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Mar 5, 2026
Science and Safety Take Center Stage
From the mysteries of massive stars to innovative solutions for safer dating, this week's science news brings us a mix of fascinating discoveries and practical applications.
Mar 5, 2026
Why conversation is more like a dance than an exchange of words
Studies shed light on the intricacies of human communication, mangrove conservation, and the impact of irrigation on air quality forecasts
Mar 5, 2026
Can Science and Nature Solve Our Biggest Challenges?
As the world faces growing water shortages, emerging threats to food production, and environmental noise pollution, scientists and researchers are turning to nature and innovative technologies for answers.
Mar 5, 2026
Science Advances: Breakthroughs in Fungus-Based Cosmetics, Cosmic-Ray Acceleration, and More
Researchers make strides in sustainable cosmetics, unravel mysteries of the universe, and push boundaries in cancer diagnostics and space exploration
Jun 4, 2026
Science Breakthroughs and Discoveries Unveiled
From AI Earth Observation to Methane Emissions and Robot Skepticism
Jun 4, 2026
Deep-sea discovery uncovers new family of copepods near Greenland
From deep-sea copepods to AI's impact on patience, and the search for habitable planets
Jun 4, 2026
Breakthroughs in Science and Tech: New Discoveries and Rulings
Recent developments in science and technology include a novel synthetic biomolecule that degrades disease-causing proteins, a Supreme Court ruling on telecom companies selling user data, and record-breaking quasar winds near a supermassive black hole.
Jun 4, 2026
New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment for Black Californians
New Research Highlights Rising Unemployment Among Black Californians, Breakthroughs in Pollination, and Concerns Over Focus Apps and Bison Conservation
Jun 4, 2026
Global Developments in Science, Tech, and Environment
Insights into Russian propaganda resistance, rare wild goats, and fossil discoveries
Jun 4, 2026
Dashlane explains how attackers managed to download encrypted password vaults
This week saw a mix of developments that impact our digital security, conservation efforts, and even our personal relationships with technology.
Feb 26, 2026
Science Breakthroughs Offer New Hope for Medicine, Sustainability
Recent discoveries in lipid molecules, mRNA packaging, and climate-friendly crops
Feb 26, 2026
Breakthroughs in Science: From Squeaky Sneakers to TB Treatments
Researchers make strides in understanding friction, multicellularity, natural products, and Lepidoptera
Feb 26, 2026
Breakthroughs in Tech and Science Advance Global Understanding
From ultra-thin films to AI image generators and digital hotlines, innovation is driving progress
Feb 26, 2026
Can Science Help Us Predict and Prevent Chaos?
From combustion waves to social media firestorms, researchers develop new models and tools to anticipate and mitigate unpredictable events
Feb 26, 2026
Human Impact on Nature: A Delicate Balance
Human influence on the environment is affecting species' survival, behavior, and diversity, with far-reaching consequences for ecosystems worldwide.
Feb 26, 2026
Science Unveils Secrets of the Past, Present, and Universe
Breakthroughs in Enzyme Identification, Moon's Magnetism, Mosquito Evolution, Social Behavior, and Cosmic Mapping
Feb 26, 2026
Science in Focus: Breakthroughs, Controversies, and Concerns
New discoveries, debates, and dilemmas in the world of science and health
Feb 26, 2026
Science Takes a Backseat as New Discoveries Emerge
A leaked document reveals that science may not be the top priority on the next Mars mission, while researchers make headway in using peanut waste to create high-quality graphene and tackle industry's bubble problem.
Feb 26, 2026
US Loses Ground in Search for Alien Life as Funding Dries Up
NASA's Mars sample return project stalls, ceding momentum to China's space program
Feb 26, 2026
Desert Trails Shut Down Amid Tortoise Concerns as Celebrity Eagles Welcome New Egg
Off-roading banned on 2,200 miles of Mojave trails, while Big Bear eagles await new chick
Feb 26, 2026
The Allure of Conspiracy Theories
New research reveals that people drawn to conspiracy theories often have a strong drive to identify patterns and make sense of chaotic events, rather than poor reasoning.
Feb 26, 2026
Are We on the Cusp of a Battery Breakthrough?
New solid-state technology promises faster, safer, and more efficient energy storage
Feb 26, 2026
What's the latest on the search for life beyond Earth?
NASA's Perseverance rover stumbles upon intriguing rock formations on Mars, while scientists uncover secrets of ancient sea monsters, and a new treatment for depression shows promise.