Today's Science News
January 12, 2026
Huge Roman villa found under popular park dubbed town's 'Pompeii' - The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.Environmental “superbugs” in our rivers and soils: new one health review warns of growing antimicrobial resistance crisis - A review highlights the urgent need for coordinated action against environmental antimicrobial resistance, linking human, animal, and environmental health.
Hidden hotspots on “green” plastics: biodegradable and conventional plastics shape very different antibiotic resistance risks in river microbiomes - Biodegradable plastics aren’t automatically safer: both “green” and conventional plastics in rivers foster unique hotspots of antibiotic-resistant and potentially pathogenic microbes, with different risk patterns over time.
Susan Schuh: Supporting the Humans in Human Spaceflight - As the Flight Crew Integration Operational Habitability (OpsHab) team lead in NASA’s Human Health and Performance Directorate at Johnson Space Center in
Himalayas bare and rocky after reduced winter snowfall, scientists warn - Experts say dwindling snowfall during winter will impact the lives and livelihoods of millions.
Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 3: The Frog and the Bird - Beginning in the 1980’s, another physicist, Roger Penrose, came up with what he called the Triangle of Reality, which sounds like the nerdiest cult in history (and when later I get to talk about the Pythagoreans you’ll see that I’m right).
January 11, 2026
NASA to Return SpaceX Crew Ahead of Schedule - NASA has announced that it and SpaceX will return the Crew-11 mission team to Earth from the ISS (due to medical concerns with a crew member) no earlier than 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) on Wednesday, Jan. 14th.A massive gene hunt reveals how brain cells are made - A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this process possible.
Astronomers Spot a Barred Spiral Galaxy That Existed Just 2 Billion Years After the Big Bang - Astronomers have uncovered a barred spiral galaxy that existed over 2 billion years after the Big Bang, potentially making it the earliest barred spiral galaxy ever observed.
TB harnesses part of immune defense system to cause infection - Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis(TB) – and it involves the bacteria harnessing part of the immune system meant to protect against infection.
That time Will Smith helped discover new species of anaconda - Footage of the 2024 discovery appears in NatGeo's new documentary series Pole to Pole with Will Smith
Letter To A Demanding PhD Supervisor - A fundamental component of my research work is the close collaboration with a large number of scientists from all around the world.
What past global warming reveals about future rainfall - Research on the Paleogene Period reveals unexpected rainfall patterns during extreme warming, challenging traditional assumptions about wet and dry climates.
I visited the largest collection of public telescopes in the US in Oregon's high desert, and the dark skies blew me away - Located south of Bend’s outdoor playland, I visited this Pacific Northwest gem for an enchanted winter evening of astronomical wonders
ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: New commander to take charge soon - NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts.
The vast majority of US rivers lack any protections from human activities, new research finds - A study reveals U.S. rivers face inadequate protections, with less than 20% of their length safeguarded, highlighting urgent conservation needs.
'A completely new manufacturing frontier': Space Forge fires up 1st commercial semiconductor factory in space - Such experiments have previously only been conducted aboard the International Space Station.
'Black Mirror' season 8 announced for Netflix, with creator Charlie Brooker back at the helm - 'Luckily it does have a future, so I can confirm that 'Black Mirror' will return, just in time for reality to catch up with it.'
The oceans just keep getting hotter - For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025.
Monumental tomb discovered in Turkey might be of royal from King Midas' kingdom - A burial mound in Turkey may have held the remains of a member of King Midas's family.
Giant cosmic 'sandwich' is the largest planet-forming disk ever seen — Space photo of the week - A strange, sandwich-shaped object is giving astronomers a rare view of the chaotic birthplaces of planets.
Indian PSLV rocket apparently fails for 2nd launch in a row - India's PSLV rocket apparently failed Sunday night (Jan. 11) while trying to launch 16 payloads to space.
Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests - Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up—it could help control blood sugar.
A new theory of gravity could explain cosmic acceleration without dark energy - The accelerating expansion of the universe is usually explained by an invisible force known as dark energy.
Injection turns sleeping tumor immune cells into cancer fighters - KAIST researchers have developed a way to reprogram immune cells already inside tumors into cancer-killing machines.
A room full of flu patients and no one got sick - In a striking real-world experiment, flu patients spent days indoors with healthy volunteers, but the virus never spread.
This wild fruit is getting a CRISPR makeover - Scientists have used CRISPR to give the goldenberry a modern makeover, shrinking the plant by about a third and making it easier to farm.
When the oceans died and life changed forever - A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems.
New biosensor technology could transform how viruses are detected - Next-gen aptamer-based biosensors could revolutionize virus detection by enabling faster, cheaper, portable testing outside labs, aiding outbreak control and environmental monitoring.
January 10, 2026
Study finds more than a quarter of adults worldwide could benefit from GLP-1 medications for weight loss - More than a quarter of adults worldwide could be eligible for GLP-1 weight-loss medications, with eligibility highest in Europe/North America and among women and older adults—highlighting global obesity treatment potential.10 quintillion hydrogen bombs every second: Webb detects massive galactic eruption - Scientists have discovered an enormous stream of super-hot gas erupting from a nearby galaxy, driven by a powerful black hole at its center.
A never-before-seen creature has been found in the Great Salt Lake - Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal group able to survive its extreme salinity.
NASA Marshall Removes 2 Historic Test Stands - NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, removed two of its historic test stands – the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the
Melting glaciers may release hidden antibiotic resistance into vital water sources - Glacial meltwater is releasing ancient antibiotic resistance genes into ecosystems, raising serious public health and environmental concerns.
A New Study Finds a Subtle Dance Between Dark Matter and Neutrinos - Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe's biggest mysteries as new research finds evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may be interacting, offering a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos.
SpaceX launches NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission, 3 dozen other satellites (video) - SpaceX launched NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission and about three dozen other payloads early Sunday morning (Jan. 11) on a rideshare flight called "Twilight."
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 192 — Space, 2026! - On Episode 192 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik looks forward to 2026, which promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet!
Hobbies don’t just improve personal lives, they can boost workplace creativity to - As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you better at work.
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 5, 2026: The moon met which bright star in the night sky this week? - Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.
A semicrystalline catalyst balances activity and stability for electrolytic hydrogen production - The production of clean hydrogen through water electrolysis is a promising route toward emission-free and sustainable energy technologies.
Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos) - The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.
Oddball 'platypus galaxies' spotted by James Webb telescope may challenge our understanding of galaxy formation - Astronomers spotted nine galaxies with characteristics that have never been seen as a collection before.
This System Reveals How Super-Earths Are Born - One of the best things about being able to see thousands of exoplanetary systems is that we’re able to track them in different stages of development.
Science news this week: A runaway black hole, a human ancestor discovered in Casablanca cave, and vaccine schedule slashed - Jan. 10, 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.
Organic crystals self-heal at cryogenic temperatures via zipping action - At temperatures where most molecular movement ceases, certain organic crystals begin their self-healing journey.
Dionysus and his erect penis depicted on 2,500-year-old bone stylus found in Sicily - Archaeologists in Sicily found a unique writing implement featuring a grumpy-faced god and his erect penis.
Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades - Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.
Why doesn't stomach acid burn through our stomachs? - The hydrochloric acid in your stomach can burn through metal — so why doesn't it burn through your stomach?
More Meat, Less Carbs, And No Raw Milk - The New Dietary Guidelines Are Better Than Expected - In 1902, President Teddy Roosevelt instructed his US Department of Agriculture to create a set of nutrition guidelines for a population that was gaining increased access to more foods, thanks to railways, but were more and more often in cities.Wilbur Olin Atwater, Ph.D., did just that, and it was great, and we could have stopped there.
Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk - Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on its 3rd mission of 2026 (video) - SpaceX launched 29 Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast on Friday (Jan. 9), acing its third mission of 2026.
NASA will evacuate SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts from International Space Station on Jan. 14 - The first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station will take place on Jan. 14, when the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission head home.
Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life - Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live.
The Trick to Studying Dolphins Without Stressing Them Out - Cameras attached to drones appear to be as reliable as hands-on monitoring methods
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NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17 - NASA plans to roll out its Artemis 2 moon rocket on Jan. 17, keeping the historic mission on track to launch as soon as Feb. 6.
Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 1: The Unreasonable Tool - Imagine you walk into a parking lot full of cars.
Betelgeuse has a hidden companion and Hubble just caught its wake - Astronomers have uncovered the long-hidden cause behind Betelgeuse’s strange behavior: a small companion star carving a visible wake through the giant’s vast atmosphere.
Final Steps Underway for NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission - As NASA moves closer to launch of the Artemis II test flight, the agency soon will roll its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the
Why Finding Motivation Is Often Such a Struggle - The brains of macaques offer some clues
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January 9, 2026
Modern Humans May Have Lived Alongside an Extinct Human Species in Ancient Indonesia - Learn about the overlap between archaic humans that once lived on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and the modern humans that replaced them.Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation - NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers.
Astronomers find a ghost galaxy made of dark matter - Hubble has revealed a strange cosmic object called Cloud-9, a dark matter–dominated cloud with no stars at all.
Rogue Planet Weighed for the First Time - “The galaxy may be teeming with rogue planets”
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Shaken, Not Stirred: NASA’s StarBurst Aces Extreme Temperature Tests - Heated, cooled, shaken, and settled – NASA’s StarBurst instrument is several steps closer to being ready for launch.
84-Million-Year-Old Horned-Dinosaur Fossils Rewrite Europe’s Prehistoric Record - Learn how fossil evidence shows that ceratopsians lived across Europe during the Late Cretaceous, challenging long-held assumptions about where horned dinosaurs evolved.
Endangered Mountain Gorillas See Rare Twin Birth in Congo’s Virunga Park - Learn how an endangered species that rarely has twins is caring for two newborns — and why the coming weeks matter most.
Strange cosmic objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may be baby 'platypus' galaxies — or something entirely new - Strange cosmic objects spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are presently puzzling astronomers as they show features of both stars and galaxies.
This natural amino acid could help stop cavities before they start - Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back.
When We Learned Our Universe Is Speeding Up - Violent star blasts pointed to a huge cosmological surprise
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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? - The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, preparing the way for a future landing.
Youngest Mammoth Fossils Identified as Whale Bones in Surprise Discovery - Learn more about the whale bones originally thought to be woolly mammoths' and how the hunt for the youngest mammoth continues.
A Medical Emergency 250 Miles Above Earth Forces NASA to Make a Rare Decision - Learn why for only the first time in 25 years, NASA has decided to end an International Space Station mission early for medical evacuation.
Mass Extinction 445 Million Years Ago Paved the Way for Jawed Fishes to Take Over - Discover how the first mass extinction put jawed fishes on the map, species that would later come to dominate animal life on the planet.
The Milky Way’s Black Hole Is Quiet Now, But Its Recent Past Was Far More Active - The supermassive black hole in the Milky Way's galactic center, Sagittarius A-star, is known for being quiet and dim.
The best drone on the market is still at its lowest-ever price, but you'll have to hurry as stock is starting to run low - The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a powerful drone featuring three cameras that can capture images in 100MP resolution and video in 6K and it's still at its lowest price.
Beer Could Be the Next Frontier in Lab-Grown Meat - Spent brewing yeast offers a meat-textured scaffold for your next burger
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Flight Engineers Give NASA’s Dragonfly Lift - In sending a car-sized rotorcraft to explore Saturn’s moon Titan, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will undertake an unprecedented voyage of scientific discovery.
China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy - China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.
'I was done. I was burned out': Gerard Butler on the rigors of making disaster sequel 'Greenland 2: Migration' (interview) - "It's about the themes of love and sacrifice and family.
I Am Artemis: Dave Reynolds - He was promoted to deputy manager for the SLS office where he helped oversee development of the solid rocket boosters.
Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life - New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.
These 60,000-year-old poison arrows are oldest yet found - Hunter-gatherers probably derived the poison from the milky bulb extract of a Boophone disticha plant.
Homo erectus wasn't the first human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago, fossils suggest - A new analysis of enigmatic skulls from the Republic of Georgia suggest that Homo erectus wasn't the only human species to leave Africa 1.8 million years ago.
Why Is That Monkey Giving Me a Dirty Look? - It’s intentionally sending a signal that it’s pissed off, so beware
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How the Most Common Types of Planets Are Created - A new study finds that hot super-Earths begin as large puffy worlds with low densities.
Giant sunspot that triggered recent solar 'superstorm' shot out nearly 1,000 flares and a secret X-rated explosion, record-breaking study reveals - The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar flares, including a hidden X-class outburst, a new paper reveals.
Never-before-seen footage captures moment scientists find new, giant anaconda species in Amazon - The Waorani capture an Anaconda in Bameno, Ecuador.
Using AI, Mathematicians Find Hidden Glitches in Fluid Equations - A $1 million prize awaits anyone who can show where the math of fluid flow breaks down.
ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says - The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.
Tiny bump on 7 million-year-old fossil suggests ancient ape walked upright — and might even be a human ancestor - The way Sahelanthropus tchadensis moved has long been debated.
Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland's legendary 'fox fires' (photos) - A magical encounter in northern Finland blends ancient folklore, swirling auroras and an unexpectedly curious fox.
NASA’s Pandora Satellite, CubeSats to Explore Exoplanets, Beyond - Editor’s Note, Jan. 11, 2026: NASA’s Pandora and the NASA-sponsored BlackCAT and SPARCS missions lifted off at 8:44 a.m. EST (5:44 a.m. PST) Sunday, Jan. 11.
Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition - Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.
Identifying where lithium ions reside in a new solid-state electrolyte that could lead to improved batteries - Recent research published in Science introduces a promising solid electrolyte material that could improve the performance of next-generation lithium batteries, particularly at lower temperatures.
Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026 - A composite time-lapse image, created by Petr Horálek, NOIRLab Audiovisual Ambassador, shows Mars, Venus and the Beehive star cluster in conjunction in the night sky.
Newfound fossil is not a teen T. rex but a whole new species - Now known as Nanotyrannus, this mini dino could have roamed the late Cretaceous alongside T. rex.
Is dark matter made of mysterious 'ghost particles?' Galaxy clusters could hold the answer - If dark matter particles decay, then scientists could hunt for it by searching for X-ray or gamma-ray signals, or "ghost particle" neutrinos in galaxy clusters.
1,100-year-old mummy found in Chile died of extensive injuries when a turquoise mine caved in, CT scans reveal - The mummified remains of a man buried close to a turquoise mine in Chile's Atacama Desert suggest he was a miner who died in a tragic occupational accident.
Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend — how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition - Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun.
Misinformation Common Among Women With Breast Cancer - Vaccines are getting American media attention now that Republicans are engaging in misinformation the way Democrats did for decades, but there has long been a war on the pharmaceutical and medical communities.When the HPV vaccine was first rolled out, progressives began the conspiracy theory that it was due to the Vioxx settlement by Merck.
Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight - Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration.
The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others - A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older.
Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes - Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life.
Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail' — Jan. 9, 1816 - Sophie Germain was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician who won one of France's most prestigious prizes, yet she declined to attend the award ceremony because the committee members didn't respect her work.
Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog - Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.
NASA orders “controlled medical evacuation” from the International Space Station - "The crew is highly trained, and they came to the aid of their colleague right away."
Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep - Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep.
Climate, pests and pollution fuel crop losses across India - Researchers harness satellite data as extreme weather, crop pests, and surface ozone hit India’s harvests.
These Pills Talk to Your Doctor - It’s tough to keep people on track with their medications, but a tiny radio antenna could help
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Does Free Will Exist? Part 4: An Emergent Universe - But we’re not going for one thing or another, are we?
January 8, 2026
Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early - It is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue.NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station - NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.
3.7-billion-year-old rocks reveal how Earth and the Moon were born - Crystals hidden in Australia’s oldest rocks have revealed new clues about how Earth and the Moon formed.
Your Face May Decide What You Like Before You Do - But it might depend on social cues
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Methane from Lunar Landers May Contaminate Ancient Organic Molecules at the Moon's Poles - Learn how exhaust methane from lunar spacecraft may pollute the moon, potentially contaminating molecules that are billions of years old.
Did Viruses Help Build Complex Life? A New Discovery Rekindles the Question - Learn how a newly discovered virus disrupts its host’s nucleus in ways that echo how complex cells may have formed billions of years ago.
Color-Changing Material That Mimics Octopus Skin Could Be Used for Robotics - Learn more about the polymer film that can change color and texture when electron beams are applied.
How the Immune System Controls a Brain Parasite Found in 1 in 3 People - Learn how infected immune cells shut themselves down to stop a parasite from spreading.
NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals the shockingly violent history of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole - "Nothing in my professional training as an X-ray astronomer had prepared me for something like this."
An old jeweler’s trick could change nuclear timekeeping - A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium.
People With This Rare Condition May Feel Drunk Without Drinking Alcohol - Learn more about auto-brewery syndrome, a stigmatized condition barely understood — until now.
A hidden world inside DNA is finally revealed - DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave.
Hubble telescope discovers 'Cloud-9,' a dark and rare 'failed galaxy' that's unlike anything seen before - Astronomers have revealed a new type of cosmic object called Cloud-9 — a dim, starless gas cloud anchored by a massive dark matter halo that may be the first-confirmed failed galaxy.
How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking - How Some People Get Drunk Without Drinking: Auto-brewery syndrome is a poorly understood condition, but treatments could be on the way.
February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon - Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
How does NASA handle astronaut medical issues in space? - NASA just postponed a spacewalk because of a medical concern with an astronaut.
Long COVID may be fueled by inflammation and tiny clots - Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection.
NASA to Provide Media with International Space Station Update Today - NASA will host a live news conference at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday from the agency’s headquarters in Washington to discuss the International Space Station and its crew.
A white dwarf’s cosmic feeding frenzy revealed by NASA - Using NASA’s IXPE, astronomers captured an unprecedented view of a white dwarf star actively feeding on material from a companion.
These dogs eavesdrop on their owners to learn new words - “Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviors strikingly similar to those of young children.”
Eavesdropping Isn’t Uniquely Human — Some Dogs Can Do It Too - Learn how a rare group of dogs can learn object names by overhearing conversations — reaching word-learning levels seen in young children.
Even With Universal Health Care, Mothers Don't Go To Postnatal Check-Ups - For decades, health care costs have been a political topic in America.
NASA announces unprecedented return of sick ISS astronaut and crew - NASA has announced the early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station after an unidentified astronaut experienced a medical problem.
Best of 2025: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test - Artemis II crewmembers (left to right) NASA astronauts Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Victor Glover, pilot; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut
James Webb telescope confirms a supermassive black hole running away from its host galaxy at 2 million mph, researchers say - JWST peered at the glowing trail of stars left behind by a candidate runaway supermassive black hole deep in space, revealing new insights after other telescopes looked at the event.
Vera Rubin Observatory spots the fastest-spinning large asteroid ever found - The Vera Rubin Observatory has found 19 new "superfast rotator" asteroids, including the fastest-spinning big space rock ever found.
NASA's Mars Sample Return Is Dead, Paving The Way For China - This year's funding for the Mars Sample Return mission has been cut.
Northern lights may be visible in 12 states overnight Jan. 9-10 - Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.
Could Leonardo da Vinci’s Art Contain Traces of the Artist’s DNA? - Learn about the Leonardo DNA Project and the diverse biological traces that survive on the surface of historical artifacts.
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups - The White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests".
Orbiting satellites could start crashing into one another in less than 3 days, theoretical new 'CRASH Clock' reveals - Researchers have proposed a theoretical timepiece, dubbed the "CRASH Clock," which tells us how quickly satellites would start colliding if they lost the ability to avoid each other, such as during a powerful solar storm.
The final 'Greenland 2: Migration' trailer is here, and it's got the '90s disaster movie vibes we've been craving (video) - Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return in an epic sci-fi survival sequel to 2020's surprise hit, "Greenland".
Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space - "We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."
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Trump withdraws US from world’s most important climate treaty - US also pulling out of pacts promoting development, democracy, and human rights.
Natural hydrogel can make personal hygiene products greener - A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of personal hygiene products like diapers, menstrual pads and tampons.
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it? - Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun