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Science news: space, biology, climate, medicine and the research changing how we live.
University of Hawaii study finds no evidence supporting claims that Native Hawaiians overhunted waterbirds, proposing instead that climate change and invasive species were primary causes of decline.
A new approach blocks only harmful microbes that cause periodontitis while allowing beneficial bacteria to thrive and restore natural balance.
Scientists develop breakthrough treatment that blocks harmful microbes while preserving healthy oral microbiome, potentially revolutionizing periodontal care.
AI-discovered molecule called BRP mimics weight loss effects of semaglutide while avoiding nausea, constipation, and muscle loss in animal studies.
University of Illinois researchers published the first technology to simultaneously map thousands of neural connections, revealing previously unknown wiring in the mouse brain and opening a new path to understanding Alzheimer's.
Swiss researchers stacked two perovskite layers on a silicon base to break the single-junction theoretical limit, potentially paving the way for space-grade solar efficiency at terrestrial prices.
Scientists discover brain immune cells destroy smell-related nerve fibers after detecting abnormal signals, offering potential for earlier diagnosis.
First research from Tinshemet Cave shows early human groups shared technology, burial practices, and cultural innovations in unprecedented detail.
First-ever research from Israel's Tinshemet Cave reveals active cooperation between species, challenging long-held views about early human relationships.
A six-year study published in PNAS shows a small-molecule compound completely stopped sperm production in mice with full fertility restored within six weeks — a potential breakthrough for male birth control.
A prototype from CSIRO, RMIT, and the University of Melbourne harnesses quantum superposition to store energy, validating a stunning prediction that defies conventional battery physics.
Researchers at HZDR replaced toxic acid etching with molten salt chemistry to produce MXenes with near-perfect atomic order, setting a new benchmark for the ultra-thin material's electrical performance.
A major study suggests meal timing, not just food choices, plays a key role in maintaining a healthy body weight over time.
The CRS-24 resupply mission lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, carrying scientific experiments and crew supplies for Expedition 74.
Orforglipron delivered 12.4% average body weight loss in trials and was approved in just 50 days — the fastest new drug approval since 2002 — at per month.
The IUCN Red List upgraded two iconic Antarctic species simultaneously, with the fur seal population down 57% in 26 years and penguin chicks drowning as ice breaks up prematurely.
Drexel University researchers accidentally found that viscous fluids can snap apart abruptly instead of flowing, overturning a foundational assumption of fluid mechanics and opening new questions in hydraulics and biomedical engineering.
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen returned Thursday after a 10-day mission that took humans farther from Earth than any crew since Gene Cernan left the Moon 54 years ago.
The Energy Information Administration says American developers are on pace to shatter every previous annual record for new electricity generation, driven by solar projects approved in 2023-24 that are now completing construction across Texas and the Sun Belt.
With 71 confirmed American human cases since 2024 and the virus spreading through dairy herds across the country, researchers are sounding alarms about the most serious pandemic threat since COVID-19.
After more than two decades of construction and a 15-year delay, India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor in Tamil Nadu reached a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction on April 6, putting the country on a path toward energy independence powered by the world's largest thorium reserves.
GJ 887 d orbits one of the quietest red dwarf stars in the solar neighborhood, making it a compelling target for atmospheric analysis by next-generation telescopes.
Australian researchers demonstrated a complete quantum energy cycle for the first time, with the counterintuitive finding that quantum batteries charge faster as they grow larger.
Zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound found in vegetables and eye-health supplements, strengthens T cells and enhances immunotherapy treatments in promising new research.
The new intermediate subscription tier offers five times the Codex usage of the Plus plan and is priced exactly to compete with Anthropic's Claude Max tier.
The world's largest chipmaker reported 35% revenue growth in Q1 2026, led by Nvidia and Apple orders for advanced AI processors, beating estimates despite the economic shock of the Iran war.
Scientists use AI to map gut bacteria at unprecedented detail, creating non-invasive screening method that rivals traditional diagnostic tools.
A meta-analysis of nearly 5 million participants published in PLOS ONE identifies the optimal anti-dementia lifestyle: regular movement, 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and breaking up prolonged sitting.
A tungsten-hafnium-graphene memristor survived over a billion switching cycles at temperatures that would destroy every other computer chip ever built, opening the door to computing on Venus.
Research reveals that common plant compounds from mint, eucalyptus, and chili peppers work together inside immune cells to dramatically enhance their inflammation-fighting abilities.