Layered nano-biohybrid uses sunlight, air and water to make hydrogen peroxide
A layered nano-biohybrid material combining inorganic and biological components produces hydrogen peroxide using sunlight, air, and water as inputs. The technology was developed by a research team at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory.
Mutation hotspots help 'friendly' viruses outmaneuver the bacteria in your gut
Researchers identified mutation hotspots in bacteriophages that allow these viruses to rapidly evolve and overcome antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut microbiome. These genetic regions enable phages to adapt quickly enough to maintain their role in controlling harmful bacterial populations.
Building a practical path to post-quantum cryptography
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has standardized post-quantum cryptography algorithms to replace current encryption methods vulnerable to future quantum computers. Organizations should begin transitioning their systems now, as the migration to quantum-resistant cryptography represents an evolutionary business process rather than an emergency response.
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower has been increasing in intensity since early July and will continue through the end of August. The shower is one of the year's brightest and most popular meteor showers, with peak visibility occurring around August 12.
What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse
Global temperatures reached record highs across the Northern Hemisphere this summer, with Europe experiencing its hottest June-July period since records began and the contiguous US recording its hottest July ever. Scientists project that 2027 could experience even worse heat conditions based on current climate trends and data analysis.
Drug-carrying nanoparticles shrink venous malformations by 70% in mice
Drug-carrying nanoparticles reduced venous malformations by 70 percent in mice by targeting cells that grow abnormally in blood vessels. The treatment addresses malformations that can enlarge as children grow and range from superficial to life-threatening conditions.
Models of glacial collapse in Antarctica improve predictions of sea-level rise
Improved models of glacial collapse in Antarctica now provide more reliable predictions of sea-level rise, with current estimates ranging from half a meter to 2 meters by the end of the 21st century. Every centimeter of sea-level rise could displace 1.5 million people globally.
NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon
Water and minerals including iron and titanium exist on the lunar surface and require special equipment for extraction and processing. Lunar Station Corp. is using NASA data to determine resource locations to guide landing sites and mining operations.
Scientists just created female clones of male mice
Scientists removed the Y chromosome from male mouse embryos using CRISPR technology and created female clones of male mice. The Japanese research team achieved this outcome by deleting genetic material from male cells to produce viable female offspring.
Scientists turn Starlink into a giant scanner for Earth’s upper atmosphere
Researchers used orbital data from approximately 1,200 Starlink satellites to reconstruct atmospheric density changes at 500 kilometers altitude in Earth's upper atmosphere. This method could improve satellite tracking and help reduce collision risks in crowded orbital zones.
Scientists discover a hidden brain rhythm that could improve Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists identified a brain network with a distinctive electrical rhythm that drives deep brain stimulation benefits in Parkinson's disease patients. This discovery could enable more precise, personalized stimulation settings for improved treatment outcomes.
The adult brain can repair itself better than scientists thought
Astrocytes repair damaged brain tissue in mice by creating new nuclei and sending them through cellular extensions to repopulate injured regions. This discovery suggests the adult brain has greater self-repair capacity than previously understood, with support cells actively rebuilding lost cellular networks rather than passively responding to injury.
Scientists turn sheep’s wool into a material that helps regrow bone
Keratin extracted from sheep's wool enabled damaged bone to regenerate in animals with tissue that was more organized and structurally similar to healthy bone than conventional collagen scaffolds. This finding transforms an agricultural byproduct into a potential material for regenerative medicine applications.
James Webb captures a cosmic lion sculpted by a dying star
A dying star at the center of NGC 2392 is blasting radiation into surrounding gas and dust, sculpting the nebula's distinctive lion-like appearance. The white dwarf's intense energy illuminates dusty clumps that form the nebula's sprawling mane while carving out the lion's face.
A strange crystal made of electrons just revealed its hidden motion
Researchers discovered optical signals that reveal both the location and collective motion of electrons in a Wigner crystal by shining light on atomically thin material cooled near absolute zero. The findings provide direct observation of how electrons in this quantum state organize and move together as a structured pattern.
Scientists find evidence for two origins of life on Earth
Scientists discovered genetic evidence suggesting that free-living cells may have originated twice on Earth rather than once. Both origins appear to share a common ancient genetic code, indicating two independent transitions to free-living existence occurred.
The ESCAPE mission will study the evolution of exoplanet atmospheres
NASA's ESCAPE mission will investigate how exoplanet atmospheres change over time to better understand planetary habitability. The research addresses limitations of the habitable zone concept by examining atmospheric evolution rather than relying solely on orbital distance from stars.
Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa's past
# Summary The understanding of Africa's past has shifted across multiple eras as science, politics, and technologies have evolved. How scholars define and interpret the past changes alongside developments in scientific methods and prevailing political contexts.
Genomics used to find endangered fish populations most vulnerable to climate change
Genomics identified which endangered fish populations face the greatest climate change vulnerability, enabling targeted conservation efforts. The research provides practical guidance for protecting threatened species before populations suffer irreversible declines.
NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
NASA completed the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, a science instrument designed for astronauts to deploy on the Moon's surface near the South Pole. The payload finished hardware development and testing and is now ready for deployment during the Artemis mission.
NASA Shares Station Research Today Supporting Moon, Mars Tomorrow
The International Space Station conducted scientific experiments throughout 2026 to support future lunar and Mars missions. NASA's Artemis II mission achieved the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years in April.
DNA repair enzymes favor specific sequences, shaping mutation patterns in the human genome
DNA repair enzymes preferentially fix damage at specific DNA sequences, creating non-random patterns of mutations across the human genome. This sequence selectivity determines which damaged DNA segments get repaired versus which remain as permanent mutations.
New GLP-1 pill delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks
An experimental GLP-1 pill called aleniglipron produced up to 12.1% body weight loss in 36 weeks. The once-daily oral medication differs from injectable alternatives by being a small molecule that could be manufactured more easily at scale.
Lion Nebula Roars to Life With NASA’s Webb
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured new images of NGC 2392, a planetary nebula nicknamed the Lion Nebula. The telescope revealed details of the structure previously observed by Hubble in 2000, including the lion-shaped face and comet-shaped objects forming the mane.
1 in 5 people may carry this hidden genetic heart risk
High levels of Lp(a), an inherited cholesterol particle, were linked to increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular death in a study of over 20,000 people. A blood test can detect elevated Lp(a) that standard cholesterol tests typically miss.
Scientists discover a hidden switch inside silver nanocatalysts
Silver nanocatalysts switch their reaction location between different parts of the catalyst depending on whether a solid oxide cell generates electricity or hydrogen. This switching behavior was discovered through analysis of how silver nanoparticles respond to the cell's operational mode.
The Download: AI agents for science, and the “censorship-industrial complex”
AI systems designed for scientific research require advanced reasoning capabilities beyond simple data processing. Schmidt Sciences and researchers emphasize that developing these agents demands computational methods that can work through complex problems methodically.
240-million-year-old reptile fossil reveals a lost chapter before dinosaurs and crocodiles
A 240-million-year-old reptile fossil from Brazil shows a small predator with unusually positioned legs that may have enabled more efficient movement than earlier reptiles. The discovery reveals this creature's close relatives spread across multiple continents during the Triassic period more extensively than previously documented.
Potatoes may have given Indigenous Andeans a digestive superpower
Indigenous Peruvians carry exceptionally high numbers of a starch-digestion gene, likely because people with more copies gained evolutionary advantage after potatoes became staple food. This genetic change began thousands of years before European contact, demonstrating that diet can shape human evolution.