A tiny grain from asteroid Ryugu is rewriting our Solar System story. Scientists found djerfisherite—an iron-nickel-potassium sulfide that shouldn’t exist on this cold, carbon-rich rock.
Researchers reveal an unexpected link between certain diets and lung cancer
What if your carb-heavy diet fuels lung cancer? New U.S. research finds that glycogen, the body’s carb-storage molecule, may feed lung tumors—shaking up our understanding of this disease long tied to smoking.
These discoveries in Pompeii could change how we view women in ancient Rome
A stunning grave monument near Pompeii’s East Gate is turning history on its head. For the first time, archaeologists have unearthed life-size statues showing a woman who clearly outranks her male counterpart.
Incomprehensible: These signals from the depths of Antarctica baffle scientists
For over a decade, the ANITA balloon experiment has picked up anomalous signals from beneath Antarctic ice—signals that shouldn’t exist if our physics is right. Scientists are still hunting for answers.
Here’s why this language is considered the most difficult in the world
Navajo, or Diné bizaad, is a linguistic marvel—and a major challenge for learners. With just 170,000 speakers left, every lesson in Navajo is a lesson in a unique worldview.
Why the IAEA is talking about an “unimaginable” risk after strikes in Iran
The IAEA’s chief, Rafael Grossi, is sounding the alarm: recent hits on Iran’s nuclear plants could cause “unimaginable” damage. Three sites—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—were struck, and we still don’t know the full fallout.
Point of no return for orcas and dolphins: why they’ve crossed an irreversible evolutionary threshold
Dolphins and orcas once walked on land—now they can’t go back. Scientists say these marine mammals have crossed an irreversible evolutionary threshold that locks them into life in the sea.
Apple Faces the Predicted End of the Smartphone: Why the Company Doesn’t Believe It
Tech titans like Musk, Zuckerberg, and Altman say the smartphone is on its way out. Brain implants, AR glasses, and even electronic tattoos are the next big thing. Yet Apple’s Tim Cook believes the iPhone still has plenty of life left.
Europe’s Oldest Face Reconstruction Breaks the Mold
Researchers have just brought to life the face of a woman buried 10,500 years ago in Belgium. Her reconstruction challenges everything we thought we knew about Mesolithic appearance in Europe.
A Simple Fix to Cut Mercury in Tuna
A simple new method could slash mercury levels in canned tuna by up to 35%. Swedish scientists found that soaking tuna in a solution with cysteine—a natural amino acid—binds and removes mercury from the fish. This easy tweak might be added right into active packaging, making your tuna safer without changing its taste or texture.
Dry, Tired Eyes? Easy Tips for Instant Relief
Digital eye strain is real—and almost half of us feel it every day. But relief is closer than you think: the 20-20-20 rule can rescue your eyes in seconds.
How long would humanity survive without having children?
What if tomorrow no one had another baby? Even with a 100-year lifespan, our numbers would start shrinking immediately—and society would crumble far before the last person died.
Curiosity Rover’s “Spider Webs” May Reveal Mars’s Climate Past
Mars’s surface hides strange, spiderweb-like ridges that look almost designed. NASA’s Curiosity rover has finally arrived at one such site on Mount Sharp to find out how they formed—and what they say about the Red Planet’s past.
Two Shots a Year: Could This End HIV?
The FDA just approved a twice-a-year shot that could cut HIV risk to almost zero. This is huge news for the 39 million people living with HIV—and for the 1.3 million newly infected last year.
Could Solitude Be Good for You?
Solitude often gets a bad rap, but in 2024, over half of Americans said alone time is vital for their mental balance. In a world that prizes constant connection, choosing to be alone can actually boost well-being.
The World’s Most Dangerous Bird
Picture a bird that can kill with a single kick, stand nearly 6 feet tall, and weigh up to 165 pounds. The southern cassowary isn’t a myth—it’s real and truly dangerous. But this “living dinosaur” is also a rainforest hero.
This Fruit Might Boost Your Sleep and Heart Health
What if eating one fruit every day could help you sleep more soundly and keep your heart strong? A new U.S. study says it can.
MS Alert: Two Gut Bacteria Under Scrutiny
A landmark study of identical twins has found two gut bacteria that may trigger multiple sclerosis. By comparing 81 twin pairs—where only one sibling has MS—researchers eliminated genetic factors and zeroed in on environmental ones.
Healthy Aging: How Often Should You Shower After 65?
For most of us, a daily shower is routine. But as skin ages, its needs change. Experts now say that seniors often benefit from fewer showers each week.
“We have no explanation”: this mysterious radio signal is shaking up our view of the universe
High above Antarctica’s ice, researchers hoped to catch neutrinos—particles so shy they barely interact. Instead, they found strange radio signals that defy our standard models.
James Webb Uncovers Never-Before-Seen Objects
For the first time, the James Webb Space Telescope has snapped a direct image of a brand-new exoplanet. TWA 7b orbits inside a bright ring of dust around a young star. It’s the lightest planet ever seen by direct imaging, and it changes how we study planet formation.
ESA just pulled off its first artificial solar eclipse in orbit!
Total solar eclipses are rare and fleeting. To study the Sun’s corona more reliably, the ESA launched Proba-3—a twin-satellite mission that stages artificial eclipses in space. One satellite acts as a coronagraph; the other, an occulter. Flying just 150 meters apart, they held that perfect formation for hours, with millimeter precision, and without ground intervention.
This little-known phenomenon could turn our summers into a living hell!
Between global warming, planetary waves, and extreme weather, things get complicated fast. Still, scientists have pieced together a clearer picture—and it’s anything but comforting.
Did you know? A snake in your backyard reveals a lot about your ecosystem’s health
You hear a soft rustle in the tall grass. A few days ago, you found a snake skin by the wall. Could a snake be living in your garden? Don’t worry—most are harmless.
How did only one passenger survive the decade’s worst plane crash?
Air India Flight 171 crashed just 30 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Of 280 people aboard, 279 died—and one man walked away.
Why has Iran hidden its nuclear sites in these mountains? Geologists say there’s an unseen strategy at work
Iran has turned its rugged landscape into a quiet shield. Mountain ranges and tough bedrock hide critical sites deep underground. This simple tactic adds a powerful layer of passive defense.
A “ghost” phenomenon is pushing up Oman’s desert floor
Scientists think they’ve found a mantle plume under eastern Oman—without any volcano above. They call it a “ghost” plume.
A 45% spike has scientists worried—a new factor is making sleep apnea worse, a recent study finds
Imagine waking up exhausted after a full night’s sleep—because the heat never lets you rest. A new global study links higher nighttime temperatures to a spike in obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder affecting nearly a billion people worldwide.
This find is upending what we know: ancient footprints are rewriting North America’s settlement story
What if North America’s first settlers arrived much earlier than we’ve believed? A new study confirms footprints at White Sands, New Mexico, dating back 20,700–22,400 years. That pushes human presence far before the usual 16,000-year mark.
How we learned to learn: a tale that reshapes how we see ourselves
For 3.3 million years, humans learned by watching. Early learners mimicked skilled toolmakers in silence. Over time, teaching became deliberate and structured.