Sugar Molecule Discovered in Interstellar Space for First Time
Astronomers have detected a four-carbon sugar molecule in interstellar space for the first time, suggesting organic compounds essential to life may form naturally throughout the galaxy.
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Quantum teleportation could slash photon loss in long-distance communications
Researchers demonstrate quantum teleportation as a method to reduce photon loss in long-distance quantum communications, potentially enabling more reliable quantum networks.
Rookie astronauts capture first diagnostic X-rays in space after minimal training
Four rookie astronauts on SpaceX's Fram2 mission produced the first diagnostic X-rays of humans in orbit after minimal training, with ground radiologists confirming clinical usability for detecting fractures.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares first video from International Space Station
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian origin from Kerala, shared his first video from the International Space Station after arriving via Soyuz MS-29 with Russian cosmonauts.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon shares gratitude-filled first message from ISS
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Rare meteorite in New Jersey bedroom contains 'alien chemistry' linked to life's origins
A pristine CM1/2 meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey bedroom contains salty fluids and organic compounds that could reveal how life's building blocks reached Earth, marking only the second witnessed fall of this rare meteorite type.
Heart attack patients show higher microplastic levels in blood, Italian study finds
Italian study finds higher microplastic levels in heart attack patients' blood, with smoking and air pollution exposure as contributing factors, though causation remains unproven.
Titan's Silent Probe: Humanity's Only Landing on an Alien World with Liquid
Saturn's moon Titan, where a spacecraft recently landed and transmitted sounds of alien wind, represents humanity's next deep space destination with vast hydrocarbon reserves and Earth-like weather cycles.
Astronomers Detect Sugar Molecule in Interstellar Space for First Time
Astronomers have detected a four-carbon sugar molecule (likely glycolaldehyde) in interstellar space for the first time, potentially offering clues about the chemical origins of life in the universe.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Mysterious Honeycomb Pattern on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has spotted an unusual honeycomb-like pattern on Mars's surface, prompting scientific investigation into its geological origins and formation mechanisms.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Mysterious Honeycomb Pattern on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed a striking honeycomb-like polygonal pattern on Mars' surface in Gale Crater, alongside mysterious dark-toned rocks, leaving scientists uncertain about their geological origin after 14 years of exploration.
Quantum breakthrough links light and magnetism in atomically thin materials
Researchers demonstrate how light and magnetism interact directly in atomically thin materials, enabling optical control of magnetic states for advanced quantum devices and photonic technologies.
Nearly a quarter of UK smokers now buy from illicit sources, study finds
A study of nearly 10,000 UK smokers found 23.1% purchased tobacco from illicit sources in 2025, nearly double the 12.2% rate in 2023, driven partly by financial pressures despite overall illicit market remaining stable.
NASA warns US coastal cities face up to 18 inches of sea level rise by 2050
NASA satellite data indicates US coastal cities could experience sea level rises of up to 18 inches by 2050, with Gulf Coast regions facing the largest increases and heightened flooding risks.
Webb Telescope Detects Hydrogen-Rich Atmosphere on Hellish Lava Planet 55 Cancri e
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detected an unexpected hydrogen-rich atmosphere on the extreme lava planet 55 Cancri e, suggesting volcanic outgassing from a reduced magma ocean shapes its composition.
Study reveals breast screening barriers for Black women in UK
University of Surrey research identifies why Black African and Caribbean women in the UK attend breast cancer screening at lower rates (45% vs 63% for white women), citing needs for clearer information and culturally relevant resources.
Large Scottish study finds epidurals safe for newborns, with no increased risks
A 13-year Scottish study of nearly 500,000 births found no clinically significant increased risks to newborns from maternal epidural use during labor, including neurological injury, sepsis, or cerebral palsy.
Gut bacteria breakthrough offers Pakistan new path to cut premature births
Research reveals maternal gut bacteria composition predicts premature births with 95% accuracy, offering affordable preventive solutions through diet and probiotics rather than costly infrastructure expansion.
Bitdefender reveals Windows bind-link techniques that blind EDR tools post-compromise
Bitdefender discovered three Windows attack techniques using bind links that can blind endpoint detection tools once attackers gain admin access, affecting Windows 10 RS4+ and Windows 11 across enterprise fleets.
New genome-mining tool uncovers hidden antibiotic in silent bacterial genes
Researchers developed DiscERN, a genome-mining platform that identified discomycin A, a previously unknown antibiotic effective against Gram-positive bacteria including drug-resistant S. aureus, addressing the antimicrobial resistance crisis.
Scientists reveal how cells control molecular motors, opening path to neurodegenerative disease treatments
UC Davis researchers have unveiled the 3D structure of kinesin-1, a motor protein crucial for nerve cell function, revealing how cells turn it on and off—a discovery that could enable treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS.
Susumu Tonegawa, First Japanese Nobel Medicine Laureate, Dies at 86
Susumu Tonegawa, the first Japanese Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, died at 86. His groundbreaking work on antibody genetics and memory research shaped modern immunology and neuroscience.
Royal Society Opens £1.9M Research Fellowships for Early Career Scientists
The Royal Society University Research Fellowship 2027 opens applications for early career scientists seeking up to £1.9M in funding over eight years to establish independent research careers across UK and Irish institutions.
Space telescope could finally measure black hole spin, settling decades-old physics debate
Astronomers cannot currently measure black hole spin rates with existing telescopes, but a new space-based mission called BHEX may enable this measurement within years by observing photon rings around black holes.