Wired ScienceHow to Watch the 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower at Its PeakBetween the night of April 21 and the early morning of April 22, those looking in the right place will see the sky light up with 15 to 20 meteors per hour.Apr 21, 2026
Chemistry WorldElectrochemistry unleashes untapped potential of strained rings to build moleculesOne pot technique achieved functionalisation at up to four sitesApr 21, 2026
SciTech DailyPowerful Lasers Reveal How Matter Becomes Plasma in Trillionths of a SecondUltrafast lasers tracked plasma formation and ionization in copper with picosecond precision. Results show rapid ion growth and decay, aiding fusion research. When intense laser pulses strike matter, they can knock electrons out of their...Apr 21, 2026
The GuardianMythos: are fears over new AI model panic or PR? – podcastEarlier this month the AI company Anthropic said it had created a model so powerful that, out of a sense of responsibility, it was not going to release it to the public. Anthropic says the model, Mythos Preview, excels at spotting and...Apr 21, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsA School of Mud Volcano Islands in AzerbaijanEarth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A School of Mud Volcano… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events...Apr 21, 2026
SciTech DailyA Simpler Path to Super-Resolution: Scientists Reinvent MicroscopyA new imaging framework is pushing the boundaries of how scientists observe life at the microscopic scale. Understanding life at the cellular and subcellular scale depends on seeing extremely small biological structures in fine detail....Apr 21, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Uncover Hidden Genetic Cause of Diabetes in BabiesHidden regions of DNA are revealing unexpected clues about how diabetes begins. Scientists have uncovered new genetic causes of diabetes in infants, pointing to a region of the genome that has long been overlooked in genetic research. Most...Apr 21, 2026
SciTech DailyAmazonian Chocolate Could Become the Next Superfood, Scientists SayNew research into Amazonian cocoa reveals that its value may extend beyond flavor alone. Chocolate from the Amazon is already known worldwide for its distinctive taste, but new research suggests it may offer even greater value. Scientists...Apr 21, 2026
Ars TechnicaPentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programsThe Pentagon has canceled a ground control system for the US military's GPS satellite navigation network after the program's enduring problems "proved insurmountable," the US Space Force announced in a press release Monday. The Global...Apr 21, 2026
Universe TodayBehold, the Solar System in All its X-ray GloryUsing the eROSITA space telescope, MPE researchers have successfully isolated the X-ray glow from our Solar System, revealing its impact on the soft X-ray sky. The findings, published in Science, underscore the importance of considering...Apr 21, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Diamonds are surprisingly elastic when you make them tinyExperiment with nanodiamonds reveals that they are less rigid than other diamonds, adding to our understanding of how they could be used in new technologiesApr 21, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA on Track for Future Missions with Initial Artemis II AssessmentsFour astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft on top of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket launch on the agency’s Artemis II test flight, at 6:35 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 1 from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...Apr 20, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Bruce the Parrot Has No Upper Beak Yet Is the Undefeated Alpha Male Thanks to a “Jousting" TechniqueLearn how a kea parrot in New Zealand missing its upper beak became an undefeated alpha male by developing a “jousting” fighting technique through behavioral innovation.Apr 20, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)5,000-Year-Old Pots Reveal Diet, Dairy Cooking, and Possible Early Wine in the Bronze AgeLearn how residues preserved in ancient pots in Azerbaijan reveal what people ate, how they cooked dairy, and how grapes may have been turned into early wine.Apr 20, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)100,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Teeth May Reveal How Early Humans Moved Across EuropeLearn how teeth from a Polish cave not only reveal family ties but also hint at Neanderthal lineages across Europe.Apr 20, 2026
PsyPostLifting weights builds a sharper mind and reduces anxiety in older womenLifting weights provides a robust method for older women to improve their memory and mental health, regardless of whether they lift heavy weights for fewer repetitions or lighter weights for more repetitions. The recent clinical trial,...Apr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanTrump’s order on psychedelics could have far-reaching science consequencesA new executive order could make it easier for researchers studying how psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine may be useful in medicineApr 20, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Nature May Have a Universal Tempo, and It’s Close to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”Learn how many species across the animal kingdom, from sea lions to fiddler crabs, demonstrate a preference for communication at about 2 beats per second.Apr 20, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)9-Million-Year-Old Ancient Whale Graveyard May Trace Back to Explosive VolcanoesLearn more about “Whale Hill,” a fossil site in Chile that may reveal how volcanic ash caused mass whale death and unexpectedly cooled the planet.Apr 20, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Rolls Out Artemis III Moon Rocket Core StageNASA moved the core stage, or the largest section, of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that will launch the crewed Artemis III mission in 2027 from the agency’s Michoud Assembly Facility to the agency’s Pegasus barge in New Orleans on...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyMystery Illness Kills 5 in Burundi As Doctors Scramble for AnswersA cluster of unexplained illnesses in northern Burundi has prompted an urgent public health response. Health officials in Burundi are racing to identify the cause of a still-unexplained illness that has killed five people and sickened 35...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyChallenging the Narrative: New Study Shows U.S. Life Expectancy Is Rising Across All StatesA new analysis revisits long-standing assumptions about life expectancy in the United States, revealing a more nuanced story than previously thought. A new study co-authored by two University of Wisconsin–Madison professors finds that...Apr 20, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)A whole new way to prevent death from sepsis shows promiseFiltering a protein that may cause sepsis out from the blood has shown promising signs for improving survivalApr 20, 2026
PsyPostHow a perceived lack of traditional values makes minorities seem youngerPeople tend to stereotype sexual minorities and Black men as unusually young, an assumption driven by a shared cultural belief that these groups lack traditional values. This overlapping set of perceptions functions to paint certain...Apr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanNASA’s 2028 moon landing may be delayed because of lack of space suits, watchdog report warnsNASA needs new space suits to land astronauts on the moon by 2028, but development is behind and in danger of slipping further, according to a report from the agency’s Office of Inspector GeneralApr 20, 2026
Singularity HubPrinted Neurons That Mimic Brain Cells Could Slash AI’s Energy BillNew artificial neurons fire so realistically they can activate living brain cells in mouse tissue. As AI demands ever more power, researchers are looking to the brain for more efficient ways to process information. A new approach uses...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyBone-Strengthening Discovery Could Reverse OsteoporosisA little-known receptor may reshape how scientists approach bone loss. Scientists at Leipzig University have identified a little-studied receptor that could open the door to a new way of treating osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones...Apr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanAstronauts’ brains don’t fully adapt to life in microgravity, new study findsNew research shows astronauts tend to grip objects in microgravity as if they felt as heavy as or heavier than they would on Earth, a finding that could help future space explorationApr 20, 2026
The GuardianCocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study findsFish swam further and dispersed more widely after exposure to environmental levels of drug and main metabolite Traces of cocaine that pollute rivers and lakes may accumulate in the brains of salmon and disrupt their behaviour, according to...Apr 20, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Can we ‘vaccinate’ ourselves against stress?A traditional vaccine primes the immune system to build better defences. Researchers think we can do something similar to increase our resilience to the pressures and worries of lifeApr 20, 2026
Universe TodayExoplanets Without Lots of Water Can't Maintain Their Carbon CyclesWater is critical to life because cells need liquid to function. That's why scientists focus on finding and studying exoplanets in habitable zones. But even if they're in habitable zones, exoplanets need lots of water to support their...Apr 20, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Newly Discovered Spider Named After Pink Floyd, Thriving in the Cracks of Urban WallsLearn about a new species of crevice weaver spider that has adapted to urban living.Apr 20, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 34th Resupply Launch to Space StationA SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware as NASA’s SpaceX CRS-33 mission approaches the International Space Station for an automated docking to the Harmony...Apr 20, 2026
PsyPostDoes listening to true crime make you a more creative criminal?Reading about or listening to stories of real-world violence does not seem to make people more creative when it comes to harming others. In fact, heavy consumers of true crime might actually be less likely to use their imaginative skills...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyThe Most Elusive Number in Physics Just Got Even More MysteriousA decade-long effort to measure one of physics’ most fundamental constants culminates in a moment of uncertainty and revelation. The moment had arrived to open the envelope, but Stephan Schlamminger, a physicist at the National Institute...Apr 20, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Can you determine your personalised stress score?“I’m stressed” is a phrase that many of us use, but now there are ways to shed light on how stressed you actually areApr 20, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and happinessStress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types can sharpen the mind and strengthen the body. Here’s how to find your perfect doseApr 20, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant maleAn injured kea with just half a beak has used what's left as a weapon that gives him dominance over a captive colony of the birdsApr 20, 2026
Science NewsIncreasing heat can boost malnutrition among childrenIn a study of 6.5 million children in Brazil, higher temperatures were associated with worse nutrition outcomes, especially in vulnerable groups.Apr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanNASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft down to just two working science instrumentsThis iconic spacecraft launched nearly 49 years ago and is running perilously low on powerApr 20, 2026
Scientific AmericanRisk of ‘megaquake’ in Japan higher after powerful earthquake strikesAfter a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck of the coast of Japan and set off tsunami warnings, there’s an elevated risk of a “megaquake” following in its wakeApr 20, 2026
The GuardianDesmond Morris obituaryZoologist, author and broadcaster who found fame with his groundbreaking 1967 book The Naked Ape Desmond Morris, the zoologist, writer and broadcaster, who has died aged 98, in the course of 60 years put his name to more than 50 books, and...Apr 20, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsWheels Up for X-59NASA NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies over the Mojave Desert in California in this April 14, 2026, image. The transition to flying with wheels up is a key milestone and an important step in the experimental aircraft’s...Apr 20, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Welcomes Latvia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory Latvia’s Minister for Education and Science Dace Melbārde, second from right, signs the Artemis Accords, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, second from left, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, left, and...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Uncover Hidden Trigger Behind Stem Cell AgingA known cell-death protein turns out to quietly reshape stem cell aging. As people grow older, the body’s ability to maintain healthy blood and a strong immune system gradually weakens. A major reason is the decline of hematopoietic stem...Apr 20, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Discover Coral Reefs Are Teeming With Previously Unknown LifeScientists are uncovering a hidden layer of coral reef ecosystems, one dominated not by visible marine life, but by vast and largely unexplored microbial communities. An international team of scientists has revealed new details about coral...Apr 20, 2026
PsyPostAutism spectrum disorder is associated with specific congenital malformationsAn analysis of data from the Israel National Birth Registry found that congenital malformations were more common in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than in neurotypical children. The most prevalent physical anomalies...Apr 20, 2026
Science BlogSwirling Vortex in Water Tank Reveals Hidden Geometry of Quantum WorldThe tank itself is unremarkable. A metre wide, two metres long, five centimetres deep, filled with ordinary water in a lab in Okinawa. Beneath it, a light tablet glows. Above it, a high-speed camera waits. At the centre, water drains...Apr 20, 2026
Science BlogThe Beak He Never Had Is the One He Uses to Win Every FightThe upper beak of a kea parrot is a serious implement. Hooked, sharp, powerful enough to pry apart rocks and strip bark from mountain beech trees, it is the bird’s primary instrument for eating, fighting, and social maneuvering. Bruce, an...Apr 20, 2026
Science BlogAtomic Clocks Can Now Tick Faster and Slower at the Same TimeAt the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Colorado, a single aluminum ion hangs suspended in a trap, cooled to fractions of a degree above absolute zero. It is, in practical terms, as close to nothing as physics permits. And...Apr 20, 2026
