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ESO 137-001, a jellyfish galaxy like the one recently observed by astrophysicists at the University of Waterloo.
A newly identified jellyfish galaxy shows clusters were already violently reshaping galaxies 8.5 billion years ago.
Joseph Shavitupda
Scarisoara Ice Cave in Romania. A 5,000-year-old cave bacterium shows resistance to modern antibiotics while producing compounds that kill pathogens.
Health5,000-year-old ice bacterium found resistant to 10 modern antibioticsRebecca Shavit
A Ukrainian skeleton racer banned from the Olympics receives $200,000 after honoring fallen athletes on his helmet.
Global GoodUkrainian skeleton racer banned from the Olympics receives $200,000 after honoring fallen athletesAmyn Bhai
A new study links age-related hearing loss to brain network changes using a Functional-Structural Ratio on MRI.
HealthScientists reveal a link between hearing loss and cognitive declineHannah Shavit-Weiner
Seishiro Tada (left) standing next to an awe-inspiring Triceratops skull, with its enormous nasal cavity visible at the front.
DiscoveriesWhy triceratops and other horned dinosaurs evolved such massive nosesMac Oliveau
A new cyclocopter prototype with barrel rotors completes its first flight, hinting at quieter urban air travel.
InnovationsReinventing the helicopter: The next chapter of sustainable air travel takes flightShy Cohen
New analysis of nearly 100,000 people across 66 countries shows autonomy ties to well-being everywhere, with stronger effects in rich nations.
DiscoveriesWhy freedom of choice feels more powerful in wealthy nationsJoshua Shavit
Examining a lead-halide perovskite crystal in the lab using optical methods. The sample (center right) glows green.
InnovationsPhysicists explain the remarkable energy-harvesting efficiency of perovskite solar cellsRebecca Shavit
Prof. Hoorn’s study highlights music as a key enhancer of empathetic communication in human-robot interaction.
HealthResearchers use music and empathetic speech in robots to combat lonelinessShy Cohen
NBA data shows unfair pay among key teammates reduces cooperation and wins, with lessons for workplaces.
DiscoveriesNBA study finds the pay gap inside a team can quietly undermine performanceAmyn Bhai
Study finds ovarian cancer activates survival defenses within hours of treatment, pointing to a new combination therapy strategy.
HealthResearchers repurpose existing lung cancer drug to fight ovarian tumorsMac Oliveau
A study traces Antarctica’s gravity hollow to slow mantle motion, with timing that overlaps major shifts in Antarctic glaciation.
SpaceScientists reveal why gravity is weaker beneath Antarctica than elsewhere on EarthJoseph Shavit
A brief OSK gene pulse in learning-activated engram neurons restored memory in aged and Alzheimer’s-model mice.
HealthRejuvenating neurons found to restore learning and memoryHannah Shavit-Weiner
Researchers have demonstrated a particulate static effect-induced electricity generation technology inspired by the Tesla turbine.
InnovationsScientists generate electricity using Tesla turbine-inspired technologyShy Cohen
Sensors on loose clothing track movement more accurately than tight wearables, opening new possibilities for health tech and robotics.
HealthMotion sensors perform better when attached to loose clothingHannah Shavit-Weiner
Tokyo expands Para sports access through facilities, education, and events, boosting participation and public awareness.
Global GoodInside Tokyo’s growing movement toward inclusive Para sportsAmyn Bhai
New research in Dnipropetrovsk shows how citizens, officials, and digital tools co-created services that held up under wartime strain.
DiscoveriesHow citizen cooperation kept Ukraine’s government services workingRebecca Shavit