Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI
AI models now help researchers narrow thousands of potential tuberculosis drug compounds down to the most promising candidates for further development. The technology reduces costly dead ends by identifying which compounds are most likely to succeed before expensive testing begins.
NASA’s Chandra and IXPE Study Pulsar in Lighthouse Nebula
X-ray observations from NASA's Chandra and IXPE observatories were combined to study a rapidly spinning, magnetically strong neutron star within the Lighthouse nebula. The composite image released July 9, 2026 displays Chandra data in purple and IXPE data in blue.
India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways
India launched its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches. The train will operate in Haryana state as part of efforts to expand clean energy use across India's rail network.
The risk of weather data sabotage is rising
Weather data sabotage poses increasing risks to industries relying on forecasts for critical decisions. Airlines, power grid operators, and farmers depend on weather predictions that could be targeted by malicious actors to cause operational disruptions.
Scientists built a camera that can track invisible particles in 3D
A particle detector called PLATON uses a light-field camera and AI to reconstruct three-dimensional particle paths from a single block of light-producing material instead of millions of components. Simulations indicate it could match current detector performance while being easier to scale and potentially improving PET medical imaging resolution.
Bones reveal ancient Egyptian princesses born 4,000 years ago used weapons
Ancient Egyptian princesses from the Middle Kingdom, buried 4,000 years ago with weapons, showed skeletal evidence of being trained to use those weapons. Analysis of five royal women's mummies revealed asymmetrical bone development consistent with weapon practice rather than symbolic burial items.
Golf generates nearly €630 million in societal benefits in Finland
Finnish golf players spend approximately €330 million annually on the sport, generating nearly €630 million in estimated societal benefits. The findings come from a study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living showing societal benefits are nearly double the direct spending amount.
UN report offers roadmap for sustainable blue economies
A UN report created with University of Portsmouth researchers provides governments with practical guidance for developing sustainable blue economies amid mounting marine and freshwater ecosystem pressures. The global ocean economy is valued at US$2.2 trillion and faces threats from pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
Researchers discover rare freshwater mussels in Moosup River
Researchers discovered a living freshwater mussel community in the Moosup River, marking the first documented record in over three decades. The community includes rare native species that are considered sensitive indicators of river health.
For biodiversity to thrive across Europe, laws should treat wildlife as individuals capable of suffering, experts argue
European wildlife protection laws should recognize animals as individuals capable of suffering instead of treating them as ecological resources. Experts argue that both EU and UK frameworks require stronger and more consistent implementation to improve biodiversity outcomes.
NASA Welcomes Serbia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Serbia became the 69th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, pledging commitment to peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony took place Thursday at NASA's Washington headquarters.
How to Make an Invisible Drone
A drone called Phantom Twist spins at 15 to 25 Hz during flight, making it approximately ten times harder for humans to see than typical quadrotors. The spinning motion exploits human visual processing, which requires about 100 milliseconds to integrate scenes, turning the solid object into an opaque smear.
Digital Surveillance Reshapes Fishery Enforcement in Indonesia
Satellites and automated monitoring systems now track fishing vessel positions and automatically compare them against permits and authorized zones within minutes, identifying potential violations before patrol vessels leave port. Indonesia's Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance Station receives continuous position signals from vessels operating in the eastern Indian Ocean and uses geospatial analytics to flag unauthorized movements against historical patterns.
Why heat pumps are still so hot in the US
Heat pumps use electricity for heating and are highly efficient appliances gaining popularity in the United States. The devices are experiencing increased adoption despite being associated with winter heating needs.
NASA Uses Subscale Aircraft to Accelerate Flight Innovation
NASA uses small remotely piloted aircraft at its Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory to test new aerospace concepts and reduce development risk. The subscale planes serve as cost-effective platforms located at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to mature innovative ideas.
NASA Study of Pristine Meteorite Adds to Story of Ancient Asteroids
A meteorite that fell to Earth on July 16, 2024, has provided NASA scientists with new information about ancient water and chemical evolution in primitive asteroids. The pristine sample recovered immediately after impact is revealing clues about ingredients that may have contributed to life's emergence in the early solar system.
How NASA’s Artemis III Lander Test Will Pave Way for Moon Landings
A demonstration mission in 2027 will allow NASA teams to practice rendezvous and docking operations between commercial human landing systems and the Orion spacecraft before crewed Moon landings occur in 2028. The test involves coordinating teams on Earth and in orbit to prepare for the actual landing missions.
The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's
A microscopic skeleton inside neurons acts as a gatekeeper controlling what brain cells absorb. When this structure weakens, neurons rapidly take in harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that stabilizing it could prevent brain cell damage.
Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy
A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy contained a papyrus fragment from Homer's Iliad, specifically from the "Catalogue of Ships" section. This marks the first archaeological evidence of a Greek literary text being deliberately used during the mummification process.
Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth
Four white dwarf stars hidden next to brighter red dwarf companions were revealed through Hubble's ultraviolet observations, with one located 25 light-years away taking nearly thirty years to confirm. The discovery suggests the galactic neighborhood contains many more undiscovered white dwarf binary systems than previously accounted for.
Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger
Older adults who regularly attended cultural activities like museums, movies, and concerts showed physical functioning equivalent to people approximately three years younger. Researchers identified potential mechanisms including stronger social ties, improved mental health, and healthier habits, though direct causation requires further study.
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station
Three astronauts arrived at the International Space Station Tuesday aboard Soyuz MS-29, increasing the crew to 10 for approximately two weeks. The spacecraft launched at 10:47 a.m. EDT from Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina.
The Download: Claude’s inner workings, and the future of world models
Anthropic discovered a method to observe its AI models' internal reasoning processes. The technique provides a window into how Claude thinks through problems, revealing previously hidden computational steps the model uses.
Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV, providing the first clinical evidence the drug may influence human aging. Larger studies are needed before researchers can conclude the medication helps people age more slowly.
PsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light
PsiQuantum plans to build a quantum computer using light, housed in approximately 100 stainless-steel cabinets cooled to a few degrees above absolute zero with liquid helium. The machine will occupy space resembling a data center combined with an ice cream factory.
NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars
Perseverance rover drove 26.2 miles across Mars in five years and four months. The rover reached this marathon distance on its 1,890th Martian day, completing the journey in less than half the time Opportunity rover required.
NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base
NASA awarded nearly $600 million for four commercial Moon landings scheduled for late 2028, each carrying identical science instruments. The missions will improve lunar navigation, study landing dust, and map the Moon's radiation environment while supporting plans for rovers, satellites, and a permanent base.
Supportive supervisors lift performance for employees with disabilities, study finds
Supportive supervisors improve performance among employees with disabilities, though workplace environment affects the degree of improvement. The research appeared in the International Journal of Business Innovation and Research.
Most of the moon's water likely remains chemically bound in its deep interior
The moon's water exists primarily in chemically bound form within its deep interior rather than as surface ice. New NASA satellite data from 2009 detected water ice in permanently shaded polar regions, overturning the previous scientific consensus that the moon was nearly anhydrous.
Dead stars in our cosmic backyard: Astronomers spot four white dwarfs hiding under our noses
Four white dwarfs in binary star systems were directly observed for the first time by researchers, all located within 65 light-years of Earth. One system contains the ninth-closest white dwarf to the sun.