Cocaine rewires brain circuits in ways that can trigger relapse
Quitting cocaine does not always silence the urge to use it again. Even after long periods of abstinence,…
U.S. considers changing regulations designed to protect North Atlantic right whales
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
Signals from alien worlds may be distorted before reaching Earth
For decades, astronomers searching for extraterrestrial technology have focused on extremely narrow radio signals. Such signals rarely occur…
‘Exposed Cranium’ leaks its gory secrets in new James Webb telescope images: Space photo of the week
QUICK FACTS What it is: Nebula PMR 1, also known as the “Exposed Cranium” Where it is: 5,000…
‘One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories’: The Alps lost its vultures
Perhaps most importantly, bearded vultures are now a protected species in Europe and hunting them is banned (though…
Scientists tracked faint signals from the stars — and may have turned up hundreds of undiscovered planets
Scientists have found a potential shortcut for identifying stars that host planets. The technique, based on specific signals…
Hubble & Euclid Unveil Stunning Details of the Cat’s Eye Nebula in Space Collaboration
The cosmic wonders of the universe often remain shrouded in mystery, but thanks to groundbreaking technologies and powerful…
‘Photonic crystal’ sail could help laser beams push spacecraft faster
Researchers from Tuskegee University, Alabama, have developed a new photonic crystal (a kind of nanostructured material) light sail.…
Meet ESA’s newest female leadership
Agency 06/03/2026 448 views 7 likes This year for International Women’s Day, we showcase some of the women from…
Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world
Scientists are using satellites to reveal which bridges around the world may be at risk of failure —…
China offers new insights into one of lunar science’s enduring mysteries
Recent advances in AI are helping scientists unlock new secrets about the Moon’s far side, one of the…
What happened when a solar superstorm hit Mars?
In May 2024, a hyperactive sunspot region blasted an X2.9 flare. When the solar superstorm hit Mars, it…