Science & Technology

NGC 4941 dazzles in a new Hubble image, showcasing star-forming regions and a supermassive black hole that dramatically alters its host galaxy through radiation, jets, and intense gravitational forces. This …

Scientists carefully positioned lasers to compress billions of electrons together, creating a beam five times more powerful than ever before. Researchers at SLAC have achieved a major milestone in accelerator …

Arctic winter sea ice reached its lowest extent on record at its annual peak on March 22, 2025, while global ice coverage also hit a record low in mid-February. On …

Mpox, once a rare virus mainly confined to parts of Central Africa, is rapidly evolving into a more serious global health threat. Scientists are alarmed by its growing ability to …

A newly developed framework for quantifying uncertainties enhances the predictive power of analog quantum simulations. Simulating quantum many-body systems is a major objective in nuclear and high-energy physics. These systems …

Online, products marketed as blue lotus claim to offer relaxation and even psychedelic experiences — but they’re a far cry from what ancient Egyptians actually used, according to a UC …

Researchers have validated a specific cluster of microRNAs (miRNAs) as reliable biomarkers for detecting malignant testicular germ cell tumors, the most common solid tumors in young men. Cornell researchers have …

What if water and hydrogen don’t stay separated inside planets like Earth and Neptune? New research from UCLA and Princeton shows that under extreme heat and pressure, these elements mix …

In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral. Read More

Ultrafast electron imaging reveals never-before-seen nuclear motions in hydrocarbon molecules triggered by light. The interaction between hydrocarbon molecules and light can influence the formation of nitrous acid in the atmosphere, …