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Can Blood Predict A 100-Year Life? New Studies Say The Clues Are There
Scientists remain hopeful that insights from the blood of exceptionally long-lived people will eventually lead to treatments or lifestyle strategies that benefit everyone.
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New Study Explains Why Earth’s Poles Are Heating Up at an Alarming Rate
The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere on Earth, and new research reveals why. Using aircraft and ground measurements, scientists found that openings in sea ice boost cloud formation while pollution from oil fields alters Arctic chemistry. Together, these processes form powerful feedback loops that trap heat and speed ice loss. The findings hig...
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Hubble's New Data Reveals Twin Jets From Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
As 3I/ATLAS fades, scientists will continue analysing data to understand more about the mysterious comet
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Fusion Reactors Could Generate Axions, Offering a New Path to Detect Dark Matter
Fusion energy may have an unexpected cosmic role beyond clean power. A new study suggests fusion reactors could produce axions, hypothetical dark matter particles, when high-energy neutrons from fusion reactions strike reactor walls. These interactions may generate axions that escape shielding undetected. Scientists propose future fusion plants cou...
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Biggest Space Discoveries in 2025: From New Comets and Black Holes to Sign of Life on Mars
The year 2025 proved extraordinary for astronomy, delivering discoveries that stretched from our cosmic backyard to distant galaxies. Scientists tracked Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, while nearby stars like Barnard’s Star and Alpha Centauri revealed new planetary companions. On Mars, strange “leopard spots” raised ...
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Top Court Stays Own Order On Aravalli Range Definition, Seeks Experts' Report
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month on a new definition of the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that activists and scientists alleged could open vast stretches of the fragile ecosystem to illegal and unregulated mining
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Scientists Plan To De-Extinct 12-Foot-Tall Moa Bird Gone For 600 Years
During this long period, the moa developed several unique traits that are extremely difficult to replicate.
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Is The Universes Endless Expansion In Doubt? Changing Dark Energy Sparks Fresh Cosmic Debate
According to Professor Lee, if these results are confirmed, it could completely change our understanding of the universe's future.
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Scientists Rule Out Existence Of Particle After 10 Years Of Research
This discovery is important because it ruled out a major possibility for new physics beyond the Standard Model.
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New Electrochemical Method Doubles Hydrogen Output While Cutting Energy Costs
Scientists developed a new electrochemical method that doubles hydrogen output while lowering energy use by 40 percent. By adding organic molecules and a modified catalyst, the process creates extra hydrogen and useful byproducts, offering a sustainable, efficient path for industrial hydrogen production and potentially transforming clean energy app...
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Arctic Report Card Flags Fast Warming, Record Heat and New Risks
The 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic is warming faster than expected, with record heat, shrinking ice, stronger storms, and rusting rivers. Scientists warn that rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, threatening water safety, and increasing risks for Arctic communities. The changes highlight how quickly climate impacts are unfolding,...
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Yann LeCun Sets Up Advanced Machine Intelligence AI Startup After Announcing Departure From Meta
Yann LeCun has confirmed that his new startup is called Advanced Machine Intelligence. The former Meta chief AI scientist will serve as executive chairman, with Nabla co-founder Alex LeBrun as CEO. AMI will focus on world models and has also announced a research partnership with Nabla.
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Betelgeuse and the Crab Nebula Reveal Stellar Death and Rebirth in Multi-Telescope Views
Betelgeuse’s unusual dimming and the Crab Nebula’s remnants offer insight into stellar death and rebirth. Composite images from multiple telescopes show gas filaments and a neutron star, illustrating how massive stars explode, enrich space with heavy elements, and seed future star formation. These observations help scientists trace stellar life...
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Electricity-Driven Nitrogen Insertion Opens a Sustainable Path to Drug-Ready Heterocycles
Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed an electricity-driven method to insert nitrogen into stable carbon rings, enabling greener synthesis of valuable heterocycles. Published in Nature Synthesis, the approach avoids harsh chemicals, reduces waste, and allows access to key drug-ready molecular frameworks under mild condit...
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ICMR Research Reveals Major Breast Cancer Risks In Indian Female Population
A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer among women in India.
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Can Blood Predict A 100-Year Life? New Studies Say The Clues Are There
Scientists remain hopeful that insights from the blood of exceptionally long-lived people will eventually lead to treatments or lifestyle strategies that benefit everyone.
-
New Study Explains Why Earth’s Poles Are Heating Up at an Alarming Rate
The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere on Earth, and new research reveals why. Using aircraft and ground measurements, scientists found that openings in sea ice boost cloud formation while pollution from oil fields alters Arctic chemistry. Together, these processes form powerful feedback loops that trap heat and speed ice loss. The findings hig...
-
Hubble's New Data Reveals Twin Jets From Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
As 3I/ATLAS fades, scientists will continue analysing data to understand more about the mysterious comet
-
Fusion Reactors Could Generate Axions, Offering a New Path to Detect Dark Matter
Fusion energy may have an unexpected cosmic role beyond clean power. A new study suggests fusion reactors could produce axions, hypothetical dark matter particles, when high-energy neutrons from fusion reactions strike reactor walls. These interactions may generate axions that escape shielding undetected. Scientists propose future fusion plants cou...
-
Biggest Space Discoveries in 2025: From New Comets and Black Holes to Sign of Life on Mars
The year 2025 proved extraordinary for astronomy, delivering discoveries that stretched from our cosmic backyard to distant galaxies. Scientists tracked Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, while nearby stars like Barnard’s Star and Alpha Centauri revealed new planetary companions. On Mars, strange “leopard spots” raised ...
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Top Court Stays Own Order On Aravalli Range Definition, Seeks Experts' Report
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month on a new definition of the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that activists and scientists alleged could open vast stretches of the fragile ecosystem to illegal and unregulated mining
-
Scientists Plan To De-Extinct 12-Foot-Tall Moa Bird Gone For 600 Years
During this long period, the moa developed several unique traits that are extremely difficult to replicate.
-
Is The Universes Endless Expansion In Doubt? Changing Dark Energy Sparks Fresh Cosmic Debate
According to Professor Lee, if these results are confirmed, it could completely change our understanding of the universe's future.
-
Scientists Rule Out Existence Of Particle After 10 Years Of Research
This discovery is important because it ruled out a major possibility for new physics beyond the Standard Model.
-
New Electrochemical Method Doubles Hydrogen Output While Cutting Energy Costs
Scientists developed a new electrochemical method that doubles hydrogen output while lowering energy use by 40 percent. By adding organic molecules and a modified catalyst, the process creates extra hydrogen and useful byproducts, offering a sustainable, efficient path for industrial hydrogen production and potentially transforming clean energy app...
-
Arctic Report Card Flags Fast Warming, Record Heat and New Risks
The 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic is warming faster than expected, with record heat, shrinking ice, stronger storms, and rusting rivers. Scientists warn that rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, threatening water safety, and increasing risks for Arctic communities. The changes highlight how quickly climate impacts are unfolding,...
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Yann LeCun Sets Up Advanced Machine Intelligence AI Startup After Announcing Departure From Meta
Yann LeCun has confirmed that his new startup is called Advanced Machine Intelligence. The former Meta chief AI scientist will serve as executive chairman, with Nabla co-founder Alex LeBrun as CEO. AMI will focus on world models and has also announced a research partnership with Nabla.
-
Betelgeuse and the Crab Nebula Reveal Stellar Death and Rebirth in Multi-Telescope Views
Betelgeuse’s unusual dimming and the Crab Nebula’s remnants offer insight into stellar death and rebirth. Composite images from multiple telescopes show gas filaments and a neutron star, illustrating how massive stars explode, enrich space with heavy elements, and seed future star formation. These observations help scientists trace stellar life...
-
Electricity-Driven Nitrogen Insertion Opens a Sustainable Path to Drug-Ready Heterocycles
Scientists at the National University of Singapore have developed an electricity-driven method to insert nitrogen into stable carbon rings, enabling greener synthesis of valuable heterocycles. Published in Nature Synthesis, the approach avoids harsh chemicals, reduces waste, and allows access to key drug-ready molecular frameworks under mild condit...
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ICMR Research Reveals Major Breast Cancer Risks In Indian Female Population
A new study conducted by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decoded the specific risk factors for breast cancer among women in India.
