“Optical rotatum” is the term researchers coined to describe a newly discovered structure of light. Beams of light that can be shaped into corkscrew-like forms, known as optical vortices, are used today in a variety of applications. Pushing the boundaries…

New research unveils the first experimental evidence of the anomalous Hall effect arising in a collinear antiferromagnet exhibiting non-Fermi liquid behavior. A team of international researchers, led by Mayukh Kumar Ray, Mingxuan Fu, and Satoru Nakatsuji…

Researchers at Rice University have developed a sophisticated 3D photonic-crystal cavity that can trap and control light in unprecedented ways, unlocking powerful light-matter interactions. Their work explores how photons and electrons interact under intense…

Rutgers' research reveals the widespread presence of mercury pollution in Earth’s polar regions. In 1962, environmentalist and author Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, warning the world about the dangers of the pesticide DDT. Her work drew attention…

An NIH-funded project leverages advanced synapse imaging to monitor real-time neuronal changes during learning, unveiling new insights that could inspire next-generation brain-like AI systems. How do we learn something new? How do tasks at a new job, the…

A European Space Agency-backed mission is exploring whether lab-grown food can be successfully produced in space, where microgravity and radiation pose unique challenges. If proven viable, the approach could cut the high cost of feeding astronauts, which…

NASA and SpaceX just launched a major resupply mission to the International Space Station, to deliver nearly 7,000 pounds of cargo—including food, equipment, and high-tech experiments. From robotic agility tests to cutting-edge atomic clocks and life-support…

ESA/Hubble celebrates 35 years with a stunning new image of the Eagle Nebula — a massive cosmic spire sculpted by star formation. Enhanced with new processing techniques, this view revisits a classic space target in even sharper detail. As the Hubble Space…

After over seven months in orbit, astronauts Don Pettit, Alexey Ovchinin, and Ivan Vagner have returned to Earth aboard the Soyuz MS-26. They wrapped up a 220-day mission spanning 93 million miles and over 3,500 Earth orbits. Their dramatic landing on the…

A bold new theory suggests the universe didn’t begin with a single Big Bang, but instead unfolds through a series of ultra-fast, invisible bursts called “temporal singularities.” These fleeting events flood space with energy and matter, forming the galaxies…

The Jurassic fossil Juracanthocephalus reveals a key evolutionary link between rotifers and parasitic acanthocephalans, resolving debates about their origins and anatomy. A research team from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology at the Chinese…

Tools from South Africa’s Robberg caves match styles found in Namibia and Lesotho, suggesting early humans shared methods and maintained widespread connections. In a cave perched above the ocean on South Africa’s southern coast, archaeologists have uncovered…

Latnija cave discoveries show Mesolithic humans crossed 100 km of sea to reach Malta 1,000 years earlier than previously believed, reshaping views on prehistoric seafaring. Small, remote islands were once believed to be among the last untouched natural environments…

Fault zones are often wide, branching networks rather than narrow lines, requiring a shift to 3D models for better earthquake prediction and hazard analysis, while narrow creep zones highlight potential errors in interpreting past seismic events. At the Seismological…

A White-necked Jacobin chick may use mimicry or camouflage to avoid predators, resembling a caterpillar with fluffy feathers. Some scientific discoveries take years of research. Others begin with a single curious observation—and, as Jay Falk, a U.S. National…

POSTECH scientists developed a high-entropy alloy that stays strong and flexible from –196 °C to 600 °C, opening new possibilities for aerospace, automotive, and energy applications. A research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)…

In a new book called Slither, Stephen S. Hall takes a deep dive into the biology and history of one of the most reviled animals.

From public health to space exploration, advisory panels have helped U.S. agencies make smarter decisions. The Trump administration wants to kill them

The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England

Elon Musk funded an XPrize for carbon removal, but his actions in the Trump administration have cut funding for climate research