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Fossils of Spriggina suggest the oldest known right-turning bias in animals, dating back about 550 million years.
A strange Ediacaran fossil may reveal the earliest known sign of handedness in the animal kingdom.
Joshua Shavitupda
New tools reveal which molecules can cross tuberculosis bacteria’s tough outer membrane, helping speed the hunt for better drugs.
HealthPAC-MAN and AI join forces to fight the world’s deadliest infectionShy Cohen
A new gel-based therapy coats the esophagus and delivers drugs directly to tissue, offering safer and more effective treatment options.
HealthNew MIT gel could revolutionize treatment for esophageal diseasesHannah Shavit-Weiner
ALMA found two hot molecular cores inside a supernova remnant, with organic chemistry that appears surprisingly intact.
SpaceOrganic molecules can survive violent supernova explosions – fueling star and planet formationJoseph Shavit
Severe drought in Samoa and Tonga may have helped trigger Polynesia’s rapid eastward migration, new climate evidence suggests.
Green ImpactThe real story behind Moana: Why Polynesians suddenly sailed eastRebecca Shavit
The eROSITA X-ray telescope, which was developed and built by a consortium of German institutes led by the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE).
SpaceA cosmic gateway near Earth may connect us to other distant worldsJoseph Shavit
Human cortical neurons may be more powerful computing units than rat neurons, offering clues to human cognition.
HealthHuman brain cells may be far more powerful computers than scientists thoughtMac Oliveau
A year inside a sealed habitat can sound like science fiction, but NASA is treating it as preparation.
SpaceNASA is looking for four volunteers willing to spend a year inside a simulated Mars missionAmyn Bhai
Study of nearly 20,000 NFL players found sharply higher death rates from dementia, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease.
HealthNFL players 4x more likely to die due to neurodegenerative diseaseAmyn Bhai
RHIC data reveal spin-linked hyperons, suggesting virtual quark pairs in empty space can become real matter.
DiscoveriesScientists achieve the impossible by creating matter from empty spaceJoshua Shavit
Satellite data show Myanmar’s 2025 quake ripped 500 kilometers along the Sagaing Fault with shallow slip and supershear signs.
DiscoveriesMyanmar’s deadliest earthquake results in 500 km rupture and signs of a rare supershear breakJoshua Shavit
Scientists discover deep mountain soils hold far more carbon than expected, offering new hope for natural climate solutions and better carbon tracking.
Green ImpactMountain soils store twice as much carbon as scientists thoughtRebecca Shavit
New research shows fucoidan from brown seaweed may block norovirus by forming a protective shield against infection.
HealthSeaweed compound may block norovirus infection – helping 685 million people each yearHannah Shavit-Weiner
Ancient rocks from Pilbara suggest water reached Earth’s mantle 3.1 billion years ago, fueling volcanism before modern plate tectonics.
Green ImpactWater seeping into Earth’s mantle 3.1 billion years ago fueled early volcanic activity and plate tectonicsShy Cohen
New research suggests dark matter could be born ultrafast during reheating and still cool enough to build galaxies.
SpaceNew study reveals how dark matter formed shortly after the Big BangJoseph Shavit
Swedish researchers found gut bacteria patterns linked to type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis, pointing to earlier risk detection.
HealthGut microbes linked to type 2 diabetes years before diagnosisMac Oliveau
A new one-hour brush swab test could detect oral cancer early and cut unnecessary painful mouth biopsies for many patients.
HealthNew one-hour brush swab test can detect oral cancers without painful biopsiesHannah Shavit-Weiner