Today's Science News
January 10, 2026
NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17 - NASA plans to roll out its Artemis 2 moon rocket on Jan. 17, keeping the historic mission on track to launch as soon as Feb. 6.Science army mobilizes to map US soil microbiome - Johns Hopkins University leads a nationwide effort to study soil microbiomes, discovering new bacterial strains and involving many student researchers.
Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 1: The Unreasonable Tool - Imagine you walk into a parking lot full of cars.
Final Steps Underway for NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission - As NASA moves closer to launch of the Artemis II test flight, the agency soon will roll its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the
January 9, 2026
Modern Humans May Have Lived Alongside an Extinct Human Species in Ancient Indonesia - Learn about the overlap between archaic humans that once lived on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and the modern humans that replaced them.Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation - NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers.
Rogue Planet Weighed for the First Time - “The galaxy may be teeming with rogue planets”
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Shaken, Not Stirred: NASA’s StarBurst Aces Extreme Temperature Tests - Heated, cooled, shaken, and settled – NASA’s StarBurst instrument is several steps closer to being ready for launch.
Back pain linked to worse sleep years later in men over 65, according to study - A study found that back pain in older men can predict future sleep problems, highlighting the need for effective pain management.
84-Million-Year-Old Horned-Dinosaur Fossils Rewrite Europe’s Prehistoric Record - Learn how fossil evidence shows that ceratopsians lived across Europe during the Late Cretaceous, challenging long-held assumptions about where horned dinosaurs evolved.
Endangered Mountain Gorillas See Rare Twin Birth in Congo’s Virunga Park - Learn how an endangered species that rarely has twins is caring for two newborns — and why the coming weeks matter most.
Strange cosmic objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may be baby 'platypus' galaxies — or something entirely new - Strange cosmic objects spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are presently puzzling astronomers as they show features of both stars and galaxies.
The Future of Storytelling: 51,200 Years of Visual Narrative and What It Means for Tomorrow - A recently discovered cave painting in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating back 51,200 years, signifies humanity's earliest visual storytelling, revealing deep insights into narrative composition and cultural expression.
When We Learned Our Universe Is Speeding Up - Violent star blasts pointed to a huge cosmological surprise
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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? - The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, preparing the way for a future landing.
Youngest Mammoth Fossils Identified as Whale Bones in Surprise Discovery - Learn more about the whale bones originally thought to be woolly mammoths' and how the hunt for the youngest mammoth continues.
New Giant Virus Discovery in Japan Adds Clues to the Origin of Complex Life - Ushikuvirus, a newly discovered giant virus from a Japanese pond, adds to the understanding of viral evolution and its potential role in the emergence of complex eukaryotic cells.
A Medical Emergency 250 Miles Above Earth Forces NASA to Make a Rare Decision - Learn why for only the first time in 25 years, NASA has decided to end an International Space Station mission early for medical evacuation.
Mass Extinction 445 Million Years Ago Paved the Way for Jawed Fishes to Take Over - Discover how the first mass extinction put jawed fishes on the map, species that would later come to dominate animal life on the planet.
The Milky Way’s Black Hole Is Quiet Now, But Its Recent Past Was Far More Active - The supermassive black hole in the Milky Way's galactic center, Sagittarius A-star, is known for being quiet and dim.
The best drone on the market is still at its lowest-ever price, but you'll have to hurry as stock is starting to run low - The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a powerful drone featuring three cameras that can capture images in 100MP resolution and video in 6K and it's still at its lowest price.
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio may aid risk stratification in depressive disorder - An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is significantly associated with increased risk of depressive disorder (DD) and may also correlate with suicide risk among individuals with DD, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the November issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.
Beer Could Be the Next Frontier in Lab-Grown Meat - Spent brewing yeast offers a meat-textured scaffold for your next burger
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Flight Engineers Give NASA’s Dragonfly Lift - In sending a car-sized rotorcraft to explore Saturn’s moon Titan, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will undertake an unprecedented voyage of scientific discovery.
China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy - China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.
'I was done. I was burned out': Gerard Butler on the rigors of making disaster sequel 'Greenland 2: Migration' (interview) - "It's about the themes of love and sacrifice and family.
ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: NASA weighs return to Earth options - NASA will return four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts.
I Am Artemis: Dave Reynolds - He was promoted to deputy manager for the SLS office where he helped oversee development of the solid rocket boosters.
DAILY DOSE: People with rare condition get drunk without drinking any alcohol; NAD+ Booster Restores Cognitive Performance in Aging Mice. - A study reveals that bacteria, not yeast, are primarily responsible for auto-brewery syndrome, producing alcohol in the gut.
Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life - New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.
These 60,000-year-old poison arrows are oldest yet found - Hunter-gatherers probably derived the poison from the milky bulb extract of a Boophone disticha plant.
Homo erectus wasn't the first human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago, fossils suggest - A new analysis of enigmatic skulls from the Republic of Georgia suggest that Homo erectus wasn't the only human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago.
Why Is That Monkey Giving Me a Dirty Look? - It’s intentionally sending a signal that it’s pissed off, so beware
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How the Most Common Types of Planets Are Created - A new study finds that hot super-Earths begin as large puffy worlds with low densities.
Giant sunspot that triggered recent solar 'superstorm' shot out nearly 1,000 flares and a secret X-rated explosion, record-breaking study reveals - The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar flares, including a hidden X-class outburst, a new paper reveals.
Never-before-seen footage captures moment scientists find new, giant anaconda species in Amazon - The Waorani capture an Anaconda in Bameno, Ecuador.
Using AI, Mathematicians Find Hidden Glitches in Fluid Equations - A $1 million prize awaits anyone who can show where the math of fluid flow breaks down.
ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says - The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.
Tiny bump on 7 million-year-old fossil suggests ancient ape walked upright — and might even be a human ancestor - The way Sahelanthropus tchadensis moved has long been debated.
Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland's legendary 'fox fires' (photos) - A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.
NASA’s Pandora Satellite, CubeSats to Explore Exoplanets, Beyond - A new NASA spacecraft called Pandora is awaiting launch ahead of its journey to study the atmospheres of exoplanets, or worlds beyond our solar system, and their stars.
Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition - Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.
Identifying where lithium ions reside in a new solid-state electrolyte that could lead to improved batteries - Recent research published in Science introduces a promising solid electrolyte material that could improve the performance of next-generation lithium batteries, particularly at lower temperatures.
Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026 - A composite time-lapse image, created by Petr Horálek, NOIRLab Audiovisual Ambassador, shows Mars, Venus and the Beehive star cluster in conjunction in the night sky.
Newfound fossil is not a teen T. rex but a whole new species - Now known as Nanotyrannus, this mini dino could have roamed the late Cretaceous alongside T. rex.
Is dark matter made of mysterious 'ghost particles?' Galaxy clusters could hold the answer - If dark matter particles decay, then scientists could hunt for it by searching for X-ray or gamma-ray signals, or "ghost particle" neutrinos in galaxy clusters.
1,100-year-old mummy found in Chile died of extensive injuries when a turquoise mine caved in, CT scans reveal - The mummified remains of a man buried close to a turquoise mine in Chile's Atacama Desert suggest he was a miner who died in a tragic occupational accident.
Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend — how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition - Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun.
Misinformation Common Among Women With Breast Cancer - Vaccines are getting American media attention now that Republicans are engaging in misinformation the way Democrats did for decades, but there has long been a war on the pharmaceutical and medical communities.When the HPV vaccine was first rolled out, progressives began the conspiracy theory that it was due to the Vioxx settlement by Merck.
Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight - Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration.
The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others - A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older.
Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes - Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life.
Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail' — Jan. 9, 1816 - Sophie Germain was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician who won one of France's most prestigious prizes, yet she declined to attend the award ceremony because the committee members didn't respect her work.
Solar hydrogen can now be produced efficiently without the scarce metal platinum - A Chalmers University team developed a new method to produce hydrogen gas using sunlight and conductive plastic, eliminating platinum.
Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog - Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.
New mass spec innovation could transform research - Researchers developed a new mass spectrometry technique to enhance drug discovery and molecular analysis, improving sensitivity and concentration measurement.
NASA orders “controlled medical evacuation” from the International Space Station - "The crew is highly trained, and they came to the aid of their colleague right away."
Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes - All regions in Victoria are facing 'catastrophic' or 'extreme' fire warnings
Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep - Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep.
Coral reefs have a hidden daily rhythm scientists just discovered - Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters.
These Pills Talk to Your Doctor - It’s tough to keep people on track with their medications, but a tiny radio antenna could help
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Does Free Will Exist? Part 4: An Emergent Universe - But we’re not going for one thing or another, are we?
January 8, 2026
Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early - It is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue.NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station - NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.
Your Face May Decide What You Like Before You Do - But it might depend on social cues
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Methane from Lunar Landers May Contaminate Ancient Organic Molecules at the Moon's Poles - Learn how exhaust methane from lunar spacecraft may pollute the moon, potentially contaminating molecules that are billions of years old.
Did Viruses Help Build Complex Life? A New Discovery Rekindles the Question - Learn how a newly discovered virus disrupts its host’s nucleus in ways that echo how complex cells may have formed billions of years ago.
Color-Changing Material That Mimics Octopus Skin Could Be Used for Robotics - Learn more about the polymer film that can change color and texture when electron beams are applied.
How the Immune System Controls a Brain Parasite Found in 1 in 3 People - Learn how infected immune cells shut themselves down to stop a parasite from spreading.
NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals the shockingly violent history of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole - "Nothing in my professional training as an X-ray astronomer had prepared me for something like this."
An old jeweler’s trick could change nuclear timekeeping - A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium.
People With This Rare Condition May Feel Drunk Without Drinking Alcohol - Learn more about auto-brewery syndrome, a stigmatized condition barely understood — until now.
A hidden world inside DNA is finally revealed - DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave.
Hubble telescope discovers 'Cloud-9,' a dark and rare 'failed galaxy' that's unlike anything seen before - Astronomers have revealed a new type of cosmic object called Cloud-9 — a dim, starless gas cloud anchored by a massive dark matter halo that may be the first-confirmed failed galaxy.
How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking - How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking: Auto-brewery syndrome is a poorly understood condition, but treatments could be on the way.
February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon - Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
How does NASA handle astronaut medical issues in space? - NASA just postponed a spacewalk because of a medical concern with an astronaut.
Long COVID may be fueled by inflammation and tiny clots - Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection.
Genius Dogs Can Learn Words Like Toddlers - New research shows “gifted word learning” pups have surprising verbal aptitude
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Let There Be Light: Natural Daylight During Office Hours Significantly Improves Health - New research shows that exposure to natural daylight during office hours significantly improves metabolic health in older adults with type 2 diabetes, boosting glucose control and fat metabolism.
NASA to Provide Media with International Space Station Update Today - NASA will host a live news conference at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday from the agency’s headquarters in Washington to discuss the International Space Station and its crew.
A white dwarf’s cosmic feeding frenzy revealed by NASA - Using NASA’s IXPE, astronomers captured an unprecedented view of a white dwarf star actively feeding on material from a companion.
These dogs eavesdrop on their owners to learn new words - “Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviors strikingly similar to those of young children.”
Eavesdropping Isn’t Uniquely Human — Some Dogs Can Do It Too - Learn how a rare group of dogs can learn object names by overhearing conversations — reaching word-learning levels seen in young children.
Even With Universal Health Care, Mothers Don't Go To Postnatal Check-Ups - For decades, health care costs have been a political topic in America.
The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent. - The federal government has reduced recommended childhood vaccinations, dropping six routine vaccines.
NASA announces unprecedented return of sick ISS astronaut and crew - NASA has announced the early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station after an unidentified astronaut experienced a medical problem.
Best of 2025: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test - Artemis II crewmembers (left to right) NASA astronauts Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Victor Glover, pilot; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut
James Webb telescope confirms a supermassive black hole running away from its host galaxy at 2 million mph, researchers say - JWST peered at the glowing trail of stars left behind by a candidate runaway supermassive black hole deep in space, revealing new insights after other telescopes looked at the event.
NASA Starts Up Gateway’s Power System for First Time - Development continues on NASA’s Power and Propulsion Element, a solar electric propulsion spacecraft designed to provide power for Gateway in lunar orbit.
Vera Rubin Observatory spots the fastest-spinning large asteroid ever found - The Vera Rubin Observatory has found 19 new "superfast rotator" asteroids, including the fastest-spinning big space rock ever found.
NASA's Mars Sample Return Is Dead, Paving The Way For China - This year's funding for the Mars Sample Return mission has been cut.
Northern lights may be visible in 12 states overnight Jan. 9-10 - Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.
Could Leonardo da Vinci’s Art Contain Traces of the Artist’s DNA? - Learn about the Leonardo DNA Project and the diverse biological traces that survive on the surface of historical artifacts.
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups - The White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests".
Orbiting satellites could start crashing into one another in less than 3 days, theoretical new 'CRASH Clock' reveals - Researchers have proposed a theoretical timepiece, dubbed the "CRASH Clock," which tells us how quickly satellites would start colliding if they lost the ability to avoid each other, such as during a powerful solar storm.
The final 'Greenland 2: Migration' trailer is here, and it's got the '90s disaster movie vibes we've been craving (video) - Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return in an epic sci-fi survival sequel to 2020's surprise hit, "Greenland".
These Overlooked Stars Might Point to Livable Planets - A close look at the compelling colors emitted by K-dwarfs
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Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space - "We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."
Stream Starfleet Academy and all the other top sci-fi shows coming in 2026 while traveling — and save money - Watch your favorite series just as you would at home with a huge 70% discount on the best VPN service overall.
Trump withdraws US from world’s most important climate treaty - US also pulling out of pacts promoting development, democracy, and human rights.
Natural hydrogel can make personal hygiene products greener - A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of personal hygiene products like diapers, menstrual pads and tampons.
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it? - Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun
More changes to farm inheritance tax plans ruled out - The government says it has listened to farmers and increased the proposed inheritance tax threshold.
Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug | Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026 - Both NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory caught these two galaxies in a close embrace.
Chemistry is stuck in the dark ages: 'Chemputation' can bring it into the digital world - Chemistry deals with that most fundamental subject: matter.
Hypnosis isn’t magic. It’s the brain at work - While we still don’t know much about how hypnosis works, it appears to help some people conquer pain, anxiety and other problems.
'Super star' being shredded by black hole releases as much energy as 400 billion suns - "This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collapse of a star."
Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers enormous, record-breaking asteroid in first 7 nights of observations - In its preliminary data release, taken from just seven nights of observations, the powerful Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered an enormous, fast-spinning asteroid that sets a new record.
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery - Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly.
People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why - Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity.
NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue - NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.
Scientists tried to break Einstein’s speed of light rule - Einstein’s claim that the speed of light is constant has survived more than a century of scrutiny—but scientists are still daring to test it.
A quantum discovery that breaks the rules of heating - When scientists repeatedly drove a strongly interacting quantum system with laser “kicks,” they expected it to heat up and grow chaotic.
Meltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue - After a four-decade run, the massive, waterlogged berg is leaking meltwater and on the verge of disintegrating.
Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects - A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer.
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression - A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy.
This brain trick makes exercise feel easier - Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort.
NASA considers evacuating ailing crew member from International Space Station - "The matter involved a single crew member who is stable," NASA said in a statement.
Does Free Will Exist? Part 3: A Superdeterministic Universe - So let’s say you set up an experiment to measure a quantum property of subatomic particles.
Europa May Be Lifeless and Unihabitable After All - New research shows that Jupiter's moon Europa, one of the prime targets in the search for life, may not have the conditions required after all.
January 7, 2026
Something was pumping enormous energy into a young galaxy cluster - Scientists have detected a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster dating back to the universe’s infancy.People With Red Hair Carry a Gene That May Change How Pain Is Felt and Treated - Do red-haired people really experience pain differently and need more anesthesia?
How to watch 'Predator: Badlands' at home digitally ahead of its February 4K Blu-ray release - Predator: Badlands has landed on digital platforms ahead of the February 4K Blu-ray release, but still no word on the Hulu streaming release date.
773,000-Year-Old Fossils Capture a Moment Before Human Lineages Split - Learn how precisely dated fossils from Morocco reveal a population with a mix of archaic and emerging traits, helping clarify when African and Eurasian human lineages began to diverge.
A new study casts doubt on life beneath Europa’s ice - Europa’s buried ocean has made it one of the most exciting places to search for life beyond Earth.
X-Ray Spectra Could Help Reveal Dark Matter in Galaxy Clusters - A study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters demonstrates that decaying dark matter (DDM) can potentially be detected in unidentified X-ray emission lines in the spectra of galaxy clusters.
Astronomers discover the earliest, hottest galaxy cluster in the universe, and it breaks all the rules - The galaxy cluster appears hotter and more mature than it should for its young age, challenging what we think we know about how these cities of galaxies form.
New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy - The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.
10 retired Lego Star Wars sets we wish would come back - Over the last 25 years, a lot of Lego Star Wars sets have come and gone.
NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut - NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member.
60,000-Year-Old Arrowheads Contain the Oldest Evidence of Poisoned Weapons - Learn how microscopic chemical traces preserved on stone tools are revealing new details about early human hunting practices.
4 Science-Backed Habits That Can Help Your Body Detox - Learn about some simple additions to your diet and sleep routine that can benefit your overall wellness this new year.
Physicists built a perfect conductor from ultracold atoms - Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a quantum system where energy and mass move with perfect efficiency.
Rare 2,000-year-old war trumpet, possibly linked to Celtic queen Boudica, discovered in England - Archaeologists have announced their discovery of a metal hoard that contained an extremely rare example of a Celtic battle trumpet.
Stellar Habitability In Our Neighbourhood - A new survey of K-type stars in the Sun's neighbourhood reveals important information about their ability to sustain their habitable zones.
Brainless Jellyfish Need Rest Like Humans, and Reveal Sleep’s Evolutionary Purpose - Learn how jellyfish and sea anemones are changing what we know about the evolutionary purpose of sleep.
Thin Ice May Have Helped Ancient Lakes Survive on Mars - Learn how researchers were able to use a climate model to uncover information about water on ancient Mars.
60,000-year-old poison arrows from South Africa are the oldest poison weapons ever discovered - Five quartz arrowheads found in a South African cave were laced with a slow-acting tumbleweed poison that would have tired prey during long hunts.
Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some - In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath.
These mesmerizing patterns are secretly solving hard problems - Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems.
'Tron: Ares' debuts on streaming today: Here's how to watch Jared Leto's sci-fi AI blockbuster - Jared Leto's sci-fi flick hits the Disney+ streaming grid starting January 7.
NASA telescope combines 100 maps of the universe into one: 'every astronomer is going to find something of value here' - NASA's SPHEREx telescope unveiled its first full-sky map of the universe, combining more than 100 infrared observations into one dazzling mosaic.
Greenland’s Prudhoe Dome Melted 7,000 Years Ago — And Could Again by 2100 - Learn more about the history of Greenland's Prudhoe Dome and how rising global temperatures could impact it in the future.
What looked like a planet was actually a massive space collision - Around the bright star Fomalhaut, astronomers spotted glowing clouds of debris left behind by colossal collisions between large space rocks.
Japanese nuclear plant operator fabricated seismic risk data - Company staff were very selective about how they modeled earthquake dangers.
January belongs to Jupiter: See the king of planets in the night sky this month - Jupiter currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in the constellation Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades.
9,500-year-old cremation pyre of a hunter-gatherer woman is the oldest of its kind in the world - Hunter-gatherers cremated the headless body of a woman in a pyre around 9,500 years ago in what is now Malawi.