RNA‑binding protein diversity may explain brain size differences
Researchers propose that the expansion of RNA‑binding proteins, which regulate how genetic instructions are processed, could underlie the large disparity in nervous‑system complexity among organisms with similar gene cou...
Common sweetener powers transparent, stretchable triboelectric nanogenerators
A team from Sungkyunkwan University and Kyung Hee University shows that an everyday sweetener can be used to build triboelectric nanogenerators that are both transparent and stretchable. Their approach overcomes the low ...
Study finds school tip lines expose timing patterns of threats and mental‑health concerns
Analysis of anonymous school safety tip lines by researchers at the University of Michigan and the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation reveals clear temporal trends in reports of potential attacks, interpersonal violence and m...
New forest‑atmosphere measurements overturn assumptions about carbon exchange
Using high‑resolution monitoring of forest canopies, scientists have discovered that the way forests “breathe” differs from long‑standing models of photosynthesis and transpiration. The results suggest that current estim...
Novel gate technique patches key error in neutral‑atom quantum computers
Physicists have demonstrated a new “swap‑gate” trick that corrects a major flaw in neutral‑atom quantum processors, improving qubit fidelity. The method involves exchanging the states of neighboring atoms trapped in lase...
SpaceX launches NROL‑105 secret reconnaissance satellites from Vandenberg
Space.com reported that a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 16 Jan 2026, deploying the NROL‑105 payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. The mission, described as a “secret...
Research identifies 2025 Alaskan megatsunami as one of the largest recorded
Geological surveys of Tracy Arm and South Sawyer Glacier show that a massive landslide‑triggered tsunami struck Alaska in 2025, leaving a scar and displaced vegetation visible in aerial imagery. The event ranks among the...
Hubble survey data used to plan Roman telescope observations near Milky Way centre
A recent Hubble Space Telescope survey has provided target fields that will guide the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s investigations of the region near the Milky Way’s centre. The announcement, dated 11 May ...
Lego‑figured Mini‑spacecraft Takes First Launch — Space.com Demonstration
Space.com reported that a tiny spacecraft, resembling a Lego figurine paired with a miniature capsule, was launched in a demonstration on May 11, 2026. The launch, captured in a striking photograph of the figurine standi...
NASA profile highlights astronaut Jessica Meir’s career
NASA released a feature on astronaut Jessica Meir on 11 May 2026, summarizing her background, spaceflight experience, and ongoing involvement with the agency’s missions. The profile includes recent photographs and detail...
Massive Solar Flare and CME Erupt on May 11, Raising Aurora Forecast
Space.com reported that the Sun emitted a colossal solar flare accompanied by a coronal mass ejection on May 11, 2026, increasing the likelihood of visible northern lights across high latitudes later in the week. The art...
Artemis II Captures Earth in 12,000‑Photo Timelapse from Deep Space
Space.com released a timelapse video compiled from 12,000 photographs taken by Artemis II as it traveled beyond Earth, offering spectacular views of the planet’s blue‑white surface against the blackness of space. The foo...
JWST Images Show Massive Star Clusters Reshaping Their Host Galaxies
Space.com reported that new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal how dense star clusters can drive structural changes in galaxies, with red and orange stellar streams observed against a dark backdrop. Resear...
Large‑scale British DNA Study Finds Minimal Roman Genetic Impact
New Scientist detailed a genetic analysis of 1,039 ancient Britons spanning the Bronze Age to the Norman conquest, concluding that Roman-era migrations contributed only a minor component to the modern British gene pool. ...
Large‑DNA Assembly Enables Engineered Microbes to Produce Complex Products
A review in Quantitative Biology outlines recent breakthroughs in assembling very large DNA fragments, allowing scientists to construct whole metabolic pathways and extra chromosomes in microbes. These advances turn yeas...
Megafires Push Lesser Prairie Chickens Into Lower‑Quality Habitat
Research published in the Journal of Wildlife Management examined habitat use by lesser prairie chickens before and after a 2017 megafire on the Great Plains. The study found that the birds were displaced from high‑quali...
PEG400 Uncovers Parasite‑Specific Pocket in Malaria Enzyme Falcipain‑2
A study in The FEBS Journal demonstrates that the polymer PEG400 can reveal a pocket unique to the malaria parasite enzyme falcipain‑2. Targeting this parasite‑only site could lead to more selective anti‑malaria drugs, o...
240‑Million‑Year‑Old ‘Sand Creeper’ Amphibian Discovered in Australian Wall
Scientists have identified a remarkably preserved 240‑million‑year‑old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, hidden within a garden retaining wall in Australia. The fossil includes an almost complete skeleton with rare skin...
Swarm Satellites Distinguish Solar Storm Effects from Natural Hazard Signals
An article describes how networks of swarm satellites are being used to differentiate geomagnetic disturbances caused by solar storms from similar signatures generated by natural hazards. This capability improves real‑ti...
Scientists Link Rising ‘Fire Weather’ to Lengthening Wildfire Seasons
Research presented by scientists indicates that increasing occurrences of ‘fire weather’ – hot, dry, windy conditions – are extending the length of wildfire seasons. Data show a rise in spring drought events and a sharp ...