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June 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026 Scientists have taken a surprising step toward unlocking regeneration in mammals, showing that the ability to rebuild complex body parts may not be lost after all—it may simply be switched off. Using a two-stage treatment, researchers redirected ...
June 17, 2026 Scientists have discovered a new Amazonian spider with an astonishing disguise: it looks like a parasitic fungus. The species, Taczanowskia waska, mimics both the appearance and behavior of the fungus, helping it stay hidden from predators and ...
June 17, 2026 Scientists are beginning to explore a hidden world of thousands of food chemicals that go far beyond the nutrients listed on nutrition labels. This “nutritional dark matter” may hold the key to understanding disease risk, healthy aging, and why ...
June 16, 2026 A new study found that chronic wasting disease can sometimes spread silently, with infectious prions present even in animals that show no symptoms. While there is no confirmed human risk, researchers ...
June 16, 2026 Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary ...
June 16, 2026 Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective ...
June 16, 2026 A new SETI study suggests we may be overlooking alien signals not because they aren't there, but because their own stars are scrambling them before they escape into space. Turbulent plasma and powerful stellar storms can spread an ultra-narrow radio ...
June 15, 2026 Scientists have found that staple-shaped particles can tangle together to create a material that is both strong and flexible. Unlike conventional materials, these particles can be locked into a sturdy structure or rapidly unraveled using vibrations. ...
June 15, 2026 Researchers used genome editing to block the production of red pigments in lettuce, causing other beneficial plant compounds to build up instead. The lettuce continued to grow normally, pointing toward a new way to create crops with customized ...
June 15, 2026 Oxford physicists have created an entirely new type of Schrödinger’s cat-like quantum state using components that are themselves highly quantum in nature. The advance could open new possibilities for more resilient quantum computers and deeper ...
June 15, 2026 Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth—and scientists have now mapped it for the first time. Researchers estimate that these underground networks stretch an astonishing 110 quadrillion ...
June 14, 2026 Researchers tracked honey bees in the wild using a drone-based system and found that each bee follows its own highly consistent flight path. Some repeated their routes so precisely that they flew ...
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June 17, 2026 Scientists have digitally preserved the world’s most endangered marine mammal by creating highly detailed 3D models of a vaquita skeleton using advanced imaging technology. The virtual archive ...
June 14, 2026 A new catalyst design could significantly improve the conversion of CO2 into methanol, an important fuel and chemical feedstock. Researchers separated key reaction steps across different catalyst ...
June 14, 2026 What if some black holes aren’t black holes at all? A new theoretical study suggests that when a massive star collapses, it might not form a singularity hidden behind an event horizon. Instead, the ...
June 14, 2026 Millipedes may have been crawling across Earth's landscapes nearly 460 million years ago, long before vertebrates ventured onto land. A new study finally completes their evolutionary family tree, ...
June 14, 2026 Parrots may be doing more than just repeating words—they may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names ...
June 14, 2026 One of the most celebrated claims about Yellowstone’s wolves is facing a major challenge. Scientists say the study behind the famous trophic cascade story relied on flawed methods that overstated ...
June 13, 2026 A new international study finds that middle-aged Americans are lonelier, more depressed, and experiencing worse memory and health than earlier generations. Researchers say growing financial strain, ...
June 13, 2026 Ancient encounters between humans and the mysterious Denisovans are still shaping people today. By analyzing genomes from populations across the Pacific, researchers uncovered evidence that the ...
June 13, 2026 A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults ranging from age 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. ...
June 13, 2026 A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth more than 3 million years ago. The giant predator was likely ...
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June 17, 2026 A Rutgers study suggests GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may weaken the link between impulsive tendencies and violent behavior. The surprising finding hints that these medications could affect ...
June 17, 2026 A small clinical trial suggests that probiotics may offer a surprising mental health boost for older adults with depression. Seniors who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant ...
June 17, 2026 A new technique could solve one of the biggest challenges in making future computer chips from ultrathin materials. Researchers found that coating molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine lets ...
June 17, 2026 A minimally invasive treatment that blocks inflammation-driving blood vessels in the knee provided significant pain relief and improved function for osteoarthritis patients, with benefits lasting at ...
June 16, 2026 Depression appears to change what children notice in the faces around them, but the effect depends on family history. Kids with a higher inherited risk became more focused on sadness, while ...
June 16, 2026 Many people prescribed GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes (such as Victoza, Ozempic, or tirzepatide) stop taking them, but a surprising number later return to treatment. Researchers found that newer ...
June 16, 2026 A large real-world study suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) may offer an unexpected bonus for people with type 2 diabetes: stronger protection against bone fractures while delivering ...
June 15, 2026 A copper-based compound restored the brain’s ability to clear toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, dramatically reducing amyloid buildup and improving memory in laboratory experiments. The findings point ...
June 17, 2026 Exposure to a common plastic chemical before and shortly after birth may have lasting effects on behavior. Researchers found that male rats exposed early in life to DEHP—a plasticizer used in ...
June 14, 2026 A surprising new study suggests that completely eliminating sugar may backfire. Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, ...
June 14, 2026 People taking popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may be losing pounds, but they could also be moving less. Researchers analyzing Fitbit data found that daily ...
June 13, 2026 A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive relationships, meaningful ...
June 13, 2026 A new experimental vaccine developed by Scripps Research could offer a powerful new way to prevent fentanyl overdoses by stopping the drug before it reaches the brain. Rather than targeting only ...
June 12, 2026 Deep beneath the ground in China, the massive JUNO neutrino observatory has delivered its first major scientific breakthrough, achieving one of the most precise measurements yet of how elusive ...
June 12, 2026 Scientists at the University of Hong Kong have created a remarkable new type of brain-inspired chip that can function just above absolute zero, one of the coldest environments imaginable. By using a ...
June 11, 2026 Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more efficiently than many current technologies. Unlike ...
June 12, 2026 A low-calorie fasting-style diet significantly reduced inflammation linked to gum disease in a small clinical study. The findings suggest that what people eat may influence gum health almost as much ...
June 13, 2026 A bold claim that the universe’s accelerating expansion was an illusion has been put to the test—and failed. Researchers found that the study behind the controversy made key mistakes when ...
June 11, 2026 Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that essentially regulates itself, eliminating the need for batteries used in many current designs. The key innovation is an electrolyzer ...
June 11, 2026 JWST has revealed dramatic differences between the dawn and dusk regions of the scorching exoplanet WASP-121 b. Fierce winds appear to carry heat from the planet’s permanent dayside, making the ...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Surprising Drop in Violent Behavior
- A Daily Probiotic May Help Relieve Depression and Anxiety
- New Plasma Trick Could Unlock Smaller, More Powerful Computer Chips
- New Procedure Delivers Lasting Knee Arthritis Pain Relief Without Surgery
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Scientists Found an Early Depression Clue Hidden in Children’s Eyes
- Most People Who Stop GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Eventually Return
- Semaglutide (Ozempic) Linked to Fewer Bone Fractures Despite Greater Weight Loss
Monday, June 15, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Scientists Found a Surprising Problem With Sugar-Free Diets
- People Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Started Moving Less
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Why Grandparents Matter More Than Ever for Children's Mental Health
- New Fentanyl Vaccine Blocks Deadly Overdoses Before They Start
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Giant Underground Neutrino Detector Brings Scientists Closer to Cracking the Neutrino Puzzle
- Brain-Inspired Chip Runs Near Absolute Zero and Could Transform Quantum Computing
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Scientists Built a Battery-Free Device That Turns Sunlight Into Fuel
- James Webb Reveals Two Completely Different Twilights on an Alien World
- AI Could Uncover New Physics Faster but There’s a Surprising Catch
- NASA Reveals Artemis III Crew for One of the Most Complex Space Missions Ever
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Popular Joint Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer’s Progression
- Earth's First Animals Barely Evolved Until Sex Changed Everything
Monday, June 15, 2026
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- NASA Updates Worsening ISS Leak After Crew Safety Alert
- Everyone Thought These Helmets Were Roman Until Scientists Uncovered the Truth
- Doctors Thought This Kidney Drug Helped Some Patients. It May Help Millions More.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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Friday, June 5, 2026
- AI-Designed Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Passes First Human Trial
- Magnetic Fields May Be the Secret Behind Binary Star Formation
- Octopuses Use Mirrors to Find Food They Cannot See
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Scientists Discover Vast Hidden Structure Beneath Antarctica’s Ice
- After 20 Years, Scientists Finally Shrink a Powerful Laser Onto a Chip
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- MIT’s New Spacecraft Engine Could Send Tiny Satellites to Mars
- A Classic Brain Test Exposed AI's Biggest Weakness
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Super Typhoon Sinlaku Triggered Atmospheric Gravity Waves Visible from Space
- Venus Will Disappear Behind the Moon in a Rare June Sky Event
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- A Stellar “Rosetta Stone” Reveals the Source of Mysterious Cosmic Signals
- Your Brain Starts Making Social Decisions Before You Do
Monday, June 1, 2026
- Why Sweden’s Wolverine Conservation Success Story Is Unraveling
- This Strange Crystal Acts Like Metal and Glass at the Same Time
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Monday, June 1, 2026
- NASA’s X-59 Is About to Break the Sound Barrier for the First Time
- NASA’s Roman Telescope Could Reveal 100,000 Hidden Worlds
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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- Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiencies Linked to Chronic Fatigue
- Human Organoids Reveal How to Reverse “irreversible” Nerve Damage
- Arctic Ocean Passed a Tipping Point and Scientists Say It May Never Recover
Friday, May 29, 2026
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
- New Solar Desalination Breakthrough Makes Fresh Water Without Toxic Brine
- This Tomato-Soy Juice Reduced Inflammation in Just Four Weeks
Friday, May 29, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Scientists Say Guava Juice Could Make Iron Supplements Work Better
- Tiny “sesame” Sea Slug Discovered in Taiwan Turns out to Be a New Species
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Scientists Discover Ancient Single-Celled Ancestors Still Live on in Your Blood
- Queenless Wasp Colonies Explode Into Chaos but Hidden Helpers Save Them
- Venomous Himalayan Pit Viper Was Actually 5 Different Species All Along
Monday, May 25, 2026
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Scientists Thought Brain Inflammation Was Driving Long COVID but the Scans Told a Different Story
- Scientists Discover Hidden Gut-Brain Circuit That Triggers Protein Cravings