Scientists identified the LEUTX gene as the master switch that activates human development immediately after fertilization. This discovery could enable early d…

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024, lasting up to 4.5 minutes and visible from Mexico to Canada, offering a rare 20-year spectacle…

Europe’s current heat wave, with temperatures 10–15°C above normal, is intensifying health, agricultural, and energy crises. Scientists link these prolonged, s…

A 400-year-old black coral measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide was discovered in Fiordland, New Zealand, offering insights into historical ocean condit…

Scientists discovered a hidden tectonic microplate in Alaska, revealed by thousands of earthquakes in a straight 200-mile fault zone. Understanding this microp…

Researchers created an AI-powered worm, Morris II, that spreads autonomously between devices, stealing data and adapting to security measures in real time. Thi…

Scientists aim to eradicate the screwworm, a flesh-eating pest harming livestock, using a new gene-editing tool called an "extinction drive." This technology c…

In 2026, New Scientist named 17 accessible popular science books covering breakthroughs from consciousness to cosmology, reflecting a surge in public demand fo…

Onion-induced tearing varies widely among people due to sensitivity differences to syn-Propanethial-S-oxide, a chemical released when cutting onions. Understan…

Scientists observed water molecules at -42°C rapidly switching between two distinct arrangements, suggesting water may exist in two phases. This discovery coul…

China’s Einstein Probe detected a mysterious double-flare cosmic explosion in October 2023, unlike any known event, which may reveal new insights about black h…