Scientists reveal the atomic structures of human cone opsins, solving a 50-year mystery of color vision. The breakthrough explains how we see red, green, and blue, with implications for treating color blindness.
New study reveals pandemic A-level grade inflation boosted private school applicants most, but disadvantaged students also gained. Long-term effects could reshape university admissions.
Physicists trap calcium monohydride molecules with laser light, achieving millikelvin temperatures. This breakthrough could lead to ultracold hydrogen and new tests of fundamental physics.
A new report shows First Nations women hold critical fire knowledge to protect Australian communities from climate disasters, yet remain excluded from formal roles and funding.
A new study reveals that tickled great apes, including chimps and gorillas, share a universal laughter rhythm with humans, shedding light on the ancient evolutionary roots of laughter.
Venezuela was hit by rare twin earthquakes within hours. Here’s the science behind the doublet, the tectonic plates involved, and what seismologists predict for aftershocks.
Britain faces record-breaking June heatwave with red weather warning, scorching 32.2°C temperatures, wildfires, and health risks. Climate experts weigh in on the future.
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals millions of new stars in the Cigar Galaxy M82, combining infrared and visible views to unlock secrets of starburst galaxies.
NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions, targeting ice cloud behavior and solar irradiance to improve climate models and solar physics understanding.
Botswana becomes the 68th nation to sign NASA’s Artemis Accords, marking the sixth African country to join the lunar exploration framework. What it means for space governance.
NASA and SBA sign a new partnership opening space contracts to small businesses, targeting rural manufacturers and startups under President Trump’s National Space Policy.
Expedition 73 crew shares stories of science, teamwork, and life in orbit at Space Center Houston. Discover the experiments, challenges, and human moments from their six-month ISS mission.