study suggests these faint echoes hold the key.
Orbiting the Moon, Apollo 8 astronauts became lunar geologists. They snapped thousands of photos and made critical observations of the surface, all with their own eyes.
Witness Earthrise and a solar eclipse! NASA just released the first stunning images from its Moon fly-by, capturing views astronauts experienced.
NASA staff packed Houston's mission control Monday for a team photo. Their Artemis astronauts were nearing a lunar mission high point: slinging around the moon's far side.
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Scientists just named 24 new deep-sea amphipod species from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. This crucial step recognizes them for research and potential conservation.
Earth hit the cosmic jackpot! Early in its formation, oxygen levels had to be just right—a "Goldilocks zone"—to keep phosphorus and nitrogen available for life.
Artemis II astronauts are heading home after flying further than any humans in 50+ years. They've regained contact with Earth, completing NASA's historic Moon mission.
India just hit a nuclear milestone! Its 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Tamil Nadu reached criticality, sustaining controlled fission. This puts India among an elite group of nations.
Feeling overwhelmed? New research from Brazil to Japan confirms a powerful truth: connecting with nature significantly boosts well-being.
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Jupiter's intense storms, long a mystery, are finally coming into focus. Scientists now have a clearer picture of the gas giant's turbulent atmosphere.
Cholera bacteria are locked in an evolutionary battle with viruses, impacting disease severity and global spread. A new genomic study reveals this dynamic struggle.
Artemis II astronauts will witness lunar regions rarely seen by humans. This unique perspective is crucial for vital new lunar research, according to a NASA planetary scientist.
Today's science news revealed quantum leaps, Earth's hidden dances, and new connections in human health. Prepare to have your mind expanded.
Galactic magnetic fields might form shockingly fast. Collapsing plasma and turbulent flows are the surprising drivers behind their rapid emergence.
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Scientists found a new way to control quantum phenomena in advanced materials. They're using tiny internal features like defects and vibrations to manipulate quantum states.
Biology meets electronics: scientists are merging the two, unlocking revolutionary possibilities for data storage and computing.
Quantum computers are error-prone and impractical, but a bold deadline could change everything. The US Department of Energy aims to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer in just three years.
European researchers just trapped a silica nanorotor in its quantum ground state—a global first. Intense light confined the nanoparticle's orientation, a huge leap for quantum tech.
April 6, 2026: Artemis II will shatter a 50-year human spaceflight record, traveling farther from Earth than any mission before it.
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X-rays: powerful radiation essential for science, medicine, and tech. New research reveals surprising electron behavior when exposed to X-rays, unlocking fundamental physical processes.
Silence. Solitude. For 40 minutes, Artemis astronauts will lose all contact with Earth as they pass behind the Moon, a profound moment of isolation.
Forget everything you thought about gold's origins. New research reveals gold enrichment beneath island arcs comes from repeated, high-degree melting of a hydrous mantle, not a single event.
Nautilus and Allonautilus have drifted through the ocean's mesophotic zone for 500M+ years. How do these "living fossils" thrive in nutrient-poor waters?
US researchers cracked high-temperature superconductivity! Tiny structural changes in superhydrides enable near-room temperature superconductivity under extreme pressure, offering clues for practical designs.
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Ancient fossils from South China reveal the earliest bony fishes, shedding new light on how jaws, teeth, and key vertebrate features evolved before major fish lineages diverged.
Earth's deepest mantle holds a secret. Seismic waves reveal a hidden pattern of deformation, exposing how our planet's lowest layer is subtly changing.
Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, burying Pompeii and its victims in ash. Now, scientists are studying incense from domestic altars, revealing new details about the ancient Roman city's final moments.
Imagine a material as strong as metal, yet as moldable as clay. NTU researchers just created it, mimicking biological tissue's ultimate adaptability.
Trapping infrared light in a 40nm layer—1,000x thinner than hair—researchers intensified it beyond previous limits using a unique light-bending material.