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The superclouds probably produce star-forming clouds of gas, since most nearby stellar nurseries are located within the giants.

Social media posts recently have claimed that a total solar eclipse is set to happen on August 2, 2025, during which the world will go dark. These claims have confused skywatchers around the world, with many looking forward to the solar…

More than half of U.S. newborns diagnosed with HIV in their first year of life had not been given a treatment known to prevent postnatal transmission from mother to child. That suggests that some maternal infections have been…

Probiotics aren’t universally gut-friendly, a study in mice suggests. At least one type of usually beneficial gut bacteria may invite an unwanted guest. A single dose of Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria, a popular probiotic…

These star-shredding black holes sit within dusty galaxies that block many telescopes’ views. That’s not an issue for JWST.

An ancient cradle of evolution may have been discovered in the striped cliffs of the Grand Canyon. Paleontologists have found an exceptionally well-preserved trove of fossils in the greenish shales of the Bright Angel…

The potato came from a surprising mashup. Spuds are a basic, delicious food for millions worldwide, yet their origin and evolution have long been a scientific mystery. Not anymore, scientists say. The starchy vegetable…

A massive bolt of lightning that lit up the sky from Dallas to Kansas City, Mo., in October 2017 is officially the longest single flash ever recorded. A reanalysis of satellite data collected during the storm revealed that this…

A Chinese submersible discovered thousands of worms and molluscs about 10 kilometres below sea level, in the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean, a study claimed on Wednesday. The creatures, which are the deepest living colony of their…

IF YOU HAVE seen one graph on the subject of climate change, the chances are that it is the one that bears my family name. The Keeling curve, named after my father Charles (who went informally by “Dave”), shows the increase and variation…

When a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck offshore of the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia on July 29, tsunami warnings quickly followed. The quake is tied with two other historic temblors to be the sixth largest ever recorded,…

Quantum computers in space could be useful for communications networks or for testing fundamental physics.

A small molecule left over after gut microbes finish digesting your meal may one day provide a new angle for managing cardiovascular disease. Certain gut microbes break down the amino acid histidine, one of the building blocks…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), a sophisticated Earth observation satellite developed in collaboration with the American space agency NASA, from…

Research based on game theory suggests if we program AI agents with a sense of guilt, they could behave more cooperatively, much like humans do.

An infinity symbol–shaped galaxy hosts an active supermassive black hole. The growing giant may have come from the aftermath of a galactic smashup.

Some people may already have a tiny bit of protection against H5N1 bird flu. Several recent studies have found that those who caught seasonal flus or received flu vaccinations have low levels of antibodies against H5N1 avian…

Our brains might prime our immune system merely by seeing someone who looks sick. A study published July 28 in Nature Neuroscience found that participants who saw sick-looking faces in virtual reality showed changes in brain…

Grabbing a meal with a friend is way better than dining solo — and killer whales agree. The whales prefer to hunt for herring in pairs, researchers report July 3 in Current Biology. These cetaceans divide hunting tasks in a…

The original paleo diet might have included fewer succulent steaks and more juicy maggots. Neandertals are often depicted at the top of the food chain for their time, consuming as much meat as lions or hyenas. But maggots…

In the hot dunes of Southern Africa’s Namib Desert, the black beetle Onymacris plana runs fast for its tiny size. Turns out, the speed not only helps the beetles find food but also, perhaps, cool down. The beetles’ temperature…

A team used generative AI to enhance T cells’ ability to fight melanoma. The immunotherapy approach needs more testing before use in cancer patients.

GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss are difficult for some people to inject weekly. A new slow-release gel, tested in rats, could help.

Walking just 7,000 steps per day can lower a person’s risk of certain health issues, according to a new study. “While the 10,000-step goal is widely known, it lacks a solid evidence base,” says Borja del Pozo Cruz, a physical…

There’s no rest for allergy sufferers. Fungal allergy season gets going an average of 22 days earlier than it did 20 years ago, researchers report in the July GeoHealth. Rising temperatures and altered precipitation are linked…

An artificial intelligence system has revealed fresh details about one of the most famous Latin inscriptions: the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, once inscribed on two bronze pillars in Rome and in copies throughout the Roman Empire.…

It’s summer and a telltale drop of sweat tickles down your back. Next thing you know, sweat is coursing off you in rivers, and your shirt is soaked. Now a new study, which essentially turned six people into overheated burritos…

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons.   Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the time kids spend glued to…

The United States is facing a pivotal moment in efforts to keep one of the world’s most contagious diseases at bay. Measles cases have reached a 33-year high just halfway through 2025. This grim milestone has public health experts…

The fungus Entomophthora muscae turns flies into zombies and kills them at sunset. An internal kill clock may explain the mysterious timing.