Ancient Snake Fossil Hints at Early Aquatic Origins
A puzzling fossil called Paradoxophidion is reopening questions about how modern snakes evolved. New study of museum spe...
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Ocean’s Hidden Carbon Vault: Lava Breccia Stores More CO2
New deep-sea drilling in the South Atlantic has revealed that broken lava deposits on the seafloor lock away far more ca...
Superionic Heart: Carbon Softens Earth's Inner Core
New high-pressure experiments suggest Earth’s inner core isn’t a typical solid but a hybrid, superionic material: iron r...
Turning Space Junk into Reusable Spacecraft Materials
As launches, constellations and plans for the Moon and Mars multiply, the growing cloud of discarded satellites and rock...
Rising Risk: Why Younger Women Need Earlier Breast Screening
Younger women are accounting for a surprisingly large share of breast cancer cases—and many of those tumors are biologic...
How Brain Immune Cells Shift to Shield Against Alzheimer's
New research suggests a subset of brain immune cells can switch into a protective state that slows hallmark Alzheimer’s ...
Fire Amoeba Shatters Heat Limits — Eukaryote Grows at 63°C
A single-celled organism discovered in the steaming pools of Lassen Volcanic National Park has rewritten what scientists...
Vampire Squid Genome Unlocks Ancient Cephalopod Origins
Scientists have just decoded the largest cephalopod genome on record from the elusive deep-sea creature commonly called ...
How Speaking Multiple Languages Can Slow Brain Aging
As lifespans lengthen worldwide, researchers are racing to identify everyday habits that help preserve thinking skills i...
Surprising Genetic Link Between Humans and Golden Retrievers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered unexpected genetic parallels between humans and golden retriev...
Air Pollution Cuts Exercise Benefits — How Much Is Lost?
Regular physical activity is widely recommended to improve health and longevity. But new research shows that where you e...
Can Variable Stars Let Planets Keep Their Water? New Study
Astronomers have long worried that wild stellar behavior — flares, spots and magnetic storms — can strip atmospheres and...
Mars's Hidden Glaciers Revealed by Mars Express Imagery
New high-resolution views from ESA’s Mars Express orbiter reveal striking glacial traces in the Coloe Fossae region, evi...
Why Hot Jupiters Host Supersonic Winds Over 3600 km - h
Giant exoplanets that hug their stars are stirring up winds far stronger than anything in our solar system. Observations...
Nature-Inspired Plastics That Breakdown on a Schedule
Researchers have developed a new class of plastics that combine high strength with programmable lifespans. Inspired by n...
How a Daily Glass of Orange Juice May Boost Heart Health
Most of us treat orange juice as a routine breakfast pour — a quick burst of vitamin C before the day begins. New resear...
Fame and Shorter Lives: Why Stars Face Early Death
A new epidemiological study suggests that fame itself — not just lifestyle or workload — may shorten the lives of popula...
How Thermal Runaway Supercharged the 2024 Calama Quake
In July 2024 a powerful earthquake centered beneath Calama, northern Chile, challenged long-standing ideas about how dee...
750 Million at Risk: Day Zero Droughts Accelerate Now
Climate modelers warn that the next decades could bring a dramatic increase in multi-year droughts that overwhelm local ...
One 30-Minute Workout Lifts Mood: The Biology Explained
Just one half-hour session of moderate exercise can produce an immediate, measurable uplift in mood — and new research s...