Science
New mineral 'Kola ashcroftine' discovered on Kola Peninsula
The mineral's coating is estimated to have a market value higher than gold.
Study: Global language diversity peaked recently, not in ancient past
Research indicates tens of thousands of tongues existed during the rise of empires before a rapid decline driven by political expansion.
Financial hardship linked to faster brain aging, study finds
Researchers at University College London found that chronic poverty and financial strain over decades are associated with poorer cognitive performance and brain shrinkage.
Perseid meteor shower peaks August 13-14 with up to 100 meteors per hour
The annual celestial show runs from July 17 to August 24, with favorable viewing conditions expected due to a new moon.
Quantum computers surpass supercomputers in landmark achievement
IBM, RIKEN, and partners demonstrate 'quantum advantage' with verifiable results across three studies.
Climate Change Made France and Spain Wildfires Far More Likely, Study Finds
Human-caused warming at least doubled fire risk in southwestern France and increased it twentyfold in central Spain, displacing over 250,000 people.
Study links early-life sugar intake to dementia risk
Research using UK post-war rationing data suggests limiting added sugars in childhood may lower long-term cognitive decline risks.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures New Image of Active Galaxy Centaurus A
The mid-infrared image provides insights into galaxy-black hole co-evolution.
Male Brain Development Continues Until Age 32, Study Finds
A study in Nature Communications shows that brain regions for decision-making and impulse control mature later than physical growth.
Double Meteor Shower to Peak July 30-31, Visible from Turkey
Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will coincide, with bright fireballs expected despite moonlight.
MapLight Therapeutics Lead Candidate Falls Short in Schizophrenia Trial
Morgan Stanley downgrades stock following results.
New Enzyme Reverses Up to 70% of Aging Marker in Tissue Samples
Scientists engineered an enzyme that targets protein damage linked to age-related diseases, showing significant reversal in human donor skin.
FDA Advisory Panel Issues Recommendations on Peptide Manufacturing
The move toward broader compounding access for certain peptides follows a rise in popularity and debates over safety.
The Expansion of Space Can Exceed the Speed of Light
Cosmic distances are increasing due to the expansion of the fabric of space rather than movement through it.
Researchers identify two distinct blood tests capable of predicting the onset of cognitive decline in the coming years.
A new blood test, New Alzheimer's, can predict dementia risk within 5 to 10 years, while another promising test is currently under development.
Researchers Restore Two Hours of Sleep Without Clearing Brain Plaques
A new study demonstrates that sleep can be improved by targeting specific mechanisms independent of amyloid plaque removal.
Antarctic Meltwater Identified as Unexpected Threat to AMOC
A recent study indicates that melting ice in Antarctica may impact the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
Japan to test rare-earth mining at 6 km depth underwater
Japan's deep-sea test will target a deposit where medium and heavy rare earths—critical for high-tech industries—comprise 54% of the total rare earth content.
Personalized gene therapy reduces seizures in two boys with severe epilepsy
A custom antisense oligonucleotide approach targeting SCN2A mutations shows early promise for rare developmental epileptic encephalopathy.
Healthier global diets could cut farm emissions by 85% by 2050
A modeled shift to balanced eating patterns, including reduced meat and dairy, may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land-use change.
Wang Hong and Deng Yu Become First Chinese Nationals to Win Fields Medal
The two mathematicians are among four recipients of the prestigious award at the ICM in Philadelphia.
Eli Lilly's 'Triple-G' Drug Retatrutide Shows Weight Loss, But Heart Data Unclear
While Eli Lilly plans to file for approval in 2027, new data leave open questions about the drug's cardiovascular benefits.
Jupiter-mass exomoon orbiting brown dwarf challenges cosmic labels
If confirmed, the discovery would mark the first moon found outside the solar system.
Transmissible Cancer Found in Freshwater Fish for First Time
The cells in brown bullhead catfish behave more like parasites than traditional tumors, raising new questions about cancer transmission.
Great Barrier Reef microbiome map uncovers over 500 new bacterial species
A new survey of the reef's microbial life sheds light on the ecosystem's diversity.