Today's Science News
December 1, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is erupting in 'ice volcanoes', new images suggest - Scientists have observed cryovolcanoes erupting on comet 3I/ATLAS — giving us a new clue about what's inside it.Elephants’ Drone Tolerance Could Aid Conservation Efforts - Elephants’ Drone Tolerance Could Aid Conservation Efforts: The massive mammals habituate to the presence of aerial monitoring.
Common Synthetic Chemicals Like Pesticides Are Everywhere and May Harm Our Gut Microbiome - Pesticides, insecticides, and many industrial chemicals live in our environment and are labeled as safe for humans, until we look closer at their impact on our gut microbes.
'Marvel Cosmic Invasion' is an old-fashioned space adventure up featuring one of the greatest Marvel villains of all time (review) - Tribute Games' take on Marvel comics focuses on the universe's more overlooked cosmic elements and packs a delightfully off-beat roster of heroes.
Your Brain Has Five Ages — And They Shape How You Think for Life - Learn how five distinct brain ages guide the way we think, learn, and grow older.
The Universe Was Warm Before It Was Bright - There is a period in the Universe known as the cosmic dark ages.
The 7 best running headphone deals that remain for Cyber Monday - Last-minute Cyber Monday shopping this evening?
NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft hears a red giant star 'singing' to its partner black hole - NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS has heard the song a star-quaking red giant sings to its partner black hole.
The Benefits of Social Media Detox - Could a break from the liking, following, and subscribing salve the mental health of young people?
Russia accidentally destroys its only working launch pad as astronauts lift off to ISS - The recent launch of a Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has caused significant damage to Russia's only launch pad capable of sending humans into space.
Are you shopping securely this Cyber Monday? Don't risk your online safety, save up to 77% off with this NordVPN deal - Think shopping online is safer than risking the Cyber Monday sales?
For traveling photographers — whether you're chasing dark skies or tracking wildlife, NordVPN is now 74% cheaper - Secure your connection on the go — keep your data and streaming safe wherever your photography takes you.
Sagittarius B2 Molecular Cloud - The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured glowing cosmic dust heated by very young massive stars in unprecedented
Your AI-generated image of a cat riding a banana exists because of children clawing through the dirt for toxic elements. Is it really worth it? - LLMs like Chat GPT come with major social costs — including child labor — that we can't ignore.
Once-in-a-century floods set to become annual events in northeastern US in the next 75 years, study finds - Rising sea levels and storm surges from hurricanes will bring more frequent extreme floods to northeastern U.S. states, including Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare, knocking out radio signals across Australia - A powerful X1.9 solar flare from new sunspot AR4299 triggered strong radio blackouts, as giant sunspot AR4294 rotates into view with more activity likely.
A 'functional cure' for HIV may be in reach, early trials suggest - People infected with HIV must take antiretroviral drugs for life.
This Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is the best set I've built and it's just $40 this Cyber Monday - As stunning as Lego's UCS sets are, you can get this superb, shelf-sized Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer for a tenth of the price.
Hurry, this germ-busting air purifier is still $210 off this Cyber Monday - Save 30% on the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i, the only air purifier that uses violet-blue light to remove bacteria and viruses.
Researchers discover latent antimicrobial resistance across the world - Researchers found widespread latent antimicrobial resistance in wastewater globally, calling for enhanced surveillance to preempt future risks from these genes.
Fly into the holiday season with this last-chance Cyber Monday drone deal: 47% off the Bwine F7GIM Pro bundle - The Bwine F7GIM Pro bundle is $246 off for Cyber Monday, so if you're looking for a last-minute drone deal, why not get this bundle with everything included?
The "most capable" and "best-looking" Apple Watch Series 11 is cheapest at Best Buy and Amazon for Cyber Monday - Snap it up for $329 at either of these retailers, $70 off its typical retail price and worry less about battery life and more about hitting those training goals.
Amazon's 23 best Cyber Monday deals on telescopes, binoculars and cameras - Have you been checking your Amazon app all weekend?
This Cyber Monday deal ends tomorrow — don't miss this huge discount on Paramount Plus, just $2.99 a month - Sci-fi fans will love this Cyber Monday deal, but it expires Tuesday, December 2, so there's not much time left to grab it.
‘Reverse Mathematics’ Illuminates Why Hard Problems Are Hard - Researchers have used metamathematical techniques to show that certain theorems that look superficially distinct are in fact logically equivalent.
See the last Supermoon of the year with these Cyber Monday skywatching deals - The Cold Moon will be lighting up the sky on December 4, and it's the last supermoon of the year — shop the best skywatching deals, including Celestron's special edition 'Moon Mission' lineup.
Europe could get 42 more days of summer by the year 2100 due to climate change - It all comes down to the difference in temperature between the North Pole and the equator.
Pocket the Occer 12x25 compact binoculars for under $20 this Cyber Monday! - Our best compact binoculars for travel, the Occer 12x25 compact binoculars, are half price in this scorching Cyber Monday deal from Amazon.
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed - The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more.
"Stunning Lego recreation of one of Star Wars' coolest ships" is £160 off with this UK Cyber Monday deal - Save nearly £200 on this massive, 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars UCS Venator starship with this amazing UK Cyber Monday Lego Deal.
It's your last chance to grab these must-have Cyber Monday streaming deals: Save over 70% on Paramount Plus and over 60% on Disney Plus and Hulu - These must-have Paramount Plus and Disney plus Cyber Monday deals are expiring soon but you can still stream Star Trek, Star Wars, Predator and more for less.
DAILY DOSE: Petition Urges EPA to Ban Antibiotic-Laced Pesticides; Endangered Monk Seals Join Experimental Bird Flu Vaccine Trial - A coalition of health and environmental groups petitioned the EPA to ban antibiotic-laced pesticides, citing risks of antibiotic resistance and harm to ecosystems.
Cygnus XL brings cargo to the ISS for 1st time | Space photo of the day for Dec. 1, 2025 - 11,000 pounds of cargo recently arrived at the International Space Station.
Cognitive Legos: How the Brain Snaps Old Skills Into New Tasks - A new monkey study reveals the prefrontal cortex reuses modular neural “Legos” to build fresh behaviors, offering clues to human flexibility, mental illness, and next-generation AI that learns without forgetting.
Durable plastics made from essential oil compounds offer easy recycling - Cheap, strong, and versatile, plastic seemed like the perfect invention—until its staying power turned into a global headache.
Today's biggest science news: X-class solar flares | Chernobyl fungus | Modern humans interbred with 'hobbits' - Monday, Dec. 1, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.
Is the new Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star set really worth it? - With a $999.99 price tag, we have to ask, is the new 9,023-piece Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star really worth it?
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500 - Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region.
15,000 Amazon reviews can't be wrong (including ours). This astronaut star projector makes the perfect gift for young space fans at under $30 for Cyber Monday - For less than $30, this stocking filler will delight kids and grown-ups alike.
Research Brief: Glaciers May Control How Permafrost Thaw Influences Lake Area - The Arctic is warming faster than lower latitudes, leading to a myriad of ecological problems, including permafrost thaw.
Electric discovery on Mars! Scientists find tiny lightning bolts coming from Red Planet dust clouds - Scientists used data from NASA's Perseverance rover to find tiny lightning bolts on Mars that could scour biosignatures off the world's surface
Did JWST Find an Exomoon or a Starspot? - Searching for exomoons - moons the orbit around another planet - was one of the most exciting capabilities expected of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) when it launched in late 2021.
Last chance to snap up the Oura Ring Gen 4 at its lowest-ever price - Save up to 30% on the best smart ring we have ever tested with this massive Cyber Monday deal.
SpaceX blasts off into December with early morning Starlink launch from Florida (video) - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Dec. 1, 2025.
Star Wars collectors pay attention! Be the Jedi you were born to be with this Cyber Monday lightsaber deal, now 20% off - The collectible Skywalker Legacy set from Disney is $50 off in this limited-time Cyber Monday lightsaber deal right now, but you'll have to hurry!
7 Cyber Monday binocular deals to avoid (and 7 we think you should buy) - We've spotted all of the best deals after the Black Friday weekend, but there are a couple that we'd pass on this time.
Deep sky imaging, simplified. If you've got cash to drop on your own home observatory, you could save this Cyber Monday. - Take photos of nebulas, galaxies and other deep sky objects from your backyard.
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid 2024 YR4 was Earth's first real-life planetary defense test - The discovery and swift monitoring of asteroid 2024 YR4 earlier this year represented Earth's first real-life planetary defense test.
New mutation hotspot discovered in human genome - Researchers identified mutation-prone regions in the human genome, particularly at transcription start sites, impacting genetics and disease understanding.
Wild chimps consume more alcohol than anyone expected - Chimpanzees naturally ingest surprising amounts of alcohol from ripe, fermenting fruit.
Scientists Say: Van Allen belts - Astronomers have detected these radiation belts around Earth and beyond.
Scientists created human egg cells from skin cells - The technique could someday help people without reproductive cells of their own have children.
Roman sun hat: A 'very rare' 1,600-year-old brimmed cap that may have protected a Roman soldier from Egyptian sandstorms - A rare example of a sun hat from late Roman Egypt that was stitched together from fabrics in five colors.
Europe's Vega C rocket launches advanced Korean Earth-observation satellite to orbit (video) - Europe's Vega C rocket launched for the sixth time ever today (Dec. 1), sending South Korea's powerful KOMPSAT-7 Earth-observation satellite to orbit.
Mark Elder: Building the Future of Spacewalking for Artemis and Beyond - For more than 25 years, Mark Elder has helped make human spaceflight safe and possible.
Sugar-coated sensor sniffs out look-alike molecules in the air - Scientists have designed a new type of gas sensor that can tell apart "mirror image" versions of the same smell molecule, even at very low concentrations.
New brain imaging breakthrough reveals clues to Parkinson’s - A high-speed “zap-and-freeze” method is giving scientists their clearest view yet of how brain cells send messages.
Scientists reveal five big moments when your brain dramatically changes - A large study of brain scans shows that our neural wiring evolves through five major stages from birth to late old age.
I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it? - The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.
A Glimpse of History in Benin City - The ancient walls, ramparts, and ditches that wind through this Nigerian city are the longest known earthworks of the pre-mechanical era.
Family, Survival and Change: The Secret Life of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker - Lauren Pharr uncovers how family bonds and teamwork help red-cockaded woodpeckers thrive in longleaf pine forests, even as climate change reshapes their world.
Meet the Gopher Tortoise, Hero of the Longleaf Pinelands - Gopher tortoises are one of Florida’s most fascinating reptiles, and a keystone species of the longleaf pine ecosystem.
Satellites spot rapid “Doomsday Glacier” collapse - Two decades of satellite and GPS data show the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf slowly losing its grip on a crucial stabilizing point as fractures multiply and ice speeds up.
Jupiter’s Fast Rotation Creates Uneven Water Zones - What can water in Jupiter’s atmosphere teach scientists about the planet’s composition?
November 30, 2025
New Radiation-Proof Method Could Boost Space Solar Panels - What steps can be taken to improve and enhance the lifetime of space solar cells?A lost Amazon world just reappeared in Bolivia - Researchers exploring Bolivia’s Great Tectonic Lakes discovered a landscape transformed over centuries by sophisticated engineering and diverse agricultural traditions.
The Case for an Antimatter Manhattan Project - Chemical rockets have taken us to the Moon and back, but traveling to the stars demands something more powerful.
Why NASA Needs Space Gardeners - Growing fresh lettuce and strawberries might sound mundane until you consider doing it on the Moon or Mars.
Mars Has Static Electricity! - A team of scientists have detected electric discharges on Mars for the first time, confirming a phenomenon that was theorised for decades but never directly observed until now.
Tentative Exomoon Signal in HD 206893 B - Have scientists finally confirmed the existence of the first exomoon?
Ancient long snouted croc from Egypt rewrites evolution - A newly identified crocodile relative from Egypt pushes back the origins of the marine-hunting dyrosaurids by millions of years.
Fructose may quietly supercharge your inflammation - Researchers found that fructose can prime immune cells to overreact to bacterial toxins.
Lowest prices ever on the Apple Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE smart watches for Cyber Monday - While Black Friday weekend is about to end, Cyber Monday is proving to have some impressive deals, including huge discounts on Apple watches.
These pocket-sized binoculars are a neat stocking filler for kids and adults for the holidays — and they're less than $20 for Black Friday - The Occer 12x25 compact binoculars are small and very affordable, and for under $20, they're the cheapest binoculars we'd recommend buying as a Christmas gift.
Is this the cheapest Black Friday telescope deal we've seen? Yes! Best budget telescope now $182 in time for Christmas! - We've got hands on with the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ and it is ideal for beginners and comes in $74 cheaper with this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal from Amazon.
These Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Black Friday streaming bundles will have you fighting over the remote this festive season - Enjoy a whole host of nature, sci-fi and space exploration documentaries with this streaming deal — save up to 44% this Black Friday weekend.
James Webb Space Telescope spies mysterious high-energy radiation in star nursery - Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered puzzling ultraviolet radiation around young stars in a stellar nursery.
I can't find the Canon EOS R5 II any cheaper this Black Friday weekend — save $499 now! - Capture beautiful images of the night sky with this impressive camera for $499 less in this early Cyber Monday deal at Walmart.
Top 5 mistakes to avoid when shopping for activewear for Christmas - Shopping for running shoes and workout clothes this Cyber Monday ahead of Christmas?
The best star projector for kids, as crowned by our expert reviewers, is 38% off for Black Friday - Transform your room into a night sky haven with our best star projector for kids — now at its lowest price with $34 off this Black Friday weekend.
Flying off the shelves! The best drone on the market is $500 off this Cyber Monday weekend - The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the best drone on the market, and it's now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon, with $500 off.
2026 is going to be a big year for Star Wars, so start feeling the Force early with 58% off this impressive Lightsaber over the Black Friday weekend - This Star Wars Black Series Force FX Elite Lightsaber is now better than half price this Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday.
Limited-time Black Friday lightsaber deal at Disney store — our best Ahsoka lightsaber is now $80 off, but you'll have to hurry - It's Black Friday weekend and the Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll collectible lightsabers are 20% off, but hurry, as this deal ends soon as we roll towards Cyber Monday
The Nikon Z8 can "conquer any and every shooting situation" — and it's still on sale this Black Friday weekend - If you've been wanting to upgrade your Z6 or Z7 for ages but have been waiting for the right time, the right time is now!
Have gravitational waves provided the first hint of primordial black holes born during the Big Bang? - Scientists may have "heard" the first tantalizing evidence of primordial black holes formed directly from overly dense pockets of matter just after the Big Bang.
How will the universe end? - Depending on how you look at it, the universe might not have an "end," after all.
I've handpicked these camera and lens deals — save some serious cash this Black Friday weekend - As we move into Cyber Monday I have spotted a range of high-end cameras and lenses on offer from top brands like Sony, Nikon and Sigma.
Antarctica's Southern Ocean might be gearing up for a thermal 'burp' that could last a century - When humans manage to cut enough emissions and eventually reduce global temperatures, new research shows the Southern Ocean could kick warming back into gear.
Highest powered astronomy binoculars we have tested — now $140 cheaper this Black Friday weekend - The Celestron Skymaster 25x100 is dirt cheap ahead of Cyber Monday and is our best binoculars for magnification, perfect for gazing at galaxies.
Cyber Monday deal on "world-class fitness tracker", the Garmin Forerunner 970 smartwatch just hit a best-ever price on Black Friday weekend - Get the Garmin Forerunner 970 for $100 less; this smartwatch's only downside was its price, but it's now reduced on the Black Friday weekend.
Scientists mapped the shape of a supernova for the first time ever – and it's not what we expected: Space photo of the week - Astronomers using data from the Very Large Telescope (VLT) have revealed that the initial "breakout" phase of a supernova is elongated, not perfectly spherical.
Scientists find a hidden obesity trigger in soybean oil - Researchers at UC Riverside have uncovered why soybean oil, one of America's most widely consumed ingredients, drives significant weight gain—at least in mice.
What's the difference between a newt and a salamander? - Salamanders and newts are both long-tailed amphibians, but what's the difference between them?
How to see Saturn and Jupiter with a telescope - Here are the best telescopes to help you see Saturn’s rings and the cloud bands of Jupiter.
Your skin has a built-in cancer defense and sunlight turns it off - Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases the risk of cancer.
A backwards Bible map that changed the world - Five hundred years ago, a Bible accidentally printed with a backwards map of the Holy Land sparked a revolution in how people imagined geography, borders, and even nationhood.
New 3D scan reveals a hidden network of moai carvers on Easter Island - A high-resolution 3D model of Rano Raraku shows that the moai were created in many distinct carving zones.
Scientists discover a hidden brain circuit that rewrites vision - MIT scientists found that what we see is strongly influenced by how alert or active we are.
Why some memories last a lifetime while others fade fast - Scientists have uncovered a stepwise system that guides how the brain sorts and stabilizes lasting memories.
Scientists find coastal seas acidifying shockingly fast - New findings show that some coastal regions will become far more acidic than scientists once thought, with upwelling systems pulling deep, CO2-rich waters to the surface and greatly intensifying acidification.
242-million-year-old mini predator changes lizard evolution - A tiny 242-million-year-old fossil from Devon is shaking up scientists’ assumptions about the earliest members of the lizard lineage.
Dinosaur mummy found with hooves and a hidden crest - Scientists have reconstructed the most complete and lifelike profile of Edmontosaurus annectens thanks to an extraordinary preservation process called clay templating, in which a thin clay film captured the dinosaur’s skin, scales, spikes, and even hooves in three dimensions.
RSV prevention in newborns could cut asthma risk - Scientists found that RSV infection early in life can set the stage for childhood asthma, particularly in kids already genetically prone to allergies.
November 29, 2025
Gaia Constraints on a 10 Myr Nearby Supernova - What can an ancient supernova teach scientists about Earth and celestial objects?What is that dog taking? CBD supplements could make dogs less aggressive over time, study finds - A new study indicates CBD may reduce aggression in dogs over time, with 7.3% of US dogs given these supplements, particularly those with dementia or osteoarthritis.
New Model Explains Giant Planet Jet Streams - What can equatorial jet streams on gas giant planets teach scientists about gas giant planetary formation and evolution?
Scientists Investigate the Biological Effects of Spaceflight Using Worms - A crew of tiny worms will be heading on a mission to the International Space Station in 2026 that will help scientists understand how humans can travel through space safely, using a Leicester-built space pod.
Study links America’s favorite cooking oil to obesity - Research at UC Riverside reveals that soybean oil contributes to obesity via specific liver protein variations affecting fat metabolism in mice.
Buzz Lightyear at 30: How sci-fi's most famous flying toy took us to infinity… and beyond - In 1995, "Toy Story" introduced one of sci-fi's greatest heroes.
Best beginner cameras for wildlife photography 2025: Nature photography for newbies - Take your first step into wildlife photography with these budget-friendly and accessible beginner cameras, now even cheaper in the Black Friday sales.
See the stars even on cloudy nights with the Pococo star projector — lowest price since July - Now $76.49 at Amazon, the Pococo Galaxy star projector easily rivals more expensive models with this Black Friday and early Cyber Monday deal.
Watch live as near-Earth asteroid Eros buzzes the Andromeda Galaxy on Nov. 30 (video) - Watch live as near-Earth asteroid Eros buzzes the Andromeda Galaxy on Nov. 30 (video)
Why the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is better than the Canon EOS R8 for beginner wildlife photography - Although they share similar traits on paper, the Canon EOS R6 II blows the R8 out of the water — here's why.
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Nov. 24, 2025: The strange star Kepler-56 is classified as this type of star - Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
No other DSLR comes close to the Nikon D850 — save a massive $600 on our best DSLR for astrophotography for Black Friday weekend - BH Photo and Video are offering a huge discount on the best DSLR for astrophotography this Black Friday weekend.
Neptune Is the Furthest Planet From the Sun, But It Still Experiences Auroras - Which planet is the furthest from the sun?
The air quality industry leaders have quietly dropped the price of the Levoit 400S air purifier - "Stylish, quietly powerful, and with an intuitive, easy-to-use smart interface, it’s hard to beat the Levoit 400S air purifier for value and efficiency."
We reviewed this iconic Lego Star Wars starship and felt it was expensive — but with 50% off this Black Friday weekend, we wouldn't hesitate to buy it - Save $40 on this impressive reproduction of the Tantive IV at Amazon this Black Friday weekend — now the lowest price we've ever seen it.
Best Disney sci-fi movies (that aren't Star Wars, Marvel, or Pixar) - Disney's long history contains a bunch of sci-fi movies worth watching that don't belong to Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, or other large franchises.
I have used this half-price Apple TV deal for two days and I'm already addicted to Pluribus - This half-price Black Friday Apple TV deal is worth it just for the amazing, mind-bending Pluribus.
Great news for wildlife photographers, the "powerhouse" Canon EOS R5 II is cheaper for Black Friday - Rattling off 45MP images at 30 FPS, the Canon EOS R5 II is basically a cheat code for wildlife photography — get yours for $3,399 before the deal ends.
Saturn shines with the waxing moon at sunset on Nov. 29 - The waxing gibbous moon will appear close to Saturn in the southeastern sky at sunset on Nov. 29 as Neptune lurks unseen nearby.
We gave this star projector 5 stars and now it's at its lowest-ever price this Black Friday weekend - The Hommkiety Galaxy Projector blew us away, with us ranking it as the best star projector for education, and now it can be yours for $31.99 this Black Friday weekend.
These are the best affordable binoculars I use for stargazing and now they're only $212 this Black Friday - Our best binoculars for affordable stargazing, the Celestron Nature DX 12x56, are $78 cheaper in this Black Friday deal from Amazon.
Watch the Avatar movies ahead of Fire and Ash next month with this Disney Plus and Hulu Black Friday deal, now just $4.99 a month - This top-tier Black Friday deal means you get Disney Plus and Hulu for just $4.99 a month and you can stream the Avatar movies ahead of Fire and Ash.
Astrotourism, dark-sky and Northern Lights travel essentials - What to pack when you’re hunting dark skies and the aurora this winter — with some amazing Black Friday deals.
Crush the Rebel scum with $33 off this full-sized Star Wars Scout Trooper Helmet, but you'll have to hurry - Want to save 30% on this cosplay-friendly Star Wars Black Series Scout Trooper Helmet?
Physicists and philosophers have long struggled to understand the nature of time: Here's why - Intuitively, we know what time is, but try to explain it, and we end up tying our minds in knots.
Our Lego expert ranks this as the best version of Jango Fett's ship and it's cheaper than ever this Black Friday - There have been several Lego versions of Jango and Boba Fett's famous Firespray starship, but this UCS model is the best — now it's $30 off in this Amazon-beating Black Friday deal.
Achieving lasting remission for HIV - Promising trials using engineered antibodies suggest that "functional cures" may be in reach.
This Sony camera dominates our buying guides and this Black Friday it's $900 off - A powerhouse of a full-frame mirrorless camera, our expert thinks the Sony A7R V is a fantastic all-round camera and it's $900 off in Walmart's Black Friday sale.
Science news this week: An enigmatic human relative, dark matter discovery and mysterious lights in the sky during nuclear weapons tests - Nov. 29, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
I take these compact Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars with me everywhere and they just dropped in price, again. - Our best compact image-stabilized binoculars, the Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars, just dropped in price again on Newegg for Black Friday.
How Hidden Stars Shape Our Search for Technosignatures - How can star populations help astronomers re-evaluate the search for intelligent extraterrestrial life, also called technosignatures?
Satellites capture aftermath of Ethiopian volcano's 1st eruption in recorded history (images) - Hayli Gubbi volcano in Northern Ethiopia erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, causing havoc in villages nearby.
Save over 60% on Disney Plus (and Hulu!) this Black Friday for the best vintage Disney space films - Disney Plus and Hulu are bundled for over 60% off in this Black Friday streaming deal, so you can stream all the vintage Disney and National Geographic space documentaries you want.
'No easy explanation': Scientists are debating a 70-year-old UFO mystery as new images come to light - Two new peer-reviewed papers claim thousands of unexplained light flashes in vintage Palomar telescope images show statistical ties to nuclear tests and UFO reports.
Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs - Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds.
10 of the best things to see with your smart telescope in the winter night sky - You'll need more than a sense of adventure if you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions.
Do your dreams change as you age? - A young child's dreams and an elderly hospice patient's dreams can be very different.
JWST spots a strange red dot so extreme scientists can’t explain it - The discovery of strange, ultra-red objects—especially the extreme case known as The Cliff—has pushed astronomers to propose an entirely new type of cosmic structure: black hole stars.
Scientists may have found dark matter after 100 years of searching - Nearly a century after astronomers first proposed dark matter to explain the strange motions of galaxies, scientists may finally be catching a glimpse of it.
Water Retention on Earth-Like Planets Around Variable Stars - What can star variability—changes in a star’s brightness over time—teach astronomers about exoplanet habitability?
Seven-year study uncovers the holy grail of beer brewing - ETH Zurich scientists have found the holy grail of brewing: the long-sought formula behind stable beer foam.
Hidden blood molecules show surprising anti-aging power - Scientists have identified new anti-aging compounds produced by a little-studied blood bacterium.
The Ultraviolet Mystery Inside Newborn Stars - Young stars buried deep in molecular clouds are bathed in ultraviolet radiation, but they shouldn't be.
November 28, 2025
Repeated head impacts may quietly break the brain’s cleanup system - Researchers found that repeated head impacts can disrupt a key system that helps the brain wash away waste.Modeling Venus Volcanic Plumes to Cloud-Level Heights - What is the importance of studying explosive volcanism on Venus?