After major disasters, public debate often treats them as unexpected or unprecedented. This reaction is not necessarily about the absence of warnings. It reflects how societies process shock—and how ...

A Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on one of the most intricate construction projects in biology: how cells build ...

The Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) satellite is one of two next generation satellites selected by NASA to help ...

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly ...

NEW ORLEANS — A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science. The White House announced Dec. 16 it would direct ...

The event was the first official meeting on the executive order dubbed the “Genesis Mission.” Nvidia, Google and OpenAI were among a handful of tech companies that met with White House officials ...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making its last approach toward Earth this week, with experts tracking its position as it passes through the inner solar system. As of December 17, 2025, the comet is at ...

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is currently cruising through the night sky, positioned within the constellation Ophiuchus, according to the data on Sky Live. The celestial iceball is about 147 million miles ...

Ribosomes don’t just make proteins—they can sense when something’s wrong. When they collide, they send out stress signals that activate a molecule called ZAK. Researchers uncovered how ZAK recognizes ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today, NASA released the most detailed images yet of 3I/ATLAS. The ...

Cannabis, once a symbol of rebellion and counterculture, is now one of the most commonly used recreational substances. The plant’s primary psychoactive compounds, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD ...

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists – two of them American and one Japanese – for unraveling how the immune system protects us from thousands of ...