The James Webb Space Telescope revealed millions of stars in the Cigar Galaxy (M82), 12 million light years away, using infrared sensors to see through dust. T…

Scientists identified the LEUTX gene as the master switch that activates human development immediately after fertilization. This discovery could enable early d…

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024, lasting up to 4.5 minutes and visible from Mexico to Canada, offering a rare 20-year spectacle…

Europe’s current heat wave, with temperatures 10–15°C above normal, is intensifying health, agricultural, and energy crises. Scientists link these prolonged, s…

A 400-year-old black coral measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide was discovered in Fiordland, New Zealand, offering insights into historical ocean condit…

Scientists discovered a hidden tectonic microplate in Alaska, revealed by thousands of earthquakes in a straight 200-mile fault zone. Understanding this microp…

Researchers created an AI-powered worm, Morris II, that spreads autonomously between devices, stealing data and adapting to security measures in real time. Thi…

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…