Today's Science News

January 5, 2026

Scientists uncover how Earth’s mantle locked away vast water in early magma ocean - Researchers discovered that bridgmanite in Earth's mantle stored substantial water, crucial for transforming the planet from molten to habitable.
Researchers identify Tapt1 gene as essential maintainer of protein synthesis and brain development - A study identifies Tapt1 and Suco as critical genes for brain development, linking their functions to neurodevelopmental disorders and protein regulation.
Scientists discover how cell walls guide stem cells - Researchers discovered a "molecular gatekeeper" in plant cell walls controls stem cell behavior, essential for healthy growth and crop yield.
Progress persists for low-baseline SDGs, while high-baseline goals stagnate or reverse - The study reveals uneven progress toward U.N.
A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins - One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team.
A missing flash of light revealed a molecular secret - Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once thought impossible for fluids.
XRISM Provides the Sharpest Image to Date of a Rapidly Spinning Black Hole - The first results on the iconic active galactic nucleus MCG–6-30-15 captured with the XRISM mission show the most precise signatures yet of its supermassive black hole’s extreme gravity and the outflows that shape its galaxy.
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years - Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field.
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions - Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles.

January 4, 2026

Artificial empathy in therapy and healthcare: advancements in interpersonal interaction technologies - Healthcare is running out of people—and a new review argues we’re also missing something harder to automate: empathy.
Stress-Testing Corals to Find Raja Ampat’s Most Resilient Reefs - Low-tech field science and community partnerships combine to help identify the most climate-resilient reefs in Raja Ampat.
Egypt’s Karnak Temple may have risen from water like a creation myth - New research shows Karnak Temple was built on a rare island of high ground formed as Nile river channels shifted thousands of years ago.
Why warm hugs feel so good to your brain - Feeling warm or cold doesn’t just register on the skin—it changes how connected we feel to our own bodies.
On Evangeline Lilly’s Recent Openness About The Body Suddenly Shuts Down: The Strange Reality of Recurrent Fainting. - Recurrent fainting often looks dangerous but typically signals stable physiological quirks, not escalating disease.
China’s “artificial sun” just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable - Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma.
SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket (video) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
50 mind-blowing science facts about our incredible world - If you're looking for weird facts about animals, gross human body facts or just something a bit random, get ready to geek out with these fascinating bits of trivia.
The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, experts warn - Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.
T. rex quiz: How much do you really know about the king of the dinosaurs? - Almost everyone has heard of Tyrannosaurus rex, but how much do you actually know about this iconic dinosaur predator?
The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites - But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.
Hundreds of iceberg earthquakes are shaking the crumbling end of Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier - Glacial earthquakes are rocking the Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica.
Live long and loiter: Why NASA's ESCAPADE probes will wait a year in space before heading to Mars - NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra time in space could have some consequences for the twin spacecraft.
2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 'ring of fire' eclipses in 3 years - Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe.
Did any cat breeds develop naturally? - Humans have undoubtedly bred cats to create certain breeds, but did any of these feline breeds emerge naturally?
Astronomers measure the mass of a rogue planet drifting through the galaxy - Scientists have discovered a rogue planet roaming the Milky Way after combining observations from Earth and a space telescope.
A simple chemistry trick could end forever plastic - Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t.
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy - Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy.
Coral reefs could feed millions if we let them rebuild - Overfished coral reefs are producing far less food than they could.

January 3, 2026

New Research Reveals how Gravitational Waves Could be Used to Decode Dark Matter - A new study by researchers at the University of Amsterdam shows how gravitational waves from black holes can be used to reveal the presence of dark matter and help determine its properties.
Gender-specific supportive environment key to cutting female athletes’ injury risks - Female athletes’ injury risks can drop when sports environments are gender-specific, supportive, and free from body shaming and gender norms, following 56 evidence-based recommendations from a new IOC-led consensus.
Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves - Researchers have discovered a way to help aging intestines heal themselves using CAR T-cell therapy.
Letter To A Future AGI - I am writing this letter in the belief that the development of an artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a matter of when, and not if; and in the hope that this text will become a vaccination shot against unethical use of the AGI powers.
This ancient fossil could rewrite the story of human origins - Scientists may have cracked the case of whether a seven-million-year-old fossil could walk upright.
Earth-like Planets Need a Cosmic-Ray Bath - Terrestrial planets such as Earth need an early solar system rich in short-lived radioisotopes.
The hidden timing system that shapes how you think - The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it pulls this off.
Even AI has trouble figuring out if text was written by AI — here's why - There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI.
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 29, 2025: Which meteor shower peaks in early January? - Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
Lower Doses of Peanut Immunotherapy Could Make Allergy Treatment More Accessible - Learn more about peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) and how lowering the treatment dose could help children with peanut allergies.
Small changes make some AI systems more brain-like than others - Research from Johns Hopkins indicates biologically inspired AI architectures can simulate human brain activity without extensive training, enhancing AI efficiency.
Giving EVs a more car-like sound: Developing new electric vehicle acoustics - Researchers are designing custom sounds for electric vehicles to enhance pedestrian safety, focusing on effective low-frequency auditory cues.
2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes - First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.
Between Earth and Sky: Sea salt plays key role in Metro Manila air pollution - A study reveals sea salt aerosols significantly affect Metro Manila's air pollution, highlighting chemical interactions with urban pollutants post-lockdown.
Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way - If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.
Canon EOS R50 V review - Does the portable size, creative flexibility and affordability make the Canon EOS R50V a sound option for wildlife watchers and stargazers too?
Giant 'cow of the Cretaceous' discovered almost 100 years ago identified as new duck-billed dinosaur - The dino lived during the Late Cretaceous alongside other hadrosaurids in present-day New Mexico.
The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our parent star - Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.
Mysterious Voynich manuscript may be a cipher, a new study suggests - A newly invented cipher may shed light on how the mysterious Voynich manuscript was made in medieval times.
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show? - The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets
How common is it to have extra bones in your skeleton? - Adult human bodies typically have about 206 bones.
Fossilized bones are revealing secrets from a lost world - Researchers have uncovered thousands of preserved metabolic molecules inside fossilized bones millions of years old, offering a surprising new window into prehistoric life.
Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit - Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture.

January 2, 2026

Using Webb, Canadian Astronomers Shed Light on the Milky Way's Turbulent Past - A team of Canadian astronomers has used Webb's observations of "Milky Way twins" in the early Universe to learn more about our galaxy's turbulent youth.
This Walking Ape Might Be the Earliest Human Ancestor - The limbs of Sahelanthropus tchadensis may settle a decades-long evolutionary debate The post This Walking Ape Might Be the Earliest Human Ancestor appeared first on Nautilus .
Oldest Cremation Pyre Found in Africa Rewrites Our Understanding of Hunter-Gatherer Ritual Behavior - Read more about the cremation of a mysterious woman 9,500 years ago, which tells a more complex story of how hunter-gatherers treated their dead.
That Receipt in Your Wallet May Disrupt Hormones — A Safer Alternative Could Be Emerging - Learn how researchers are redesigning receipt paper to reduce everyday chemical exposure.
Coral Reefs Do More Than Build Habitat — They Organize Microbial Life - Learn how coral reefs drive daily changes in ocean microbes — a process that shapes how nutrients and energy move through reef ecosystems.
'Star Trek' warps into 2026 with epic 'Space For Everybody' Rose Parade float - 2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!
Why do I need a VPN? - A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling.
SpaceX launches Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit on the 1st mission of 2026 (video) - SpaceX launched the first mission of 2026 tonight (Jan. 2), sending an Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit.
The Science Behind Better Visualizing Brain Function - Fluorescent trackers are helping scientists study the mind in real-time The post The Science Behind Better Visualizing Brain Function appeared first on Nautilus .
Researchers spot Saturn-sized planet in the “Einstein desert” - Rogue, free-floating planets appear to have two distinct origins.
SpaceX lowering orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites for safety's sake - SpaceX will soon lower the orbits of about 4,400 Starlink satellites, to decrease the threat they pose to other spacecraft and reduce space traffic overall.
This 7-Million-Year-Old Fossil May Reveal When Ancient Humans Started Walking Upright - Learn how detailed 3D analysis uncovered evidence that upright walking emerged near the very start of the human lineage.
How to Glimpse the Prime Meteor Shower of 2026 - The Quadrantids rank among the most spectacular sky shows of the year The post How to Glimpse the Prime Meteor Shower of 2026 appeared first on Nautilus .
An experimental mRNA treatment counters immune cell aging in mice - A trio of mRNA molecules could help guard against the harmful effects of aging on immune cells, a study in mice finds.
16 upcoming sci-fi shows to be excited for in 2026 - Entertainment is the final frontier, as you experience everything from Starfleet to the Green Lantern Corps and Godzilla in 2026.
2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon - After decades of ever-elongating timelines, evolving mission frameworks and years of delays, NASA is ready to go back to the moon this year with Artemis 2.
Yellowstone quiz: How much do you know about the first national park? - Crammed full of epic scenery, steaming geysers, plants and animals, Yellowstone National Park is a spectacular place to visit, but how hot is your knowledge on it?
Northern lights may be visible in 18 states Jan. 2-3 - Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.
The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon - Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression - Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
Hubble Glimpses Galactic Gas Making a Getaway - A sideways spiral galaxy shines in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image.
Solar Flares and Stellar Flares Hit Different - Sunspots and solar flares go hand in hand.
Everything We Thought We Knew About How Stardust Spreads Across the Cosmos Is Wrong - Everything We Thought We Knew About How Stardust Spreads Across the Cosmos Is Wrong: An analysis of stardust 180 light-years from Earth had some illuminating lessons
'More Neanderthal than human': How DNA from our long-lost ancestors affects our health today - Neanderthals and humans mated millennia ago, and their legacy lives on in us today.
Astronomers detect rare 'free floating' exoplanet 10,000 light-years from Earth - Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.
The Quadrantid Meteors and Earth at Perihelion Usher in the New Skywatching Year - It sneaks up on us, every annual flip of the calendar into the new year.
Wood-derived chemicals offer safer alternative for thermal receipt paper coatings - Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it.
Why Astronomy Needs a Giant in the Canary Islands - Size matters when it comes to telescopes.
Will AI ever be more creative than humans? - A new study argues that AI can never be more creative than humans, but many experts argue that AI's output will only ever be as good as its input — with the goalposts shifting as AI improves in the years to come.
Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026 - An image from the Landsat 8 satellite shows a snowman shape in Russia's Chukchi Peninsula in Siberia
Diabetes drugs may be changing cancer in surprising ways - Common diabetes drugs may do more than regulate blood sugar—they could also influence how cancers grow, spread, or slow down.
Spotted Lake: Canada's soda lake with colorful brine pools that are smelly and slimy 'like the white of an egg' - Spotted Lake is a soda lake that evaporates every summer, leaving a white crust with circular brine pools that can appear blue, green or yellow.
Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank - Parts of it are basically taking a nap The post Here’s What Happens to Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank appeared first on Nautilus .
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025 - Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
Big goals can feel overwhelming. Here’s how to stay on track - Aiming for something big?
Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026? - In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system.
Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales' - The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.
The ALMA Array is Completed With 145 New Low-Noise Amplifiers - The Atacama Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA), the world's most powerful radio telescope, has received 145 new low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) that will increase its range and sensitivity.

January 1, 2026

Did an exploding comet wipe out the mammoths? - Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age.
This tiny plant is helping solve crimes - Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint.
One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week - A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.
Playmobil versus Lego: Which is the best USS Enterprise set? - Lego has recently released their first-ever Star Trek set, the 3600-piece U.S.S Enterprise, but is it better than Playmobil's model?
When Stars Blow Bubbles - For the first time, astronomers have caught a stellar nursery in the act of blowing giant celestial bubbles, revealing a massive outflow of gas stretching over 650 light-years from one of the Milky Way’s most extraordinary star clusters.
The Sticky Problem of Lunar Dust Gets a Mathematical Solution - Lunar dust poses one of the most persistent challenges for spacecraft operations on the Moon, clinging stubbornly to surfaces and infiltrating equipment with potentially devastating consequences.
The Interstellar Comet That’s Spilling Its Secrets - Astronomers have measured water streaming from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time since it passed closest to the Sun.
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed - Double-detonating "superkilonova," Roman liquid gypsum burials, biomechanics of kangaroo posture, and more.
50,000 Years of Island-Hopping Pigs Reveal Ancient Human Migration - Learn how pigs spread across Pacific islands, what their DNA reveals about ancient human journeys, and why their legacy still matters today.
Why can't you wiggle your toes one at a time? - A biological anthropologist explains why humans can't wiggle their toes in the same way they can wiggle their fingers.
Nebula nights: Award-winning sci-fi literature through the ages - From Hugo and Nebula winners to groundbreaking short stories that redefined the genre, this quiz challenges your knowledge of the most celebrated works in science fiction literature.
A planet just vanished. NASA’s Hubble reveals a violent cosmic secret - Astronomers tracking a nearby star system thought they had spotted an exoplanet reflecting light from its star.
Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026 - From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration.
Hubble Discovers Dracula’s Chivito, the Largest-Known Chaotic Planet Nursery - Learn more about IRAS 23077+6707, a protoplanetary disk, nicknamed Dracuala's Chivito, that may serve as a planet nursery and be the largest disk ever observed in visible light. 
Something hidden deep underground supercharged this Chile earthquake - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile in July 2024—and it wasn’t supposed to be that strong.
Trees in Panama's tropical forests are growing longer roots in the face of drought - A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change.
Want to Do Dry January? One Month Without Alcohol Can Benefit Sleep, Mood, and Health - Discover the possible physical and mental health benefits of giving up alcohol for a month.
Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout - Being active boosts your daily calorie burn more than previously thought.
15 skywatching events you won't want to miss in 2026 - Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon.
Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month - Most abstainers continue to drink less after the month is up The post Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month appeared first on Nautilus .
Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN lens review — the ultimate lens for astrophotography - With major light-gathering capabilities with an impressive f/1.4 aperture at 14mm, this lens defies boundaries and is a massive play for the best lens for astrophotography.
Space Force shows off snowy new Alaska radar post | Space photo of the day for Jan. 1, 2026 - A new image from the U.S. Space Force shows a new radar base in Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, which will help boost the nation's defense against ballistic threats.
Kepler 452b and Several Exoplanets Are Similar to Earth, but There's Not an Exact Twin - What planet is most like Earth?
January 'Wolf Supermoon': How to see the full moon rise with Jupiter this weekend - The first full moon of 2026 and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere will shine brightly this week, just as Earth makes its annual closest approach to the sun.
A key Alzheimer’s gene emerges in African American brain study - Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines.
What to expect from the planets in 2026 — key dates and sky events - Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026.
NASA’s Webb telescope just discovered one of the weirdest planets ever - A newly discovered exoplanet is rewriting the rules of what planets can be.
Are image-stabilized binoculars good for stargazing? - We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars — here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet and buy a pair or go with regular binoculars for stargazing.
Gaia Spots Worlds Being Born - ESA’s Gaia space telescope has achieved something astronomers thought nearly impossible, detecting planets while they’re still forming inside the dusty discs surrounding newborn stars.
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery - There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
Scientists Race to Film Black Holes in 3D - The iconic 2019 and 2022 photographs of black holes M87* and Sagittarius A* captivated astronomers worldwide with their fuzzy orange doughnut shapes.

December 31, 2025

When Galaxies Collide - Two spiral galaxies locked in a slow motion collision have been captured in stunning detail by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese - A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study.
Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars - "It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said.
Engineered Protein Reveals Our Brain's Hidden Language - Learn more about the “glue sniffer” protein, which is able to detect brain cells’ incoming chemical signals, and what that means for neuroscience.
Lego Star Wars 2025: A year in review - From Grogu to the Death Star, we look back over the Lego Star Wars sets released over the course of 2025.
Astronomers ring in the new year with a stunning galaxy collision - The Champagne Cluster is a rare and beautiful example of two galaxy clusters smashing together.
How Stingless Bees in the Amazon Became the First Insects With Legal Rights - Learn how stingless bees quietly sustain Amazonian forests — and how a new law is changing what happens when they’re harmed.
'The ban assumed the danger was making pigs too human': Why human organs aren't grown in pigs in the US - As a bioethicist and philosopher explains the ethics of using organs grown in animals for human transplant procedures.
Viruses on Plastic Pollution May Be Fueling Antibiotic Resistance - Learn how plastic pollution is creating new pathways for antibiotic resistance to become an even bigger public health threat.
Celebrate the New Year With This Cosmic Champagne Cluster - A new look at the cluster offers evidence of a dramatic space crash The post Celebrate the New Year With This Cosmic Champagne Cluster appeared first on Nautilus .
Upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026: 10 good reasons to head to theaters this year - The power of Grayskull, Superman's cousin, and the return of a certain galaxy far, far away are among 2026's big-screen wonders.
Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft review - An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery - NASA's new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia, may end with a different spacecraft entirely landing in Houston.
Full moons of 2026: When to see all 13 moons (including a Blue Moon and a Blood Moon) rise next year - When does the next full moon rise?
Melting of West Antarctic ice sheet could trigger catastrophic reshaping of the land beneath - A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms.
The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules - There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.
From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026 - Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.
Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno joins competitor Blue Origin for national security projects - Tory Bruno, the longtime chief of the launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) has joined the competition at Blue Origin.
Here we go again: Retiring coal plant forced to stay open by Trump Admin - This time, a Colorado plant scheduled to shut down will be kept on standby.
New images reveal what really happens when stars explode - New high-resolution images show that novae are anything but simple stellar fireworks.
ADHD Drugs May Target Reward Centers, Not Attention Networks - More than 3 million children take medication to manage ADHD symptoms.
Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see the first 'shooting' stars of the year - The Quadrantids will be harder to see than usual due to the bright full moon.
Big Bear glows with big stars | Space photo of the day for Dec. 31, 2025 - A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows Markian 178, a dwarf galaxy, shining with new stars in the Ursa Major constellation.
A missing protein may be aging your immune system - As we age, our immune system quietly loses its edge, and scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why.
Should humans colonize other planets? - As space travel advances, colonization of other planets edges closer to reality.
Are the Faces We See in Dreams Borrowed From Real Life?  - Learn more about the theory that the faces we see in dreams come from faces we've encountered in real life, and how testing that theory is nearly impossible. 
SpaceX shatters its rocket launch record yet again — 165 orbital flights in 2025 - SpaceX just set a new annual-launch record for the sixth year in a row, and the numbers are getting pretty silly.
Centuries-old 'trophy head' from Peru reveals individual survived to adulthood despite disabling birth defect - A researcher has documented a cleft lip in an ancient mummified head from the Andes, a condition that may have been seen as a "blessing" rather than a disability.
Massive Myanmar earthquake was super smooth and efficient — and it holds lessons for the 'Big One' - The fault that ruptured in the March quake was simple and mature, which allowed the quake's energy to shoot right to the surface.
Diagnostic dilemma: A rare condition caused a man to get 'scales' on his hands whenever he washed them - A man's rare condition caused "excessive wrinkling" in his hands which spread to his wrists and elbows.