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Artist’s reconstruction of an early Homo sapiens (left) and a Neanderthal (right) crossing rocky terrain. Heel-bone comparisons suggest differences in how their feet supported body weight and adapted to demanding movement.
A 3D comparison of seven Neanderthal heels and 64 human counterparts suggests a distinctive foot posture suited to heavy loads, while revealing how lifestyle may influence skeletal shape.
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FlexiQuad’s flexible ring frame deforms during contact, helping the aircraft absorb impacts while preserving the stiffness needed for flight.
InnovationsETH Zurich’s new FlexiQuad drone can survive collisions and fly at up to 80 km/hJoshua Shavit
Artist’s impression of the James Webb Space Telescope observing deep space. The new FLIP technique helps reveal faint exoplanets by removing stellar glare from Webb’s images.
SpaceNew JWST image-processing method erases the glare of stars to spot hidden exoplanetsJoseph Shavit
Artist’s visualization using the supplied detector photograph shows KM3NeT optical modules above the Mediterranean seabed. ORCA’s neutrino observations helped researchers test Lorentz invariance, a cornerstone of Einstein’s relativity.
SpaceUnderwater neutrino telescope puts Einstein’s theory of relativity to a new testJoseph Shavit
Conceptual illustration of a nuclear warhead intercepting an elongated asteroid approaching Earth. The study modeled nearby detonations rather than direct impacts.
SpaceCould a nuclear blast deflect an asteroid? The answer depends on the asteroidJoseph Shavit
Artist’s reconstruction of brittle stars gathered around whale remains on a shallow seabed, inspired by fossils from Denmark dating back approximately 9.5 million years.
Discoveries9.5-million-year-old whale carcass reveals new brittle star speciesJoshua Shavit
A frost-covered conceptual thermometer points near absolute zero, −273.15°C, the lowest possible temperature.
DiscoveriesWhy cold has a limit, even if the universe does notJoseph Shavit
Artist’s illustration of a laser-excited liquid-crystal microcavity, with striped emission shown on a monitor. Researchers observed a room-temperature supersolid phase in the hybrid light-matter condensate formed inside such a device.
DiscoveriesScientists discover a new quantum state of matter that functions at room temperatureShy Cohen
Artist’s impression of a small research satellite above Earth. The planned ETHOS mission will investigate how solar activity changes the upper atmosphere and increases drag on orbiting spacecraft.
SpaceETHOS satellite mission could transform how scientists predict space weatherJoseph Shavit
A self-configuring chip separates partially coherent light into optical modes, with potential uses in microscopy and communication.
InnovationsNew Stanford-built optical chip ‘recycles’ light for faster computing and satellite communicationJoshua Shavit
Illustrative composite of a human, chimpanzee and gorilla alongside brain organoids. Researchers compared stem-cell-derived organoids from all three species to investigate gene regulation during early brain development.
HealthResearchers identify nearly 600 genetic differences in human, chimpanzee and gorilla brainsJoshua Shavit
A new study uncovers seven hidden frog species in Madagascar, offering fresh insight into biodiversity and conservation challenges.
DiscoveriesSeven new frog species discovered in Madagascar reveal hidden biodiversityHannah Shavit-Weiner
Researchers demonstrated that adjusting nanoparticle sizes and the lengths of their molecular coatings allows precise control over how particles connect, overcoming a major challenge in creating advanced materials.
InnovationsMIT breakthrough could transform how scientists design materials at the nanoscaleShy Cohen
Black-and-white photograph of near-Earth asteroid 162173 Ryugu, taken by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft on 11 September 2018.
SpacePowerful X-ray scans of Ryugu reveal a missing component in asteroids and meteoritesJoseph Shavit
Artist’s impression of a hypothetical primordial naked singularity surrounded by luminous gas and distorted starlight. If such objects exist, their exposed extreme-gravity regions could offer clues to quantum gravity.
SpacePrimordial naked singularities could reveal physics hidden deep inside black holesJoseph Shavit
Illustrative laboratory scene depicting fossil-bone analysis. Researchers identified heme-derived molecules associated with mineralized structures interpreted as red blood cells in 115-million-year-old Aratasaurus bones.
DiscoveriesScientists find first-ever evidence of fossilized blood cells in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bonesJoshua Shavit
Researchers found that many commonly discarded plant parts contain substantial dietary fiber, highlighting opportunities for safe, suitable uses in food preparation.
Green ImpactFruit and vegetable scraps may hold more fiber than the parts people eatJoshua Shavit