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Science news: space, biology, climate, medicine and the research changing how we live.
The MIT-founded startup reached B annualized revenue in February 2026 and projects B by year end. Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, and Nvidia are leading the oversubscribed round.
The four-person NASA crew traveled 252,756 miles from Earth — 4,111 miles beyond the Apollo 13 record — and photographed the lunar far side that no human eyes had ever directly seen.
Kevin Weil, Bill Peebles, and Srinivas Narayanan are departing as OpenAI shuts down Sora and OpenAI for Science in favor of a disciplined focus on enterprise revenue.
A landmark new study drawing on 1,600 years of ocean proxy data found AMOC already weaker than at any point in the modern record — and accelerating in its decline.
Seventeen transits of rocky world K2-18c revealed atmospheric water, carbon dioxide, and a tentative signal of dimethyl sulfide — a molecule produced almost exclusively by biological processes on Earth.
Research reveals that ozone-depleting chemicals still permitted for industrial use are escaping into the atmosphere at much higher rates than previously thought.
Industrial chemical leaks are occurring at much higher rates than expected, potentially delaying ozone healing until 2047.
Scientists solve long-standing mystery of methane emissions from oxygen-rich ocean waters, revealing process that may intensify as planet warms.
Crushed skull forgotten in drawer reveals new species that challenges understanding of early dinosaur evolution and mass extinction.
On World Quantum Day, IonQ announced it had successfully photonically interconnected two separate trapped-ion quantum computers, solving a core bottleneck on the path to large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing and landing a DARPA contract in the same announcement.
University of Washington researchers identified that warmer, drier springs cause vegetation to absorb nearly 70% of snowmelt before it reaches the river, upending traditional forecasting methods relied upon by seven states.
Using synchrotron X-ray CT imaging, scientists from the University of the Witwatersrand proved that Lystrosaurus — Earth's greatest mass extinction survivor — reproduced by laying soft-shelled eggs, answering a question paleontologists have pursued for decades.
University of Hawaii study finds no evidence Indigenous Hawaiians hunted waterbirds to extinction, pointing instead to climate change and invasive species.
Halocell Energy and Sofab Inks demonstrated that integrating metal oxide nanoparticle inks into the charge transport layer keeps perovskite modules at near-100% efficiency after 1,300 hours at 85% humidity and 65°C.
German scientists replaced conventional acid etching with a molten salt and iodine process to produce atomically perfect MXene sheets with tunable electromagnetic properties for radar, shielding, and electronics.
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.