Chemistry WorldThree chemistry Nobel laureates shared their failures – and how they overcame themLaureates talk about how they faced frustration and self-doubt over whether they were cut out for chemistry before they finally triumphedApr 17, 2026
NPR ScienceArtemis II crew reflects on their historic lunar missionThe Artemis II astronauts are readjusting to life on Earth after their historic mission around the moon.Apr 17, 2026
Wired Science6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare EarthsTokyo is succeeding where the rest of the world has failed, reducing its reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elements—thanks to an enormous underwater deposit discovered on a remote island.Apr 17, 2026
The GuardianWeek in wildlife: a puffin bromance, blushing terrapins and goslings galoreThis week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...Apr 17, 2026
SciTech DailyLiving With Roommates Might Be Changing Your Gut Microbiome Without You KnowingA new study reveals that close social relationships can drive the transfer of gut microbes, independent of shared surroundings. Living with friends or family may subtly influence your gut bacteria, according to a new study from the...Apr 17, 2026
SciTech DailySimple and Cheap Blood Test Could Detect Cancer and Other Diseases Before Symptoms AppearMethylScan is a low-cost blood test that detects cancers and organ diseases by analyzing DNA methylation, improving early diagnosis, and identifying disease origin. UCLA researchers have created a simple, low-cost blood test that may be...Apr 17, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsSpring Rains Saturate MichiganEarth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Spring Rains Saturate Michigan Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events...Apr 17, 2026
Ars TechnicaAfter a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to MarsNASA confirmed Thursday that SpaceX will launch the European Space Agency's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, perhaps as soon as late 2028, on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. So why is NASA deciding which rocket will...Apr 17, 2026
SciTech DailyCentury-Old Cleaning Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s DiseaseA common cleaning chemical has quietly permeated groundwater, air, and everyday products, raising concerns about its long-term impact on human health. A widely used industrial chemical may be contributing to the rapid rise of the world’s...Apr 17, 2026
Universe TodayWhat Happens When Light Goes Boom? Part 2: The Crowd, the Molasses, and the Speed of Light (Sort Of)Before Brad Bradington can sprint down the red carpet, we need to understand the crowd. Specifically, we need to understand why a crowd of atoms and molecules slows down light — and why that creates a loophole that changes everything.Apr 17, 2026
Universe TodayEarly Galaxies Were Surrounded by Huge Clouds of Hydrogen, and Astronomers Found a Whole Bunch!Astronomers using data from the Hobby–Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) have discovered tens of thousands of gigantic hydrogen gas halos, called “Lyman-alpha nebulae,” surrounding galaxies 10 billion to 12 billion years ago.Apr 16, 2026
PsyPostChildren with obesity face a steep decline in adult economic mobilityChildren who experience obesity are substantially less likely to move up the economic ladder as adults. A recent paper published in the Journal of Population Economics shows that this health condition creates a lasting penalty that keeps...Apr 16, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)A Future Nasal Spray Could Help Reverse Brain Aging and Restore Memory — At Least in Early TestsLearn how researchers in Texas developed a nasal spray that may reverse brain aging by reducing inflammation and restoring cognitive function.Apr 16, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Up to 8 Million Bees Are Living in an Underground Network Beneath This CemeteryLearn how researchers in Ithaca, New York, uncovered one of the largest known aggregations of ground-nesting bees, revealing a hidden network beneath the grass.Apr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanFormer deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz nominated as new CDC chiefThe White House has nominated Erica Schwartz to replace NIH director Jay Bhattacharya as CDC chief. Bhattacharya has been leading the CDC on an acting basis since February, after the public health agency’s director was fired in 2025Apr 16, 2026
NPR ScienceThis week in science: Small talk, more human lobster killing, and an ancient floodNPR's Short Wave team talks about the surprising benefits of small talk, more humane ways to kill lobsters, and an ancient flood that may have helped create the Grand Canyon.Apr 16, 2026
Ars TechnicaOpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLMOn Thursday, OpenAI announced it had developed a large language model specifically trained on common biology workflows. Called GPT-Rosalind after Rosalind Franklin, the model appears to differ from most science-focused models from major...Apr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyWhat if Your Memories Never Happened? Physicists Take a New Look at the Boltzmann Brain ParadoxNew research questions whether memory reliably reflects reality. What if your entire past never actually happened? That unsettling idea is at the center of a new study by SFI Professor David Wolpert, SFI Fractal Faculty member Carlo...Apr 16, 2026
Popular ScienceLitter of 5 bear cubs spotted in Connecticut for the first timeThe state of Connecticut is probably not the first place that comes to mind when you think of bears. However, the Nutmeg State is home to about 1,000 to 1,200 black bears (Ursus americanus) bears. The bears can be found throughout the...Apr 16, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)155-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur May Be the First Jurassic Brachiosaurid Found in South AmericaLearn how this Argentine fossil documents one of the first Jurassic brachiosaurids from South America and reveals unexpected overlap between sauropod groups.Apr 16, 2026
NPR ScienceSperm whales make sounds like human vowels, scientists reportA new report from scientists at Project CETI demonstrates that the noises that sperm whales make to communicate with each other contain what humans would describe as vowels.Apr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanCongress grills RFK, Jr., about vaccines and cuts to health budgetThe HHS secretary defended proposed budget cuts to science, his vaccine moves and health care costs on Capitol Hill on ThursdayApr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanNASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the worldAstronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen reflected on the highs and lows of their moon mission—the first of its kind in more than 50 yearsApr 16, 2026
PsyPostFinnish cold-water swimmers reveal how frigid dips cure the modern rushTaking a plunge into freezing water might seem like a recipe for panic, but regular cold-water swimmers use the extreme chill to master the art of mental stillness. A new study published in the European Journal of Marketing shows that...Apr 16, 2026
Wired ScienceDark Matter May Be Made of Black Holes From Another UniverseA model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.Apr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyAstronomers Solve 50-Year Mystery and Reveal Hidden Culprit Behind Strange X-Ray EmissionsAstronomers have finally identified the source of unusual X-rays from the bright star gamma-Cas, resolving a decades-long mystery. Astronomers have finally solved a decades-old puzzle surrounding the bright star gamma-Cas, identifying an...Apr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyStudents Found an Ancient Star That Shouldn’t Be in the Milky WayStudents discovered an ultra-ancient star with almost no heavy elements, making it one of the most pristine ever found. Surprisingly, it appears to have formed in another galaxy before drifting into the Milky Way. A team of undergraduate...Apr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanHow the Grand Canyon formed is a surprisingly messy story. Here's the latest clueA new study suggests a proto–Colorado River filled a large basin before spilling westward to set the Grand Canyon’s modern pathApr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanElizabeth Roboz Einstein—the determined genius behind a multiple sclerosis breakthroughA Hungarian refugee who came to the U.S. with nothing but a diploma made a breakthrough discovery in the burgeoning field of neurochemistryApr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanAstronomers just finished the biggest, sharpest 3D map of the universe—and it’s beautifulA new map of the cosmos, including more than 47 million galaxies and other cosmic objects, represents one of the most extensive surveys of our universe ever conductedApr 16, 2026
PsyPostChildren with ADHD report applying less effort on cognitive tasks compared to their peersA recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders suggests that children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder perceive their own effort on cognitive tasks differently than their neurotypical peers. Specifically,...Apr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyOne of the Universe’s Largest Stars May Be Getting Ready To ExplodeA massive star’s sudden transformation may signal an approaching supernova. One of the largest stars ever discovered has undergone a dramatic transformation, and scientists believe it may be nearing a violent end. New research led by...Apr 16, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Rivers in the Sky Fuel Devastating Floods – but May Be More Predictable Than ExpectedLearn what atmospheric rivers are, and why they could be predictable, helping us prepare for devastating storms and floods.Apr 16, 2026
Singularity HubIndustries Most Exposed to AI Are Not Only Seeing Productivity Gains but Jobs and Wage Growth TooNew technologies rarely leave work untouched. They also rarely eliminate the need for human contribution altogether. Forecasts of the impact of artificial intelligence range from the apocalyptic to the utopian. An October 2025 report from...Apr 16, 2026
Science NewsA strange ‘neutrino force’ helped heal a crack in particle physicsA neglected force produced by neutrinos and other particles helps atomic physics measurements align with predictions of the standard model.Apr 16, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Invites Media to Latvia Artemis Accords Signing CeremonyCredit: NASA The Republic of Latvia will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 9 a.m. EDT Monday, April 20, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Dace Melbārde, Latvia’s minister for...Apr 16, 2026
Popular ScienceRobots can’t replace guide dogsOn paper, few physical jobs seem as ripe for AI takeover as that of the loyal service dog. These four-legged assistants undergo years of intensive (and expensive) training to help people with vision loss or other physical impairments...Apr 16, 2026
Universe TodayThe Moon Might Be More Prone To FiresEngineers love a good practical challenge, especially when it comes to spaceflight. But there’s one particular challenge facing the crewed missions of the near future that scares mission planners above almost all others - fire. For...Apr 16, 2026
The GuardianChris Walton obituaryMy friend and colleague Chris Walton, who has died aged 69 of brain cancer, was a biologist and lecturer at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire. He had a passion for getting things to work in the real world; consequently he was widely...Apr 16, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)How To See Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune’s Planetary Parade This April 2026Learn how to view the upcoming April 2026 planetary parade, including Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune.Apr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Discover Enzyme That Could Supercharge Ozempic-Like Weight Loss DrugsResearchers have identified a versatile enzyme capable of reshaping peptide-based drugs into more stable, longer-lasting forms. Chemistry researchers at the University of Utah have identified an enzyme called PapB that can “tie off”...Apr 16, 2026
Science NewsA new measurement reveals gravity is still hard to pin downAfter a 10-year effort, physicists got a value for “Big G” that does not settle the debate over one of nature’s hardest numbers to nail down.Apr 16, 2026
PsyPostCan psychedelics help trauma survivors reconnect intimately?Researchers examining the intimate lives of trauma survivors have found that psychedelics have varied effects on communication and emotional connection during sexual encounters. A recent global analysis indicated that women who associated...Apr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanSecrets of cosmic evolution may lurk in this black hole’s ‘dancing’ jetsA first-of-its-kind observation shows how jets from voracious black holes can shape the growth of galaxiesApr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanEffect of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drugs ‘absent or trivial,’ Cochrane review findsThese drugs were hailed by proponents as breakthroughs in the fight to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but a new independent review finds they make “no meaningful difference”Apr 16, 2026
Scientific American10 dinosaur science books recommended by a paleontologistSteve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs and The Story of Birds, recommends 10 dinosaur books to dig intoApr 16, 2026
Scientific AmericanHow far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise youArtemis II’s crew went farther from humanity than anyone has been before. Here’s how one scientist determined whom, specifically, they were farthest fromApr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyAsthma and Depression Don’t Mix the Way Scientists ExpectedDepressive symptoms are common in people with asthma, but increasing evidence suggests they may be driven by biological processes that differ from those seen in major depressive disorder. Researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan,...Apr 16, 2026
SciTech DailyWhy Promising Cancer Drugs Failed: Scientists Uncover the Missing PieceA new study helps explain why a promising class of cancer drugs has often failed to meet expectations in clinical trials. For more than ten years, researchers have tested a group of cancer drugs known as BET inhibitors with high hopes. The...Apr 16, 2026
Science NewsThis tree is number one for cloud forest mammals going number twoThe strangler fig is a keystone species in the tropics, providing food and shelter, and a place to poop for 17 different mammal species.Apr 16, 2026
