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Climate records from cave stone and elephant teeth reveal how severe drought pushed Homo floresiensis toward extinction.
New research shows drought, not humans, led to the disappearance of the “hobbits” on Flores.
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The photo shows the setup on the general-purpose beamline in the ReA6 vault at Michigan State University’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.
DiscoveriesResearchers reveal nuclear ‘island’ where magic numbers break downMac Oliveau
A molecule made by gut bacteria acts like a medicine, blocking a key immune trigger and improving blood sugar control in new research.
HealthGut molecule TMA improves blood sugar control and blocks inflammation linked to diabetesJoshua Shavit
Pale rocks found by Perseverance suggest Mars once had heavy rain and long-lasting water that may support past life.
SpaceWhite rocks on Mars point to ancient rainfall and a wetter planetJoseph Shavit
A new look at distant quasars split by gravity shows the universe may be growing faster than expected
SpaceNew gravitational lens measurements reveal a faster expansion rate for the universeJoshua Shavit
Michaela “Michi” Benthaus is set to become the first wheelchair user to reach suborbital space.
SpaceBlue Origin launch to mark first-ever wheelchair user in spaceJoseph Shavit
Scientists found that your brain’s split-second response to speech mirrors the layered steps inside leading AI language models.
AIAI reveals clues to how the human brain understands speechShy Cohen
A new study in Molecular Cell shows that a single DNA damage sensor, ATM, fully controls telomere driven cell aging and that common lab oxygen levels push this protein into a hyperactive state, speeding cellular senescence and reshaping how scientists should think about tumor suppression and cancer therapy.
HealthA single protein decides when human cells grow old, study findsRebecca Shavit
Scientists report that high blood sugar can leak into saliva, feeding mouth bacteria and increasing cavity risk for people with type 2 diabetes.
HealthHigh blood sugar linked to cavity development in diabeticsMac Oliveau
This image shows the gas disc in a computer simulation of a Milky Way-like galaxy from the Auriga suite. Colours represent the ratio of magnesium (Mg) to iron (Fe), revealing that the galactic centre (pink) is poor in Mg, while the outskirts (green) are Mg-rich. These chemical patterns provide important clues about how the galaxy formed.
SpaceThe Milky Way’s stars reveal a hidden history of two galaxies in oneJoseph Shavit
New research shows Earth’s early sky produced sulfur-based molecules linked to life
Green ImpactStudy suggests ancient skies rained down ingredients for life on EarthMac Oliveau
Heatwaves will not fade after carbon emissions reach zero. A new study finds delay locks in hotter, longer extremes for a thousand years.
Green ImpactRecord-breaking heatwaves will persist for 1,000 years, study findsJoseph Shavit
Poust uses a Keyence VHX-7000 microscope in his lab to examine a histological slide of the fossil bone tissue of a theropod dinosaur.
DiscoveriesNew study confirms Nanotyrannus was a grown dinosaur, not a baby T. rexJoshua Shavit
A surge in satellites is clogging Earth’s orbit and dirtying the air above. New research shows cleanup can work if industry shares the gains.
SpaceSpace is filled with junk, and scientists say it is time to start cleaningJoshua Shavit
A massive new project maps dark matter using 100 million galaxies, turning old telescope data into a clearer picture of the universe.
SpaceA massive new project maps dark matter using 100 million galaxiesJoseph Shavit
Artist's concept of a planet called TRAPPIST-1d passing in front of the star TRAPPIST-1.
SpaceTRAPPIST-1’s solar flares could reshape the search for habitable planetsJoseph Shavit
Your skin does more than protect you. New research finds that warmth and cold shape how you feel, think and even sense your own body.
HealthHow a warm hug changes the way you feel about yourselfRebecca Shavit