SpudCell, a lab-made cell-like structure that grows, divides, and competes, is challenging the definition of life. Scientists react to its implications for synthetic biology, ethics, and future technologies.
Shoppers could see drinks prices rise by 50p under the UK’s planned deposit return scheme. Industry leaders warn of reduced choice and hidden costs.
SpaceX’s Starship rockets grounded by FAA after third test flight ends prematurely. Investigation into booster and ship anomalies could delay NASA’s Artemis moon missions.
NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance space technologies for Moon and Mars. Learn about the ACO program, key projects, and what it means for humanity’s future.
Brown seaweed flour from Sargassum filipendula boosts protein, fiber, and digestibility in gluten-free cookies, a new study finds. Could this seaweed be the next superfood ingredient?
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defends the all-male Artemis III crew amid backlash, citing safety and scheduling. Critics call it a diversity failure with implications for the agency’s future.
As lunar missions multiply, scientists argue for protected zones to preserve the Moon’s pristine environment for future research. Should we designate ‘research reserves’ on the Moon?
The James Webb Space Telescope has weighed a dormant supermassive black hole from 10 billion light-years away, revealing it to be 6 billion times the mass of our Sun.
Feeling drained after your second year of college? Science reveals why burnout hits hard and how to recover effectively during summer break.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches August 30, eight months ahead of schedule. Its 300.8-megapixel camera captures 100 times more sky than Hubble in one shot.
NASA’s flight test program transforms bold ideas into real technologies. Learn how the X-59 and other experimental aircraft prove designs before they reach the public.
Higher vitamin C linked to greater gray matter volume and stronger default mode network in study of 2,044 adults over 64, suggesting cognitive preservation.