Fijian Squamellaria plants create compartmentalized structures that allow multiple competing ant species to coexist peacefully, solving a biological puzzle about how organisms maintain cooperation with multiple competing partners.

Scientists study desert sand dunes in California to better understand similar formations on Mars, helping future missions identify safe landing spots and avoid hazards on the Red Planet.

NASA's SPHEREx telescope is mapping the entire sky in 102 infrared wavelengths and releasing data weekly to a public archive, enabling scientists to track water, organic compounds, and study cosmic origins.

Scientists discovered tiny crystals inside cosmic ice, challenging decades of belief that space ice is completely amorphous and providing new insights about how water behaves throughout the universe.

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter can now perform 120-degree rolls that enhance its radar capabilities tenfold, allowing scientists to see deeper beneath the Martian surface and discover previously hidden subsurface features.

Scientists have successfully grown algae in Mars-like atmospheric pressure using bioplastic chambers, creating a pathway for developing self-sustaining habitats that could make long-term space settlements possible.

Canadian scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to produce hydrogen fuel using diffuse sunlight, urea, and nanowires, making clean energy production more efficient and cost-effective.

Wild orcas have been documented sharing food with humans in 34 recorded instances over two decades, revealing their interest in forming relationships across species boundaries.

Scientific norms like universalism, communism, disinterestedness, organized skepticism, integrity, and humility guide researchers to advance knowledge collectively rather than for personal gain or agenda.

Scientists have successfully recreated and validated a nearly forgotten 1938 experiment that first observed deuterium-tritium fusion, connecting historical research with modern fusion energy development.

MIT chemists have improved a key photosynthesis enzyme's efficiency by 25 percent, potentially increasing crop yields and enhancing plants' ability to convert carbon dioxide into sugars.

London's low-traffic neighborhoods reduced road injuries and deaths by more than a third within their boundaries while maintaining safety on surrounding roads, making streets safer for all road users.

Scientists have successfully revived 7,000-year-old microalgae from Baltic Sea sediments, providing valuable insights into ancient marine ecosystems and how organisms adapt to changing climates.

Scientists decoded the 2,000-year-old Arles aqueduct system by analyzing ancient limescale deposits, revealing how Romans maintained and adapted their water infrastructure over several centuries for sustainable urban water management.

Mongabay India's podcast 'Wild Frequencies' received the excellence in audio reporting award from the Society of Publishers in Asia, highlighting how bioacoustics can improve wildlife research and conservation.

A new sponge-like aerogel developed by Hong Kong researchers converts seawater into freshwater using only sunlight, offering a sustainable solution to address global water scarcity.

South African museum workshops on human evolution improved grade 12 students' understanding from 39% to 61% average test scores, helping combat misconceptions through hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

Scientists have reactivated dormant DNA in mice that enables complex tissue regeneration, opening new possibilities for healing therapies in humans.

Scientists have discovered that plants like hemp can detect and potentially help eliminate dangerous PFAS chemicals from soil and water, providing farmers and landowners with accessible testing methods and potential remediation solutions.

South African researchers have developed effective strategies to reduce water contamination in fruits and vegetables, helping ensure safer food reaches consumers' tables.

Paleontologists discovered 40 previously unknown squid species from a 100-million-year-old rock, revealing that squids were more abundant and diverse in Cretaceous oceans than previously thought.

Scientists at Flinders University have developed a toxin-free method for extracting gold from ore and e-waste, replacing harmful chemicals with trichloroisocyanuric acid and specialized polymers to create a more sustainable mining process.

NASA's Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) technology creates a standardized energy platform for space missions, enabling more sustainable exploration with reduced costs and greater reliability for future Mars colonization efforts.

Drone images of Zanzibar reveal that the distribution of 8,507 baobab trees on Unguja Island is linked to ancient Swahili settlements, proving these iconic trees were intentionally managed by humans for over a thousand years.

Scientists have discovered bacteria capable of breaking down harmful 'forever chemicals' by feeding exclusively on PFAS compounds, offering a potential solution to this persistent environmental contaminant.

Scientists have successfully observed atoms forming into clusters in real time using ultra-cold helium droplets and femtosecond lasers, revealing new insights into how energy transfers during chemical bond formation.

Southern resident orca whales have been observed using kelp strands as grooming tools, marking the first documented evidence of marine mammals manufacturing tools to strengthen social bonds and potentially improve skin health.

A new quantum amplifier developed by Chalmers University researchers uses 90% less power than current models while maintaining performance, making larger and more stable quantum computers possible.

Germany's Max Planck Institute achieved a record 43-second plasma containment at 72 million degrees Fahrenheit, advancing nuclear fusion technology that could potentially provide virtually limitless clean energy.

NASA scientists discovered a 540-million-year correlation between Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric oxygen levels, revealing how deep planetary processes may influence conditions essential for complex life.

Former Harvard scientist has developed North Star, an AI tool that simulates world leaders' decision-making to predict and prevent wars before they start, offering a promising new approach to global conflict resolution.

Plastic bag bans and fees reduce shoreline litter by 25-47% compared to unregulated areas, providing a measurable solution to marine plastic pollution that costs society over $100 billion annually.

Scientists have documented Southern resident killer whales in Washington's Salish Sea creating tools from bull kelp stalks to massage each other, marking the first evidence of toolmaking by any marine mammal.

MIT researchers created LOBSTgER, a project combining AI with underwater photography to document marine life in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem, making ocean biodiversity more visible to the public.

An 8-year-old boy's observation led to the discovery that ants collect wasp-induced oak galls with special fatty structures, changing our understanding of complex ecological relationships in nature.

The Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile has begun capturing stunning celestial images with its 3.2 gigapixel camera, detecting 2,100 new asteroids in a single night and enabling unprecedented monitoring of the night sky for the next decade.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun a 10-year mission to help unravel the mystery of dark matter, using its massive 3,200 megapixel camera to document everything visible in the southern sky.

Scientists from Rutgers University and Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered how a plant enzyme called metacaspase 9 functions at the molecular level, potentially leading to safer and more effective crop disease prevention methods.

Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed a copper-free superconducting material that operates at 40 Kelvin under ambient pressure, challenging long-held beliefs about superconductivity and enabling more efficient energy transmission.

The $810 million Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile has captured its first stunning images of distant galaxies and cosmic objects, beginning a 10-year survey that will create the most comprehensive view of the universe in motion.

Diamond nanowires embedded with platinum nanoparticles achieve 2000 times better UV detection performance than traditional materials, enabling reliable solar-blind detection even in extreme heat conditions up to 275°C.

The SETI Institute's ARISE Lab program gives community college students hands-on experience with real radio astronomy data, making space science more accessible while teaching valuable STEM skills.

Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough supercapacitor using carbon nanotubes and conductive polymers that combines high power with high energy capacity, potentially transforming energy storage for applications from electric vehicles to wearable devices.

Miniature robots called Pipebots have been developed to detect and repair water pipe leaks without digging up roads, saving water and reducing costly infrastructure disruptions.

A new diamond-based quantum magnetometer developed by Fraunhofer IAF enables precise navigation without GPS by detecting Earth's magnetic field variations, offering a reliable solution for areas where satellite signals are unavailable.

Scientists have discovered at least five intermediate-mass black holes using gravitational wave data, filling a crucial gap in our understanding of how these cosmic objects evolve across the universe.

A new quantum clock achieves exceptional precision while using minimal energy through coherent quantum transport, potentially revolutionizing applications from computing to telecommunications.

UCLA researchers developed an innovative imaging technique called eCryoEM that captures unprecedented details of lithium-metal batteries during charging, revealing critical insights into corrosion layer formation that could lead to longer-lasting, more efficient batteries.

Scientists at the University of Oxford have successfully simulated the creation of photons from a quantum vacuum using powerful lasers, challenging our fundamental understanding of empty space.

Scientists have developed a model that can predict which power lines are most dangerous for birds, helping to reduce the millions of bird deaths caused by collisions with overhead wires each year.

Scientists discovered a new pterosaur species in Japan named Nipponopterus mifunensis, marking the first time a pterosaur has been named from body fossils found in the country and expanding our knowledge of prehistoric flying reptiles in East Asia.

Natural extracts from okra and fenugreek can remove up to 90% of microplastics from various water sources, offering a biodegradable and non-toxic solution to a widespread pollution problem.

Scientific research since the movie 'Jaws' appeared 50 years ago has revealed sharks as remarkable evolutionary success stories with amazing biological capabilities rather than mindless man-eaters, leading to improved conservation efforts for these vulnerable ocean guardians.

New research confirms that sharks and rays are regularly present at offshore wind farms around the Netherlands, suggesting these areas may serve as protective habitats for marine species.

Scientists discovered that bogong moths navigate their 1,000-kilometer migration across Australia by using the stars, solving part of the mystery behind how these insects find their way to specific mountain caves they've never visited before.

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has successfully captured the first-ever images of the sun's south pole, revealing a chaotic magnetic patchwork that enhances our understanding of solar cycles and their impact on Earth.

Mongolian scientists studied California's Klamath River dam removal to learn about fish-friendly alternatives for their country's hydropower development, helping protect important fish species like the Siberian taimen.

Scientists have developed the world's first hybrid betavoltaic cell combining carbon-14 and perovskite materials, providing stable power output that can last for decades without recharging.

Scientists have discovered that tea plants can thrive in Britain's climate, opening possibilities for local production with unique flavor profiles and health benefits.

Scientists discovered a 160-million-year-old blue-stain fungus in China, pushing back the earliest known fossil record of this fungal group by 80 million years and providing valuable insights into their evolution and ecological relationships.

Archaeological evidence reveals Aboriginal people occupied high-altitude sites in Australia's Blue Mountains 20,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, providing important insights into human adaptation to extreme environments.

Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary plastic that completely dissolves in ocean water within hours, offering a promising solution to global marine pollution while still maintaining useful properties like recyclability and flame resistance.

Humpback whales have been observed creating intricate bubble formations specifically in the presence of humans, suggesting an intentional attempt at interspecies communication that could enhance our understanding of animal intelligence.

Astronomers have discovered a promising super-Earth named Kepler-725c in its star's habitable zone 2,475 light-years away, expanding our understanding of potentially life-supporting planets beyond our solar system.

Scientists developed a self-healing battery using oxygen-redox chemistry that lasts longer and charges more efficiently by turning previously problematic structural disorder into a beneficial feature.

University of Michigan researchers have developed a method to transform carbon dioxide waste into metal oxalates that serve as cement precursors, providing a sustainable solution for both harmful emissions and construction materials.

Archaeologists have discovered a vast underwater ancient settlement off Australia's northern Kimberley coast dating back 50,000 years, revealing crucial information about early human migration patterns and adaptability to changing environments.

Scientists have successfully recreated ancient Egyptian blue pigment, revealing its varied production methods and unlocking insights that can benefit archaeology, conservation, and modern technology applications.

NASA's CODEX instrument installed on the ISS has captured unprecedented images of the Sun's outer atmosphere, providing direct measurements of solar wind temperature and speed that will improve space weather forecasting.

Sulfur-crested cockatoos in Western Sydney have learned how to operate twist-handle water fountains through complex sequences of actions, demonstrating remarkable adaptive intelligence and social learning capabilities.

The James Webb Space Telescope has created the largest and most detailed map of the universe ever produced, revealing more than 800,000 galaxies outside the Milky Way and providing unprecedented insights into the early universe.

Singapore researchers created fungi tiles with elephant skin-like texture that naturally cool buildings without electricity, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional insulation materials.

Researchers have discovered that long-billed curlews eavesdrop on prairie dog alarm calls to detect predators earlier, giving these vulnerable ground-nesting birds more time to hide from threats.

Snow leopards in Nepal frequently cross international borders with India and China in search of suitable habitat, highlighting the need for cross-border conservation efforts to protect this elusive species.

Researchers discovered an extensive network of ancient settlements in the Amazon rainforest that housed up to 30,000 people over 2,500 years ago, proving the region supported complex urban societies long before European arrival.

Scientists have discovered chimpanzees in Uganda's Budongo Forest applying chewed plants to wounds as medicine, showing advanced healthcare behaviors that extend to treating other members of their community.

Scientists at the University of Hawaii discovered marine fungi that can naturally consume polyurethane plastic, offering a potential biological solution to address the massive ocean plastic pollution crisis.

A new report reveals that resilient forests are essential for global economic and social stability, highlighting the interconnected nature of forest health and human wellbeing beyond just local communities.

A new public database called Ozboneviz now offers 3D scans of 189 Australian mammal skeletons and bones, making Australia's unique biodiversity accessible to researchers, teachers, students, and the general public.

New research reveals that protected bike lanes lead to nearly twice as many bicycle commuters compared to standard bike lanes, encouraging more sustainable urban transportation.

A new plant nanosensor developed by researchers enables real-time monitoring of the primary growth hormone without harming plants, empowering farmers with precise data to optimize crop health and yields.

A new ocean is forming in East Africa as tectonic plates separate in the Afar Depression, eventually allowing the Indian Ocean to flood the region and potentially turning East Africa into an island.

Researchers have documented chimpanzees using stones to drum on tree trunks in what appears to be a form of long-distance communication, providing new insight into the complex social behaviors of our closest relatives.

A fossil found in Scotland has been precisely dated to 346 million years ago, providing valuable insight into how vertebrates evolved from water to land during a crucial but poorly understood period in evolutionary history.

Engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have developed innovative self-healing artificial muscle that autonomously repairs damage using liquid metal and heat, potentially revolutionizing electronic durability across multiple industries.

Scientists have discovered Australia's earliest known tree frog fossil, Litoria tylerantiqua, that's 55 million years old, pushing back the evolutionary timeline of Australian frogs by 30 million years and providing new insights into frog survival across mass extinctions.

Scientists have reclassified a 500-million-year-old fossil previously thought to be an early mollusk ancestor as a chancelloriid relative, providing new insights into how complex body plans evolved during the Cambrian explosion.

The Philippines launched the Plastic Count Project to collect precise data on marine plastic pollution, enabling development of tailored solutions based on empirical evidence rather than estimates.

Hubble Space Telescope has captured detailed images of NGC 685, a star-forming spiral galaxy 64 million light-years away, providing astronomers with valuable data to study how stars form in nearby galaxies.

Microalgae can effectively clean domestic wastewater without chemicals or electricity, offering a sustainable solution for rural areas with limited infrastructure.

Scientists discovered a 34-million-year-old landscape buried under 2 kilometers of Antarctic ice, providing valuable insights into Earth's climate history and how our planet responds to environmental changes.

Eating diverse smaller fish species can provide up to a 60% nutrition boost compared to larger fish while helping solve overfishing problems.

Rice University researchers have developed a new quantum material called Kramers nodal line metal that combines unique electronic properties with superconductivity, paving the way for more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices.

Researchers discovered that chimpanzees use rhythmic drumming to communicate across rainforests, revealing that the foundations of human musicality may date back to our common ancestor with chimpanzees.

An underwater monument near Japan's Yonaguni Island continues to divide scientific opinion between those who believe it's a natural formation and others who think it's an ancient human-made structure from the Ice Age, potentially revealing a previously unknown chapter of human history.

Scientists developed a new symmetry-based modeling method that predicts particle behavior in fusion reactors 10 times faster than traditional calculations, solving a 70-year-old problem that brings practical fusion energy closer to reality.

Scientists have resolved a major evolutionary mystery by proving that comb jellies, not sponges, were the first branch on the animal family tree, giving us new insights into how complex traits like nervous systems evolved.

Wild orangutans produce vocalizations with three-layered recursive patterns that change with danger level, revealing language complexity previously thought to exist only in humans.

Wildlife underpasses have reduced amphibian road deaths by more than 80 percent in Vermont, demonstrating an effective solution to protect these vital ecosystem contributors during their crucial migration periods.

A Penn State graduate student has solved a century-old mathematical problem that can significantly enhance wind turbine efficiency, potentially increasing power output enough to supply electricity to entire neighborhoods.