Scientific AmericanTrump wants Iran's 'nuclear dust.' Here's how the U.S. could remove the uraniumPresident Trump keeps promising to secure Iran’s nuclear “dust,” which is actually a gasApr 24, 2026
Scientific AmericanFrom pet stores to pandemics—how wildlife trade helps diseases jump to humansNew research shows the global wildlife trade is rapidly accelerating the spread of animal pathogens that can jump to humansApr 24, 2026
Scientific AmericanAfrica could split apart sooner than scientists thoughtNew research reveals that a rift in Earth’s crust is just a few million years away from splitting the continent of Africa into two—and creating a new oceanApr 24, 2026
Scientific AmericanWhat happens if you’re hit by a primordial black hole?Subatomic black holes from ancient cosmic history could, in principle, make you have a very bad day. But chances are you’ll never encounter oneApr 24, 2026
SciTech DailyMonster Storms on Jupiter Unleash Lightning Beyond Anything on EarthNew observations of Jupiter’s lightning reveal unexpectedly complex and powerful storms. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is home to massive, long-lived storms, some lasting for centuries. A new study from scientists at the...Apr 24, 2026
PsyPostPsychology textbooks still misrepresent famous experiments and controversial debatesA recent study published in The Journal of General Psychology suggests that many introductory psychology textbooks continue to misrepresent scientific findings and repeat long-standing myths. While there have been modest improvements over...Apr 24, 2026
NPR Science'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own — but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning. ...Apr 24, 2026
Chemistry WorldAnalysis of Roman shipwreck’s coatings tells story of its time on the seasShip was recoated several times as it sailed along Italy’s Adriatic coastApr 24, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewHealth-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.I don’t need to tell you that AI is everywhere. Or that it is being used, increasingly, in hospitals. Doctors are using AI to help them with notetaking. AI-based tools are trawling through patient records, flagging people who may...Apr 24, 2026
Chemistry WorldAcademic freedom slides globally, as it takes a nosedive in the USThe last decade has seen institutional autonomy curbed in 50 countriesApr 24, 2026
The GuardianWeek in wildlife: a tiny harvest mouse, bagel cats and a rhino out for a strollThis week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...Apr 24, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsAn Agricultural Mosaic in TaiwanEarth Observatory Science Agriculture An Agricultural Mosaic in Taiwan Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events...Apr 24, 2026
The GuardianLargest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delaysGreen groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on Harmful compounds in children’s nappies and toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products are among 14 hazardous...Apr 24, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)2,200-Year-Old Ancient Roman Shipwreck Uncovers Hidden Repairs Across the AdriaticLearn how layers of ancient waterproofing and traces of pollen helped researchers trace where the Ilovik–Paržine 1 ship was repaired, and how maritime knowledge moved across the Mediterranean.Apr 24, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Overcome Major Quantum Bottleneck, Potentially Transforming Teleportation and ComputingA new method reveals hidden order in quantum systems, potentially transforming how they are measured and used. A long-standing challenge in quantum physics may finally have a practical solution. Researchers in Japan have developed a new...Apr 24, 2026
SciTech DailyQuantum Physics’ Strangest Problem May Hold the Key to Time ItselfAn FQxI cofunded study suggests hidden connections between quantum mechanics, gravity, and time. Scientists have taken a new look at one of quantum physics’ strangest problems and found that the answer may reach all the way to time itself....Apr 24, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Create “Liquid Gears” That Spin Without Touching“Fluid gears” invention shows promise for improving mechanical devices. A group of researchers at New York University has developed a new type of gear system that uses fluid motion to produce rotation. This approach could pave the way for...Apr 24, 2026
Singularity HubCATL’s New EV Battery Charges in Six MinutesThat’s a few minutes longer than it takes to fill up the average gas-powered car—but still fast enough it might not matter. For all their promise, electric cars have always had a big drawback: Charging takes much longer than filling up a...Apr 24, 2026
SciTech DailyThe Simple Habit That Could Help Prevent CancerPhysical activity helps prevent cancer through improved body regulation and reduced inactivity, with even modest increases in movement making a difference. Getting into a workout routine is not always easy. Motivation can be low, time...Apr 24, 2026
Universe TodayInterstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Left a Trail of Methane in its WakeA new analysis of data obtained by JWST on 3I/ATLAS as it was on its way out of the Solar System (in December 2025) showed that its interior is rich in methane ice.Apr 24, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsJohnson Leaders Honored by National Space Club & Foundation The 2026 award recipients at the 69th Annual Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner at the Washington Hilton on March 13, 2026. National Space Club & Foundation The National Space Club & Foundation announced its annual...Apr 23, 2026
SciTech DailyForgotten Medicinal Plant Shows Promise in Fighting Dangerous SuperbugsA traditional medicinal plant, tormentil, shows promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory tests. Its compounds work by limiting bacterial growth and boosting antibiotic performance. Before the development of modern...Apr 23, 2026
SciTech DailyMillions Take These IBS Drugs, But a New Study Finds Serious RisksA massive long-term study tracking more than 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new concerns about the safety of some commonly used treatments. A major long-term study led by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health...Apr 23, 2026
Universe TodayNew Research Reveals That Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Formed in a System Far Colder Than Our OwnThe interplanetary comet 3I/ATLAS is remarkably rich in a specific type of water that contains deuterium, meaning it came from somewhere colder and with lower levels of radiation than our early Solar System.Apr 23, 2026
Ars TechnicaCarbon nanotube wiring gets closer to competing with copperShortly after their discovery, carbon nanotubes seemed to be a material wonder. There were metallic and semiconducting forms; they were tiny and incredibly light; and they could only be broken by tearing apart chemical bonds. The ideas for...Apr 23, 2026
SciTech Daily5 Common Myths About Learning a New Language, DebunkedChallenging common myths shows that language learning is more accessible, engaging, and beneficial than many people think. Although many people assume learning a new language is difficult or out of reach, adults can succeed by focusing on...Apr 23, 2026
SciTech DailyThe Neanderthal “Love Story” Isn’t What It SeemsNew interpretations suggest that Neanderthal and Sapiens interactions were shaped by biology and social structure, not simple romantic preference. Media portrayals have turned a nuanced genetic finding into a narrative of prehistoric...Apr 23, 2026
PsyPostA new study explores the boundary between everyday caffeine and panicA standard cup of coffee will likely not trigger a panic attack in people diagnosed with panic disorder, though it may make them more likely to avoid uncomfortable situations. A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology...Apr 23, 2026
The Guardian‘Kraken-like’ giant octopuses 100m years ago crunched bones of preyStudy of fossilised beaks shows patterns of wear and suggests some ancient species were up to 19 metres long Giant “kraken-like” octopuses that used powerful beaks to crunch through bones of prey were among the most formidable predators of...Apr 23, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Shares SpaceX Crew-13 Assignments for Space Station MissionFrom left to right, NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov. Credit: NASA As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, four crew...Apr 23, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Unlock Hidden Secrets of 2,300-Year-Old Mummies Using Cutting-Edge CT ScannerHigh-tech imaging uncovered new insights into ancient mummies’ health and mummification methods. Egyptian mummy remains are being studied at Semmelweis University’s Medical Imaging Center (OKK) using one of the latest CT scanners with a...Apr 23, 2026
Ars TechnicaWe still don't have a more precise value for "Big G"The gravitational constant, affectionally known as "Big G," is one of the most fundamental constants of our universe. Its value describes the strength of the gravitational force acting on two masses separated by a given distance—or if you...Apr 23, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Do you need to worry about Mythos, Anthropic's computer-hacking AI?A powerful AI kept from public access because of its ability to hack computers with impunity is making headlines around the world. But what is Mythos, does it really represent a risk and might it even be used to improve cybersecurity?Apr 23, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Largest-ever octopus was great white shark of invertebrate predatorsDuring the Cretaceous, 19-metre-long predatory octopuses swam the seas, and evidence from their fossilised remains suggest they may have been highly intelligent huntersApr 23, 2026
Popular Science65-foot-long octopuses ruled ancient oceansAround 100 million years ago, real kraken-like creatures stalked Earth’s prehistoric oceans. According to a study published today in the journal Science, some of the planet’s oldest known octopuses measured nearly 65-feet-long and ruled...Apr 23, 2026
NPR ScienceIn cities, wild things are hiding everywhere — if you put on your 'nature eyes'NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Amy Jaecker-Jones of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County about a worldwide community science project happening this weekend — the City Nature Challenge.Apr 23, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope ArrivalA photograph shows the exterior of NASA’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA/Kim Shiflett Preparations are underway for launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace...Apr 23, 2026
Universe TodayThis Bathtub Ring of Minerals is More Evidence for an Ancient Warm, Wet MarsNASA's MSL Curiosity rover found a bathtub ring-like deposit of zinc, manganese, and iron in Gale Crater. These metals precipitate out of water in the right conditions, and there's not really any other way they could've become concentrated...Apr 23, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Silent Magma Surge Lifted Azorean Island 2.5 Inches, Then Stopped Abruptly Below the SurfaceLearn how a series of earthquakes on an Atlantic island revealed magma brew merely 1 mile under the surface and how underground faults evaded the eruption.Apr 23, 2026
PsyPostMaking podcasts instead of just listening to them might help medical students learnA small experimental study in Germany compared medical students’ knowledge of a topic they learned by producing a podcast with their knowledge of a topic they learned by listening to a podcast. However, while one group showed better...Apr 23, 2026
Popular ScienceMacaroni penguins are surprisingly buffSome pretty tough muscles lay beneath the macaroni penguin’s (Eudyptes chrysolophus) somewhat goofy exterior. These small penguins from the islands and waters of the South Atlantic Ocean are known for their distinctive bright-yellow...Apr 23, 2026
Scientific AmericanWildfire ‘red flag’ warnings in effect for large chunk of the U.S. Here’s what to knowThese wildfire warnings are in place up and down the country, from Texas to North Dakota and MinnesotaApr 23, 2026
Scientific AmericanHow do earthquakes end? A seismic 'stop sign' could help predict earthquake riskWhen an earthquake rupturing along a fault hits a barrier, it creates a seismic signature called the “stopping phase.” Scientists have isolated this and could use it to better predict earthquake riskApr 23, 2026
Scientific American‘Kraken’ fossils show enormous, intelligent octopuses were top predators in Cretaceous seasFossil jaws from colossal octopuses place them at the top of a prehistoric marine food chainApr 23, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Ancient Organic Matter Found on Mars Could Share Traits With “Building Blocks” of LifeLearn about a new Curiosity experiment that found organic molecules on Mars, and what this could mean for life on the red planet.Apr 23, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Cocaine Pollution May be Changing How Far Atlantic Salmon Swim — with Potential Ecosystem EffectsLearn about the potential impact of cocaine pollution on Atlantic salmon populations, including migration patterns and swimming behavior.Apr 23, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Gut Microbiome of Black Bears Carries Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Offers Insights into the EnvironmentLearn about the gut microbiomes of black bears, which carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria and can signal changes in the environment.Apr 23, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Huge study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosisThe Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosisApr 23, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Catching a cold can delay cancer from spreading to the lungsInfecting mice with RSV, a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms, prevented breast cancer cells from reaching their lungs. This was due to the release of proteins that stop viruses from replicating in the lungs also making it harder...Apr 23, 2026
PsyPostNew study suggests dreams function as a “multimotive simulation space”A recent study published in the journal Dreaming suggests that our dreams function as a complex simulation space where we practice dealing with social challenges. These findings provide evidence that the deep-seated social drives that...Apr 23, 2026
