Cambridge Scientists Unveil New Theory on Origins of Life’s Building Blocks

Researchers at Cambridge University propose that essential molecules for life's development might have originated from a process called graphitization. If confirmed through laboratory experiments, ... Read More

Scientists just grew super realistic, miniature colons in the lab and gave them cancer

The tiny colons were grown from mouse stem cells, but human versions could one day be used to test new drugs for colorectal cancer, scientists say. Read More

She Dreams of Pink Planets and Alien Dinosaurs

Dr. Kaltenegger’s new book, “Alien Earths: The New Science ... Scientists may have discovered a major flaw in their understanding of dark energy, a mysterious cosmic force. That could be good ... Read More

Scientists discover ‘revolutionary’ phenomenon that solves 80-year-old mystery

Scientists have discovered a phenomenon with water that fundamentally changes our understanding of how the world works and could lead to brand new technologies.A team from Massachusetts Institute of ... Read More

Top Science News

Apr. 22, 2024 — Based on radio telescope data and models of black hole physics, a team has used neural networks to reconstruct a 3D image that shows how explosive ... New Butterfly Species ... Read More

Earth Science News

To Accelerate Biosphere Science, Reconnect Three Scientific Cultures Apr. 22, 2024 — Researchers who study Earth's biosphere tend to operate from one of three scientific cultures, each with ... Read More

Materials Science News

New Beta-Decay Measurements in Mirror Nuclei Pin Down the Weak Nuclear Force Apr. 19, 2024 — Scientists have gained insights into the weak nuclear force from new, more sensitive studies of the ... Read More

Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study

A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name. Read More

Is the Science journals editor showing remorse?

Hauled in front of Congress recently, Science Editor-in-Chief Holden Thorp showed signs of being open to views other than his own, which may be a first for him. Thorp testified last Tuesday during a ... Read More

10,000+ students enjoy interactive science experiment at Denver's Coors Field for STEM Day

Some 10,000 teachers, parents and students traveled across four states to Coors Field for STEM Day, to bring their love of science to life. Read More

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Study Drugs' Set the Stage for Other Drug Use ... Link Between Adversity, Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline Mar. 1, 2024 — Scientists have been examining the relationship between childhood ... Read More

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Mar. 8, 2024 — New research describes the science behind a promising ... of mutated cells to induce cancer ... Scientists 3D-Print Hair Follicles in Lab-Grown Skin Nov. 15, 2023 — Scientists ... Read More