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ALMA found two hot molecular cores inside a supernova remnant, with organic chemistry that appears surprisingly intact.
Astronomers found protected stellar cocoons rich in organic molecules inside a supernova remnant for the first time.
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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
Conceptual illustration of Penrose’s proposal for extracting energy from a rotating black hole.
SpaceCUNY researchers bring black hole theory to life in the labShy Cohen
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
MIT research outlines a way to detect possible nuclear weapons aboard suspicious satellites in low-Earth orbit.
SpaceMIT scientist reveals a new method to detect nuclear weapons in spaceJoseph 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
AI crater catalogs for the Moon often perform worse than published metrics suggest when tested by human scientific standards.
AIAI can quickly spot and catalog lunar craters, but accuracy remains a major problemShy Cohen
Lunar regolith geopolymers survived six months outside the ISS, and some samples returned stronger than Earth-based controls.
SpaceISS test finds that moon dust could be effective as a lunar building materialJoseph Shavit