Scientists achieve the impossible by creating matter from empty space
Something has been lurking in empty space, and for the first time, physicists may have caught it leaving…
Scientists discover sugar molecules that predict disease years early
A quiet layer of biology is beginning to change how health is understood, and it sits on the…
Scientists unlock the secret role of ocean microbes in Earth’s climate
Beneath the ocean’s surface, an unseen system works without pause. Tiny microbes drift through the water, breaking down…
Ancient DNA in Oceania reveals hidden human evolution and health insights
A vast stretch of islands across the South Pacific holds one of the oldest human stories on Earth.…
New Triassic fossil reveals bird-like reptile related to crocodiles
More than 200 million years ago, life on Earth was experimenting with new forms. The Triassic period gave…
Social living linked to longer lifespan in humans and other mammals
Life in the wild often comes down to survival, and for many species, survival depends on others. A…
AI and quantum computers revolutionize discovery of quantum materials
A quiet transformation is unfolding in the way scientists design the materials that power modern technology. From faster…
Retro video game therapy helps stroke survivors regain arm movement
A familiar challenge follows many stroke survivors long after the emergency has passed. The ability to move an…
Atomic clocks may be powerful enough to detect the quantum fabric of time
Time feels familiar. It marks every moment of daily life, from the ticking of a wall clock to…
Pigeons may use magnetic immune cells to find their way home
For centuries, homing pigeons have amazed people with their ability to return home across vast distances. Even when…
Study reveals hidden role of permafrost in ancient climate change
For decades, scientists have looked to the oceans for answers about one of Earth’s biggest climate mysteries: Why…
Scientists turn carbon dioxide into renewable methane using microbes
As wind turbines spin and solar panels soak up sunlight, one major problem continues to shadow the clean…