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As climate change continues to undermine the icy habitats crucial for polar bear survival, new studies indicate that these bears are swiftly altering their genetic makeup…

These stunning and enigmatic images were captured by scientists and photographers, like Felice Frankel, during her everyday life. Take a moment to see if you can…

Quantum particles now have an extended capacity to carry useful information. koto_feja/Getty Images The intriguing phenomenon of quantum superposition has enabled scientists to surpass the limitations…

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich indicates that the compositions of Uranus and Neptune might be less icy than previously assumed.…

Recent findings from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope indicate that TOI-561b is enveloped by a dense gas blanket above its global magma ocean. This artist’s…

An Idaho resident was scratched by a rabid skunk, triggering an exceptionally rare and fatal chain of events that resulted in the deaths of two individuals,…

gonorrhea J. Marshall/Tribaleye Image/Alamy Worldwide, drug-resistant gonorrhea is increasing, yet new antibiotics may provide a temporary solution until we face bacterial strains that cannot be treated…

“I’ve never needed a great excuse to jump into a chilly lake…” Kaisa Swanson/Alamy My days are filled with small rituals. Each morning, I blend a…

feedback A weekly column filled with strange stories, unbelievable advertising claims, and puzzling instructions. An amazing year To be new scientist Readers know that yearly summaries…

Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse character is set to appear in AI-generated videos Greg Balfour Evans / Alamy The leading AI firm and the premier entertainment company…

There has always been a strong interplay between imagination and physics. Albert Einstein crafted his theory of relativity by envisioning a scenario where he chased a…

Ozempic, which contains the GLP-1 drug semaglutide, was originally thought to be solely a treatment for type 2 diabetes. alamy stock photo Once regarded as exclusive…

OpenAI founder Sam Altman is featured on Sora Sora/Screenshot There’s no doubt that 2025 will be remembered as the year of decline. “Slop,” a term for…

Dolphin approaches killer whale, captured by the killer whale’s camera University of British Columbia (A.Trites), Dalhousie University (S. Fortune), Hakai Institute (K. Holmes), Leibniz Zoo and…

SNR 0519, the remnants of a supernova that erupted around 600 years ago Claude Coenen/ESA/Hubble & NASA Our planet may owe some of its characteristics to…

Scientists have discovered an unexpectedly high quantity of pre-solar particles (dust from supernovae predating our solar system) in samples obtained from the near-Earth asteroid (101955) Bennu…

Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have identified a supernova explosion linked to gamma-ray burst event GRB 250314A at a redshift of 7.3, occurring…

Researchers within the MicroBooNE (Micro Booster Neutrino) collaboration have determined, with 95% probability, that a single sterile neutrino does not exist. Utilizing data from the MicroBooNE…

Archaeologists have discovered a heated deposit that is 400,000 years old, along with a fire-cracked flint hatchet in Burnham, Suffolk, England, as well as two pieces…

Adobe Stock Photo/Phoebe Watts Set against the vastness of space, our blue planet emerges above the desolate lunar landscape. This iconic photograph, “Earthrise,” was captured by…

Lyndon Stratford / Alamy Stock P In a room adorned with gray walls in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, peculiar activities unfold beneath your feet. You…

Artistic representation of sparks from flint and pyrite Craig Williams, Trustee of the British Museum Approximately 400,000 years ago, Neanderthals or their ancestors in Britain struck…

Reconstruction of the city of Wroxeter in Roman Britain Ivan Lapper/British Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images During Roman rule, the health standards of Britain’s populace declined, particularly in…

Research conducted on Anopheles mosquitoes, native to Tanzania, shows promising results in malaria control. James Gathany/CDC via AP/Alamy A genetic technology known as gene drive has…

Elon Musk assisted the U.S. government in slashing science budgets Jason C. Andrew/Bloomberg via Getty Images One of the most iconic images of 2025 features billionaire…

Comet Lemon photographed from northern Italy on October 26, 2025 Marcel Clemens/Alamy Although no one has officially stated it, 2025 has certainly been an exceptional year…

The trillions of microorganisms that inhabit our intestines significantly impact our health. Tom Leach/Science Photo Library We frequently hear about the benefits of certain foods for…

“This site, dating back 400,000 years, represents the earliest known evidence of fire not just in Britain and Europe but across the globe,” stated Nick Ashton,…

This festive season, whatever you may do, chances are you didn’t have to hunt it or gather it from the wilderness yourself. We owe this to…

Instagram alerts that accounts for users under 16 will be terminated Stringer/AFP (via Getty Images) Australia’s groundbreaking social media restrictions on users under 16 have officially…

Should I store my car keys in a Faraday box? Perhaps. With the advent of keyless entry, you can unlock your car just by approaching it,…

In 1986, NASA’s Voyager 2 conducted the sole direct measurement of Uranus’ radiation environment. These findings revealed a well-recognized system characterized by a weak ion emission…

Illustration of a sauropod depicting skin pigment structure as observed under an electron microscope (inset) Tess Gallagher Microscopic features discovered in the fossilized skin of sauropods…

This rubbery material is a first for space observations and likely originated during the early formation of the solar system as Bennu’s parent asteroid heated up.…

Utilizing ESA’s XMM-Newton along with the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM)—a collaborative endeavor led by JAXA, ESA, and NASA—astronomers detected an ultrafast outflow from the…

Europa, Jupiter’s frigid moon, is an oceanic environment that stands out as a key player in the quest for extraterrestrial life. Its surface is characterized by…

This year brought many revelations about our ancient human relatives WHPics / Alamy This is an excerpt from Our Human Story, a newsletter about the revolution…

Homo floresiensis A recent study indicates that Liang Bua, the cave where this diminutive hominin species resided for approximately 140,000 years, was deserted during a significant…

Timing chemotherapy properly can reduce side effects. Paul Springett/Alamy It is often said that timing plays a crucial role, and cancer treatment might be no exception.…

Ceramic roof tiles and tuff blocks uncovered at an ancient construction site in Pompeii Pompeii Archaeological Park A recently uncovered ancient building site in Pompeii, preserved…