Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-083Hidden Asteroid Floods Earth with Unseen Cosmic DustResearchers identify a surprising source of Earth's micrometeorites: a sulfur-rich, carbon-bearing asteroid not represented in meteorite collections. New analyses suggest as much as 10 percent of incoming cosmic dust may come from this hidden parent body.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-072Light-Activated Molecular Jackhammers Destroy CancerResearchers are developing light-activated aminocyanine "molecular jackhammers" that vibrate to tear cancer cell membranes. Lab and animal studies show high efficacy; human trials remain a future step.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-072Curiosity and Longevity: The Sardinian Secret RevealedA Sardinian study links the personality trait openness—curiosity and willingness to try new things—with behaviors and coping skills associated with healthier aging and longevity.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-072Record Ocean Heat Raises El Niño Risk for 2027Global sea surface temperatures hit historic highs in June, driven by accumulated ocean heat and a strengthening El Niño. The result: heightened marine heatwaves, extreme weather, ecosystem stress, and elevated risks for 2027.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-072Orbital Data Centers Threaten Ground Telescopes' ViewSatellite megaconstellations such as Starlink are creating light interference that threatens ground-based observatories. ESO simulations show significant impacts on telescopes like the VLT and Vera C. Rubin Observatory, prompting calls for limits and darker satellite designs.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-072Long Sitting Patterns Raise Cancer Risk, Tracker Data ShowsWearable-tracker data from nearly 90,000 UK adults link prolonged, uninterrupted sitting to higher cancer incidence and death. Breaking long sitting bouts with light or brief vigorous activity may lower risk.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-072Robots Learn to Feel with Color-Shifting Tactile SkinQueen Mary University researchers turned touch into color, letting ordinary cameras detect pressure patterns on soft robotic skin. The method promises cheaper, faster tactile sensing for prosthetics, industry, and surgery.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-063How Low-Impact Exercise Preserves Aging Joints, NaturallyAs cartilage and joint-lubricating fluids decline with age, the right low-impact exercises—strength training, balance work, swimming, tai chi—can protect joints, reduce pain and preserve mobility.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-062How Italian Students Built the World's Largest Paper PlaneUniversity of Pisa students set a new Guinness record with ICARUS, a 20 meter wingspan paper airplane that flew 59 meters. The project used aircraft engineering principles, honeycomb paper structures and extensive testing.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-062Hubble Captures Messier 3: 500,000 Ancient Stars RevealedHubble’s new portrait of Messier 3 reveals more than 500,000 stars, a record number of RR Lyrae variables, and clues that the cluster formed from an ancient merger, offering insights into the Milky Way’s history.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-062Hubble’s July 4th Sparkler: Ancient Stars Glow AgainHubble’s new image of globular cluster NGC 6426 reveals 13-billion-year-old stars in vivid color. The view offers clues about star chemistry, multiple stellar generations, and the Milky Way’s early assembly.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-053Colorectal Cancer Surges in Younger Adults, New Data ShowsNew American Cancer Society data show colorectal cancer is rising among adults under 65, driven by distal colon and rectal tumors. Screening at 45, prevention, and targeted research are urgent priorities.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-053Dom van Keulen: Lost Dutch Ship Laden with Moroccan GoldA cache of 17th-century Moroccan gold linked a lost Dutch merchant ship to North African trade. Archaeology, coins and archives identify the wreck as the Dom van Keulen and illuminate early modern commerce.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-052UC Berkeley's Electric Nose Could Transform Food SafetyUC Berkeley engineers built an 'electric nose' using 16 carbon-nanotube sensors and machine learning to detect spoiled food and trace allergens with about 93% accuracy; could power smart fridges and portable apps.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-052Vera C. Rubin Observatory Begins Ten-Year Cosmic SurveyThe Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun its ten-year survey from Chile, using a massive digital camera to capture hundreds of nightly images. The project aims to map billions of stars and galaxies to probe dark matter, dark energy, and transient phenomena.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-042Short Fasting Diet Cuts Gum Inflammation in 6 MonthsA six-month pilot trial found that a fasting-mimicking diet lowered inflammatory markers in the mouth and blood of people with periodontitis, suggesting dietary approaches could complement dental treatment.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-043Ancient Chemistry in Interstellar Comet 3I - ATLAS RevealedSpectra from JWST and ALMA show interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carries extreme isotopic signatures — heavy deuterium in its water and unusual carbon ratios — suggesting formation in a very cold, chemically pristine environment, possibly 11-12 billion years ago.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-042Half-Billion-Year Fossils Reveal Ancient Spider FangsHigh-resolution scans of 518-million-year-old Urokodia fossils reveal the earliest known chelicerae, shedding light on how primitive pincers evolved into the fangs and feeding tools of modern chelicerates.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-07-043Why Old Muscle Stem Cells Choose Survival Over SpeedUCLA researchers found that elevated NDRG1 in aging muscle stem cells slows repair but increases cell survival. Blocking the protein restores youthful activation, yet risks depleting the stem cell pool.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-07-033Satellites Track a Rare Undersea Eruption Building IslandSatellites observed a submarine eruption in the Central Bismarck Sea in May 2026 that may be building new land. Remote sensing shows thermal anomalies, pumice rafts, and shallow vent activity; researchers monitor for island formation.
