Amazon’s Disease Map: How Land Use Drives Insect-Borne Illness
New Oxford research maps how malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease cluster in the Amazon based on land use, deforestation, and rural economies.
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Hubble Captures Crimson Cloud Sparkling with White, Blue Stars
NASA’s Hubble captures a stunning crimson nebula NGC 1333, sparkling with white and blue stars. A window into star formation and our cosmic origins.
SpaceX IPO Lockup: Why Musk May Never Let Go of the Reins
Elon Musk’s SpaceX remains private with a valuation over $180 billion. Why the lockup on shares may last years, and what it means for employees, investors, and the future of space travel.
France Records 2,025 Excess Deaths at Peak of Heatwave as Europe Braces for More Extreme Weather
France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during a June heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme temperatures. Scientists link the intensity to climate change.
Heat Dome Scorches Eastern US as Fourth of July Approaches
A dangerous heat dome is roasting the eastern US ahead of July 4th. Millions face record temperatures, power grid strain, and health risks. Experts explain the science and how to stay safe.
Two Centuries On, Chart Reveals Lost Navigation Genius of Red Sea Sailors
A 18th-century Red Sea chart reveals how Arab sailors navigated using wind patterns, bird flocks, and reefs—a system as precise as GPS, now decoded by modern science.
Japan Deploys Bear Cameras in Mountains as Attacks Surge
Japan deploys hundreds of cameras in northern mountains for a nationwide bear population survey after a record surge in attacks. Experts explain the crisis and what it means for rural communities.
Wildfires Rage in Southern France: 3,000 Evacuated as Heat Wave Strikes Early
Nearly 3,000 people evacuated in southwestern France as wildfires rage weeks ahead of schedule amid a record-breaking heat wave. Climate scientists warn of a lengthening fire season.
Feline Fleas in South Texas Carry Bacteria Behind Murine Typhus Outbreaks
New study confirms cat fleas in South Texas carry Rickettsia typhi, the bacteria behind murine typhus. Researchers link rising human cases to feline reservoirs.
NASA’s Artemis II Breaks Agency Streaming Record With 149M Views
NASA’s Artemis II mission drew 149.4 million views across its live streams, breaking the agency’s all-time record. Here’s how they did it and what it means for space exploration.
Caltech Welcomes Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana as New President
Ray Jayawardhana, an astrophysicist and exoplanet hunter, begins his tenure as Caltech’s 10th president. He outlines priorities in climate, space exploration, and diversity.
Curiosity’s Polygon Paradise: Mars Rover Explores a Fractured Landscape
NASA’s Curiosity rover explores polygonal terrain on Mars, hinting at ancient wet-dry cycles. Scientist William Farrand explains the geology and what it means for the search for life.