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A new study suggests drought, not conflict with modern humans, may explain why Homo floresiensis vanished from Flores.
Ancient rainfall records suggest drought slowly unraveled the ecosystem that sustained Flores’ famous “hobbits.”
Joseph Shavitupda
This artist’s impression depicts the structure of our galaxy, the Milky Way, based on data from ESA's Gaia and illustrates how scientists have revised the position of its outer arms thanks to observations from ESA's XMM-Newton and NASA's Chandra.
SpaceXMM-Newton gamma-ray detection shows the Milky Way is bigger than previously thoughtJoshua Shavit
A new exoskeleton system lets therapists and stroke patients move together, improving walking recovery and engagement.
HealthNew exoskeleton teaches stroke patients to walk with therapist guidanceShy Cohen
Transparent jellyfish reveal how epithelial wounds switch between crawling, contraction, and group movement to heal fast.
HealthJellyfish can heal wounds in minutes. Could humans be next?Hannah Shavit-Weiner
New study argues dominant-hand skill is built through tool use and practice, not born as an innate motor advantage.
HealthNew study finds your dominant hand may not be set at birthRebecca Shavit
Artist concept of the gas giant planet WD1856b orbiting a white dwarf star. The planet is 7 times larger than the Earth-sized white dwarf it orbits.
SpaceJWST solves the mystery of the giant planet orbiting a dead starJoseph Shavit
SpudCell, built from nonliving components, grew, copied genes, divided and competed across generations in a major synthetic biology advance.
HealthFirst-ever synthetic cell grows, divides, replicates and could revolutionize biologyMac Oliveau
New research shows how critical quantum sensing could transform precision measurement, enabling more accurate technology and scientific discovery.
InnovationsQuantum sensing helps turn abstract physics into real-world technologyShy Cohen
Scientists develop a solar-powered system that converts carbon dioxide and waste into valuable chemicals, offering a new path to sustainable industry.
Green ImpactSolar catalyst converts CO2 and organic waste into essential materialsRebecca Shavit
This image shows satellites crossing the night sky above the northern Atacama Desert in Chile, over a period of just one hour.
Space1.7 million satellites and space mirrors may put the night sky at riskJoshua Shavit
The U-Shift system combines a mobile platform (“drive board”) with replaceable capsules for different applications.
InnovationsGermany’s U-Shift II reimagines the vehicle as a swappable platformAmyn Bhai
Webb reveals a warm giant planet orbiting a white dwarf, offering clues to how planets survive after their stars die.
SpaceUniversity of St Andrews scientists discover what will happen when our sun diesJoseph Shavit
GJ 3378 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a M-type star. Its mass is 2.3 Earths, it takes 21.5 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.09673 AU from its star.
SpaceNearby exoplanet just got more Earth-like and promising for lifeJoseph Shavit
New research suggests Earth may hold 14 million to 20 million insect species, far above the long-accepted estimate of 6 million.
Green ImpactEarth may be home to 3x more insect species than scientists thoughtHannah Shavit-Weiner
New survey finds most Americans eat hot dogs but do not know processed meat is linked to colorectal cancer risk.
HealthFourth of July warning: 9 out of 10 Americans are unaware of hot dog health risksMac Oliveau
Researchers developed a solar-powered desalination device featuring laser-etched superwicking black metal (right). Unlike existing solar desalination systems (left), Professor Chunlei Guo’s design prevents salt and mineral buildup from clogging the surface.
Green ImpactSolar desalination breakthrough converts ocean water into clean, waste-free, waterShy Cohen
Rare Neanderthal infant fossils suggest prenatal growth was much like modern humans, while teeth reveal signs of early physiological stress.
DiscoveriesNeanderthals began life more like humans than scientists thoughtRebecca Shavit