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Science news: space, biology, climate, medicine and the research changing how we live.
The University of Warwick's Rapid Automated Vetting of Exoplanet Candidate Networks confirmed 31 brand-new worlds and flagged 2,000 more, slashing planet-vetting time from months to ninety seconds.
Pairing temozolomide with the DNA-incorporating molecule EdU dramatically sensitizes brain-tumor cells to chemotherapy in preclinical models, and UNC researchers are filing for a Phase I human trial set to open in early 2027.
Recordings from more than 5,000 hippocampal neurons in surgical patients show the unconscious brain learns to distinguish tones within ten minutes and runs a predictive model of meaning while the patient cannot open their eyes.
Clinical trial of 150 patients reveals lubiprostone preserves kidney function by boosting gut bacteria that produce protective compounds, opening new treatment pathways.
Using JWST's mid-infrared spectrograph, an MPIA-led team found the tidally locked exoplanet has no air, a 1,000-Kelvin dayside and a dark basaltic crust closer to Mercury than to Earth.
A University of Washington team unearthed a hamster-sized multituberculate that scampered through forests alongside the dinosaurs and may help explain how mammals survived the asteroid extinction.
Loma Linda University study of 40,000 participants finds daily egg intake significantly reduces dementia risk in adults 65 and older.
A microscopic pond organism from Oxford University Parks rewrites how genes signal their end, challenging fundamental assumptions about genetic translation.
A routine experiment with single-cell DNA sequencing revealed a microscopic pond organism that rewrites how genes signal their end, challenging fundamental assumptions about genetic translation.
Scientists have identified Arenaerpeton supinatus, an ancient amphibian preserved with rare skin traces, after the fossil spent decades forgotten inside a garden wall.
Trees shift leaf emergence by just three days after heavy insect attacks, cutting caterpillar damage by over half in surprisingly effective defense.
A forgotten fossil embedded in a retaining wall has been identified as one of Australia's most remarkable prehistoric finds, revealing a fearsome river predator with rare skin preservation.
High-resolution 3D scans identify precise bite marks showing smaller tyrannosaur fed on remains of much larger relative, challenging predator stereotypes.
High-resolution 3D scans of bite marks on massive foot bone show smaller tyrannosaur scavenged remains of much larger relative.
Arginine reduces toxic brain protein buildup and improves behavior in animal studies, offering potential for affordable treatment approach.
Researchers raised levels of the gene-regulating protein Sox9 in star-shaped support cells called astrocytes, triggering the brain to clear toxic amyloid plaques 'like a vacuum cleaner' and preserving memory in mice with established disease.
30-year project traces Renaissance genius through 21 generations, identifies living descendants, and excavates ancient family tomb for DNA analysis.
A rapid chemical reaction crosslinks red blood cells in seconds, producing engineered clots that stop massive bleeding and could remake battlefield trauma care, Nature reports.
Webb mapped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tiny pockets of the chemically primitive dwarf galaxy four million light-years away, rewriting models of how early-universe dust forms.
Massive genealogical effort traces family across 21 generations while excavations at ancient tomb could provide Renaissance master's genetic profile.
University of Warwick researchers confirm 31 new planets and identify thousands more candidates using machine learning analysis of NASA TESS data.
The RAVEN system confirmed 31 brand-new planets and identified thousands of candidates, including ultra-short-period worlds and mysterious 'Neptunian desert' inhabitants.
New research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and San Andreas fault can trigger earthquakes within hours of each other, potentially hitting multiple cities simultaneously.
Researchers enhance Sox9 protein in astrocytes to help brain clear harmful plaques while preserving memory in mouse studies.
A team partially delivered Cassian Jouvert at 25 weeks, placed a fetal tracheostomy, and returned him to the womb to keep developing — a roadmap for one of the rarest fatal fetal conditions.
EGS-z11-R0 is large, regular and chemically enriched at a moment when galaxies are supposed to be small, blue and primordial — defying leading models of structure formation.
University of Melbourne engineering students recreate Sir William Hamilton's 1775 Mount Vesuvius simulation using modern LED technology and electronic systems.
Tanyka amnicola belonged to an ancient lineage that was already a 'living fossil' in its time, featuring unusual jaw structure with sideways-pointing teeth.
Tiny wall-dwelling predator helps control urban pests like mosquitoes and flies, raising questions about its mysterious Galápagos connection.
Tanyka amnicola, discovered in Brazilian riverbed, was a 'living fossil' even in its own time with unique sideways-pointing teeth for grinding plants.