Top science news headlines for the week 20

Monday, May 12
Astronomy
1296

Universe expected to decay in 10⁷⁸ years, much sooner than previously thought

Astrobiology
215

Meteorites and marsquakes hint at an underground ocean of liquid water on the red planet

General Physics
214

Twist of light: Non-reciprocity in photon polarization may unlock gravity and quantum mechanics link

Plants & Animals
185

From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the US

Archaeology
139

Archaeologists reveal vast Aztec trade networks behind ancient obsidian artifacts

Biochemistry
137

Water molecules form harmonized networks during hydrolytic reactions

Archaeology
131

Discovery of ancient culture on remote Scottish isle rewrites the range of early settlers

Tuesday, May 13
Plants & Animals
134

Collective memory loss in herring results in 800 km shift in spawning grounds

Education
111

Prominent chatbots routinely exaggerate science findings, study shows

Astronomy
102

Astrophysicists explore our galaxy's magnetic turbulence in unprecedented detail using a new computer model

Earth Sciences
88

Hidden hydrogen: Earth's crust holds clues to untapped clean energy source

Biochemistry
74

Versatile fungi-based living material is tear-resistant and can even be safely eaten

Astronomy
58

Astronomers detect eleven new active galactic nuclei

Paleontology & Fossils
57

Paleontologists identify 12 new dinosaur teeth in China's Nenjiang Formation