Astrobiology
Halley-type comet's water holds clues to life on Earth
New research has uncovered compelling evidence that water from a comet is strikingly similar to that found in Earth's oceans, offering fresh support for the idea that comets may have played a crucial role in delivering water—and ...
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The first experimental realization of quantum optical skyrmions in a semiconductor QED system
Skyrmions are localized, particle-like excitations in materials that retain their structure due to topological constraints (i.e., restrictions arising from properties that remain unchanged under smooth deformations). These ...
Vitiligo linked to higher depression risk in a large US cohort
A David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA-led research team reports that vitiligo is associated with increased depression risk, with higher risk among Black and Hispanic patients.
New statistical tool identifies parent-of-origin effects in genes without any parental data
Certain genetic mutations can have different outcomes depending on whether one inherits from their mother or their father. This phenomenon is known as parent-of-origin effects (POEs), where certain genes are switched on or ...
Robots learn human-like movement adjustments to prevent object slipping
To effectively tackle a variety of real-world tasks, robots should be able to reliably grasp objects of different shapes, textures and sizes, without dropping them in undesired locations. Conventional approaches to enhancing ...
Making neurons young again may stop ALS
In the beginning, not even Hynek Wichterle's postdoc thought his idea to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) had a chance.
Neuroscience
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A mutation linked to ALS and dementia miswires gene expression
It may be time to rethink certain genetic mutations associated with two devastating neurodegenerative disorders—amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD)—according to a new Nature Neuroscience ...
Genetics
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Scientists develop off-the-shelf immunotherapy for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among women with gynecological cancers. The current medical playbook—surgery followed by chemotherapy—initially shows promise. Tumors shrink, sometimes disappearing entirely. ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Weekend habits linked to new sleep disorder trend: 'Social apnea'
Late nights, alcohol, and smoking on weekends may be doing more than disrupting your Monday mornings. They could also be triggering a newly identified sleep health concern known as "social apnea," warn researchers from Flinders ...
Health
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Researchers re-engineer AI language model to target previously 'undruggable' disease proteins
A study published in Nature Biotechnology reveals a powerful new use for artificial intelligence: designing small, drug-like molecules that can stick to and break down harmful proteins in the body—even when scientists don't ...
Biotechnology
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Auction of world's largest Mars meteorite sparks ownership debate
The recent auction of a Martian meteorite—for a record-grabbing $5.3 million at Sotheby's New York—has sparked questions over its provenance and renewed debate over who gets to claim rocks fallen from the heavens.
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How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
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Gene linked to skin's resistance to pressure sheds light on how animals adapted to life on land
One of the most significant moments in the evolutionary journey of life on this planet was the transition from water to land. This huge step required animals to adapt to new challenges, including supporting their body weight ...
Working after retirement associated with higher life satisfaction—especially for men
Work can be a boon or a burden, depending on who you ask. For many, the thought of having nothing to fill their days after retirement is distressing, while others might look forward to filling their days with all the activities ...
Ancient DNA reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England
Archaeologists have analyzed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in 7th-century-AD cemeteries on the south coast of England, revealing that they both had recent ancestors, likely grandparents, from West Africa.
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Connection with nature sees dramatic decline over the last two centuries
Over the past 220 years, the connection between people and nature has declined by more than 60%. That's the key finding of a study led by Miles Richardson, a professor of nature connectedness at the University of Derby in ...
Children's immune systems reveal new antibody targets for dengue vaccine development
In a new study, scientists have discovered more about how the body protects against dengue fever, one of the world's most common mosquito-borne illnesses, prompting hopes for more effective vaccines against the disease.
Astronomers spot the 'Eye of Sauron' in deep space
A stunning new image of a cosmic jet has helped astronomers unlock the mystery behind the unusually bright emission of high-energy gamma rays and neutrinos from a peculiar celestial object. The source is a blazar—a type ...
Astronomy
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Portable tuberculosis test achieves 100% sensitivity and specificity in clinical samples
Princeton University and collaborators have developed SHINE-TB, a one-sample, parallelized reaction amplification and detection CRISPR assay that detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis directly from sputum, achieving 100% sensitivity ...
European satellite to step up monitoring of extreme weather
The Ariane 6 rocket on Wednesday blasted off carrying Europe's next generation satellite for warning against extreme weather events.
150 species saved in England, but 'time running out' to halt decline
A multi-million pound conservation program in England helped save 150 struggling species but "time is running out" to halt the decline, the head of Natural England, which led the initiative, said Wednesday.
Team updates state threatened, endangered plant species rankings
Scientists from the Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have updated the state conservation status ranks, or S-ranks, of threatened and endangered plants in Illinois. The update ...
ULA Vulcan cuts through night skies on landmark national security mission
United Launch Alliance knocked out its first Vulcan Centaur launch of the year on Tuesday night, and its first ever for the Space Force.
California farmers, anglers and researchers often clash over salmon. Science united them
In better times, droves of young winter-run Chinook salmon would travel 300 miles downstream from the Sacramento River, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and into the Pacific. They would return as adults, shimmering silver and ...
Are sharks an 'overwhelming problem' in Florida? What the experts say
Florida anglers say sharks are snatching their catches at unprecedented rates, calling it an "overwhelming problem" and blaming a boom in Gulf shark numbers.
Researchers achieve new insights about liquid metals, opening doors for the creation of new materials
When most people think of liquid metal, they think of the T-1000 from "Terminator 2." Steve Lustig sees a chemistry kit.
Researchers uncover how some 'glow-stick' molecules work better for medical imaging
In a breakthrough that could significantly improve medical imaging techniques used to detect cancer and monitor treatments, SMU researchers have solved a decades-long puzzle about why certain light-producing molecules glow ...
Culture influences men's experiences with intimate partner violence, study finds
Historically, stereotypical ideas of intimate partner violence (IPV) have overlooked or minimized the experiences of male victims. Simultaneously, perspectives of men's experiences with IPV are influenced by country-specific ...
Experts weigh in on why return-to-office policies may be stalling women's career growth
Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. ...
Personalized pricing can backfire on companies, says study
Personalized pricing, where merchants adjust prices according to the pile of data about a consumer's willingness to pay, has been criticized for its potential to unfairly drive-up prices for certain customers.
Five key things about heatwaves in Europe
Scorching temperatures, such as those recorded in southern Europe, illustrate the intensifying heatwaves in Europe, which scientists consider a direct result of climate change.
As octopuses dwindle in Spanish waters, suppliers look to imports and farming despite concerns
At a humming factory in the Spanish town of O Carballino, workers sling dozens of limp octopuses into a metal cauldron, wincing as strings of slime splatter their aprons. Nearby, others slice tentacles and pack them into ...
Now you see me, now you don't: How subtle 'sponsored content' on social media tricks us into viewing ads
How many ads do you see on social media? It might be more than you realize. Scientists studying how ads work on Instagram-style social media have found that people are not as good at spotting them as they think. If people ...
Astronaut catches gigantic jet on camera
On July 3, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a stunning photo of an event originally thought to be a sprite.
Study unpacks what 'Made in USA' claims really mean to consumers
Many consumers assume that products labeled "Made in U.S." are almost entirely manufactured domestically, but supply chains tell a more complex story.
Rivers under pressure: Satellite data filtering techniques may underestimate Europe's water storage changes
Research in the International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology has shown that conventional approaches to measuring water storage across Europe's complex river systems may significantly underrepresent the scale ...
Church membership contributed significantly to economic recovery after Hurricane Katrina, study finds
Katrina and other hurricanes caused devastating damage in the southeastern U.S. in the summer of 2005. A study by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) shows that in the years following the disaster, establishments ...
Examining social questions around climate adaptation measures in the wake of a flood disaster
Global warming is causing weather events to become more extreme, and society must adapt. What does this look like in a local context? A team from the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS), together with the Erftverband ...
Statistical model correctly predicts nest success for the critically endangered California condor
California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) raise their young in crazy places. Cliffsides or rockfall on the sides of mountains are the typical haunts of condor families, making nest monitoring difficult for even the most ...
