Science

An artistic impression of SIMP-0136. Credit: Dr Evert Nasedkin

Discovery of auroras on rogue planet challenges current models

These insights are pushing the boundaries of our understanding of alien atmospheres.
Stars, gas and cosmic dust in the Sagittarius B2

Inside the Milky Way’s largest star-forming cloud, seen by Webb

Sagittarius B2 is so much more active than the rest of the galactic center.
When ice freezes and thaws repeatedly, chemical

How ice breaks down iron faster than water does

Think water rusts iron? Ice does it even faster
Slice of South African diamond with inclusion-rich zones and laser ablation pits from microanalysis

Earth’s mantle hides nickel-rich metals never seen in nature before

Scientists uncover hidden metallic secrets deep within Earth.
Sun closeup

The Sun’s flares reach blistering 60 million °C, new research shows

A fresh solution to a mystery that has puzzled solar physicists for nearly half a century.
Cookware set

Your pans could soon be non-stick without the toxic chemicals

This new non-stick coating might finally solve cookware’s biggest problem.
Principal Researcher Dr. Jun Young Park (right) and Dr. Sehwan In(left)

Cooling Korea’s Energy Crisis: A New Breakthrough in Power Storage

Scientists at KIMM have developed a groundbreaking Liquid Air Energy Storage system, turning air into a clean power source.
Earth’s Final Countdown: Supercontinent to Make Planet Uninhabitable

Earth will become uninhabitable in 250 million years

Earth's final countdown: Supercontinent to make planet uninhabitable
ancient paper scroll for writing

A breakthrough in ancient manuscript restoration

Scientists unveil an innovative technique to restore fragile texts, unlocking lost knowledge from the past.
Emperor Penguin with chicks at Snow Hill

Penguin poop’s significantly impacts climate change

The findings establish a direct link between ecosystem activity and atmospheric processes.
Full moon seen with an astronomical telescope

An ancient alien city lies on the dark side of the...

NASA’s LRO has made its most important discovery.
With NASA’s Eyes on Asteroids, you can watch all the known near-Earth asteroids and comets as they orbit the Sun. Updated twice daily with the latest tracking data, the web-based application will automatically add new near-Earth object discoveries for you to explore

Mapping Our Cosmic Neighborhood: A 3D View of Near-Earth Objects

Watch all the known near-Earth asteroids and comets in real-time.
Greater honeyguide feeding on beeswax

Birds, badgers, and bees: Investigating africa’s honey thieves

A comparable cooperative relationship between honeyguides and honey badgers.
Axial Seamount features a large caldera on the seafloor, formed by the collapse of its magma chamber. Credit: Deborah Kelley

Axial Seamount: Underwater Volcano Poised to Erupt

A rare glimpse into Earth’s hidden forces—scientists brace for a deep-sea eruption off Oregon’s coast.
carbon dioxide symbol on green background

Novel material can convert CO₂ into fuel

Hybrid Tincone Material Enhances Stability and Electrochemical Performance
Largest Organic Molecules Ever Found on Mars Hint at Complex Chemistry

Martian Clues to Life? NASA Rover Finds Large Organic Molecules on...

Discovery of Hydrocarbons Strengthens Case for Ancient Habitability
Human Eye

Our breathing affects our vision

Breathing shapes what we see.
A woman kneels in a quiet cemetery placing flowers at a gravestone

Loneliness after losing a spouse, study

Persistent Loneliness After Spousal Loss, Despite Social Support
jupiter-citsci

A long-standing Jupiter’s cloud mystery solved

A misunderstanding about the composition of Jupiter’s clouds resolved.
dendritic spines

Using light to precisely control cold receptors

LMU researchers have developed a molecule that allows an important ion channel to be regulated.
early agn

Early universe had more supermassive black holes than previously thought

Most distant and therefore oldest blazar ever seen.
Researchers found carnivore and herbivore tracks crossing over which raises questions about whether and how the two were interacting.

A huge ‘dinosaur highway’ found

UK’s biggest Dinosaur footprints discovered.
Women exercising with hula hoop circle

Scientists explain the physics of hula hooping

Hourglass body shape is ideal for hula hooping