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Nasa's over-65 year history has never seen a mission cut short due to a health crisis - until now. Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces early return from space station.
A virus relies on the host's translation machinery to replicate itself and become infectious. Translation efficiency partially depends on the usage of a codon, or sequence of three nucleotides, that matches the cellular pool of tRNA, key molecules in translation. Using rare codons that are poorly su...
Genius is not the work of a lone mastermind, but a collective effort. Harvard faculty reveal the realistic path to groundbreaking discoveries.
Toxic fumes from vehicle exhaust pipes may be harming your health more than you think. New research reveals the shocking impact of exhaust design on air pollution levels.
Defying expectations, a quantum system subjected to repeated laser "kicks" unexpectedly locked into a stable pattern, revealing the power of quantum coherence to resist heating.
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2 min readImage of the Day for January 9, 2026Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.NASA Earth ObservatoryJan 09, 2026 Article View more Images of the Day: Winter weather took hold across the Indo-Gangetic Plain in......
Unraveling cannabis' evolutionary secrets: Reconstructed ancient enzymes shed light on the origins of THC, CBD, and other key compounds, unlocking new biotech potential.
Defying Einstein: Scientists dare to test the limits of light's constancy. Quantum theories hint at light's potential to bend the rules at cosmic extremes.
Soaring into the future, NASA's Power and Propulsion Element, a solar-powered spacecraft, stands ready to energize Gateway's lunar orbit with its impressive 60-kilowatt capacity.
Grasshoppers' awkward flight could revolutionize robotics. Princeton researchers have developed insect-scale bots inspired by these unique flyers, solving power issues plaguing micro-bots.
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Invisible to the naked eye, microscopic plastic particles may saturate the very air we breathe, posing an unseen threat to human health.
Gut microbes may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the brain. A pioneering study reveals how these tiny organisms can shape primate physiology and cognition.
Superheated plasma rips apart air, spanning miles in a flash. But from 250 miles up on the ISS, astronauts gain a unique view of Earth's lightning.
For decades, scientists with big questions about biology have found answers in a tiny worm. That worm — a millimeter-long creature called Caenorhabditis elegans — has helped researchers uncover fundamental features of how cells and organisms work. The impact of that work is enormous: Discoveries mad...
Humans are evolving "faster than ever before," with subtle changes like increased food tolerance, disease resistance, and brain size. One fascinating project that was started decades ago...
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Preventing reproduction may hold the key to longevity, as a sweeping study of 117 mammals reveals a striking correlation between reproductive restraint and extended lifespans.
Deer eyes and noses guide them to glowing scent marks left by males during breeding season, a study reveals. These luminous tree spots are invisible to human sight.
A mysterious cosmic relic, Cloud-9, has captivated astronomers. This starless, gas-filled object is dominated by the enigmatic dark matter, defying conventional understanding.
Unlock the future of quantum computing with a groundbreaking chip-based memory that traps light in atomic vapor, paving the way for the quantum internet.
Unlocking the brain's secrets: Harvard scientists unveil an AI-powered scanning method that could revolutionize neuroscience research.
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Knuckle-cracking lovers and haters clash over the age-old debate. A loud pop shatters the silence, but science proves the cracker right - debunking the myth that this habit harms joints.
"Our new estimates increase the organic compound emissions from wildland fires by about 21%," says Lyuyin Huang, the first author of the study. "The inventory provides a foundation for more detailed air-quality modeling, health-risk assessment, and c...
Canine evolution accelerated millennia earlier than thought, with ancient skulls revealing diverse dog breeds adapted to human needs over 11,000 years ago, a groundbreaking global study finds.
Unearthed in a stunning archaeological find, a rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard have been discovered, captivating experts with their extraordinary rarity.
For 94 days, scientists tracked an exceptionally active solar region, capturing its magnetic evolution and the strongest geomagnetic storms since 2003, sparking stunning aurora borealis.
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A hidden companion star is literally reshaping the giant Betelgeuse from the inside out, solving a long-standing cosmic mystery.
Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) transformed our understanding of the human condition by arguing that people are primarily driven by desire, rather than reason. As bleak as this may seem, he believed that the suffering caused by desire cou...
The planet is in crisis - 2024 saw the first full year over 1.5°C hotter than the 19th century. With emissions still rising and carbon removal negligible, our options to avert catastrophe are dwindling.
Aomawa Shields, an astronomer and astrobiologist, explores the habitability of distant planets. But her unique path also includes a background as a classically trained actor, shaping her work in unexpected ways.
Astronomers uncover a cosmic oddity: a sample of galaxies with a never-before-seen blend of features, likened to the taxonomy-defying platypus.
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Beneath the ocean's surface, a hidden world of microscopic marvels holds the key to understanding life's foundations. Scientists are now unlocking the secrets of plankton's intricate architecture.
Defying the limits of longevity, the Greenland shark is believed to live over 400 years, making it the world's longest-living vertebrate. Yet, its eyes hold secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Earth's magnetic field is shifting at an unprecedented rate, according to long-term satellite data, as dynamic core processes reshape our planet's protective shield.
The universe's blistering expansion defies our grasp of physics, fueling one of the most captivating mysteries in science. Why does the cosmos accelerate ever faster, confounding current theories?
A groundbreaking molecular discovery at the University of St Andrews could revolutionize pharmaceutical production, tackling a longstanding chemistry challenge.
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The SWOT satellite captured an unprecedented, high-resolution view of a massive tsunami as it raced across the Pacific, overturning scientists' expectations about these powerful waves.
Wormholes, the mind-bending portals that captivate sci-fi fans, take center stage in the highly anticipated Stranger Things finale. Prepare to explore the science behind these cosmic shortcuts.
Bipedalism, the hallmark of humanity, traces its origins 7 million years back, as groundbreaking fossil evidence uncovers the evolutionary roots of our upright gait.
Humanity's ingenuity shone in 2025 as pioneering breakthroughs ushered in a more sustainable tomorrow. From revolutionary clean energy to medical marvels, these 7 stories captivate.
Betelgeuse's mysterious companion, Siwarha, has been caught red-handed - Hubble and ground-based telescopes reveal its dramatic impact on the star's gas.