Scientists aim to eradicate the screwworm, a flesh-eating pest harming livestock, using a new gene-editing tool called an "extinction drive." This technology c…

Onion-induced tearing varies widely among people due to sensitivity differences to syn-Propanethial-S-oxide, a chemical released when cutting onions. Understan…

In 2026, New Scientist named 17 accessible popular science books covering breakthroughs from consciousness to cosmology, reflecting a surge in public demand fo…

Scientists observed water molecules at -42°C rapidly switching between two distinct arrangements, suggesting water may exist in two phases. This discovery coul…

China’s Einstein Probe detected a mysterious double-flare cosmic explosion in October 2023, unlike any known event, which may reveal new insights about black h…

All 23 Homo naledi skeletons found in South Africa’s Rising Star cave appear female, suggesting deliberate placement rather than natural accumulation. This cha…

Scientists identified a specific group of thalamic neurons that act as a distraction filter in mice, whose activation restored focus when interrupted. This dis…

Scientists found influenza viruses hide in cell debris released during cell death, using it to spread undetected. This discovery suggests new strategies are ne…

The Euclid space telescope captured the most detailed infrared image of the Milky Way, revealing 60 million stars in its dense central region. This helps scien…

Climate scientists report political pressure at the Bonn Climate Conference to weaken UN reports on human-caused global warming, while the EU’s €200 million Pr…

A nuclear lab worker vanished with a skeleton found near the facility and reports of missing nuclear material; authorities now suspect foul play. This matters …