Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan
By BBC Science · 25 minutes ago
The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an eight-month mission.
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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
By BBC Science · 38 minutes ago
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
Read Article →Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer
Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer
By Science Daily · about 3 hours ago
A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers. Researchers emphasize…
Read Article →Are there aliens on exoplanet K2-18b? Scientists just scanned it for signals
Are there aliens on exoplanet K2-18b? Scientists just scanned it for signals
By Science Daily · about 3 hours ago
K2-18b is one of the most promising worlds for the search for extraterrestrial life, so astronomers conducted an unusually powerful radio survey using both the VLA and MeerKAT telescopes. Advanced software analyzed…
Read Article →A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat
A 37-year soil experiment revealed a hidden climate threat
By Science Daily · about 4 hours ago
The world's longest-running soil warming experiment has revealed an unexpected climate concern. After nearly four decades, researchers found that warming can cause microbes to break down stable soil carbon that…
Read Article →Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging
Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging
By Science Daily · about 6 hours ago
Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV, marking the first clinical evidence that the drug may influence human aging. Although…
Read Article →Researchers Claim to Have Solved the Perplexing ‘Reverse Sprinkler’ Problem
Researchers Claim to Have Solved the Perplexing ‘Reverse Sprinkler’ Problem
By NYT Science · about 7 hours ago
Scientists have argued over the question since 1883.
Read Article →This dinosaur fossil captures the final moments of a T. rex attack
This dinosaur fossil captures the final moments of a T. rex attack
By Science Daily · about 9 hours ago
A fossilized Edmontosaurus skull with a Tyrannosaurus tooth still embedded in its face has given scientists rare evidence of a dramatic predator-prey encounter. The discovery suggests the giant carnivore delivered an…
Read Article →NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars
NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars
By Science Daily · about 11 hours ago
NASA's Perseverance rover has reached an impressive new milestone on Mars, completing the equivalent of a full marathon by driving 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) across the Red Planet. It accomplished the feat in just…
Read Article →NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base
NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base
By Science Daily · about 12 hours ago
NASA is ramping up its lunar ambitions by awarding nearly $600 million for four commercial Moon landings planned for late 2028. Each mission will carry the same trio of science instruments to improve lunar navigation,…
Read Article →Scientists discover why peach fuzz can suddenly make you itch
Scientists discover why peach fuzz can suddenly make you itch
By Science Daily · about 12 hours ago
A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into why chronic itching occurs. Because humans show signs of…
Read Article →New dark matter theory could solve multiple cosmic mysteries at once
New dark matter theory could solve multiple cosmic mysteries at once
By Science Daily · about 14 hours ago
Dark matter may be far more complicated than scientists once believed. A new study suggests it could consist of at least two different kinds of particles that slowly separate over time, with heavier particles sinking…
Read Article →Yale scientists found a hidden network inside the eye
Yale scientists found a hidden network inside the eye
By Science Daily · about 15 hours ago
Researchers have discovered that the retina uses an unexpected communication network that lets separate visual pathways cooperate instead of working alone. A newly identified "commander" cell appears to coordinate this…
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A Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy
By NYT Science · about 24 hours ago
It’s the first time a sugar molecule has been detected in interstellar space. The discovery provides tantalizing new clues into how life may have arisen on Earth.
Read Article →Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight
Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight
By Science Daily · 1 day ago
Sleeping about an hour and 20 minutes less each night for six weeks caused participants to gain weight and spend more time inactive. Researchers found that even mild, realistic sleep loss, similar to what many adults…
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