https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/index.htm/ en-us Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:14:25 EDT Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:14:25 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/index.htm/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014153.htm Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a simple three-minute brainwave test called Fastball EEG that can detect memory problems years before Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed. Unlike traditional memory tests, it passively records brain responses to images and has now been proven effective in people’s homes. With breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs working best in early stages, this low-cost, accessible tool could transform early detection and treatment. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:12:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014153.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014149.htm Scientists at Delft University of Technology have managed to watch a single atomic nucleus flip its magnetic state in real time. Using a scanning tunneling microscope, they indirectly read the nucleus through its electrons, finding the nuclear spin surprisingly stable for several seconds. This “single-shot readout” breakthrough could pave the way for manipulating atomic-scale quantum states, with future applications in quantum sensing and simulation. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:59:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014149.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014143.htm Scientists uncovered a 310-million-year-old fish fossil with a “tongue bite,” teeth on the roof and floor of its mouth that worked like a second jaw. This adaptation, previously thought to have appeared much later, shows how fish rapidly experimented with new feeding strategies after mass extinction. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:52:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014143.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014137.htm A Japanese research team successfully harnessed E. coli to produce PDCA, a strong, biodegradable plastic alternative. Their method avoids toxic byproducts and achieves record production levels, overcoming key roadblocks with creative fixes. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:40:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014132.htm A small tissue fold in fly embryos, once thought purposeless, plays a vital role in stabilizing tissues. Researchers show that it absorbs stress during early development, and its position and timing likely shaped its evolutionary emergence. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:22:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250904014132.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075244.htm Solar Orbiter has identified the Sun’s dual “engines” for superfast electrons: explosive flares and sweeping coronal mass ejections. By catching over 300 events close to their origin, the mission has solved key mysteries about how these particles travel and why they sometimes appear late. The findings will improve space weather forecasts and help shield spacecraft and astronauts from solar radiation. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:10:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075244.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075205.htm Spotting Earth-like planets is nearly impossible with conventional telescopes, but researchers propose a bold fix: a rectangular design that can separate a planet’s faint glow from its blinding star. This approach could uncover dozens of nearby worlds that might host life. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:01:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075205.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075202.htm Metformin, the world’s most widely used diabetes drug, has long been recognized for its surprising range of benefits beyond lowering blood sugar, from reducing inflammation to lowering cancer risk. Yet its exact mechanism has remained unclear for decades. Now, researchers at Kobe University have uncovered the first clinical evidence that the drug alters levels of key metals in the blood. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:52:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075202.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075159.htm Researchers spotted a colossal cloud of gas and dust in the Milky Way, filled with turbulent motion, newborn star seeds, and even a natural microwave laser. This newly found Midpoint cloud appears to funnel material toward the galactic center, offering key insights into star formation in extreme cosmic regions. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:02:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075156.htm Past climate assessments let big polluters delay action, placing more burden on smaller nations. A new method based on historical responsibility demands steep cuts from wealthy countries and more financial support for poorer ones. Courts are now stepping in, making climate justice not just political but also legal. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:14:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250903075156.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085158.htm Overactivation of dopamine neurons may directly drive their death, explaining why movement-controlling brain cells degenerate in Parkinson’s. Mice with chronically stimulated neurons showed the same selective damage seen in patients, along with molecular stress responses. Targeting this overactivity could help slow disease progression. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:57:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085158.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085154.htm Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of an ancient viral protein hidden in our DNA. The HERV-K Env protein, found on cancer and autoimmune cells, has a unique shape that could unlock new diagnostics and therapies. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:54:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085154.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085152.htm Astronomers using ALMA have discovered that planet-forming discs are not flat and serene but subtly warped, reshaping our understanding of how planets form. These slight tilts, similar to those seen among planets in our Solar System, suggest that planetary systems emerge in more chaotic and dynamic conditions than once believed. The findings point to new connections between disc warps, gas flow, turbulence, and the feeding of young stars, raising exciting questions about the forces shaping worlds across the cosmos. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:56:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085152.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085150.htm Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst selectively breaks down stubborn polyolefin plastics—the single-use materials that make up much of our daily waste—into valuable oils, waxes, fuels, and more. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:02:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085150.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085147.htm Snowfall shortages are now destabilizing some of the world’s last resilient glaciers, as shown by a new study in Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains. Using a monitoring station on Kyzylsu Glacier, researchers discovered that stability ended around 2018, when snowfall declined sharply and melt accelerated. The work sheds light on the Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly, where glaciers had resisted climate change longer than expected. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:36:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085147.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085143.htm Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have shown for the first time that it’s possible to detect dormant cancer cells in breast cancer survivors and eliminate them with repurposed drugs, potentially preventing recurrence. In a clinical trial, existing medications cleared these hidden cells in most participants, leading to survival rates above 90%. The findings open a new era of proactive treatment against breast cancer’s lingering threat, offering hope to survivors haunted by the fear of relapse. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:51:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085143.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085136.htm Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how overloaded mitochondria in the brain’s memory circuits may spark early Alzheimer’s damage. Their work focuses on calcium signaling and how it might trigger breakdowns in the entorhinal cortex. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:28:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085136.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085004.htm A new model called StarryStarryProcess lets scientists map star spots with precision, improving how exoplanets are studied. By factoring in both transits and stellar rotation, it provides richer details about stars and their influence on planetary signals. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:25:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902085004.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902084959.htm NASA’s SPHEREx joined Webb and Hubble in studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, gathering data on its size, chemistry, and physical traits. While harmless to Earth, the comet provides scientists a rare opportunity to learn more about solar system wanderers. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:03:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902084959.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902084955.htm Webb, Hubble, and SPHEREx are joining forces to study the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing details about its structure and chemistry. The comet isn’t dangerous, but it’s offering scientists a rare chance to explore material from outside our solar system. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:49:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250902084955.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104658.htm A long-term study following insomnia patients treated with cannabis-based medical products revealed sustained improvements in sleep quality, mood, and pain management over 18 months. Most participants reported better rest and less anxiety or depression, while only a small fraction experienced mild side effects such as fatigue or dry mouth. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:42:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104658.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104656.htm High-ventilation breathwork with music can evoke psychedelic-like states, shifting blood flow in the brain and reducing negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool with powerful potential. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:24:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104656.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104654.htm Once a universal feature of human psychology, the “unhappiness hump” in midlife has disappeared, replaced by a new trend: mental health is worst in youth and improves with age. Data from the U.S., U.K., and dozens of countries suggest today’s young people are driving this shift, facing deeper struggles than previous generations. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:26:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104652.htm Fossilized bones in Brazil reveal that deadly infections plagued sauropods 80 million years ago. Researchers uncovered unhealed lesions consistent with osteomyelitis, pointing to pathogens spread through stagnant waters or insect bites. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:46:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104652.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104650.htm Scientists in Japan have uncovered a strange new behavior in “heavy” electrons — particles that act as if they carry far more mass than usual. These electrons were found to be entangled, sharing a deep quantum link, and doing so in ways tied to the fastest possible time in physics. Even more surprising, the effect appeared close to room temperature, hinting that future quantum computers might harness this bizarre state of matter. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:05:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104650.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104649.htm Japanese scientists have developed ADRIANA, a non-opioid painkiller that could provide powerful relief without the dangers of addiction. With successful trials already completed, large U.S. studies are now underway, raising hopes for a safer future in pain treatment. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:32:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104649.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104647.htm A sweeping review of nearly 100 studies has raised concerns about the mental health impacts of high-potency cannabis products. Researchers found strong links to psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder, while results for anxiety and depression were mixed and sometimes contradictory. Although the findings confirm that higher THC concentrations pose risks, the evidence still isn’t clear enough to offer firm clinical guidance, leaving scientists calling for better-designed studies to fill the gaps. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:11:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104647.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104645.htm Scientists are racing to improve weight loss treatments beyond drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are effective but plagued by nausea, bone loss, and weight regain. Tufts University chemists have created a new multi-target compound that goes beyond the usual GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon approaches by adding a fourth hormone, PYY. This “quadruple-action” design aims to deliver weight loss results on par with bariatric surgery—up to 30%—without invasive procedures, and could change the future of obesity treatment. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:48:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104645.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104643.htm Researchers have uncovered why smell often fades early in Alzheimer’s: the brain’s immune cells dismantle key nerve connections between the olfactory bulb and brainstem. Membrane changes in neurons send an “eat-me” signal to microglia, which mistakenly destroy them. Evidence from mice, human tissue, and PET scans confirms this process. These insights could pave the way for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:19:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104643.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104640.htm A single RSV vaccine dose is proving to be a powerful shield for older adults, significantly reducing hospitalizations and severe illness over two consecutive RSV seasons. While protection is strongest in the first year and declines somewhat in the second, the findings highlight both the immediate benefits and the importance of ongoing monitoring. With RSV causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations every year in the U.S., this research underscores the potential of vaccination to save lives and guide future booster strategies. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:55:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104640.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831225227.htm Just 500 million years after the Big Bang, a colossal black hole, 300 million times the mass of the Sun, was already blazing at the heart of a tiny, brilliant galaxy. Found with JWST, this discovery could explain the strange "Little Red Dots" seen in the early cosmos and rewrites what we thought was possible for black hole growth. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:01:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831225227.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831112518.htm Astronomers have taken a fresh look at the famous “Hand of God” pulsar, combining X-ray data from NASA’s Chandra Observatory with new radio observations from the Australia Telescope Compact Array. At the center is pulsar B1509-58, a rapidly spinning neutron star only about 12 miles wide that powers a nebula stretching 150 light-years across. The strange hand-shaped structure continues to surprise researchers, revealing puzzling filaments, patchy remnants, and boundaries that defy expectations. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:05:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831112518.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831112452.htm Astronomers have found over 5,000 exoplanets, and now scientists think these distant worlds could unlock one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter. A new study suggests that Jupiter-like planets may gradually collect superheavy dark matter particles in their cores, which could one day collapse into planet-sized black holes. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:09:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831112452.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831112449.htm Saturn’s moon Titan may be more alive with possibilities than we thought. New NASA research suggests that in Titan’s freezing methane and ethane lakes, simple molecules could naturally arrange themselves into vesicles—tiny bubble-like structures that mimic the first steps toward life. These compartments, born from splashing droplets and complex chemistry in Titan’s atmosphere, could act like primitive cell walls. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:36:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831112449.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010541.htm A breakthrough pill, baxdrostat, has shown remarkable success in lowering dangerously high blood pressure in patients resistant to standard treatments. In a large international trial, it cut systolic pressure by nearly 10 mmHg, enough to significantly reduce risks of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. The drug works by blocking excess aldosterone, a hormone that drives uncontrolled hypertension. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:24:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010541.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010539.htm Beta blockers, used for decades after heart attacks, provide no benefit for patients with preserved heart function, according to the REBOOT trial. The massive study also found women faced higher risks when taking the drug. Experts say the results will change heart treatment guidelines worldwide. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:03:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010539.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010536.htm A massive global study uncovered a striking paradox: even as total burned land has dropped by more than a quarter since 2002, human exposure to wildfires has skyrocketed. Africa accounts for a staggering 85% of these exposures, while California stands out as an extreme hotspot despite its relatively small share of burned land. Climate change is fueling more intense fire weather, population growth is pushing communities into fire-prone landscapes, and the overlap between people and flames is growing more dangerous. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:05:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010536.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010533.htm Stanford researchers reveal meandering rivers existed long before plants, overturning textbook geology. Their findings suggest carbon-rich floodplains shaped climate for billions of years. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:14:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010526.htm As the Great Salt Lake shrinks, scientists are uncovering mysterious groundwater-fed oases hidden beneath its drying lakebed. Reed-covered mounds and strange surface disturbances hint at a vast underground plumbing system that pushes fresh water up under pressure. Using advanced tools like airborne electromagnetic surveys and piezometers, researchers are mapping the hidden freshwater reserves and testing whether they could help restore fragile lakebed crusts, reduce dust pollution, and reveal long-buried secrets of the region’s hydrology. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 06:15:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010526.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010510.htm New research suggests that exercise may not just make us feel younger—it could actually slow or even reverse the body’s molecular clock. By looking at DNA markers of aging, scientists found that structured exercise like aerobic and strength training has stronger anti-aging effects than casual activity. Evidence from both mice and humans shows measurable reductions in biological age, with benefits reaching beyond muscles to the heart, liver, fat tissue, and gut. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:00:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010510.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010505.htm Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults by reshaping their oral microbiome, according to researchers at the University of Exeter. The study found that beneficial bacteria increased while harmful ones decreased, leading to better conversion of dietary nitrates into nitric oxide—a molecule vital for vascular health. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:35:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250831010505.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001209.htm Scientists at Mount Sinai have created an artificial intelligence system that can predict how likely rare genetic mutations are to actually cause disease. By combining machine learning with millions of electronic health records and routine lab tests like cholesterol or kidney function, the system produces "ML penetrance" scores that place genetic risk on a spectrum rather than a simple yes/no. Some variants once thought dangerous showed little real-world impact, while others previously labeled uncertain revealed strong disease links. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:47:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001209.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001207.htm Scientists have uncovered a surprising new healing mechanism in injured cells called cathartocytosis, in which cells "vomit" out their internal machinery to revert more quickly to a stem cell-like state. While this messy shortcut helps tissues regenerate faster, it also leaves behind debris that can fuel inflammation and even cancer. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:56:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001207.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001205.htm Men eating ultra-processed foods gained more fat than those eating unprocessed meals, even with equal calories. Their hormone levels shifted in worrying ways, with testosterone falling and pollutants rising. Researchers say the processing itself, not overeating, is to blame. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:13:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001205.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001203.htm Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have unveiled an AI-powered system designed to expose predatory scientific journals—those that trick scientists into paying for publication without proper peer review. By analyzing journal websites for red flags like fake editorial boards, excessive self-citation, and sloppy errors, the AI flagged over 1,400 suspicious titles out of 15,200. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:34:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001203.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001201.htm A new study projects that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—the system of currents that includes the Gulf Stream—could shut down after 2100 under high-emission scenarios. This shutdown would drastically reduce heat transport northward, leaving Europe vulnerable to extreme winters, summers of drying, and shifts in tropical rainfall. Climate models show the tipping point is linked to collapsing winter convection in the North Atlantic, which weakens vertical mixing and creates a feedback loop that accelerates decline. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:41:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001159.htm Sargassum has escaped the Sargasso Sea and exploded across the Atlantic, forming the massive Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. Fueled by nutrient runoff, Amazon outflows, and climate events, these blooms now reshape ecosystems, economies, and coastlines on a staggering scale. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:44:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001157.htm Young orangutans master the art of building intricate treetop nests not by instinct alone, but by closely watching their mothers and peers. Researchers tracking wild Sumatran orangutans over 17 years discovered that “peering”—the deliberate act of observing nest construction—is the key to learning. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:11:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001157.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001153.htm Astronomers at the University of Missouri, using the James Webb Space Telescope, have uncovered 300 unusually bright cosmic objects that may be some of the earliest galaxies ever formed. By applying techniques like infrared imaging, dropout analysis, and spectral energy distribution fitting, the team has identified candidates that could force scientists to rethink how galaxies emerged after the Big Bang. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:59:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001153.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001150.htm Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered a planet-forming disk shockingly rich in carbon dioxide but nearly devoid of water, upending traditional theories of planetary chemistry. Found in a harsh star-forming region flooded with radiation, the discovery hints that cosmic environments may drastically reshape the ingredients that shape planets. The unexpected isotopic fingerprints of CO2 could even help solve mysteries about the origins of meteorites and comets in our own Solar System. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:50:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001150.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001148.htm Mars isn’t the neatly layered world we once imagined — its mantle is filled with ancient, jagged fragments left over from colossal impacts billions of years ago. Seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission revealed that these buried shards, some up to 4 km wide, are still preserved beneath the planet’s stagnant crust, acting as a geological time capsule. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:37:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250830001148.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829235726.htm Astronomers have spotted 3I/ATLAS, just the third interstellar object ever seen in our solar system. Bigger, faster, and possibly far older than ‘Oumuamua or Borisov, this icy traveler could help unlock clues about how other star systems formed billions of years ago. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:57:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829235726.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052210.htm Quantum scientists in Innsbruck have taken a major leap toward building the internet of the future. Using a string of calcium ions and finely tuned lasers, they created quantum nodes capable of generating streams of entangled photons with 92% fidelity. This scalable setup could one day link quantum computers across continents, enable unbreakable communication, and even transform timekeeping by powering a global network of optical atomic clocks that are so precise they’d barely lose a second over the universe’s entire lifetime. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:09:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052210.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052208.htm Rice University physicists confirmed that flat electronic bands in kagome superconductors aren’t just theoretical, they actively shape superconductivity and magnetism. This breakthrough could guide the design of next-generation quantum materials and technologies. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:54:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052208.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052206.htm A Vermont research team has cracked a 90-year-old puzzle, creating a quantum version of the damped harmonic oscillator. By reformulating Lamb’s classical model, they showed how atomic vibrations can be fully described while preserving quantum uncertainty. The discovery could fuel next-generation precision tools. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:10:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052206.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022840.htm Scientists have identified a new giant lizard, Bolg amondol, from Utah’s Kaiparowits Formation, named after Tolkien’s goblin prince. Part of the monstersaur lineage, Bolg reveals that multiple large lizards coexisted with dinosaurs, suggesting a thriving ecosystem. Its discovery in long-stored fossils underscores how museums hold hidden scientific gems. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:44:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022840.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022837.htm In 1954, a powerful earthquake shook Northern California near Humboldt Bay, baffling scientists for decades. Most quakes in the region come from the Gorda Plate, but this one didn’t fit the pattern. After digging through old records, modern models, and eyewitness accounts, researchers now believe the quake originated on the Cascadia subduction interface—the same fault capable of producing catastrophic megaquakes. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:23:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022837.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022835.htm A Mediterranean diet alone is healthy, but when combined with calorie control, exercise, and support, it cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. The PREDIMED-Plus study followed almost 5,000 participants for six years, making it Europe’s largest nutrition trial. Beyond lowering diabetes risk, participants lost more weight and reduced waist size. Researchers call it clear evidence that small, practical changes can have a big public health impact. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:38:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022835.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022831.htm For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), an orphan retinal disorder that gradually destroys central vision, there have long been no approved treatment options. But now, a new study sponsored by Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and spearheaded by investigators at Scripps Research and the National Institutes of Health offers compelling evidence that vision loss can be slowed with a neuroprotective surgical implant. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:28:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022831.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022829.htm Harvard scientists have uncovered that lithium, a naturally occurring element in the brain, may be the missing piece in understanding Alzheimer’s. Their decade-long research shows that lithium depletion—caused by amyloid plaques binding to it—triggers early brain changes that lead to memory loss. By testing new lithium compounds that evade plaque capture, they reversed Alzheimer’s-like damage and restored memory in mice at doses far lower than those used in psychiatric treatments. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:57:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829022829.htm