Watermelon Super-Pangenome Paves Way for Precision Breeding
Researchers created a watermelon super-pangenome, which can be used for precision breeding. This has the potential to improve traits such as fruit color and sweetness....
Microplastics Pass Through Earthworms Without Accumulating
A study found that microplastics pass through earthworms without accumulating in their body tissues. This raises concerns about the environmental impact of microplastics....
Mexico City is Sinking at an Alarming Rate
Satellite images show that Mexico City is sinking up to 14 inches per year. This subsidence poses significant challenges for the city's infrastructure and residents....
Scientists Connect Time Crystals to Real Devices in Quantum Breakthrough
Researchers have connected a time crystal, a quantum system that repeats its motion endlessly, to an external device for the first time. This breakthrough opens up possibilities for controlling and manipulating time crys...
Ancient Life Relied on Rare Metal Molybdenum
Scientists discovered that life on Earth over three billion years ago relied on the metal molybdenum, which was scarce in the environment at the time. This is the first study to show this reliance....
Icy Object Beyond Pluto Has Unexplained Atmosphere, Study Suggests
An icy object beyond Pluto has an atmosphere that shouldn't exist according to current scientific understanding. An artist's rendering shows the object with a star passing behind it....
Stanford Researchers Develop Compact Optical Amplifier
A team of researchers at Stanford University has developed a compact optical amplifier that boosts light signals using very little power. This breakthrough could enable faster communications and more powerful optical tec...
NASA Releases Artemis 2 Photos
NASA has released 12,000 photos from the Artemis 2 mission, offering a glimpse into the spacecraft's journey and its stunning views of Earth....
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Surveys ‘Crocodile Bridge’
The NASA Perseverance rover has surveyed a Martian feature known as 'Crocodile Bridge'. The rover continues to explore the planet and collect data....
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4879-4885: Struggle at Atacama
A blog post from NASA discusses challenges faced by its Curiosity rover during its exploration of the Martian terrain. The rover continues to collect data and advance our understanding of Mars....
Watch SpaceX Starlink Train Circle Earth in Satellite Video
A video captured by a SpaceX Starlink satellite shows the train-like formation of satellites circling the Earth. This footage offers a unique perspective on the growing network of Starlink satellites....
AI is showing up in court cases, but only a human jury can grapple with moral weight of assessing guilt
A new AI system is being used in some court cases to analyze evidence and determine guilt, but experts argue that the moral implications of this decision cannot be fully understood by a machine....
As sargassum floods Florida beaches, researchers uncover new use as food-grade ingredient
Researchers at Florida International University have found a potential use for the large amounts of sargassum seaweed washing up on Florida's shores: it could be used as a food-grade ingredient....
Medieval jaw reveals Scotland's first known dental bridge made from 20-carat gold
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a medieval man with a dental bridge made from 20-carat gold, which is the earliest example of such a device in Scotland....
Massive marine heat wave caused Caribbean coral reefs to collapse much faster than predicted
A massive marine heat wave has caused significant damage to Caribbean coral reefs, with some areas experiencing a more rapid decline than previously thought....
Why isolated human groups speak more diverse languages even as genetic diversity shrinks
Research has found that regions with high genetic diversity tend to have more similar languages, while isolated populations with low genetic diversity show greater linguistic diversity....
Tiny Outer Solar System World Has Surprising Atmosphere
Astronomers have spotted a faint, short-lived atmosphere clinging to a tiny icy world that shouldn’t be able to hold one at all. According to Science Daily and Space.com, the object, called 2002 XV93, is far smaller than...
Application of Florida 'extreme risk' firearm law varies widely across counties, study finds
A new study has found that the use of a Florida law designed to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from people at risk is used unevenly across the state....
New Study Reveals How Plants Regulate Salicylic Acid for Immunity
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have discovered that plants use a multi-layered system to regulate salicylic acid levels and keep their immune system in check. This discovery could lead to new methods ...
650 NASA Volunteers Have Co-Authored Scientific Papers
More than 650 people have co-authored peer-reviewed research papers with scientists on NASA citizen science projects. These volunteers made contributions such as spotting a comet and analyzing early data from the VERITAS...