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Astronomy Sep 30, 2026

Hidden star cluster discovered in Milky Way's crowded disk defies easy classification

Astronomers have discovered a stellar cluster hidden in the crowded disk of the Milky Way. The object, named Garro 04, was first identified as an unusual collection of stars in observations from the VVVX survey and was later ...

Astrobiology Sep 30, 2026

Sugar found in meteorites may have helped secure its own survival on early Earth

Is there life elsewhere, or is Earth unique in the universe? This is one of humanity's great unanswered questions. One way to approach this mystery is to investigate how life began here on Earth. Our research explores the ...

Social Sciences Sep 30, 2026

Stoicism isn't just for men—despite what the manosphere suggests

Stoicism has attracted all sorts of fans in recent years, but one group whose interest in this ancient philosophy has attracted a good deal of comment is the "manosphere."

Economics & Business Sep 30, 2026

Dark kitchens are popping up everywhere, but what are they and why does it matter?

When you order food through an app, how much do you know about where you're buying it from? It could be a restaurant on the local main street or one located in a warehouse in a faraway industrial park.

Astrobiology Sep 30, 2026

Earth and Mars: Built from different cosmic recipes

Four and a half billion years ago, Earth and Mars were born in the rotating cloud of gas and dust that would eventually become our solar system. Yet exactly how the planets formed remains one of the most disputed questions ...

Environment Sep 30, 2026

New satellite tool to help communities better prepare for Bushfire season

As the weather starts to warm in Australia, people are beginning to look ahead to the wildfire season.

Astrobiology Sep 30, 2026

The north pole of Mars is less dusty than scientists thought

Although Mars may have once resembled Earth, the rocky red planet now appears far from hospitable. Still, certain details—such as ice-bound water—pique researchers' curiosity. As on Earth, ice on Mars contains valuable records ...

Space Exploration Sep 30, 2026

Starship's first orbital flight put its heat shield to the test

SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, reached Earth orbit for the first time on Sept. 28, 2026. This mission, the rocket's 14th test flight, also marked the first time that Starship deployed ...

Earth Sciences Sep 30, 2026

Why Kamchatka's giant earthquake sent a smaller tsunami across the Pacific

In 2025, along parts of Kamchatka's coast in Russia, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake caused a tsunami to surge nearly 20 meters (65 feet) above sea level. Yet across the Pacific, its waves were much smaller than those produced ...

Social Sciences Sep 30, 2026

Co-design with the community? Study provides insights on building trust

Co-design projects give stakeholders a seat at the table, including them as members of the design team, but few studies have evaluated whether they feel heard. A participant satisfaction study found that how and when people ...

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