Greece says preparing 'historic' ISS space mission
Greece is planning "a first historic mission" to send a Greek astronaut to the International Space Station, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' office announced Friday.
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California's unidentified coastal species get a DNA library of their own
The closest thing marine taxonomists have to the Olympics is now underway in San Diego. But instead of racing for medals, leading scientists are spending two weeks working together to catalog the extraordinary diversity of life along the California coast.
How Fruit Flies Manage Their Exceptionally Long Sperm
If human sperm were a foot long, fruit fly sperm would span three football fields The post How Fruit Flies Manage Their Exceptionally Long Sperm appeared first on Nautilus .
Global rice paddy greenhouse gas emissions have doubled during the past six decades, study shows
Rice paddy greenhouse gas emissions have doubled during the past 60 years—but practical farm changes could cut methane emissions and support global climate targets without reducing food production, a team led by Boston College scientists reports in the journal Nature Food.
Floods kill two in Taiwan as twin storms approach Japan
Japan advised more than a million people to leave their homes as two tropical storms swept toward the archipelago Friday, with torrential rain also pounding Taiwan, where at least two people have been killed.
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: An ocean 'cold blob'
The heat wave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner in crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
After 80 Years, Mathematicians Give Famed ‘Erdős Method’ an Upgrade
Decades ago, Paul Erdős used randomness to illuminate the vast and weird world of networks. Now mathematicians are making his technique even more powerful. The post After 80 Years, Mathematicians Give Famed ‘Erdős Method’ an Upgrade first appeared on Quanta Magazine
Whitebait rapidly switch life cycles when earthquakes cut off route to sea
Aotearoa New Zealand whitebait can rapidly switch their life cycles in response to sudden environmental changes, new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.
Moderate harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie. Could impact coastal recreation by mid-July
NOAA and its research partners are forecasting a moderate harmful algal bloom (HAB) in western Lake Erie this summer. This year's bloom is expected to measure 3.5 on the HAB severity index, with a potential range of 3 to 4.5. Experts from NOAA and their government and academic
Europe heat wave shattering temperature records
Europe's heat wave has smashed several temperature records, the U.N.'s weather and climate agency said Friday, adding that it would determine the full impact once the phenomenon has ended.
Elusive thorium–thorium bonding directly observed using Hirshfeld atom refinement
Researchers have directly visualized a rare type of chemical bond between some of the heaviest elements in the periodic table, providing experimental evidence of how these atoms share electrons in systems where this has been difficult to prove.
I have a 100 per cent chance of getting cancer due to a rare gene
A rare variant of a gene called TP53 means Tracy Hutchinson has an extreme risk of developing cancer anywhere in her body, causing endless anxiety and requiring regular whole-body MRIs and other screening
Genomics study reveals how endangered island oaks exhibit contrasting evolutionary paths
Researchers have conducted a conservation genomics study on two critically endangered island oaks—Quercus bawanglingensis and Quercus pseudosetulosa. They assembled high-quality chromosome-level genomes and revealed how natural selection and demographic history have shaped
Giant, deep-sea roly-polies steal a gene to endure starvation
The enormous deep-sea cousins of your garden’s pill bugs can go five years without food. A gene they pilfered from bacteria may be part of the secret.
Marine heat waves pose significant threat to seagrass restoration efforts
A marine heat wave has undermined the success of seagrass restoration efforts at a site in north Wales, new research has found. More than 1.1 million seagrass seeds were planted at sites in two bays in north Wales between 2023 and 2024 as part of Seagrass Ocean Rescue: North
Ancient ocean circulation reversed Atlantic and Pacific oxygen patterns 15 million years ago
The eastern tropical Pacific Ocean is known for its large low-oxygen zones that are increasing in size, putting marine life at risk. New research shows that 15 million years ago, the opposite was true.
Cosmic imposters show astronomers sometimes get things hilariously wrong
Sometimes we mistake one kind of object with another to disastrous effect
Swiss glaciers have exhausted their snow reserves
From June 29 onward, Switzerland's glaciers will have exhausted their snow reserves. Every liter of meltwater now causes them to lose mass—this is Glacier Loss Day. Between the extreme years of 2003 and 2022 alone, 200 square kilometers of ice—an area almost as large as the
Do animal behavior experiments give a distorted view of cooperation?
When biologists study cooperation in animals, they usually offer just a single task at a time. But what happens when animals can choose among several opportunities to work together? Biologists at Utrecht University discovered that this can make a remarkable difference.
Grade inflation in pandemic strengthened university prospects for private school and disadvantaged students
The first empirical evidence of how A-level grading in the pandemic affected university applications corroborates concerns about disproportionate benefits for private schools. Disadvantaged students also benefited, however, and the long-term effects for these groups could
Secrets of how we see color revealed at the molecular level
A global team has cracked a decades-old mystery, revealing the atomic structures of the molecules in our eyes that allow us to see colors. "To understand how we detect light and perceive colors, we need to know the exact structure of light-sensitive molecules in our eyes," said
Want to be a better reader? Here's how to practice active reading
If you're part of Gen Z, chances are you rely on social media for news and current events. And if you're under 30, you're more likely to trust what you see on social media than any other age cohort, according to Pew Research Center data.
Tiny raptor, tiny range: GPS tracking reveals pygmy falcons use less than 1 km² to raise nestlings
A new study, published in the Journal of Raptor Research, reveals that Africa's smallest diurnal bird of prey, the pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus), operates within one of the smallest breeding home ranges ever recorded for a raptor.
When a pool or pond turns green with algae, don't reach for chemicals—nature has better solutions
When the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green with algae just days after a US$15 million renovation, the U.S. government scrambled for chemicals and expensive technical solutions to fix the iconic landmark.
A single origin story for the Milky Way's most mysterious stars
Lurking at the heart of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) is a supermassive black hole four million times the mass of the sun, surrounded by a puzzling collection of young, massive stars whose orbits have long defied explanation. Astronomers have proposed various competing
How bacteria use circadian clocks to colonize their world
Research has revealed how bacteria rely on circadian clocks to control the spread of their multicellular colonies. The findings provide important clues as to how we might improve soil health and plant growth. They may also help explain how some bacteria spread hospital-acquired
Scientists find antidepressant in the brains of sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro
Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world. Global sertraline sales are expected to keep growing, projected to expand from an estimated US$1.94 billion in 2025 to approximately US$3.13 billion by 2032.
Brains break and repair DNA to grow
Newborn mice neurons can snap both DNA strands to migrate, then repair the breaks within a day. The process may be a normal part of brain development.
Ancient human DNA found on cave art for the first time
DNA from ancient humans has been found on a prehistoric cave painting and on cave walls, demonstrating the potential to one day identify individual artists and resolve the debate over Neanderthals' artistic abilities
The US and China are planning moon bases: Designs may cut construction waste and improve life on Earth
The NASA Artemis program, now supported by 67 countries under the Artemis Accords, plans to return humans to the moon by 2028. A recent White House Executive Order has gone further, directing NASA to establish a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.
Most bees are solitary and don't live in hives: How climate change risks them starving
When we think of bees, we often think of flowers. The more flowers, the better, right? Well, not exactly. Like us, bees need to consume specific nutrients in suitable amounts and combinations.
Flooding rains, ocean gains: How a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast
For decades, the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin have been heavily regulated by dams and irrigation networks. As a result, the volume of water entering the ocean is about 60% smaller than 100 years ago. But nature broke through during massive floods over the summer of
First Nations women in fire: A vital opportunity to boost the workforce and increase community safety
A groundbreaking report has revealed that supporting First Nations women in fire and land management is a critical, yet untapped, strategy for protecting Australian communities from escalating climate disasters.
Metal hydride molecule trapped with laser light opens path to ultracold hydrogen
Controlling and trapping molecules, units of a substance consisting of two or more chemically bound atoms, with laser light is significantly more challenging than trapping individual atoms. This is because molecules exhibit more complex vibrational and rotational dynamics that
New research outlines human-centered AI framework for online student success
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars Pamayla E. Darbyshire, DHA, MSN/CNS, and Carl Beitsayadeh, MS, have published the article, "Enhancing Student Success through GAI and Predictive Analytics," in International Journal for Educational Media and Technology,
Study challenges idea that simply playing sports makes kids less prone to violent behavior
Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one's lifetime and, in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study.
How Mbappe, Haaland and Messi use psychology to stay sharp at the World Cup
Sports psychology plays a major role on and off the pitch, helping players manage chaos and stay strategic
Read an extract from Slow Gods by Claire North
The New Scientist Book Club’s read for July is Claire North’s space opera Slow Gods. In this extract from its second chapter, we learn about the upbringing of its protagonist on the planet Tu-mdo
Why I started my sci-fi novel with a world-ending supernova
Claire North, whose space opera Slow Gods is the July read for the New Scientist Book Club, discusses how a population might deal with knowledge that their planet will be destroyed in 100 years
Sea anemones reveal antiviral defense that reverses human immune playbook
A new study has uncovered a previously unknown antiviral defense mechanism in sea anemones, revealing that animals may have evolved more than one way to fight viral infections. Researchers discovered that a protein resembling a key component of the human immune system actually
How a 'copper economy' helps fungi and bacteria build stubborn biofilms
Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment—a finding that could open new ways to break down stubborn mixed biofilms.
Scientists find evidence of vast hidden magma systems inside Mars
Researchers from the University of Oxford have uncovered evidence that Mars once hosted enormous, Earth-like magmatic systems deep beneath its surface—despite the planet lacking the plate tectonics long thought necessary for this kind of geological complexity.
Wastewater management reverses widespread freshwater deoxygenation in China
Freshwater ecosystems worldwide have been suffering from declining oxygen levels—a trend known as deoxygenation—that threatens biodiversity, fisheries and ecosystem stability. However, a new study published in Nature Geoscience offers hope: targeted nutrient management via
Can video games help us better understand quantum mechanics?
The world of quantum video games is vast – there are hundreds that are either inspired by quantum mechanics or use quantum computers in their development. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan explores how these could change our understanding of quantum physics, or even help us
What to know about earthquake early warning systems
As earthquakes struck from California to Venezuela to Japan, millions of people received warnings on their mobile phones, providing critical seconds to seek protection.
Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
The record-breaking heat that's scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.
Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heat wave shifts east
A deadly European heat wave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was shifting east Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat.
The 'water-saving' effect of vegetation under rising CO₂ may be overestimated
Climate warming is intensifying terrestrial water scarcity and drought risks worldwide. Meanwhile, rising atmospheric CO2 reduces plant stomatal conductance—the openness of leaf pores that governs both CO2 intake and water loss—and improves water-use efficiency, which has been
Europe’s heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever
The current temperatures in western and central Europe would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago, and unprecedented humidity levels make this heatwave especially dangerous
Extreme heat is harming remote First Nations communities. It's time we listen to them
In remote Australia, First Nations communities battle extreme heat each summer. In January 2026 alone, the town of Alice Springs (Mparntwe) endured 20 days of temperatures above 40°C (104°F). This prolonged heat wave—defined as a period of unusually hot weather—can have
