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Composite image of Fomalhaut’s dust belt (center hidden). The inset displays dust cloud cs1 taken in 2012 together with dust cloud cs2 from 2023. NASA, ESA,…

Utilizing the Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UVS) instrument onboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, scientists have made significant observations of 3I/ATLAS. This interstellar object is the third and only…

National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado Matthew Jonas/MediaNews Group/Boulder Daily Camera (via Getty Images) The decision by the Trump administration to shut down the…

A recent study has revealed that high-fat cheese and cream might play a role in preventing dementia. This research, published in Neurology The Medical Journal of…

Illustration of an asteroid passing near the moonMark Garlick/Science Photo Library In 2025, the threat of a disastrous asteroid impact momentarily heightened when astronomers detected a…

Another incentive to secure a window seat is its potential to help manage blood sugar levels. Anton Dios/Shutterstock Many of us prefer sitting by a window…

Many of us find joy in liberally using profanity. Why? Because it feels satisfying. Recent scientific findings have validated this common behavior, thanks to a new…

Data from NASA’s Cassini mission to Saturn initially suggested that Titan could possess a vast subterranean ocean of liquid water. However, when University of Washington scientist…

Bees exhibit an extraordinary range of species and behavior, from solitary types that nest in burrows to social variants that construct intricate nests. This nesting diversity…

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur, was officially confirmed by the Senate as NASA’s new administrator on Wednesday, concluding a dramatic chapter that began over a year…

We perceive color using input from cone cells in the retina. Shutterstock/Kytriel In April, researchers announced that they developed a device that allows people to see…

Chronic fatigue syndrome has multiple influencing factors, with genetics starting to emerge as a key player. Anusorn Nakdee/Getty Images Recent research is illuminating how genetics contributes…

Artist impression of PSR J2322-2650b NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralph Crawford (STScI) Astronomers have identified what could be one of the most peculiar known exoplanets. This planet…

The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, which is the largest climate research institute in the federal state. Russ…

China’s swift transition to solar energy is contributing to lower emissions in the energy sector Cost Photo/NurPhoto (via Getty Images) The year 2025 could mark the…

PSR J2322-2650b, an enigmatic Jupiter-mass exoplanet orbiting the millisecond pulsar PSR J2322-2650, exhibits an unusual atmosphere primarily composed of helium and carbon, presenting a new phenomenon…

Astronomers have utilized data gathered from a network of space and terrestrial telescopes to identify AT 2024wpp, the most radiant blue light transient (LFBOT) ever recorded.…

Numerous levees have collapsed, over a dozen highways have been shut down, and one fatality has been reported in Washington state as an atmospheric river storm…

Paleontologists have discovered a significant concentration of dugong fossils at Al Masjabiya, an early Miocene dam site in Qatar. These fossils indicate that the Arabian Gulf…

The previous season marked the highest temperatures in the Arctic for the past 125 years. March, typically the month with the greatest sea ice extent, recorded…

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and La Trobe University questions the classification of the Littlefoot fossil, Australopithecus prometheus. Littlefoot fossil…

A stunning view of Saturn and its rings as seen by the Cassini spacecraft NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute New findings indicate that dust particles from Saturn’s rings…

An artistic representation of a satellite in Earth’s orbit Yusery Yilmaz/Shutterstock In the event that all satellites ceased their ability to maneuver, a collision would likely…

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured breathtaking new images of the intriguingly tilted spiral galaxy NGC 4388. This Hubble image showcases spiral galaxy NGC 4388,…

goal! Researchers examined the FC Barcelona women’s team players Eric Alonso/Getty Images The notion of tailoring lifestyle habits according to the phases of the menstrual cycle…

Researchers at King’s College London have found significant connections between theobromine, a widely-known plant compound from cocoa, and measures of epigenetic aging, indicating that theobromine may…

Paleontologists have discovered a 66-million-year-old Mosasaurus tooth within the Hell Creek Formation in North Dakota, USA. This find reinforces the idea that mosasaurs, often viewed as…

Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have identified the chemical signature of a protostar with a mass between 1,000 and 10,000 times that of…

A novel genus and species of mid-Oligocene nimuravid has been identified from fossil remains unearthed in northern China. This finding enhances our understanding of Nimurabiidae in…

At its core, a star is formed when gravity gathers matter tightly enough to facilitate nuclear fusion in its center while also ensuring it doesn’t generate…

The flow of melted snow creates channels through a glacier cave at the Morteratsch Glacier in Switzerland. Lander Van Tricht Currently, approximately 1,000 glaciers are disappearing…

Witnessing the solar eclipse in Menan, Idaho in 2017Natalie Behring/Getty Images As the year comes to a close, I find joy in marking my calendar in…

Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect In 2025, science faces numerous challenges, ranging from vaccine skepticism within the U.S. government to the ongoing global inertia in…

Disney stated that its AI image generator Midjourney was developed using films like ‘The Lion King’ Maximum Film/Alamy Since the launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s generative AI…

Green hydrogen offers numerous potential applications Bernat Armangue/Associated Press/Alamy Hydrogen, the most prevalent element in the universe, generates energy when it reacts with oxygen, producing only…

In the tech sector, there are few instances that can be dubbed “big bang” moments—transformative events that reshape our understanding of technology’s role in the world.…

This weekend, the yearly Geminid meteor shower is set to reach its peak, providing stargazers with an opportunity to witness what is often regarded as the…

On November 26, 2025, astronomers utilized the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on the Gemini North Telescope located on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, to capture images of the…

Astronomers utilizing ESA’s XMM-Newton Observatory have captured X-ray images of 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object to traverse our solar system, following 1I/Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. This…

(1) You are invited to join the periodic table. The legendary figures and the elements named after them comprise the 12 Titans (titanium), Prometheus (promethium), and…