Scientists have identified billions of microscopic diatoms as the cause of a mysterious turquoise glow in the Southern Ocean, expanding our understanding of marine ecosystems and carbon sequestration.

Scientists are developing technology to translate sperm whale vocalizations, potentially enabling better protection of these intelligent marine mammals through improved understanding of their communication patterns and needs.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered that the essential building blocks for planet formation can survive in environments flooded with intense ultraviolet radiation, expanding our understanding of where planets can form in our galaxy.

Magellanic penguins navigate using ocean currents during tides to travel efficiently back to their colonies, showcasing an impressive adaptation that helps them conserve energy while still reaching their destinations.

AI technology called Hespi now extracts data from herbarium specimens at high speed and accuracy, unlocking centuries of botanical knowledge for critical biodiversity research.

MIT researchers have developed iron-iodine particles that can be added to foods and beverages, offering a promising solution to combat iron deficiency affecting 2 billion people worldwide.

Scientists discovered a third manta ray species in the Atlantic Ocean, advancing our understanding of marine biodiversity and offering valuable insights into evolution happening in real time.

A 5-million-year-old fossil deer discovered at Tennessee’s Gray Fossil Site reveals important evolutionary links to modern white-tailed deer, providing valuable insight into the remarkable resilience of deer species in Appalachian forests.

Chinese scientists have developed GEAIR, the world’s first AI robot capable of autonomously performing hybrid pollination, significantly reducing breeding costs and time while enhancing agricultural efficiency.

Greenland’s melting ice sheet is carrying vital deep-sea nutrients to the surface, boosting summer phytoplankton growth by up to 40% and enhancing the ocean’s ecosystem productivity.

Researchers have developed a self-healing plastic called ATSP that surpasses steel in strength and can repair itself through heat activation, potentially revolutionizing aerospace, automotive, and defense industries.

University of Calgary students are launching FrontierSat, the city’s first student-built satellite, to study the rare STEVE atmospheric phenomenon and advance our understanding of space weather.

NASA scientists discovered cell-like vesicles can naturally form in Titan’s hydrocarbon lakes, expanding our understanding of how life’s building blocks might develop in environments beyond Earth.

Scientists discovered a new 26-million-year-old predator whale species in Australia, providing valuable insights into early whale evolution and how these marine mammals transitioned from sharp-toothed hunters to filter-feeding giants.

Parasitic worms that feed on blue crab eggs can serve as biological markers to track spawning history, helping scientists better manage the declining Chesapeake Bay crab population.

Google has transformed 2 billion smartphones into a widespread earthquake warning system, increasing alert coverage by 1,000% for people in earthquake risk zones worldwide.

Australian cockatoos display 30 distinct dance moves, including 17 newly discovered ones, showing that the ability to dance to music extends beyond humans and primates into the bird world.

Scientists have developed a biodegradable plastic called LAHB that breaks down in deep-sea environments, losing over 80% of its mass after 13 months underwater, offering a solution to persistent marine plastic pollution.

A new study reveals that interactions between whales and dolphins are widespread and frequent around the world, showing these marine mammals engage in complex social behaviors across species.

Scientists have discovered naturally-occurring microbes that can break down common plastics by up to 23% in just 28 days, offering a promising biological solution to our global plastic waste crisis.

Scientists have discovered that deep-sea fish produce carbonate minerals at rates similar to shallow-water species, revealing their significant yet previously unrecognized contribution to Earth’s carbon cycle.

NASA plans to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2029 to build a self-sustaining lunar economy and support long-term human settlements beyond Earth.

Australian skinks have evolved tiny genetic mutations that block deadly snake venom from paralyzing their muscles, showcasing nature’s incredible evolutionary response to predatory pressure.

Researchers have cataloged at least 30 different dance moves among cockatoos, revealing these intelligent birds have a rich repertoire of movements that likely represents play behavior and possibly serves as a way to connect with humans.

Scientists have discovered how plant roots engineer pathways through compacted soil by creating a plastic zone that permanently reshapes the ground, offering potential solutions for farming in drought-prone and compacted areas.

Scientists discovered a treasure trove of exceptionally preserved 500-million-year-old fossils in the Grand Canyon, providing valuable insights into how animals evolved complex feeding mechanisms during the Cambrian explosion.

DNA analysis of 75,000-year-old bones from Norwegian Arctic caves reveals how ancient animal communities adapted to warming and cooling periods, offering insights into how modern wildlife might respond to today’s climate change.

USC researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic alternative from seashell minerals and citric acid polymers that could replace traditional plastics and protect millions of marine species from pollution.

AI has discovered five new porous materials with open channels ideal for moving bulky multivalent ions, potentially enabling cheaper, safer, and more powerful batteries using widely available elements like magnesium and zinc.

Scientists have uncovered a comprehensive picture of the 300-million-year-old Mazon Creek fossil site in Illinois, revealing three distinct ancient environments that preserved an extraordinary diversity of prehistoric life.

Researchers are studying the ingenious features of large old trees to inspire more sustainable urban design practices that better support biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Rice University researchers have developed a bacteria-produced biomaterial with aligned fibers that rivals the strength of some metals while remaining biodegradable, offering a promising alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

Scientists have successfully recreated the universe’s first chemical reaction involving helium hydride ions, revealing that these reactions remain effective at low temperatures and play a more significant role in early star formation than previously thought.

Astronomers have discovered 17 complex organic molecules in a planet-forming disc around the young star V883 Orionis, providing evidence that the building blocks of life originate in space and are distributed throughout the universe.

UNESCO’s global tsunami warning system alerted millions of people within just 10 minutes after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s coast, providing crucial evacuation time and demonstrating the effectiveness of international cooperation in disaster prevention.

Chinese submersible discovers thriving communities of worms and molluscs nearly 10 kilometers deep in the Mariana Trench, revealing ecosystems can prosper in extreme environments without sunlight.

The NISAR satellite, featuring the most advanced radar system ever launched, is now scanning nearly the entire Earth’s surface every 12 days to monitor natural disasters, climate changes, and ecosystem health with unprecedented precision.

Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty has been appointed as the first female astronomer royal in the UK, bringing her expertise in space missions and discoveries to this prestigious 350-year-old position.

Scientists have discovered that growing wheat with a common soil fungus naturally enhances the grain’s nutritional value, producing larger kernels with more bioavailable zinc and phosphorus without increasing anti-nutrients.

Scientists have created synthetic cells capable of both forming membranes and breaking them down through metabolism, providing vital clues to how life may have originated from nonliving matter on early Earth.

Scientists have discovered that zinc acts as a crucial signaling molecule in legume plants through the protein FUN, enabling more efficient nitrogen fixation that could reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers in agriculture.

Scientists have confirmed a fifth planet in the habitable zone of the nearby L 98-59 system just 35 light-years away, expanding our understanding of diverse rocky worlds that could potentially support life.

Scientists have finally cracked the mystery of why photosynthesis only uses one side of a symmetrical protein complex, providing insights that could lead to more efficient artificial photosynthetic systems.

Hubble Space Telescope captured a Type Ia supernova in the distant spiral galaxy NGC 3285B, providing crucial data to help astronomers refine cosmic distance measurements and create more accurate maps of our universe.

A new upgraded Beluga Cam helps scientists track the annual migration of 57,000 beluga whales in Hudson Bay, Canada, improving data collection and advancing wildlife conservation efforts in the rapidly changing Arctic.

Scientists discovered a 500-meter tall coral reef off Australia’s coast, revealing new marine ecosystems and highlighting how much of our ocean remains unexplored.

Scientists discovered a three-dimensional quantum spin liquid in cerium zirconate, offering a potential platform for future quantum computing and superconductor technologies.

NASA’s new Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder sensor can detect subtle gravitational changes from space with unprecedented precision, enabling better mapping of Earth’s hidden resources and geological features to improve resource management and environmental conservation.

China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak has maintained superheated plasma for a record 1,066 seconds, bringing the world closer to harnessing limitless clean fusion power.

Scientists studying microbes in deep-sea volcanoes have discovered similarities to early Earth conditions, offering valuable insights into how life might exist in ocean worlds beyond our planet.

Scientists have discovered a common soil bacterium, Bacillus megaterium, that can transform carbon dioxide into solid limestone within 24 hours, offering a promising natural solution to industrial emissions reduction.

Astronomers have discovered a massive water vapor reservoir around quasar APM 08279+5255 that contains 140 trillion times more water than Earth’s oceans, giving scientists new insights into early universe conditions.

Astronomers have captured the earliest stage of planet formation ever observed beyond our solar system, witnessing hot minerals beginning to solidify around a young star called HOPS-315 located 1300 light-years from Earth.

Scientists have analyzed proteins from a 20-million-year-old rhino tooth, revealing new insights about rhino evolution and extending the known timeframe for evolutionary protein preservation far beyond the limits of DNA analysis.

Scientists have directly observed the earliest stages of planet formation around a distant star for the first time, providing valuable insights into how our own solar system may have formed 4.6 billion years ago.

Astronomers have observed the earliest stages of rocky planet formation around a baby sun-like star, providing unprecedented insight into how planetary systems like our own begin to develop.

University of Houston researchers have developed a biodegradable bacterial cellulose material with remarkable strength and versatility that could serve as a sustainable alternative to environmentally harmful plastics.

Scientists discovered that the direction of fungal fibers in mushrooms dramatically affects strength, enabling engineers to create stronger eco-friendly materials by simply changing fiber orientation rather than adding tougher ingredients.

Scientists have documented the first evidence of acoustic interaction between plants and animals, showing female moths can hear and respond to ultrasonic stress signals from plants when deciding where to lay their eggs.

Chinese scientists have developed a method to convert methanol derived from industrial carbon waste into sucrose, offering a sustainable food production alternative that bypasses traditional agriculture.

Scientists at MIT have boosted the efficiency of rubisco, photosynthesis’ key enzyme, by 25% through directed evolution, potentially leading to higher crop yields and more efficient carbon capture for global food security.

New scanner technology using near-infrared spectroscopy enables faster and more accurate species identification in the wild, making wildlife monitoring more accessible for conservation efforts.

Scientists have successfully revived 7,000-year-old algae from Baltic Sea sediments, providing valuable insights into marine organisms’ survival strategies and offering a window into past ecosystems.

Astronomers have detected centimeter-sized pebbles around two young stars 450 light-years away, revealing a critical early phase of planet formation that could build planetary systems larger than our own solar system.

New solar sail technology will extend space weather warning times from 40 to 60 minutes, giving operators of satellites, power grids, and airlines crucial extra time to prepare for dangerous solar events.

Researchers have discovered waxworms can rapidly degrade polyethylene plastic by converting it into body fat, offering a potential biological solution to our growing plastic waste crisis.

NASA has selected three advanced scientific instruments for upcoming lunar missions to detect ice, map minerals, and analyze subsurface structures, enabling better understanding of the Moon’s composition and supporting future human exploration.

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.