Scientists just found a hidden factor behind Earth’s methane surge
Roughly two-thirds of all emissions of atmospheric methane — a highly potent greenhouse gas that is warming planet Earth — come from microbes that live
Scientists stunned by record-breaking, watermelon-shaped nucleus
For the first time in more than thirty years, the heaviest nucleus decaying via proton emission has been measured. The previous similar breakthrough was achieved
A $2 gold nanotech test that detects deadly diseases in minutes
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS
The disappearing planet next door has astronomers intrigued
Found using the MIRI instrument on NASA’s Webb telescope, which was managed by JPL through launch, the possible planet would be easier to study than
The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships
A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships. Oxytocin is released in the
The hidden mental health danger in today’s high-THC cannabis
Science News from research organizations Date: August 12, 2025 Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal Summary: THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising
What scientists discovered about french fries and diabetes
Eating three servings of French fries a week is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but eating similar amounts of
This tiny spacecraft could race to a black hole and rewrite physics
It sounds like science fiction: a spacecraft, no heavier than a paperclip, propelled by a laser beam and hurtling through space at the speed of
Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity’s effects
Researchers show astrocytes can be tuned to reverse some obesity-driven brain and metabolic changes, revealing untapped therapeutic potential. Credit: Shutterstock Fatty diets and obesity affect
Scientists reveal Alaska could get up to two minutes’ warning before the next big quake
For a wide variety of earthquake scenarios in Alaska, an earthquake early warning (EEW) system could provide at least 10 seconds of warning time for