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A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that rising income inequality is associated with an increase in the number of hours people work. This relationship appears to hold true globally, though the...

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Humans meet nature, again.

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New research provides evidence that political partisans in the United States who perceive their group as a primary victim of injustice are more likely to support policies that undermine democratic norms. The study suggests that this...

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And we may be able to do something about it.

Science Focus

If you want to lose weight, exercise doesn’t really matter. That doesn’t sound right, does it? After all, for decades we’ve been told that the way to burn off excess calories is simple: move more. Have a slice of cake? No problem, just...

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Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, says these are the three things everyone should do this New Year to cultivate a more positive mindset

Science Focus

Ask parents around the world what their child does when they get home from school and chances are you’ll get one answer: drop their bag, sit on the sofa and pick up their phone. Screen time for children is increasing – a recent Ofcom...

SciTech Daily

Hubble unveils the “Lost Galaxy” as a vibrant spiral alive with newborn stars and glowing clouds of cosmic energy. This Hubble Space Telescope image highlights the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, a vast system of stars located about 50 million...

Universe Today

ESA’s Gaia space telescope has achieved something astronomers thought nearly impossible, detecting planets while they’re still forming inside the dusty discs surrounding newborn stars. By measuring the subtle gravitational wobbles that...

SciTech Daily

A bubbly-looking galaxy smashup called the Champagne Cluster offers a rare glimpse into cosmic collisions—and the hidden behavior of dark matter. The Champagne Cluster is a dramatic cosmic system where two massive galaxy clusters are...

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And what you can do to help.

Universe Today

The iconic 2019 and 2022 photographs of black holes M87* and Sagittarius A* captivated astronomers worldwide with their fuzzy orange doughnut shapes. Now, scientists are preparing to take the next giant leap by creating the first ever 3D...

NPR Science

The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades...

Universe Today

Two spiral galaxies locked in a slow motion collision have been captured in stunning detail by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. The pair grazed past each other millions of years ago, triggering spectacular...

SciTech Daily

Cancer is becoming a global crisis shaped less by biology than by inequality, risk exposure, and access to care. Global cancer diagnoses and deaths rose sharply between 1990 and 2023, even as treatments improved and prevention efforts...

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Increasing the levels of a particular phospholipid in the membranes of brain cells may offer a promising new way to improve blood circulation in the brain and support healthier brain activity. A potential new approach to treating reduced...

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Learn more about the “glue sniffer” protein, which is able to detect brain cells’ incoming chemical signals, and what that means for neuroscience.

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Nature has clever ways to trick your eyes.

SciTech Daily

OHSU researchers found that getting at least seven hours of sleep each night can improve how you feel and help you live longer. A full night of sleep may be far more important than many people realize. New research from Oregon Health &...

PsyPost

A new study suggests that the practice of taking very small amounts of psychedelics may assist individuals in adopting healthier lifestyles. The research indicates that people who microdose report improvements in sleep, physical activity,...

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Learn how stingless bees quietly sustain Amazonian forests — and how a new law is changing what happens when they’re harmed.

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Where does it lead?

Scientific American

A galaxy cluster discovered on New Year’s Eve in 2020 shines in a new image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Nautilus

Before you sip on bubbly to ring in 2026, gaze at this glittery bundle of galaxies that’s nicknamed the “Champagne Cluster,” also known as RM J130558.9+263048.4. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . ...

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Learn how plastic pollution is creating new pathways for antibiotic resistance to become an even bigger public health threat.

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Many everyday chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria and potentially fuel antibiotic resistance, prompting calls to rethink chemical safety testing. A sweeping laboratory analysis of synthetic chemicals has uncovered 168 substances...

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A new study reveals how a single cancer protein may simultaneously drive tumor survival and metabolic control, uncovering a hidden link between two core features of cancer. Scientists have uncovered a shared molecular process that connects...

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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. (Image credit: Alex Boersma)

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Understanding the chemical properties of a molecule is an inherently quantum problem, making quantum computers a good tool for the job – and we may start seeing this take off in 2026

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An analysis of data from the China Family Panel Studies collected between 2010 and 2020 found that individuals who met their spouse on their own, without intermediaries, were more satisfied with their marriage than individuals who relied...

SciTech Daily

A new study suggests dopamine may not directly control how fast or forcefully movements are made, challenging a long-standing view in neuroscience. New research led by McGill University is questioning a widely held idea about how dopamine...

Science Focus

You drink your two litres of water a day, hit 10,000 steps, take the right supplements and try to eat a balanced diet. Okay, maybe not all the time, but you’re giving it a good go. Yet despite your valiant effort, you still look older than...

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Not just slowing it down.

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Organizations frequently publish public declarations of their support for diversity, equity, and inclusion. A new study suggests that because these statements have become so common, they may be losing their intended effect. When people...

Ars Technica

On Tuesday, US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued a now familiar order: because of a supposed energy emergency, a coal plant scheduled for closure would be forced to remain open. This time, the order targeted one of the three units...

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More than 3 million children take medication to manage ADHD symptoms. Discover how new research suggests they may work a little differently than thought.

Popular Science

In 2025, Popular Science continued our mission to demystify our weird world for millions of readers. We debunked myths about baby birds and garbage patches. We answered your wildest questions—from how airplane toilets work to why you don’t...

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Astronomers have found a system of three supermassive black holes, all actively feeding, that appear to be combining into a single system – a rare event that will help elucidate the physics of complex mergers

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A new study published in the journal Addiction Neuroscience provides evidence that cannabidiol may help prevent the heightened behavioral response associated with the combined use of cocaine and caffeine. The research suggests that this...

Science News

Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.

SciTech Daily

Paleontologists have discovered the first known fossilized bee nests built inside ancient bones, uncovered in a cave that came close to being used as a latrine. A cave on Hispaniola preserves rare evidence that ancient bees nested inside...

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While surveying distant worlds beyond our solar system, researchers unexpectedly obtained the first direct images showing objects colliding within a nearby star system. In the early life of a star system, space can be a chaotic crash zone....

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Learn more about the theory that the faces we see in dreams come from faces we've encountered in real life, and how testing that theory is nearly impossible. 

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As if dinosaurs didn't have enough to worry about.

Scientific American

Astronomers combined data from NASA’s JWST and Chandra X-ray Observatory to create a stunning new image of two merging spiral galaxies

SciTech Daily

New research sharpens understanding of the hidden symmetry in a mysterious superconductor. Superconductors are materials that allow electrical current to flow without any resistance, a property that typically appears only at extremely low...

The Guardian

While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh If there has been a hot topic in...

Science News

New footage shows orcas and dolphins coordinating hunts, hinting at interspecies teamwork to track and catch salmon off British Columbia.