Today's Science News

January 7, 2026

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.
NASA Celebrates Artemis II During Houston Texans Space City Day - NASA’s Johnson Space Center was front and center Jan. 4, 2026, as the Houston Texans faced the Indianapolis Colts during Space
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.
25 Years in Orbit: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Exploration - NASA and its partners have supported humans continuously living and working in space since November 2000.
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.
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.
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.
The Deep Evolutionary Roots of Sleep - Protective slumber emerged even before brains did in the ocean shallows The post The Deep Evolutionary Roots of Sleep appeared first on Nautilus .
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. 
RFK Jr. Just Inverted the Food Pyramid: What took so long? - The new U.S. dietary guidelines shift focus from fat restriction to food quality, emphasizing protein, whole foods, and minimal processing—while sparking renewed debate over saturated fat and long-standing nutrition science.
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.
The Poison-Arrow Technology of Our Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors - Tipping their arrowheads with poison may have tipped the survival odds in their favor The post The Poison-Arrow Technology of Our Hunter-Gatherer Ancestors appeared first on Nautilus .
'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. 
Pain-sensing neurons kick-start immune responses - A Weill Cornell Medicine study reveals that gut pain neurons trigger immune responses linked to allergies and asthma, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.
This Newly Discovered Parasite Looks Like a String of Pearls Around a Spider's Neck - Learn more about a parasitic spider mite discovered in Brazil, the second of the genus ever described. 
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.
How the Evidence for Alien Life on K2-18 b Evaporated - It feels like every time we publish an article about an exciting discovery of a potential biosignature on a new exoplanet, we have to publish a follow-up one a few months later debunking the original claims.
Huge ice dome in Greenland vanished 7,000 years ago — melting at temperatures we're racing toward today - Scientists drilled to the bottom of Greenland's 1,600-foot deep Prudhoe Dome and found it disappeared in the early Holocene, when temperatures were close to what we're predicted to reach by the end of the century.
New tool narrows the search for ideal metal organic frameworks - Princeton researchers have developed a new tool to speed the discovery of advanced materials known as metal organic frameworks (MOFs).
Lightning from Above - NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured this image of lightning while orbiting aboard the International Space Station more than 250 miles above Milan, Italy on July 1, 2025.
One of the last Siberian shamans was an 18th-century woman whose parents were related, DNA study reveals - A new DNA analysis of the mummies of historical Indigenous Yakuts reveals resistance to 17th-century Russian conquest.
Engineers create water-saving sand layer to improve plant resilience during drought - The Anasazi, a once-flourishing tribe in the American Southwest, lived on bounties of corn, squash and beans.
New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry - Rather than being used as a storage material, the sulfur gives up electrons.
What Chimps Reveal About Human Parenting - Human caregiving seems to have shaped teens’ thrill-seeking tendencies The post What Chimps Reveal About Human Parenting appeared first on Nautilus .
We have a fossil closer to our split with Neanderthals and Denisovans - A recent study suggests that North Africa may be a key place to look.
Last common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals possibly found in Casablanca, Morocco - A collection of bones from Casablanca holds important new clues to the origins of modern humans and Neanderthals.
'Mitochondrial transfer' into nerves could relieve chronic pain, early study hints - A new study reveals that nerve cells receive periodic infusions of mitochondria from neighboring cells — and this may point to a new way of treating nerve pain.
Creating psychedelic-like molecules by shining light on life's basic building blocks - UC Davis researchers have developed a new method that uses light to transform amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—into molecules that are similar in structure to psychedelics and mimic their interaction with the brain.
Experts connect infections and aging through cellular senescence - International experts propose infection-driven senescence (IDS)—where microbes trigger cellular aging—linking infections with chronic inflammation and age-related disease, highlighting new therapeutic directions.
Distinct AI Models Seem To Converge On How They Encode Reality - Is the inside of a vision model at all like a language model?
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video) - The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.
Unearthing experimental materials data buried in scientific papers using LLMs - Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional materials.
By Jove: Jupiter Reaches Opposition for 2026 - It was a question I heard lots this past weekend.
New “Stomata in-sight” system allows scientists to watch plants breathe in real-time - Researchers developed "Stomata In-Sight," a tool enabling real-time observation and measurement of stomatal gas exchange, critical for crop efficiency.
I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless - From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before.
NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026. - Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.
Researchers develop electricity-free chlorine production from brines - Chlorine is a fundamental input to modern industry, yet most of today's supply still relies on energy-intensive electrolysis.
Here are the launches and landings we’re most excited about in 2026 - A lot could happen in space this year, but let's get real about what actually will.
Air pollution might harm children’s eye health - Scientists used machine learning to understand air pollution’s role in eye health and vision.
Winning the Red Planet race: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top US priority, experts say - "The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample."
Diagnostic dilemma: Giant 'stone' in a man's bladder looked like an ostrich egg - A man visited a hospital because of bladder discomfort, and his doctors discovered a remarkably large bladder stone.
Brazil’s genetic treasure trove: supercentenarians reveal secrets of extreme human longevity - Brazil's genetic diversity offers unique insights into extreme longevity, revealing protective mechanisms and resilience among supercentenarians lacking in homogeneous populations.
Japanese scientists just built human brain circuits in the lab - Researchers in Japan built a miniature human brain circuit using fused stem-cell–derived organoids, allowing them to watch the thalamus and cortex interact in real time.
Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA - Researchers have reconstructed ancient herpesvirus genomes from Iron Age and medieval Europeans, revealing that HHV-6 has been infecting humans for at least 2,500 years.
Anorexia nervosa may result in long-term skeletal muscle impairment - Anorexia nervosa leads to severe weight loss and muscle impairment, with recovery not fully restoring muscle health, necessitating better treatment methods.
Carbon capture company lands nearly £1m in backing - The Carbon Removers, based near Dumfries, will use the funding to expand its operations across Europe.
Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found - The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.
Boosting the cell's own cleanup: New class of small molecules accelerate natural protein degradation - Cells have a remarkable housekeeping system: Proteins that are no longer needed, defective, or potentially harmful are labeled with a molecular "tag" and dismantled in the cellular recycling machinery.
Algae Swirls Across a South African Reservoir - Vivid green blooms form, drift, and fade in Hartbeespoortdam reservoir over the course of a year.
Infant brain development reflects families’ financial ability to meet everyday needs - Research reveals that caregiver-reported income sufficiency significantly influences infant brain development amidst overlapping psychosocial stressors during early life.
A global cancer surge is underway and the world is not ready - Global cancer cases have surged dramatically, doubling since 1990 and reaching 18.5 million new diagnoses in 2023.
Breakthrough lets scientists watch plants breathe in real time - Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon and water they exchange with the air.
Wildfires are polluting the air far more than thought - Scientists have discovered that wildfires release far more air-polluting gases than previously estimated.
The simplest way teens can protect their mental health - Teens who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost.
These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm - Their symptoms are rare and understudied The post These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm appeared first on Nautilus .
Gender stereotypes reflect the division of labor between women and men across nations - A multinational study reveals gender stereotypes persist due to social roles, highlighting the need for policies promoting equality and shared responsibilities.
Does Free Will Exist? Part 1: The Clockwork Universe - Check this out.

January 6, 2026

11,000-year-old dog skulls reveal a hidden origin story - Dogs began diversifying thousands of years earlier than previously believed, with clear differences in size and shape appearing over 11,000 years ago.
This simple math trick could transform earthquake science - Earthquakes happen daily, sometimes with devastating consequences, yet predicting them remains out of reach.
Astronomers Witness Star Exploding at the Edge of the Universe - It’s the most distant supernova recorded to date The post Astronomers Witness Star Exploding at the Edge of the Universe appeared first on Nautilus .
Hubble Telescope spies 'wake' of supergiant Beutelgeuse's hidden companion star - Using new observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and observatories on Earth, scientists have confirmed the existence of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star, named Siwarha.
Astronomers Discover a Bright Supernova Using Gravitational Lensing for the First Time - An international team of astronomers using a combination of ground-based telescopes, including the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island, has discovered the first-ever spatially resolved, gravitationally lensed superluminous supernova.
How a 400-Year-Old Shark Keeps Its Vision From Breaking Down - Learn how extreme longevity and deep-sea adaptations allow Greenland sharks to preserve vision for centuries.
As Puzzling As A Platypus: The JWST Finds Some Hard To Categorize Objects - Astronomers found a handful of unusual objects in JWST survey data.
Jupiter’s moon Europa has a seafloor that may be quiet and lifeless - A study suggests Europa likely lacks conditions for life due to insufficient geological activity, despite its ocean of liquid water.
Betelgeuse's Brightness Wavers Due to a Companion Star and Its Swirling Trail of Gas  - Learn how Betelgeuse's atmosphere has been altered by its companion star, which has left behind a trail of expanding gas. 
Harmful mouth bacteria may trigger Parkinson’s disease - A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain.
What People Who Lived Past 110 in Brazil Reveal About Health Span — Not Lifespan - Learn how research on people who lived past 110 is uncovering clues about immune function and resilience in aging.
SpaceX stacks Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship megarocket's 12th test flight - SpaceX recently stacked the giant Super Heavy booster that will help launch the upcoming 12th test flight of the company's Starship megarocket.
'How can all of this be happening?': Scientists spot massive group of ancient galaxies so hot they shouldn't exist - An inexplicably hot, fast-growing cluster of galaxies in the early universe has scientists questioning theories of galactic evolution.
Rare and Elusive CookieCutter Shark Leaves a Round Wound in Its Prey - Learn how Indigenous knowledge and modern science reveal the rare cookiecutter shark, which hunts on moonless nights.
The (metabolic) cost of life - There are “costs of life” that mechanical physics cannot calculate.
NASA Awards Launch Range Contract for Wallops Flight Facility - NASA has selected ARES Technical Services Corporation of McLean, Virginia, to provide launch range operations support at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
The Amateur Archaeologist Who Found the Wrong Troy - Heinrich Schliemann was a thousand years off the mark—but he did still make meaningful discoveries The post The Amateur Archaeologist Who Found the Wrong Troy appeared first on Nautilus .
Saros: Release date, trailers, and everything we know about PlayStation's next sci-fi adventure - Roguelite structure, mysterious narrative, and breakneck third-person shooter action come together once again in Housemarque's Saros.
The poison frog that fooled scientists for decades - Researchers discovered that a poison frog species described decades ago was based on a mix-up involving the wrong museum specimen.
Ancient Teeth Record Climate Change and Medieval Migration Into England - Learn how ancient DNA and tooth enamel are rewriting England’s medieval history and showing connections between climate change and migration.
NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp - NASA's Curiosity rover captured a stunning new panorama image from high on Mars' Mount Sharp, taken across two Martian days and revealing boxwork formations, ancient water activity and the rover's ongoing exploration of Gale Crater.
Hubble telescope discovers a new type of cosmic object and astronomers are on 'Cloud 9' - Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a new type of cosmic relic, Cloud 9, a "failed galaxy" packed with dark matter and gas but with no stars.
NASA Marshall Prepares for Demolition of Historic Test, Simulation Facilities - NASA is preparing for the demolition of three iconic structures at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Advanced alien civilizations could be communicating 'like fireflies' in plain sight, researchers suggest - A new paper posits that advanced alien civilizations may communicate through subtle flashes, like fireflies do on Earth.
Inside the Massive Radio Search of Our Newest Interstellar Guest - It feels like every week now we’re writing a new article about how 3I/ATLAS is not an alien technology.
SETI watched a pulsar flicker for months and found space keeps shifting - A distant pulsar’s radio signal flickers as it passes through space, much like stars twinkle in Earth’s atmosphere.
Orbiter Observes Sun's Hot Spots for Record-Breaking 94 Days, Enhancing Solar Storm Forecasts - Learn about the longest observation of an active solar region, a feat that could start a path to improved solar storm forecasts.
The invisible energy cost that keeps life from falling apart - Living cells pay a hidden energy price not just to run chemical reactions, but to keep them on track and block all the alternatives.
Appeals court agrees that Congress blocked cuts to research costs - The Trump admin can't arbitrarily set university reimbursements to a low flat rate.
NASA may be 1 month away from historic Artemis 2 astronaut launch around the moon - Artemis 2, NASA's next astronaut mission to the moon, is gearing up for a launch that could occur as soon as Feb. 6.
What to buy to start a fitness journey (and save some money in the process) - A quick beginner's guide to shopping for workout gear, fitness tech and exercise equipment during January's fitness rush.
The Broom-Like Quality of Worms - Aquatic worms sweep up sand in their environments The post The Broom-Like Quality of Worms appeared first on Nautilus .
Scientists Identify ‘Astronomy’s Platypus’ with NASA’s Webb Telescope - After combing through NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s archive of sweeping extragalactic cosmic fields, a small team of astronomers at the University of
NASA Webb Finds Early-Universe Analog’s Unexpected Talent for Making Dust - Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted two rare kinds of dust in the dwarf galaxy Sextans A, one of the most chemically primitive galaxies near the Milky Way.
The moon has been secretly feasting on Earth's atmosphere for billions of years - A new study reveals that tiny fragments of Earth's atmosphere are transported to and absorbed by the moon via gusts of solar wind and our planet's magnetic field, upending a 20-year-old theory based on NASA's Apollo lunar samples.
Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it? - A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.
Catalyst behavior that could cut emissions and stabilize supply of everyday materials revealed - A Rice University-led team has unveiled how tiny molecular structures on industrial catalysts behave during the manufacture of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), a core ingredient in adhesives, paints, coatings, packaging, textiles and many other products people use every day.
Congress rejects President Trump's deep NASA budget cuts, proposes $24.4 billion for the agency - Congress plans to allocate $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal year 2026, nearly $6 billion more than President Trump had proposed.
Space Station Research Informs New FDA-Approved Cancer Therapy - NASA opens the International Space Station for scientists and researchers, inviting them to use the benefits of microgravity for commercial and public research, technology demonstrations, and more.
Ørsted seeks injunction against US government over project freeze - Trump administration had suspended Danish group’s work on major wind farm off coast of Rhode Island.
How These Long-Living Sharks Keep Sharp Vision for Centuries - Understanding their tricks could eventually help preserve people’s eyesight, too The post How These Long-Living Sharks Keep Sharp Vision for Centuries appeared first on Nautilus .
Mass spec innovation uses 'bin' sorting to detect overlooked molecules - Weight says a lot.
This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026 - The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."
Women who rewrote the stars: Test your knowledge of female astronomers - From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.' - Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.
Single-atom photocatalyst enables green, oxidant-free C–H cross-coupling reactions - Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a single-atom photocatalytic strategy that enables oxidant-free cross-dehydrogenative coupling (CDC) reactions between ring-shaped aromatic molecules ((hetero)arenes) and nucleophiles.
Woodpeckers grunt like tennis players when they peck - The birds grunt like tennis pros when making their rat-a-tat, a strategy that may help steady their movements.
China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year - China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.
1,100-year-old burials of elite warriors and their ornate weapons discovered in Hungary - The 1,100-year-old burials of three elite warriors — two of whom were possibly father and son — have been discovered in Hungary.
Do I have to rinse out my swimsuit after the pool? A textile scientist has the answer - Summer means sunshine, beach days, and afternoons by the pool … which means wearing swimwear and looking after it.
Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group - The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.
Whales and orcas were carrying viruses no one knew existed - Researchers studying Caribbean whales and orcas have discovered two new viruses not previously observed in these animals.
Submerged sandbanks shine like underwater auroras in astronaut's view of the Bahamas — Earth from space - A 2016 astronaut photo of the Bahamas shows a series of luminous, rippling sandbanks partly carved out by a coral reef.
Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain - Researchers at USF Health have discovered a new way opioid receptors can work that may lead to safer pain medications.
How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life - Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.
Earth’s toughest microbes could help humans live on Mars - Mars looks familiar from afar, but surviving there means creating a protective oasis in a hostile world.
Molecular 'reshuffle' cracks an 80-year-old conundrum in controlling chirality - Researchers at the University of St Andrews have uncovered a long‑elusive molecular "reshuffle," a breakthrough that tackles one of chemistry's most persistent challenges and could transform the way medicines are manufactured.
Why multiple sclerosis slowly steals balance and movement - Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why.
Some Brains Switch Gears Better Than Others - Inside the science of fast and slow thinking The post Some Brains Switch Gears Better Than Others appeared first on Nautilus .
A simple drug pair may succeed where liver fibrosis treatments failed - Scientists have found that combining silybin with carvedilol works far better against liver fibrosis than either drug alone.
Milky Way’s Twin Causes Rethink of Galactic Evolution - The newly discovered precocious young galaxy appears to have formed in record time The post Milky Way’s Twin Causes Rethink of Galactic Evolution appeared first on Nautilus .
Stars And Planets Are Linked Together, And Dust Is The Key To Understanding How - Stars and planets are linked together in their formation, evolution, and even in their demises.
Sometimes the best way to reach a goal may be to quit an old one - We’re surrounded by messages to persevere through all challenges.

January 5, 2026

US government overhauls the childhood vaccine schedule in unprecedented move - Federal health officials are attempting to make the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule more like that of Denmark.
‘Space particle’ slams into Spain’s new communications satellite high above Earth - Spain's latest military communications satellite suffered a debris impact while headed to its orbital destination.
Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Self-blame are Modern Symptoms of Primeval Survival Instincts - Discover how widespread self-sabotaging behavior is linked to how our brains evolved in a world full of unknown dangers and how to break the cycle for good.
Astronomers Looked Back 12 Billion Years, and Found a Galaxy Cluster That Defies Theory - Learn how radio observations uncovered unusually hot gas inside a young galaxy cluster, revealing how black holes and star formation may heat clusters far earlier than expected.
Fatal Fungus Turns Beetles’ Chemical Shields Into a Deadly Weakness - Learn more about the chemical arms race between a fungus, a tree, and a beetle. 
A Rogue Planet the Size of Saturn Detected 10,000 Light-Years From Earth - Thanks to an enormous stroke of luck and serendipitous timing, astronomers were able to calculate the mass and distance of a free-floating planet for the first time.
Talking, But Not Listening, Linked to Slow Eye Movements And Longer Reaction Times When Driving - Multiple studies have linked cellphone use to an increased risk of car accidents.
Iron Age DNA Reveals a Herpesvirus That Still Infects Humans Today - Learn how ancient DNA from human remains provided the first direct evidence that a common childhood virus has been part of the human genome since the Iron Age.
Under anti-vaccine RFK Jr., CDC slashes childhood vaccine schedule - The changes are modeled after a small country with universal health care.
Scientists discover “migrions,” a viral shortcut that supercharges infection - Scientists have uncovered a surprising viral shortcut that turns moving cells into delivery vehicles for infection.
Flu drug once blamed for seizures in kids gets a surprising reversal - A long-running debate over Tamiflu’s safety in children may finally be settled.
Aging Brains Show Surprising Mix of Decline and Adaptation - Learn more about the new study, which highlights the importance of analyzing brain structure and connectivity simultaneously.
To Understand Exoplanet Habitability, We Need A Better Understanding Of Stellar Flaring - Without a better grasp of stellar flaring, our understanding of exoplanet habitability is at an impasse.
Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video - The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S.
Nearly all women in STEM secretly feel like impostors - Nearly all women in STEM graduate programs report feeling like impostors, despite strong evidence of success.
11 upcoming space and sci-fi games to be excited for in 2026 - We'll be battling aliens, surviving cosmic horrors, and conquering the stars in 2026 with these upcoming space and sci-fi games.
'It would be a fundamental breakthrough': Mysterious dark matter may interact with cosmic 'ghost particles' - "If this interaction between dark matter and neutrinos is confirmed, it would be a fundamental breakthrough."
Think you make 200 food choices a day? Think again - The idea that we make over 200 unconscious food choices a day has been repeated for years, but new research shows the number is more illusion than insight.
Happy Twelfth Night - Or Divorce Day, Depending On How Your 2026 Is Going - Today is, in Christian observance, Twelfth Night, the end of The 12 Days of Christmas in that song.