Science

Astronomers have spotted a distant world “shedding” its atmosphere into space in real time, creating a giant cloud of helium gas that sweeps across its parent star well before the planet itself.

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as a speedy solar wind and incoming coronal mass ejection are expected to buffet Earth’s magnetic field.

Asteroid Bennu samples contain life-friendly sugars, a strange “space-gum,” and ancient stardust

For many of us, any kind of shopping is stressful enough. The anxiety, however, really kicks in when you must purchase something you’re going to share with another person.

Researchers discovered that 168 common chemicals can disrupt the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, with some also promoting antibiotic resistance. Many of these substances—found in food, water, and household items—weren’t previously suspected of affecting living organisms. A new machine learning…

Researchers have solved the decades-old mystery behind how a common pregnancy drug lowers blood pressure. It turns out the medication blocks a fast-acting “oxygen alarm” inside cells. That same alarm helps brain tumors survive, meaning the drug unexpectedly weakens them,…

Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting a major sex difference in aging biology. The therapy restored youthful protein patterns in…

Under the title “Exploring Culture(s) of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Review of Concepts and Pathways,” the project Culture of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions (KuNaH) systematically analyzed the scientific literature on sustainability and organizational culture in the…

On Feb. 22, 2020, “Mad” Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of Earth from space. This was his third attempt, and tragically it was…