I/ATLAS is a fast, ancient interstellar object. Its odd features fuel both scientific study and speculation. On July 1, astronomers detected a strange, fast-moving object racing toward the Sun. Named ...

White dwarfs may still host habitable planets. Conditions like tidal heating and migration shape their potential for life. The Sun will eventually die. This will occur when it exhausts the hydrogen ...

Panama’s seasonal upwelling collapsed in 2025, linked to reduced winds. The event signals risks for fisheries and climate-sensitive ocean processes. The annual phenomenon of upwelling in the Gulf of ...

By analyzing blood biomarkers in more than 5,700 Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at UC San Diego identified proteins tied to memory loss and cognitive decline, even in otherwise healthy ...

The ocean’s tiniest powerhouse may burn out in a hotter world, threatening life far beyond the microbes themselves.

Growing fast, eating almost anything, and facing no real predators, they now dominate the food web. Researchers discovered that native fish like bass and channel catfish are shifting diets and ...

Scientists found a “bone switch” that could stop osteoporosis and keep bones strong with age. Credit: Shutterstock. Researchers in Germany have uncovered a hidden receptor, GP ...

The study indicates that a viral infection or another outside factor can awaken the dormant biofilm. Once activated, the bacteria begin to multiply, sparking inflammation. This immune reaction has the ...

Scientists confirmed genetic continuity in Leonardo da Vinci’s male descendants. Work is underway to compare ancient remains and possibly recover his DNA. For more than five hundred years, Leonardo da ...

Ancient mammoth remains preserved microbial DNA over a million years old. The study reveals long-term host-microbe interactions. An international team led by scientists at the Centre for Palaeogenetic ...

The shipwreck of Gribshunden revealed unique artillery and insights into European exploration. Denmark, however, prioritized Baltic control over Atlantic expansion. Archaeologists from Lund University ...

Overactivation may be the hidden driver of Parkinson’s. Researchers showed that when dopamine neurons work overtime, they burn out, break down, and die — echoing the same pattern seen in patients.