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June 14, 2026
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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 collapse could trigger the birth of a tiny new ...
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, revealing surprising clues about these ancient ...
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 to identify particular people, animals, and even ...
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 the ecological impact of wolf recovery. Their ...
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, weaker social supports, and chronic stress may ...
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 ancestors of Near Oceanians interbred with at least ...
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. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on ...
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 the most dangerous animal in the ecosystem and may ...
June 13, 2026 Using the Keck Observatory, astronomers measured the spins of dozens of giant planets and brown dwarfs orbiting distant stars. They found that giant planets can spin faster than much more massive brown dwarfs, challenging simple assumptions about ...
June 13, 2026 Learning a musical instrument later in life may help keep the brain younger for longer. In a four-year study, older adults who continued practicing maintained their memory performance and showed less age-related brain shrinkage than those who quit. ...
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 analyzing supernova data. After revisiting the evidence, ...
June 12, 2026 A new nature-inspired membrane uses perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores to filter molecules with remarkable precision. The technology could transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and textiles by reducing energy consumption, improving water ...
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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 ...
June 12, 2026 A spectacular fossil fish discovered on a remote cliff in New Zealand nearly 30 years ago has finally revealed its full story thanks to an unexpected discovery: the original collector’s long-lost ...
June 12, 2026 Researchers in South Korea have recreated the legendary “sea silk” once prized by emperors, using fibers from a clam cultivated in Korean coastal waters. They discovered that its famous golden ...
June 12, 2026 A tiny set of ancient genetic “switches” may have played a surprisingly large role in making human language possible. Researchers found that these DNA regions, which act like volume controls for ...
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 For nearly 700 years, Indigenous hunters repeatedly used a bison kill site in central Montana—then suddenly stopped, even though bison were still ...
June 11, 2026 Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied ...
June 11, 2026 NASA has selected the Artemis III crew for a high-stakes 2027 mission designed to test the future of lunar exploration. Astronauts will launch aboard ...
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 ...
June 11, 2026 Scientists found that transfer learning can make the search for new physics in the universe much faster, slashing the need for expensive simulations. Yet the approach can backfire when AI relies too ...
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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 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 10, 2026 A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a 25% higher ...
June 10, 2026 Earth’s earliest animals may have held evolution back because they reproduced asexually, creating low-competition communities that changed very little over time. When environmental pressures pushed ...
June 10, 2026 A groundbreaking new connectome maps every neural connection in an adult fruit fly’s central nervous system, creating an unprecedented view of how the brain and body work together. The findings ...
June 8, 2026 Researchers have identified a new Alzheimer’s target and created an experimental compound that blocks a damaging process inside brain cells. In mice, the treatment slowed nerve cell loss, reduced ...
June 9, 2026 A surprising gut-heart connection may help explain why sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In mice, disabling a bile acid receptor called FXR sharply reduced plaque buildup, ...
June 6, 2026 A lightweight new X-ray telescope could finally give scientists something they’ve never had before: a complete chemical map of the Moon. Researchers used detailed mission simulations to show that a ...
June 8, 2026 NASA says a long-running air leak aboard the ISS recently worsened, leading engineers to investigate new suspected crack locations and consider a riskier repair strategy. Astronauts were temporarily ...
June 8, 2026 Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery by showing that a cache of 43 helmets found off the Spanish coast is medieval, not Roman. The remarkable discovery exposes a thriving weapons trade ...
June 8, 2026 A trio of major studies found that finerenone may protect the kidneys and heart in far more people than previously thought. The drug significantly slowed kidney disease progression and reduced the ...
June 6, 2026 A team at the University of Chicago has discovered a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states that are normally difficult to produce. By making small adjustments to the energy levels ...
June 9, 2026 Scientists have uncovered new evidence that Stonehenge’s six-ton Altar Stone was deliberately transported hundreds of kilometers from Scotland by ancient people. The feat would have required ...
June 5, 2026 Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated. The vaccine generated immune responses against ...
June 5, 2026 Scientists have uncovered a surprising force that may help explain how binary star systems form so quickly. New supercomputer simulations show that magnetic fields surrounding newborn stars can act ...
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
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Popular Joint Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer’s Progression
- Earth's First Animals Barely Evolved Until Sex Changed Everything
- Scientists Mapped Every Neural Connection in a Fruit Fly and Found a Surprise
Monday, June 8, 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
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- 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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Thursday, May 28, 2026
- 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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- 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
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
- New AI Body Map Reveals Obesity’s Hidden Attack on Facial Nerves
- NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Captures Stunning Mars Images During High-Speed Flyby
Friday, May 22, 2026
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- T. Rex’s Tiny Arms May Have Evolved for a Surprisingly Brutal Reason
- Scientists Discover Why Alzheimer’s Risk Hits Women So Much Harder
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Scientists Discover Strange Link Between Vitamin D and Pain
- Humpback Whale Breaks Migration Record With 15,000 Kilometer Ocean Journey