Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer's spreads through the brain
A brain protein transports toxic Tau proteins from damaged neurons to healthy ones, potentially explaining how Alzheimer's spreads. Researchers propose that blocking these harmful protein packages could slow the disease's progression through the brain.
Scientists say creatine may help fight depression
A review of five clinical trials involving 238 participants examined whether creatine could treat depression by boosting brain energy. Two studies showed that adding creatine to standard treatment improved symptoms in women with major depressive disorder, while three studies found no meaningful benefit.
Bangladesh unveils sweeping EV incentives to cut emissions and pollution
Bangladesh eliminated heavy taxes on electric vehicles and replaced them with incentives to reduce emissions and pollution. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the new EV policy in his June 11 budget speech for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
A coastal Philippine farm offers a blueprint for farming with wetlands
A Philippine coastal farm demonstrates integrated wetland agriculture by combining active and abandoned brackish fishponds with mangrove ecosystems. The Glinoga Integrated Farm in Pitogo municipality, located four hours from Manila, manages multiple pond types and uses embankment construction to control water movement through mangrove areas.
NASA, SBA Announce New Initiative to Scale American Space Economy
NASA and the SBA launched the SBIC-NASA Initiative to increase investment in American manufacturers of industrial components and space exploration technologies. Under the agreement, NASA will identify technology priorities and connect businesses to funding opportunities for sustained lunar and Martian presence.
NASA’s Newest Wind Tunnel Builds on Legacy of Innovation
NASA opened the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, its first major wind tunnel built in over 40 years, to replace two older tunnels at Langley Research Center. The new facility succeeds the 12-Foot Low-Speed Tunnel and the 20-Foot Vertical Spin Tunnel, which had operated for more than a century.
Hong Kong’s urban cockatoos could be a genetic lifeline for Indonesian ancestors
A feral population of yellow-crested cockatoos in Hong Kong contains genetic diversity that could help save the critically endangered species in Indonesia, where fewer than 2,000 individuals remain in the wild. The Hong Kong birds, descended from escaped or released pets, represent a potential genetic resource for conservation efforts in the species' native Indonesian range.
One mountain lion changed the food web in a California suburb, study finds
A mountain lion that moved into a California suburban preserve around 2012 transformed the local food web by altering prey populations and predator-prey relationships. The finding, documented through nine years of camera trap data, demonstrates that apex predators can reshape ecosystems even in heavily developed landscapes.
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Preps for Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Chris Williams tested his spacesuit on June 23, 2026, inside the International Space Station's Quest airlock, checking comfort, mobility, communications, and life support systems. ESA flight engineer Sophie Adenot assisted Williams with the spacesuit evaluation before his scheduled spacewalk.
NASA Seeks Industry Input to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies
NASA is requesting industry input on a draft solicitation to accelerate development of lunar surface technologies needed for long-term Moon exploration. The agency aims to reduce risk and advance key systems through collaborative design, development, testing, and evaluation with industry partners.
Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon will reach its peak in early morning hours on Tuesday, June 30. This full moon marks the first of the summer season in UK skies.
Why nanoscale droplets don't coalesce and microscale droplets do
Water and oil droplets behave differently based on size due to their molecular properties. Nanoscale droplets remain separated while microscale droplets merge, a distinction relevant to emulsion stability in applications like salad dressings that use emulsifiers such as mustard or mayonnaise.
This tiny organism contracts 200 times faster than we can blink—here's how
Spirostomum ambiguum, a single-celled organism, contracts to one-quarter of its body length in less than 5 milliseconds using a calcium-activated protein network in a fishnet-like configuration. This contraction speed far exceeds human muscle capabilities and may inform development of faster artificial muscles and synthetic cellular machinery.
Camera traps reveal the true culprit behind crop damage in Honduras
Camera traps deployed in Honduran Mosquitia identified which wildlife species was causing crop damage in the region. The research was published in Neotropical Biology and Conservation journal using noninvasive monitoring technology.
Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new water pollution proposals
Farmers meeting water quality standards could receive fewer regulatory inspections under proposed changes to the Nutrients Action Policy. The policy revision aims to adjust enforcement frequency based on compliance records rather than universal inspection schedules.
Giant exoplanet may hold a magnetic grip on its host star
A giant exoplanet may exert magnetic forces on its host star, reversing the assumed one-directional relationship between stars and their orbiting planets. Researchers observed this potential interaction in a system where the star's magnetic field appears influenced by the planet's presence.
Mummified dogs reveal Tiwanaku people buried companions beside homes long before they became status symbols
Tiwanaku people in southern Peru buried mummified dogs near their homes around 1,100 years ago, with remains showing careful placement on woven mats. Only two intentionally buried mummified dogs from this culture have been discovered, with one young dog possibly wrapped in twine.
Toward experiment-guided AlphaFold: Researchers overcome AI tool's single-conformation limitation
AlphaFold can now be guided with experimental data to predict multiple protein conformations instead of collapsing heterogeneous structures into a single dominant shape. Researchers at ISTA developed this approach by incorporating experimental conditions that alter local protein structure, as published in Nature Biotechnology.
The order of species loss alters how grasslands maintain stability, study finds
The sequence in which plant species disappear from grasslands affects how well these ecosystems maintain their stability and function. Grasslands comprising 40% of terrestrial ecosystems play crucial roles in supporting livestock food sources, pollinator habitats, and carbon storage.
These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland
Soil bacteria stimulate lignin production in plant roots, making crops more resilient in salty soils. Greenhouse and field tests demonstrated healthier plants and higher yields when these beneficial microbes were present in salt-affected conditions.
The oldest evidence of mourning rituals reveals Paleolithic communities grieved like we do
A 15-year-old boy mauled by a bear roughly 27,500 years ago in Liguria, Italy, was attended by others during his final moments, as evidenced by archaeological findings at Arene Candide. The skeletal remains show injuries to his jaw, neck, and left shoulder, with evidence suggesting his community performed mourning rituals similar to modern grief practices.
Lost megalodon vertebrae resurface, confirming 80-foot size estimate
A set of megalodon vertebrae missing since the 1980s was rediscovered, confirming the extinct shark reached 80 feet in length. Researchers from Danish and international institutions analyzed the specimen to learn about the megatooth shark's lifestyle and behavior patterns.
Human activity has driven retreat of Antarctica's fastest melting glacier
Human-driven climate change intensified the retreat of Pine Island Glacier during the 20th century. The glacier drains a large part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea and is one of the biggest contributors to global sea level rise.
Europe swelters as heat wave moves east
A heat wave moved eastward across Europe on Sunday, affecting hundreds of millions of people despite some overnight storm relief in France and Belgium. The extreme temperatures continued spreading despite temporary weather breaks from the storms.
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters died while battling wildfires burning along the Colorado-Utah border. Multiple blazes sparked emergency declarations from governors in both states.