Science NewsA vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizonThe vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.Apr 20, 2026
PsyPostListening to bad music makes you crave sugar, study findsAn experimental study conducted in Austria found that listening to disliked music decreased general desire to eat, but increased the specific desire to eat high-sugar food. On the other hand, listening to liked music and not listening to...Apr 20, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewThe Download: murderous ‘mirror’ bacteria, and Chinese workers fighting AI doublesThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. No one’s sure if synthetic mirror life will kill us all In February 2019, a group of scientists...Apr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanAncient Roman ‘machine-gun’ damage discovered on Pompeii wallsRecently uncovered damage to walls in Pompeii displays patterns that may have been made by an ancient “machine gun” called a polybolosApr 20, 2026
StudyFinds.orgWhy Migraines Get Worse When The Air Is Dirty And The Weather TurnsFor the roughly one billion people worldwide who live with migraines, the question "What triggered this?" is a constant source of frustration. The post Why Migraines Get Worse When The Air Is Dirty And The Weather Turns appeared first on...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyA Cosmic Crash Turned This Nearby Galaxy Into ChaosA nearby galaxy long treated as a stable cosmic reference is revealing a far more dynamic and turbulent history. The Small Magellanic Cloud, or SMC, is one of the Milky Way’s nearest galactic neighbors. It is a small, gas-rich galaxy...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyBlack Hole Jets Pack Power of 10,000 Suns, Stunning New Study RevealsNew observations reveal how black hole jets behave under pressure, offering a crucial benchmark for understanding their role in cosmic evolution. A new study led by Curtin University has used a global network of radio telescopes to capture...Apr 20, 2026
StudyFinds.orgRising Seas Are Forcing An Impossible Choice About Venice’s FutureA city that draws more than 22 million visitors a year is slowly running out of ways to save itself. The post Rising Seas Are Forcing An Impossible Choice About Venice’s Future appeared first on StudyFinds.Apr 20, 2026
Scientific American‘Cocaine hippos’ raise tough questions, and scientists uncover insights on faster aging and heart risks“Cocaine hippos,” underground bees, and fresh insights into aging and heart healthApr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanSee the spectacular Lyrid meteor shower at its peakThe Lyrid meteor shower hits its peak from April 21 to April 22. Here’s everything you need to know about this annual celestial light showApr 20, 2026
NPR ScienceA mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action"We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine. (Image credit: Goldman Environmental...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyThis Alien Solar System Doesn’t Follow the Rules – and Scientists Are IntriguedThe LHS 1903 system defies expectations with a rocky outer planet, prompting new ideas about how planets form and evolve. As astronomers discover more exoplanets, it is becoming clear that our solar system and its past may be unusual. A...Apr 20, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewColossal Biosciences said it cloned red wolves. Is it for real?If you want to capture something wolflike, it’s best to embark before dawn. So on a morning this January, with the eastern horizon still pink-hued, I drove with two young scientists into a blanket of fog. Forty miles to the west, the...Apr 20, 2026
PsyPostPeople remain “blissfully ignorant” of AI use in everyday messages, new research showsA recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior has found that people evaluate others harshly when they know a message was written using artificial intelligence. Yet, individuals tend to remain completely unaware of potential...Apr 20, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewChinese tech workers are starting to train their AI doubles–and pushing backTech workers in China are being instructed by their bosses to train AI agents to replace them—and it’s prompting a wave of soul-searching among otherwise enthusiastic early adopters. Earlier this month a GitHub project called...Apr 20, 2026
Wired ScienceThere’s New Evidence for How Loneliness Affects Memory in Old AgeA longitudinal study found that loneliness is more closely linked to lapses in immediate and delayed recall than to the overall speed of cognitive decline.Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyWhat Did Prehistoric Europeans Eat? Scientists Uncover Surprising AnswersAncient diets in Poland reveal how food, identity, and inequality shaped prehistoric life. An international team of archaeologists and scientists has pieced together the diets of prehistoric populations in north-central Poland, offering...Apr 20, 2026
Yale Environment 360Energy Crisis Spurs Push for Remote WorkThe energy shocks rippling from the war in Iran have spurred at least a dozen countries to embrace working from home. Leaders in Europe are now joining the push, hoping that more remote work will help curb consumption of oil. Read...Apr 20, 2026
The GuardianStarwatch: Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skiesFirst recorded in 687BC, the meteoroids were once part of the tail of a comet discovered in 1861 This week, the annual Lyrid meteor shower returns to the spring skies. Although active since 16 April, the shower peaks during the late...Apr 20, 2026
The Guardian‘The Moon and The Zoo’: Simon Armitage poem celebrates 200 years of ZSLZoological Society of London commissions poet laureate for animation to mark its 200th anniversary Over its two centuries, acclaimed writers and artists have found inspiration at London zoo, from Edwin Landseer’s Trafalgar Square lions, to...Apr 20, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Hospital-acquired pneumonia reduced by daily toothbrushingMost hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stayApr 20, 2026
Universe TodayThe Vera C. Rubin Observatory has Discovered 11,000 New Asteroids, and It's Barely Even Started!Rubin’s largest asteroid haul yet, gathered before the Legacy Survey of Space and Time even begins, is just the “tip of the iceberg”Apr 19, 2026
PsyPostBelieving in a “chemical imbalance” might keep patients on antidepressants longerPeople who view their depression or anxiety as the result of a chemical imbalance tend to use antidepressants for much longer periods than those who see their condition as a reaction to life events. These individuals are also less likely...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Say This Overlooked Organ Could Hold the Key to Longer LifeA healthy thymus in adults is tied to longer life, reduced disease risk, and improved cancer treatment response. Two new studies from researchers at Mass General Brigham are challenging the long-standing belief that the thymus becomes...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyWant Less Stress? Landmark Study Points to a Simple HabitNew research suggests that sustained exercise may quietly reshape the biology of stress. In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, researchers explored how a year of aerobic exercise...Apr 19, 2026
Popular ScienceWhy spring smells like semen and rotting fishAh, spring. The sun is out, the streets are humming, the days are getting longer, and the air smells like… like… um… say, can anyone else smell that? It’s not just me, right? Right?? It’s not just me. All over America, spring is getting...Apr 19, 2026
Ars TechnicaErrant upper stage spoils Blue Origin's success in reusing New Glenn boosterThe third flight of Blue Origin's heavy-lift New Glenn launcher began Sunday with the company's first successful reflight of an orbital-class booster, but ended with a setback for Jeff Bezos' flagship rocket, a key element in NASA's...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Reveal Eating Fruits and Vegetables May Increase Your Risk of Lung CancerResearchers investigating a rise in lung cancer among younger non-smokers have uncovered a puzzling pattern linked to diet and environmental exposure. A diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is widely considered healthy and...Apr 19, 2026
PsyPostCan a common parasite medication calm the brain’s stress circuitry during alcohol withdrawal?Alcohol use disorder affects tens of millions of people globally, resulting in massive economic costs and severe public health consequences. The chronic condition is defined by an inability to control drinking habits and the emergence of...Apr 19, 2026
Popular Science8 cool images from the Mangrove Photography AwardsMangroves play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems, buffering hurricane damage, storing carbon, and providing a safe haven for diverse wildlife. The Mangrove Photography Awards celebrate the ecological superhero by raising awareness...Apr 19, 2026
PsyPostChildhood trauma and attachment styles show nuanced links to alternative sexual preferencesA recent study explores the relationships between past traumatic experiences, how people connect with others emotionally, and their roles in consensual power exchange or pain play during sex. The research indicates that a history of sexual...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech Daily5.5 Million Bees Discovered Living Beneath a New York CemeteryA cemetery hosts millions of vital pollinator bees, showing their ecological importance and the need to preserve their habitats. To cut costs, Rachel Fordyce used to park for free at Ithaca’s East Hill Plaza and walk through East Lawn...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyAI Reveals Explosive Growth of Floating Algae Across the World’s OceansMachine learning reveals that ocean conditions are increasingly becoming more favorable for macroalgae growth. For the first time, researchers using artificial intelligence have carried out a global analysis of floating algae and found...Apr 19, 2026
The GuardianHow to train your brain to see possibility instead of doomOur minds evolved to minimise unpredictability. But if we learn to live with doubt, a world of opportunities opens up It can feel as though the world is tilting towards chaos: political shocks, economic instability, technological upheaval...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Reverse Brain Aging With Simple Nasal SprayA nasal spray using extracellular vesicles can reduce brain inflammation, restore cell function, and improve cognition, offering a potential breakthrough in reversing brain aging. Think of the brain less like a machine that simply wears...Apr 19, 2026
PsyPostNew study reveals how political bias conditions the impact of conspiracy thinkingA recent study published in Political Psychology suggests that a person’s general tendency to believe in conspiracies strongly predicts their endorsement of specific political rumors, but mostly when those rumors attack their political...Apr 19, 2026
Popular ScienceNew megafauna looked like spiky, 30-pound hamsterIn the latest episode of old museum collections revealing new discoveries, two researchers in Australia have solved a paleontological mystery with an Ice Age fossil first discovered over 100 years ago. The fossil was found in ...Apr 19, 2026
Scientific AmericanHow a Renaissance gambling dispute spawned probability theoryA dispute over how to divvy up the pot in an interrupted game of chance led early mathematicians to invent modern risk assessmentApr 19, 2026
Scientific AmericanWhy game theory could be critical in a nuclear warMilitary strategists use game theory to evaluate possible strategies—but there are limits to what this approach to decision-making can achieveApr 19, 2026
PsyPostCognition might emerge from embodied “grip” with the world rather than abstract mental processesA new article published in Journal of Humanistic Psychology argues that cognition is not something that happens inside the head as abstract information processing, but emerges through an embodied person’s ongoing engagement with the...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyThis Simple Blood Test Could Outperform “Bad Cholesterol” in Preventing Heart DiseaseApoB testing outperforms traditional cholesterol measures in preventing heart attacks and strokes while remaining cost-effective. It more accurately identifies risk, leading to better treatment decisions. A common blood test used by...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyThe Surprising Diet Rule That Makes “Good” Parasites WorkWorms reduce inflammation only on high-fiber diets; low fiber disables their benefits and disrupts gut health. Intestinal worms may help calm inflammation in the human body, but only when they receive enough dietary fiber. Without...Apr 19, 2026
Ars TechnicaI’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers—here’s what a shot day looks likeIf you walk across the open yard in front of the Physics, Math, and Astronomy building at the University of Texas at Austin, you’ll see a 17-story tower and a huge L-shaped building. What you won’t see is what’s underneath you. Two floors...Apr 19, 2026
The GuardianCanadian astronaut’s bon mots help heal wounds from French language rowJeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief’s linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PM Few people foresaw humanity’s quest for the moon as accurately as the 19th-century French author Jules...Apr 19, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Uncover Potential Brain Risks of Popular Fish Oil SupplementsFish oil supplements may not always support brain recovery, as EPA was linked to impaired healing after repeated mild brain injuries. The findings suggest omega-3 effects are context-dependent and not universally beneficial. Fish oil, a...Apr 19, 2026
PsyPostMen and women show different relative cognitive strengths across their lifespansA recent study published in the Journal of Intelligence provides evidence that men and women tend to possess different relative cognitive strengths, which may help explain why women remain underrepresented in certain scientific and...Apr 19, 2026
The GuardianDon’t knock small talk. It has the power to mend a world ripped apart by rage | BidishaAll good? Busy day? Small talk is a social good with a bad reputation. We dread it, but it’s vital for human connection Hi there, how’re you? How’s it going? You alright? All good? As any Briton knows, none of these questions is an inquiry...Apr 19, 2026
The GuardianFrom sleeping lions to spitting snakes: a year in the life of London zoo vetsAs the zoo celebrates its 200th birthday, photographer David Levene captures the people keeping their (sometimes very dangerous) patients healthy and happy. Introduction: Patrick Barkham • Some images may be upsetting to young audiences...Apr 19, 2026
The Guardian‘The Oscar of science’ awarded to scientists behind genetic treatment that restores lost vision winBreakthrough prize in Life Sciences awarded to team who developed Luxturna therapy, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time A married couple who met over a dissected brain and went on to create the first approved...Apr 19, 2026
NPR ScienceThe Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It OffThis week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft's remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep it alive a little longer. (Image credit: NASA)Apr 19, 2026
