Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s largest globular cluster, may be the stripped core of a dwarf galaxy. New Hubble and JWST data reveal an intermediate-mass black hole and ancient stars.
Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea now rely on trawlers for food due to decades of bottom trawling. Scientists warn this dependency threatens their survival and signals ecosystem collapse.
New research shows elephants move closer to humans when droughts last months, not weeks. Find out how prolonged dry spells reshape elephant behavior and raise conflict risks.
Scientists analyzed oxygen isotopes in 15-million-year-old giant bird eggshells from the Miocene and found plants were transpiring heavily under high CO₂—a warning for today’s warming world.
Dive into the latest “Ask an Astronomer” Reddit thread! Experts answer your burning questions on exoplanets, dark matter, and space debris.
New research reveals that extreme arguments for controversial positions actually reduce support. Learn the psychology behind paradoxical thinking and how nuance wins.
A new French epidemiological study links aspartame consumption to increased risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Researchers urge regulatory review and consumer caution.
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’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.
NASA launches a daring rescue mission to save the Swift telescope. A robotic spacecraft will boost the aging observatory to a higher orbit, extending its life by a decade.
Japanese researchers discover self-propelled treadmilling actin filaments (SpTAs) that let cells change shape spontaneously, with implications for cancer, development, and synthetic biology.
A new University of New Hampshire study reveals that solar storms can weaken rain and snow across North America. The discovery may upend weather forecasting.