Space Exploration
Bezos's Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch next week
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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Plants & Animals
New research reveals RNA on leaves may impact microbial communities
Biologists at Indiana University Bloomington have shown that the surfaces of plant leaves are coated with a diverse array of RNA molecules. The finding suggests that the RNA present on the leaf surface may play a role in ...
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Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songs
A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular "Mandopop" musician Jay Chou.
A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular "Mandopop" musician Jay Chou.
Plants & Animals
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First medieval female burial with weapons discovered in Hungary
A recent study led by Dr. Balázs Tihanyi and his colleagues, published in PLOS ONE, has led to the positive identification of the first-known female burial with weapons in the 10th-century Carpathian Basin, Hungary.
Chimpanzees' stone tool choices may mirror ancient human ancestors' techniques
An international team of paleobiologists, anthropologists and behavioral scientists has found that the process used by modern chimps to select tools for cracking nuts may be similar to how ancient human ancestors chose their ...
Lake bacteria evolve like clockwork with the seasons, study reveals
Like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day," bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can't seem to shake. Except in this case, it's more like Groundhog Year.
Evolution
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Fossil study reveals oldest-known evolutionary 'arms race'
A study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History presents the oldest known example in the fossil record of an evolutionary arms race. These 517-million-year-old predator-prey interactions occurred in the ...
Evolution
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Does substance use change the brain's structure, or does brain structure predispose some to substance use?
A study led by researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, and other institutions has identified neuroanatomical differences in children associated with early substance ...
Plastic crystals could replace greenhouse gases used in refrigerators
A team of chemical engineers at Deakin University, working with colleagues from the University of Western Australia, the University of Sydney and Monash University, all in Australia, has found that a type of plastic crystal ...
Meta unveils HOT3D dataset for advanced computer vision training
While most humans can innately use their hands to communicate with others or grab and manipulate objects, many existing robotic systems only excel at simple manual tasks. In recent years, computer scientists worldwide have ...
Mediterranean diet linked to improved memory via gut bacteria changes
A new Tulane University study suggests the Mediterranean diet's brain-boosting benefits may work by changing the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Medical research
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Find Your Best Idea with Multiphysics Modeling and Apps
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Medical Xpress
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
Flu and RSV are sustaining California's sniffly season, COVID yet to surge this winter
Flu, RSV are on the rise in Chicago, along with a nasty stomach bug
Tonsil cancer: What is it and how to prevent it
AI system helps doctors identify patients at risk for suicide
Novel class of anti-malaria antibodies could lead to next-generation interventions
Modeling tool estimates COVID-19 testing saved 1.4 million lives
Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease, stroke and susceptibility to infection
Social program cuts tuberculosis cases among Brazil's poorest by more than half
Tech Xplore
Meta unveils HOT3D dataset for advanced computer vision training
Plastic crystals could replace greenhouse gases used in refrigerators
Emerging field of 'energy meteorology' sheds light on solar farms' desert impact
Virtual platform enables real-time musical collaboration with avatars
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
High-performance cerium oxide thermal switches improve heat flow control
Sustainable e-textiles: Biodegradable wearables can monitor health and reduce waste
Seven advances in technology that we're likely to see in 2025
In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
From brain maps to living bridges: The innovations set to reshape life in 2025
Efficient machine learning: Predicting material properties with limited data
AI replaces humans in identifying causes of fuel cell malfunctions
Researchers create triple-layer lithium battery resistant to fire and explosion
AI is becoming ingrained in businesses across industries. Where is it going in 2025?
AI system helps doctors identify patients at risk for suicide
A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that clinical alerts driven by artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide, potentially improving prevention efforts in routine ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Carbon in our bodies likely left galaxy and came back on cosmic 'conveyer belt'
Life on Earth could not exist without carbon. But carbon itself could not exist without stars. Nearly all elements except hydrogen and helium—including carbon, oxygen and iron—only exist because they were forged in stellar ...
Astronomy
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Scientists unveil surprising human vs. mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target
Since its discovery in the 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has been regarded as a leading target in cancer treatments. A checkpoint receptor that often resides on the surface of immune system cells, the PD-1 ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Robots can now walk through muddy and slippery terrain, thanks to moose-like feet
Roboticists at the Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have developed a new class of bio-inspired feet that significantly enhance robot mobility on challenging terrains like mud and wet snow. The findings, published ...
Robotics
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Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson's movement disorders
University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment.
Neuroscience
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Co-management of protected areas by NGOs and African countries significantly reduces deforestation
In order to better protect ecosystems and biodiversity, several African countries have set up innovative management models in which protected areas are co-managed by government bodies and international or national NGOs through ...
Environment
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Advanced imaging uncovers hidden metastases in high-risk prostate cancer cases
A study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.
Oncology & Cancer
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Scientists reveal overlooked ocean processes crucial for carbon storage
A new study has unveiled the key mechanisms that preserve organic carbon in the ocean—a poorly understood but vital process that influences the Earth's climate, carbon cycles, and formation of fossil fuels.
Earth Sciences
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'One of the most important species for science': How the humble fruit fly transformed four fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in households around the world, where it often deposits eggs on rotting flesh without being noticed. ...
Biotechnology
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From CO₂ to acetaldehyde: New copper catalyst offers green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes
Acetaldehyde is a vital chemical used in making everything from perfumes to plastics. Today, its production largely relies on ethylene, a petrochemical. But increasing environmental concerns are pushing the chemical industry ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Dozens of marine mammals found dead after Russian oil tanker spill
Dozens of sea mammals have been found dead since last month's Russian oil tanker spill in the Black Sea, a dolphin rescue center said Sunday, as authorities raced to contain the disaster.
3M, Mohawk hid chemical dangers that led to health crisis, Georgia county says
For decades, the corporate makers and users of "forever chemicals" used on carpet produced in Northwest Georgia have hidden the associated dangers, leading to a public health crisis, Murray County alleges in a new lawsuit.
What to know about bird flu in Pennsylvania
As more cases of bird flu are reported across species and locations, states across the country are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Endangered whales—one a first-time mom—spotted with calves off Florida
Two rare female whales have been documented off the coast of Florida, each with a calf, marine surveyors said.
Urban sprawl's hidden cost: How it affects economic mobility and inequality
Urban sprawl is not just unsightly. It could also be impeding intergenerational mobility for low-income residents and reinforcing racial inequality, according to a series of recent studies led by a University of Utah geographer.
Serbia says 2024 was its hottest year in history
Serbia recorded its hottest year in history in 2024, the Balkan country's meteorological office said this week.
What to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California
The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small.
Unlocking the past: How NZ's first jail tells a complex story of colonial identity
New Zealand's first jail was a simple affair, just a symmetrical four-roomed log building, built in 1840 at Okiato in the Bay of Islands, not far from present-day Russell.
In 2025 and beyond, schools need to teach more than just 'the basics'
In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of doors, gates and transitions. Able to see in two directions, Janus was associated with passages, beginnings and endings.
Breeding success: London zoo counts its animals one-by-one
With bunches of lettuce and bucketloads of nuts, London Zoo kicked off its annual animal count Friday, coaxing everything from goats to gorillas out of their enclosures for the celebrated stocktake.
A double dose of nasty winter is about to smack much of the US with snow, ice and biting cold
A strong snow and ice storm followed by brutally cold conditions will soon smack the eastern two-thirds of the United States as frigid air escapes the Arctic, plunging as far south as Florida, meteorologists forecast.
NASA's LEXI will provide X-ray vision of Earth's magnetosphere
A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation.
Orca Tahlequah's new baby dies
In a day of sadness and surprise, researchers on Puget Sound on Tuesday found J61, the new calf born to mother orca Tahlequah, had not survived—and that a new calf had also been born to J pod.
Braving the cold: Europe's polar research strides forward with new polar hub
In 2025, the EU will set up a new polar research body that will operate from Sweden, while scientists drill deep into polar ice to study the Earth's climate history and help mitigate the effects of climate change on this ...
Hubble captures a pale blue supernova in galaxy LEDA 22057
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week features the galaxy LEDA 22057, which is located about 650 million light-years away in the constellation Gemini. Like the subject of a previous Picture of the Week, ...
CaMKIIβ key in transducing Ca²⁺ transients to initiate autophagosome formation: Study
Transient Ca2+ fluctuations on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can induce liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of the autophagy initiation complex FIP200, forming FIP200 puncta and triggering autophagosome ...
Could habitable planets orbiting white dwarfs retain their oceans? Maybe
Potentially habitable exoplanets are so incredibly common that astronomers have started to consider more unusual situations where life might arise. Perhaps life can be found on the moon of a hot Jupiter or lingering in the ...
Using an oil industry framework to map space resources
Cracking the chicken-and-egg problem of utilizing resources in space has been a difficult challenge for over half a century. Getting enough infrastructure built up is necessary to collect those resources effectively, but ...
New Orleans New Year's Eve terror attack shows the challenges of protecting 'soft targets,' expert says
New Orleans is still reeling from a terror attack that involved a 42-year-old Army veteran driving a pickup truck through a Bourbon Street crowd on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens more before being ...
2024 was Earth's hottest year, continuing the global warming trend
Earth reached its warmest year on record in 2024, according to data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe's leading environmental monitoring program.
