NASA Rover Finds Complex Organic Carbon in Ancient Martian Lakebed
NASA’s Perseverance rover has given scientists a closer look at organic carbon in ancient Martian rocks, offering new evidence that Mars once had some of the chemical ingredients and environmental conditions that could have supported life. Researchers analyzed organic carbon found in sedimentary rock inside Jezero Crater, a site believed to have once held a […]
U.S. and Colossal Launch ‘BioVault’ to Preserve DNA and Living Cells of Endangered Species
A U.S. government agency and biotech company Colossal Biosciences have announced plans to build a genomic and cellular “BioVault” for every species protected under the Endangered Species Act, creating a cryogenic archive of living cells, reproductive tissues and genomic DNA from roughly 2,300 threatened and endangered animals and plants. The initiative is being launched through […]
California Science Center Sets Opening for Endeavour’s Dramatic New Launch-Position Home
The California Science Center has announced that the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will open to the public on Nov. 13, finally giving the space shuttle Endeavour its permanent home in Los Angeles after years of planning, construction, and public anticipation. The new facility is a $450 million, 200,000-square-foot expansion that will complete […]
Fresh Evidence Strengthens Case That Cosmic Expansion Is Still Accelerating
Astronomers say the universe is still expanding at an accelerating rate, reinforcing the modern view that cosmic growth is being driven by a mysterious force known as dark energy. A new analysis by researchers using updated astronomical data found no convincing sign that the long-accepted picture is breaking down. Instead, the results support the idea […]
Odds Rise for Strongest El Niño in a Century as Climate Experts Fear Worldwide Disruption
Climate scientists are increasingly warning that Earth may be heading toward one of the strongest El Niño events in modern history, a development that could trigger extreme weather, accelerate global warming, and reshape climate patterns well into 2027. A report from The Washington Post says new forecasts and ocean data suggest the developing El Niño […]
Intellia Jumps After Gene-Editing Therapy Succeeds in Pivotal Trial for Rare Swelling Disorder
Intellia Therapeutics rose sharply after reporting successful late-stage results for its experimental gene-editing treatment for hereditary angioedema, a rare disorder that causes dangerous and recurring swelling attacks. The company’s therapy met the main goal of its pivotal trial, helping drive shares higher. The treatment is important because it represents a major step forward for in […]
Scientists Uncover New Clues to How the Grand Canyon Was Carved Over Millions of Years
Scientists have produced a new reconstruction of the Grand Canyon’s geological history, offering fresh insight into how one of the world’s most famous landscapes formed over vast stretches of time. The research traces how the canyon’s layered rock, shifting river systems and tectonic changes interacted across millions of years to create the dramatic terrain seen […]
New AWS Platform Aims to Shrink Drug Discovery Timelines From Months to Weeks
Amazon Web Services has launched a new artificial intelligence platform designed to accelerate one of the slowest parts of pharmaceutical research: early-stage drug discovery. The new product, called Amazon Bio Discovery, is meant to help scientists run complex computational workflows without writing code, making advanced AI tools easier to use for researchers who may not […]
Artemis II Astronauts Make History With First Moon-to-Space Station Call on Journey Home
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission achieved another historic first as they headed back to Earth from the moon: a live radio conversation with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The call took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after the four Artemis II astronauts completed their lunar flyby and began the return leg […]
New Brain Protein Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Schizophrenia’s Cognitive Symptoms
Researchers have identified a biological marker linked to schizophrenia that could eventually lead to a new type of treatment, especially for symptoms that current medications often fail to improve.U.S. scientists found unusually low levels of a brain protein called CACNA2D1 in people with schizophrenia, raising hopes that the discovery could help address the disorder’s cognitive […]
