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Scientists find weird exoplanet that orbits its star in the wrong direction

Scientists find youngest exoplanet on record

Scientists reversed biological age in older adults in just 4 weeks

Scientists Find First Adult T. Rex Trackway – And The Footprints Are Human-Sized

Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

New studies reveal a dramatic recovery in children's lung health following the implementation of London's ultra low emission zone.

Darwin proposed that a type of plant was carnivorous. Scientists finally proved him right

Scientific research confirms a 150-year-old hypothesis by Charles Darwin that a specific mountain plant is actually carnivorous.

3 things to begin paying attention to as you age

Recent health coverage highlights the evolving nutritional requirements and protein intake strategies necessary for maintaining strength as adults age.

Earth’s Hidden Thermostat Has Regulated Climate for 60 Million Years

A hidden ocean feedback kept Earth’s climate steady for 60 million years, challenging assumptions about climate volatility.

Astronomers Detect an Atmosphere on a Potentially Earth-Like World

A nearby rocky world with a confirmed atmosphere fuels fresh hopes for finding life beyond Earth.

Scientists Searching 6,000 Drugs For Anti-Aging Properties Found One Hiding in Plain Sight

Researchers identify existing medications, including GLP-1 drugs and nasal sprays, as potential candidates for slowing biological aging processes.

Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Get Older

New research suggests sleep disruptions have long-term consequences for brain health and are linked to changing sleep patterns in aging populations.

Longer lives, worse health? Scientists uncover troubling trend across generations

Longevity is rising, but a widening health‑span gap threatens decades of life with chronic illness.

Four dead stars have been confirmed within 65 light-years of Earth, hidden for decades in the glare of the brighter red dwarfs they orbit

Astronomers have identified four white dwarfs hidden within 65 light-years of Earth, previously obscured by the glare of orbiting red dwarfs.

Scientists may have found the 1st twin star system where both stars exploded

Astronomers report the discovery of a candidate binary star system in the Jellyfish Nebula where both companion stars appear to have undergone supernova explosions.

Scientists are regrowing human teeth

Researchers are developing regenerative dentistry technology to grow human teeth as an alternative to fillings and implants.

Scientists used children’s ‘silly sprinklers’ to solve a physics problem Richard Feynman could not; the r

Researchers have resolved a decades-old physics puzzle involving 'silly sprinklers' that famously stumped Richard Feynman.

Physicists Just Turned a Black Hole Energy Theory Into Reality

Physicists have successfully replicated a black hole energy extraction theory using a tabletop electronic circuit.

Plants that make real dairy protein? Scientists discover an unexpected shortcut

Scientists have unlocked a biotechnology shortcut allowing plant seeds to produce bovine casein, a key milk protein, without the need for cows.

China Hopes 'Straw Checkerboards' Will Keep Desert at Bay

China is combining massive reforestation and 'straw checkerboards' to combat desertification and stabilize its landscape.

Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Scientists have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite responsible for the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

One Fungus Has Caused More Extinctions Than Any Other Infectious Disease. Some Toads Have Found a Way to Survive It

Researchers have uncovered how certain toad populations survive a lethal fungus that has caused more extinctions than any other infectious disease.

Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects

Research into 39 sweeteners reveals potential changes to gut bacteria, including unexpected interactions with antidepressants.

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

Scientists are debating the stability of the Atlantic current and its potential to drive more extreme weather in Britain following record heat.

A sugar key to the origins of life has been discovered in interstellar space

Astronomers have detected a sugar molecule in interstellar space for the first time, offering new insights into the origins of life.

Hidden fifth dimension could tune dark matter resonance, new theory proposes

A new theoretical model suggests dark matter may reside in a hidden fifth dimension, potentially explaining its elusiveness.

Scientists Reveal Humans Are Smart to Skip Cannibalism

New scientific research examines the health risks and caloric value of human meat to explain why humans avoid cannibalism.

Rescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suit

Researchers are outfitting cyborg cockroaches with 3D-printed diving suits to assist in disaster search and rescue operations.

AI Just Uncovered a Hidden Secret Inside Water

Artificial intelligence is revealing complex molecular properties in supercooled water, suggesting the liquid may exist in two distinct states.

Scientists say coldest 'stars' in Milky Way could actually be giant alien technology harvesting energy th

Scientists are investigating whether the coldest 'stars' in the Milky Way are actually alien megastructures designed to harvest energy.

Physicists created a tiny universe where time emerged without a clock

Physicists at the University of Birmingham have simulated a 'mini-universe' where time emerges spontaneously without the need for a clock.

The nuclear option: Scientists reveal how atomic blasts could save Earth from asteroids

Scientists and Chinese officials are detailing strategies to use nuclear blasts and early-warning networks to protect Earth from asteroid impacts.

In November 2025, UC Irvine astronomers announced a rocky super-Earth called GJ 251 c orbiting in a habitable zone less than 20 light-years away — close enough that the next generation of ground-based telescopes may actually photograph it directly

Astronomers report that GJ 251 c, a rocky super-Earth located within 25 light-years, has become a primary subject in the search for potential extraterrestrial life.

Another Super El Niño is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Scientists are exploring controversial geoengineering methods to counteract the effects of a developing Super El Niño.

Why a gene-editing breakthrough has some experts worried

Recent research confirming the feasibility of human embryo genome editing has reignited global ethical debates over designer babies.

Evidence Mounts for Hierarchical Black Hole Mergers

A new catalog of 390 gravitational-wave events reveals evidence that some black holes are formed through previous mergers.

More clues surface about the origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

New data on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS suggests the object is older than the sun and originated from a distant star system.

Healthy eating habits may protect your brain as you age

New research and expert guidance suggest that specific dietary habits can protect brain health and potentially delay the onset of dementia.

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

Scientists have identified a deep sleep brain circuit linked to muscle growth, fat loss, and cognitive enhancement.

Scientists Calculate When The Last Plants on Earth Will Die

New scientific modeling estimates that plant life on Earth will reach an end in approximately 2 billion years.

Crucial Fat Metabolism Switch Identified in Human Cells For First Time

Scientists have identified a protein switch in human cells that regulates whether the body stores or burns fat.

Nearby "Super Earth" Could Host Life After All

New telescope measurements of the planet GJ 3378b have shifted its classification from a gas-heavy world to a potentially rocky, habitable Super-Earth.

Researchers Built a Scuba Suit for Cyborg Cockroaches

Researchers have developed the first 3D-printed scuba suits to enable remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches to operate underwater for hours.

This tropical creature lives almost 3 times longer than expected and appears to barely age. Here’s why scientists are so excited

Scientists are investigating tropical butterflies that live nearly three times longer than expected and show minimal signs of aging.

Scientists discover giant fan-shaped structure beneath Antarctica's ice sheet: The hidden structure rewri

Researchers have detected a massive fan-shaped structure buried deep beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.

​Working out as an older adult: Study finds ‘only one workout’ that sheds fat without losing muscle​

A new study identifies High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as the superior workout for older adults to lose fat while preserving muscle mass.

Scientists propose launching a giant 'airbag' into space to protect us from solar superstorms

Scientists propose a giant 'airbag' in space to shield Earth from solar superstorms

Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery of what killed 2 Medici brothers

Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery of Medici brothers' death

‘Beautiful blobs’: synthetic life a step closer as scientists make cells using lab-made DNA

Scientists have created 'SpudCell,' the first synthetic cell built from scratch using lab-made DNA that can grow and divide.

Scientists find no link between Tylenol and autism, again, after Trump warning

New research involving 120,000 siblings finds no link between prenatal Tylenol use and risks of autism or ADHD.

Liquid water may be two different structures constantly swapping back and forth

Scientists have observed liquid water switching between two distinct molecular structures, providing evidence for a decades-old theory.

Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer's spreads through the brain

Researchers have identified the Arc protein as a key driver in the spread of toxic tau within the brain during Alzheimer's progression.

Scientists want to deploy real cyborg cockroaches to explore the unknown on Earth

Researchers have developed diving suits for remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches, enabling them to operate underwater.

Tiny Antarctic sea creature could be key to treating melanoma, researchers say

Researchers have identified a tiny Antarctic sea creature that may be instrumental in developing new treatments for melanoma.

Newly identified fossil sheds light on evolutionary history of saber-toothed cats

A mislabeled feline skull discovered in a museum drawer is providing new insights into the evolutionary history of saber-toothed cats.

Ghost particle could have traveled 11 billion light-years to reach Earth

Scientists have traced a high-energy ghost particle to a hidden galaxy nicknamed 'Shadow Blaster,' potentially traveling 11 billion light-years.

Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled

New research suggests that the laughter shared between humans and great apes points to a deeper, rhythmic connection in vocal plasticity.

Scientists have just unlocked the secrets of an ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius

Scientists unlock secrets of ancient scrolls destroyed by Mount Vesuvius

Scientists May Have Detected The First Signature of a Black Hole's Event Horizon

Scientists report the first potential detection of a black hole's event horizon, the critical 'point of no return.'

'A weird result from an already weird hominin': Archaeologists discover all Homo naledi skeletons found in South African cave are female

Archaeologists are investigating a South African cave where all 20 discovered Homo naledi skeletons are female.

Earth’s oldest crater really is over 3 billion years old, new study confirms

A new study provides 'smoking gun' evidence confirming an asteroid crater in Australia as the oldest known impact site on Earth.