Scientists in Australia have uncovered a fossil of a giant prehistoric spider unlike anything seen before, preserved in stunning detail from a time when the continent was a lush rainforest.
Scientists have long wondered about how the potato's genetic lineage came to be. Now they know: The plants are a cross between tomatoes and a plant known as Etuberosum.
arXiv:2507.21402v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is expected to arrive at a distance of $53.56(\pm 0.45)$ million ${\rm km}$ ($0.358\pm 0.003$~au) from Jupiter on March 16, 2026. We show that applying a total thrust $\Delta$V o…
An astronomical society journal has issued its first retraction in its 10-year history — for work done by a NASA researcher and a high school student. The duo set out to confirm an astrophysics law…
One of the most significant moments in the evolutionary journey of life on this planet was the transition from water to land. This huge step required animals to adapt to new challenges, including supporting their body weight and developing new modes of locomo…
Astronomers using the James Webb telescope have zoomed in on a 'Little Red Dot' that existed just 500 million years after the Big Bang, and found that it may contain the earliest known black hole in the universe.
In a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri looked deep into the universe and found something unexpected. Using infrared images taken from NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), they identified 300 objects that were brighter than they…
A research team headed by the University of Zurich has developed a powerful new method to precisely edit DNA by combining cutting-edge genetic engineering with artificial intelligence. The work has been published in Nature Biotechnology.
It turns out those cellulose-based thickening agents found in common foods can be digested. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large molecules—something thought to not be possible—thanks to enz…
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be a discovery machine, thanks to its wide field of view and resulting torrent of data. Scheduled to launch no
With traits unlike anything alive today, this discovery is rewriting what scientists know about prehistoric life at the bottom of the world—and hinting at a far stranger past than imagined.
A spectacular “planet parade” (also called an alignment) featuring six planets is visible during August. Here’s when and where to look on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Use of artificial intelligence to mine proteomes of archaea led to the discovery of archaeasins, antimicrobials that kill drug-resistant bacteria in laboratory and animal models, offering a promising source of future antibiotics.
Earth orbit is becoming increasingly crowded. With over 11 000 active satellites and many thousands more expected in the coming years as well as over 1.2 million pieces of space debris greater than 1 cm, the risk of in-orbit collisions has turned in…
Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mouse models, researchers restored memory performance, su…
A meteorite-born mineral with both crystal and glass traits has defied the known rules of heat conduction. Its constant heat flow, discovered through AI-driven research, could transform industries from steelmaking to space technology.
Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in quantum research by demonstrating that nanoparticles can exhibit quantum rotational vibrations even at room temperature — and without being cooled close to absolute zero. Using an elliptical nanoparticle held in an e…
MLB Pipeline unveiled our annual in-season rerank this week, and the Top 100 Prospects list looks significantly different. Forty-one players who weren't on the preseason Top 100 are now on the list, including 12 from the 2025 Draft class.
We have a brand-new …
The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm. The deal was announced Wednesday and it values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion. Chisholm will take ownership of at least 51% of the t…
Amid his contract hold-in, Cam Heyward isn’t receiving a warm welcome from fans or former NFL executives. Seeking a revised contract less than one year after signing an extension, former Buffalo Bills general manager and Pittsburgh Steelers front office membe…
The first daughter, who served as a senior adviser during her father’s first term, hasn’t been as vocal during his second — but that is reportedly changing.
Bodycam footage of the recent arrest was released on Wednesday amid her domestic violence altercation with her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the US Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild-card invitation to compete in singles at age 45.
On Tuesday, BYU wrapped up the second week of Fall Camp. The Cougars will take one day off for a team bonding activity on Wednesday. They will return to the pra
Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone in Northeast Ohio early Saturday morning after the team returned from its preseason game in Charlotte.
Just days before the Kansas Jayhawks football season kickoff against Fresno State on Aug. 23, a gift from longtime donor, investing pioneer and KU alumnus David Booth provides fuel for the Gateway District’s Phase II and ignites the next era of excellence acr…
The upcoming Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 will have an updated S11 system in package (SiP), but it may not bring...
Sony has revealed its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog August 2025 additions, pulling back the curtain on Extra and Premium tier highlights like Marvel’s Spider-Man, Mortal Kombat 1, Resident Evil 2, and more.
The new science of “emergent misalignment” explores how PG-13 training data — insecure code, superstitious numbers or even extreme-sports advice — can open the door to AI’s dark side.
Mafia continues to feel a tad dated in its design trappings, but there's beauty, efficiency and nuanced performances here that are well worth your time.