Today's Science News

January 7, 2026

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

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 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 .
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
DAILY DOSE: HHS Cuts Routine Childhood Vaccine Recommendations In Drastic Shift; Fresco fragments at the Villa of Poppaea expand the artistry preserved by Vesuvius - Federal officials have revised the US childhood vaccine schedule, reducing universal recommendations from 17 to 11 vaccines, prompting concerns from health groups about potential resurgence of preventable diseases.
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.
First Sky Map from NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory - NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory has mapped the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, as seen here in this image released on Dec. 18, 2025.
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 .
New AI model predicts disease risk while you sleep - A new AI model, SleepFM, predicts over 100 health conditions from sleep data, utilizing polysomnography and advanced analysis techniques.
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.
Scientists discover first method to safely back up quantum information - Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a method to bypass the no-cloning theorem in quantum computing, enabling secure quantum cloud storage and advancing the technology's infrastructure and applications.
Orgasm-related laughing, crying, nosebleeds and more are normal, albeit rare - A Northwestern University study reveals rare emotional and physical responses during women's orgasms, termed peri-orgasmic phenomena, warranting further exploration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diving Into Human Spaceflight Safety with NASA Johnson’s Craig Shannon - Growing up in Houston, Craig Shannon was always inspired by NASA and the spirit of exploration the agency represents.
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.
Reaching the Precipice in Angola - The Huíla plateau, bounded by dramatic cliffs and chasms, stands above the arid coastal plains in the country’s southwest.
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.
This Is the Difference Between Child Prodigies and Late Bloomers - World-class musicians, athletes, and scientists aren’t often superstars as kids The post This Is the Difference Between Child Prodigies and Late Bloomers appeared first on Nautilus .
‘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.
Flu Season Intensifies as ‘Super Variant’ Spreads Across United States - The 2024-2025 flu season is severe, with thirty states showing high activity due to the aggressive H3N2 variant.
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.
NASA’s IXPE Measures White Dwarf Star for First Time - By Michael Allen  For the first time, scientists have used NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarization Explorer) to study a white dwarf star.
Under anti-vaccine RFK Jr., CDC slashes childhood vaccine schedule - The changes are modeled after a small country with universal health care.
Blue Zones Are Real: Scientists Defend Longevity Hotspots Against Skeptics - New research validates the extraordinary ages of residents in Blue Zones, asserting rigorous age-verification methods and underscoring the significance of lifestyle factors in achieving exceptional longevity across these communities.
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.
A Martian Milestone Captures a Mysterious Dark Spot - The idea came from a Colorado high school student The post A Martian Milestone Captures a Mysterious Dark Spot appeared first on Nautilus .
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.
Why Some Brains Adapt Faster Than Others — And What That Means For Your Goals - Learn how neurobiology could explain why some people are better at accepting and adapting to change.
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.
Elephant Seals Almost Always Return Home to Give Birth - But do the benefits of these homecomings outweigh potential problems with genetic diversity?
'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.
The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut - New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions.
Earliest, hottest galaxy cluster gas on record could change our cosmological models - Astronomers discovered a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster from 1.4 billion years post-Big Bang, challenging existing galaxy cluster formation theories.
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive - A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more.
Ultramassive Black Holes and Their Galaxies: A Matter of Scale - There is a strong relation between the size of a galaxy's black hole and the motion of stars in the galaxy's core, known as the M-sigma relation.
Earliest African cremation was 9,500 years ago - New findings prompt a rethinking of group labor and ritual in ancient hunter-gatherer communities.
Versatile mechanophore detects structural damage without false alarms from heat or UV - A newly designed robust mechanophore provides early warning against mechanical failure while resisting heat and UV, report researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo.
The universe may be lopsided, new research says - The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.
Providers dropping common anesthesia drug that’s also a climate super pollutant - The European Union now prohibits desflurane's use during most procedures.
This 'marker' may be more predictive than cholesterol for heart disease - C-reactive protein — a marker of inflammation — is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
The 2026 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' starts today — here's what's happening - From distant exoplanets and the universe's first galaxies to the next generation of space telescopes, astronomy's biggest annual gathering is set to deliver a week of discoveries, debates and conversations that will shape the future of astronomy.
In Quantum Mechanics, Nothingness Is the Potential To Be Anything - Try as they might, scientists can’t truly rid a space or an object of its energy.
Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight - Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.
If 'swimming more' is one of your New Year's resolutions, the FORM Smart Swim 2 will keep you in the right lane. - Now priced under $200, these goggles can improve your swimming technique and efficiency, providing real-time data as you swim.
Understanding fuel cell catalysts: Study reveals shifting rate-limiting steps - Researchers from the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have unveiled fundamental new insights into the working principles of fuel-cell catalysts.
How did life begin on Earth? New experiments support 'RNA world' hypothesis - The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead of DNA.
'Wolf Supermoon' gallery: See the first full moon of 2026 in pictures from across the world - The first full moon of 2026 shone brightly Saturday (Jan. 3).
Carina Nebula shines with white-blue stars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 5, 2026 - The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars.
Research Brief: Investigating the Causes of Rapid Supraglacial Lake Drainages - Supraglacial lakes are ephemeral liquid waterbodies that form in depressions on the surface of glaciers.
Egypt partnership targets African biotech academy - American University in Cairo looks to establish ‘first African academy for biotechnology’
The Ambitious Plan to Spot Habitable Moons Around Giant Planets - So far, humanity has yet to find its first “exomoon” - a Moon orbiting a planet outside of the solar system.
January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos) - January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.
Scientists Say: Tenebrescence - Under ultraviolet light, some minerals adopt long-lasting new hues.
Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026 - Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.
The Alfred Jewel: A 1,100-year-old treasure from England's first king that proclaims 'Alfred ordered me to be made' - This gold-encrusted jewel has an inscription revealing who made it.
Smart polymers harden on demand with light or gentle heat activation - Chemists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a "smart" polymer that could make industrial curing, 3D printing and repairs simpler, safer and more energy-efficient with materials whose properties may be tuned to match the required application.
Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work? - Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
Rapid on-site detection of food fraud - Counterfeit or low-quality products—such as olive oil made from dyed rapeseed oil—are often difficult or impossible to identify at a glance.
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA - A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors.
Plants can’t absorb as much CO2 as climate models predicted - CO2 can stimulate plant growth, but only when enough nitrogen is available—and that key ingredient has been seriously miscalculated.
Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories - Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy.
A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins - One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team.
A missing flash of light revealed a molecular secret - Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once thought impossible for fluids.
XRISM Provides the Sharpest Image to Date of a Rapidly Spinning Black Hole - The first results on the iconic active galactic nucleus MCG–6-30-15 captured with the XRISM mission show the most precise signatures yet of its supermassive black hole’s extreme gravity and the outflows that shape its galaxy.
Earth has been feeding the moon for billions of years - Tiny bits of Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting to the moon for billions of years, guided by Earth’s magnetic field.
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions - Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles.

January 4, 2026

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

January 3, 2026

New Research Reveals how Gravitational Waves Could be Used to Decode Dark Matter - A new study by researchers at the University of Amsterdam shows how gravitational waves from black holes can be used to reveal the presence of dark matter and help determine its properties.
Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves - Researchers have discovered a way to help aging intestines heal themselves using CAR T-cell therapy.
Letter To A Future AGI - I am writing this letter in the belief that the development of an artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a matter of when, and not if; and in the hope that this text will become a vaccination shot against unethical use of the AGI powers.
This ancient fossil could rewrite the story of human origins - Scientists may have cracked the case of whether a seven-million-year-old fossil could walk upright.
Earth-like Planets Need a Cosmic-Ray Bath - Terrestrial planets such as Earth need an early solar system rich in short-lived radioisotopes.
The hidden timing system that shapes how you think - The brain constantly blends split-second reactions with slower, more thoughtful processing, and new research shows how it pulls this off.