Research

Space New simulations reveal the hidden forces shaping ‘snowman’ worlds beyond Neptune

Simulations show “snowman” planetesimals may form naturally as binaries spiral together during gravitational collapse.

Health Major college study links heavy social media use with higher odds of loneliness Rebecca Shavit

Celebrities Laila Edwards’ family watches her win Olympic gold live with help from Kelce brothers and GoFundMe Amyn Bhai

Health Researchers create new molecule to insert DNA into cells Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Health New nasal vaccine protects lungs for months against viruses, bacteria, and allergens Mac Oliveau

Space PHD student built the first-ever 3D map of Uranus’s upper atmosphere Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Global first: A massive sleeper shark was filmed in cold Antarctic waters Joshua Shavit

Innovations Flexible nylon film generates electricity from compression Rebecca Shavit

Innovations Programmable hydrogel ‘smart skin’ can hide images, shift texture, and morph shape Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Space Nearly invisible galaxy may be built mostly of dark matter, Hubble finds Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Popular bottled water brands linked to unexpected microplastic exposure Joshua Shavit

Health The eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer’s detection, study finds Mac Oliveau

Green Impact New biodegradable material gets stronger in water and could one day replace plastics Melanie Livingstone

Discoveries Scientists develop theory for an entirely new quantum system based on ‘giant superatoms’Shy Cohen

Space Scientists use microbes on ISS to extract valuable metals from meteorites Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Rainfall became irregular during Earth’s hottest periods, raising global warming concerns Joshua Shavit

Health Traditional Chinese exercise routine reduces blood pressure as much as brisk walking Hannah Shavit-Weiner