Year: 2026
Utilizing data from ESA’s Gaia mission and NASA’s Exoplanet Archive, astronomers at Cornell University have discovered 45 rocky exoplanets in the habitable zone and 24 within…
A newly discovered species of small herbivorous dinosaur has been unveiled from a partial skeleton of a juvenile found in South Korea. Artist’s interpretation of Durisaurus…
Most of the global warming effect from aviation is attributed to contrails. Tack/imageBROKER/Shutterstock A recent study involving thousands of flights between the United States and Europe…
Probiotic Creams: A Safer Approach to Frigid Environments Credit: Aurora Photos, USA Polar explorers and deep-sea divers may soon benefit from probiotic creams that help prevent…
A groundbreaking discovery of 142 beads and pendants from five archaeological sites in Israel’s Natufian period (15,000 to 11,650 years ago) indicates that clay was first…
U.S. and German researchers have discovered a unique fungal protein capable of freezing water at relatively warmer subzero temperatures. This breakthrough opens up exciting possibilities for…
When scientists analyze complex human diseases, such as cancer, a crucial step involves comparing the DNA sequence of a diseased individual to a reference genome from…
NASA is set to return its colossal moon rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday night, gearing up for the…
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Contrails are the primary contributor to the global warming impact of flights. Credit: Tuck/imageBROKER/Shutterstock A groundbreaking study involving thousands of flights between the United States and…
Exploring the Limits of Crepe Folding ResonX/Jasmin Schoenzart Have you ever wondered how many times you can fold a delicious crêpe without it flipping over? A…
Gerd Faltings Wins 2026 Abel Prize Peter Badge/Typos1 Gerd Faltings has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Abel Prize, often regarded as the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics,”…
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Ultra-processed foods are often high in fat and sugar. Anastasia Krivenok/Getty Images In recent years, health experts, scientists, and media outlets have increasingly highlighted the dangers…
Anxiety can be debilitating, making it hard to get through the day. However, both mild and severe anxiety can be managed effectively. When you feel an…
Kepler-51 is a young G dwarf star located approximately 2,615 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. It remarkably hosts three superpuffs and one low-mass non-transiting exoplanet,…
Recent research highlights that birch bark tar—historically recognized as a natural tool adhesive—can effectively inhibit harmful bacteria like: Staphylococcus aureus. This suggests that Neanderthals may have…
The spectacular breakup of comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, sheds light on the fragile nature of cometary cores and their…
The Major Role of Contrails in Air Travel’s Global Warming Impact Credit: Tuck/imageBROKER/Shutterstock A recent extensive study involving thousands of flights between the United States and…
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Birch Bark Tar: An Ancient Adhesive and Antiseptic. Credit: Tjaark Siemssen, CC-BY 4.0 Neanderthals might have harnessed the antibacterial properties of tar made from tree bark…
Repeated Heading of a Soccer Ball Linked to Brain Damage René Nijhuis/MB Media Consistent head impacts in sports can compromise the blood-brain barrier and lead to…
NASA’s Perseverance rover is on a gem hunt Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS The Perseverance rover has uncovered a precious gemstone among the rocky terrain of Mars. These intriguing…
Scanning Electron Microscopy of Magic Mushroom Spores Ted Kinsman/Science Photo Library Psychedelic substances like psilocybin, LSD, and DMT are being explored as potential treatments for depression,…
When you think of a psychopath, you might envision a dangerous individual whose ruthless self-interest harms others while benefiting themselves. Surprisingly, psychopathy is more prevalent than…
Exploration at Antarctica’s Allan Hills Reveals 3 Million-Year-Old Ice Cores Credit: Austin Carter Researchers have used ancient air bubbles trapped in a 3-million-year-old ice core to…
Lightning Strikes at Agua Volcano, Guatemala Photo Credit: Mario Dalma Leon/Getty Images Physicists have unraveled the mystery behind volcanic lightning occurrence. Why do some particles become…
Genetic and acoustic research has revealed that the rare Iijima Warbler (Philoscopus ijimae) comprises two distinct species, including the newly identified crested warbler. Both species are…
Recent studies reveal that bird-like oviraptorids couldn’t rely solely on body heat for egg incubation. Instead, they utilized both body warmth and sunlight in semi-open nests.…
A fascinating study conducted by Northwestern University reveals mathematical evidence supporting the long-held belief that clothing trends cycle every 20 years. This concept resonates with many,…
Samples retrieved from the C-type asteroid (162173) Ryugu by JAXA’s Hayabusa 2 mission reveal the presence of all five essential nucleobases: purines (adenine and guanine) and…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Exits California Superior Court in Los Angeles Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty Images As I sit down to write, I instinctively check my…
Innovative advancements in seismic technology are paving the way for artificial earthquakes, which could revolutionize mining discovery on both Earth and the Moon, as revealed by…
Thunder that reverberated across parts of northeastern Ohio and Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning was likely caused by a meteor explosion. Local residents took to social media…
Duvet hogging can negatively affect your relationship and sleep quality, often without you realizing it the next day.Shutterstock/Vasilchenko Nikita Sleeping with your partner can lead to…
CERN’s LHCb Experimental Cavern CERN/Bryce, Maximilian A groundbreaking discovery at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) reveals a new, heavier proton-like particle composed of two charm quarks.…
3I/ATLAS: A Fascinating Discovery Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/B. Bolin Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS showcases unprecedented levels of water and carbon compounds, hinting that it originated around a…
Astronomers have unveiled a fascinating new exoplanet located just 35 light-years from Earth, perpetually shrouded in a massive ocean of lava. The exoplanet, designated L 98-59…
Recent research indicates that surrounding yourself with difficult individuals can speed up the aging process and even elevate your mortality risk. You can learn more about…
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), which manages the largest federal climate research center in the U.S., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s…