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A University of Derby team says the Atlantic divide may be incomplete. Iceland and the Davis Strait could hold stranded continental fragments.
New research argues Europe and North America may still be linked; Iceland and a proto-microcontinent offer clues.
Joseph Shavitupda
A new study of bee behavior helps explain why glossy petals are scarce in nature. Shiny “flowers” stand out like tiny lighthouses when seen from a distance, yet their glare makes color and detail harder to read at close range. The findings reveal a fundamental visual trade-off and point to practical ways to design better insect traps, safer solar panels and more pollinator friendly landscapes.
DiscoveriesWhy shiny flowers are rare: bee vision reveals a hidden visual trade-offRebecca Shavit
Scientists have created a powerful glutamate sensor, iGluSnFR4, that can capture the faint incoming messages between neurons, revealing how synapses compute and offering new ways to study brain disorders and test treatments.
HealthNew ‘glue sniffer’ sensor lets scientists watch brain cells talk in real timeJoshua Shavit
The positions and trajectories of 20 hypervelocity stars as reconstructed from data acquired by the Gaia satellite, overlaid on top of an artistic view of the Milky Way. Credit: ESA (artist's impression and composition); Marchetti et al 2018 (star positions and trajectories).
SpaceRunaway stars within the Milky Way may reveal dark matter’s hidden structureJoseph Shavit
New research suggests cell membranes may generate electrical energy through active motion, reshaping how biology powers itself.
HealthScientists may have discovered a usable source of electrical power within cellsMac Oliveau
New research suggests Greenland sharks keep low-light vision for centuries, hinting at DNA repair clues for eye health.
DiscoveriesGreenland sharks reveal that extreme longevity does not have to mean failing visionHannah Shavit-Weiner
A new international study argues that the world’s farms can be more than food factories. By changing how crops use and store carbon, and by cutting reliance on synthetic fertilisers, agriculture could deliver gigatonne scale climate benefits while still feeding a growing population. The work offers a clear roadmap to decide which ideas are truly worth backing.
Green ImpactSmarter farming could pull billions of tons of carbon from the airRebecca Shavit
HealthThe brain’s cerebellum may ease alcohol withdrawal symptomsJoshua Shavit
By merging two spacecraft views, scientists tracked NOAA 13664 for 94 days and learned how its magnetic chaos fueled major solar storms.
SpaceScientists produce the longest continuous series of images for a single active solar regionJoseph Shavit
New research finds shocked quartz at key sites, strengthening the case for a comet airburst during Ice Age extinctions.
Green ImpactDid an exploding comet end the age of the wooly mammoths? New evidence says yesJoshua Shavit
New research tracking Australians for over 20 years shows Generation Z drinks far less alcohol than previous generations, a change that could bring major public health benefits if it continues.
HealthGen Z is turning away from alcohol in Australia — could bring lasting public health benefitsRebecca Shavit
Artist's concept shows the red supergiant star Betelgeuse and an orbiting companion star. The companion, which is orbiting clockwise from this point of view, generates a dense wake of gas that expands outward.
SpaceLong-suspected companion star finally confirmed around BetelgeuseJoseph Shavit
A Technion study reveals how neurons push toxic proteins onto neighbors, offering new insight into how Alzheimer’s spreads.
HealthNew cellular discovery may explain how Alzheimer’s disease spreads through the brainMac Oliveau
Chemical and DNA evidence reveal England was never isolated, with steady migration shaping communities for seven centuries.
DiscoveriesEarly medieval England was shaped by centuries of migrationJoshua Shavit
New psychology research explains why nail-biting, procrastination and self-criticism may stem from the brain’s survival instincts.
HealthNail-biting, procrastination, self-harming: The evolutionary origins of bad habitsMac Oliveau
Blue zones stand up to scrutiny in major scientific rebuttal on extreme longevity
DiscoveriesNew study challenges recent claims questioning the authenticity of the world’s blue zonesRebecca Shavit
A new study suggests the gut microbiome can reshape brain function and energy use, offering new insight into human brain evolution and development.
HealthGut microbes are reshaping how scientists think about brain evolutionHannah Shavit-Weiner