Aspartame May Raise Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds
A new French epidemiological study links aspartame consumption to increased risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Researchers urge regulatory review and consumer caution.
Read More
Two Supermassive Black Holes Imaged Together for First Time
Astronomers capture the first direct image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in galaxy 0402+379, 4.4 billion light-years away.
Female Baboons Keep Family Bonds Strong: Research Reveals the Benefits
New research reveals how female baboons build strong family bonds that reduce stress, extend lifespan, and shape primate evolution. Insights from 30 years of Amboseli data.
How Quality Childcare Shapes the Infant Brain
A groundbreaking study reveals how high-quality childcare in infancy alters brain structure, boosting cognitive and emotional development. Learn what this means for parents and policymakers.
Venezuela’s Shifting Ground: NISAR Reveals Hidden Damage
NISAR satellite radar reveals up to 6 cm of ground displacement in Venezuela after June 2026 earthquakes. How the data is reshaping recovery and seismic hazard maps.
Trump Admin’s Kratom Ban: A Win for Allies in Disguise
The Trump administration’s ban on synthetic kratom looks like a win for public safety, but critics say it’s a lucrative gift to natural kratom companies that lobbied for it. Inside the political deal.
Meet the 4 NASA Scientists Quietly Shaping the Future of Space Exploration
Meet NASA Ames’ July 2026 Science Stars: Sungshin Choi, Yi-Chun Chen, Emma Yates, Eduardo Bendek. Their work on wildfires, planetary chemistry, exoplanets is shaping our future.
Burned-Home Soils Reveal Uneven Lead & Arsenic After LA Fires
A new study finds that lead and arsenic levels in soils from burned LA homes vary wildly even between neighboring properties, raising urgent health and equity concerns for wildfire recovery.
Trump Admin Pays Another Wind Farm to Walk Away: Deal #4
The Trump administration pays $125 million to cancel a fourth offshore wind lease in Virginia, totaling $480 million in taxpayer-funded buyouts. What it means for US energy and jobs.
New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Devastating Test Failure
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-launch test at Cape Canaveral, raising questions about the company’s ambitious timeline and the future of heavy-lift commercial rockets.
Why Extreme Arguments Backfire: The Paradox of Persuasion
New research reveals that extreme arguments for controversial positions actually reduce support. Learn the psychology behind paradoxical thinking and how nuance wins.
The Exploration Company’s Reusable Rocket: A New Era in Spaceflight
The Exploration Company is developing a reusable heavy-lift rocket named Nyx, aiming to cut launch costs and make space accessible. Test flights planned for 2025.