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Dr Mike Israetel's Golden Rules for Muscle Growth – The Science-Backed Way to Actually Get Bigger
The exercise scientist also details how to spot bad science
Who Will Win the 2026 Nobel Prize? Scientists Make Their Predictions
From GLP-1 pioneers to researchers who uncovered the genetic roots of narcolepsy, scientists reveal who they think could receive a call from the Nobel Committee this year.
A Microbiologist Dissects the Science of Infection in Movies
An infection control scientist binge-watches decades of outbreaks, pathogens, and pandemic drama to find out which shows and films hit the mark with infections.
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Coverage falls a million square kilometres short of long-term average with global heating likely driving losses
Scientists identify new species of penguin in subantarctic waters — the first in over a century
The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control
A hit 1983 movie illustrates what computer scientists have long known: If you give an AI agent a goal but don’t control what it can and can’t do, you shouldn’t be surprised by what it does.
Scientists Dated the Catastrophic Pompeii Eruption Using Only Rocks. Here's How Close They Got
According to Pliny the Younger, Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24th, 79 CE. That date is now helping geochronologists modify a common mineral dating technique.
Scientists identify new species of penguin, first in more than a century
Researchers were able to show that over hundreds of thousands of years, the gentoo penguin has diverged into four distinct evolutionary lineages.
KOFST President: Nation Respecting Scientists Key to AI Top 3
KOFST President: Nation Respecting Scientists Key to AI Top 3 60th anniversary marks new AI award, expanded scientist honors, policy tracking for youth and national strategy
Coming to America – pandas and international politics at a zoo
Zoo Atlanta’s new pandas are part of China’s panda diplomacy. Northeastern political scientists explain what Beijing gains from the loan.
Pompeii Is Helping Scientists Sharpen the Clocks Used to Date Earth’s History
An ancient catastrophe is helping geologists tell time across billions of years.
Scientists Alarmed by "Kelvin Wave" That Could Raise California Ocean Level by a Whole Foot
A massive surge of water is heading for California, as sea levels in Ecuador rise as much as 17 inches above average.
Scientists call for protection and restoration of Africa's seagrass meadows
A team of African researchers has published the first comprehensive review of seagrass restoration activities across Africa's coastline.
NSF backs research collaboration to sequence Antarctic genomes
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $18.4 million to a group of scientists producing an extensive genetic database of Antarctic lifeforms. More than 250 Antarctic species’ genomes will
'We're rapidly running out of time': 7 of Earth's 9 life support systems already breached, and the situation is getting worse, report warns
Our planet has had its annual health check, and the prognosis is pretty grim. Despite breached planetary boundaries, however, scientists argue that Earth can still have a safe and sustainable future.
This surprising factor could reveal how compatible you and your partner really are, says science
According to a new study, scientists found that couples in romantic relationships share a taste in music more than they do personality traits and values.
Scientists Unveil Underwater Solar Panels
Researchers working off China's southwestern coast successfully generated solar energy from a depth of nearly 33 feet.
The MacArthur Foundation’s ‘genius’ fellows: The full 2026 class list
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation unveiled its 2026 class of fellows Tuesday. It's an interdisciplinary list of 20 individuals ranging from artists to scientists. The recipients will
Scientists identify two of the world’s noisiest birds – and they’re as loud as a jackhammer
There are two new contenders for the world’s loudest bird – and scientists are not being quiet about it.
In Scotland, NASA Scientists Search for Clues About Mars’ Past
NASA's Goddard Instrument Field Team hauled equipment up and down the cliffs of Scotland's Clachtoll region on a quest to better understand Earth – and Mars.
Scientists Say They Know How Your Brain Clears Up Confusing Images
You walk into a dim room and swear someone is standing in the corner. A moment later, you realize it is only a coat rack. The correction happens so quickly that the mistake almost disappears from memo...
Scientists discover how excess dietary salt drives 'lean MASH'
Fatty liver disease is commonly associated with obesity, yet a growing number of people with normal body weight develop a severe form of the condition.
Stand Up for Science to Rally Scientists and Academic Leaders Against Trump Admin's Higher Ed Crackdown
Virtual rally follows 2025 Ed Compact anniversary; calls on university leadership to reject administration’s demands and defend academic freedom.
Stand Up for Science to Rally Scientists and Academic Leaders Against Trump Admin's Higher Ed Crackdown
Virtual rally follows 2025 Ed Compact anniversary; calls on university leadership to reject administration’s demands and defend academic freedom.
Scientists Say Earth Needs to Shrink by Billions of People By 2200. But I Think We’re Already Screwed.
Fossil fuels have hidden the true cost of 8 billion people. Here’s what could happen when the illusion ends.
The part of CRISPR that keeps scientists up at night
Jennifer Doudna co-invented CRISPR. Now she's the one asking how much power we should be allowed to handle.
How ocean chemistry helped life keep breathing
Scientists have helped solve a longstanding mystery about how Earth remained habitable after oxygen first accumulated in its atmosphere more than 2 billion years ago.
Surprise! You Have Two Brains.
At least, sort of. Scientists found that brains are actually made up of two organs instead of one, upending our basic understanding of our command center.
Scientists Simulated Microgravity in Human Cells and Found Something Unexpected About DNA
Simulated microgravity changed the nucleus but left the genome surprisingly intact.
Quantum teleportation breakthrough: Scientists crack a 25-year entanglement challenge
Scientists have developed and experimentally demonstrated a long-sought method for identifying W states, an important form of multi-photon quantum entanglement. The technique could make complex entangled systems much easier to measure, opening new possibilities for quantum teleportation, communication, and computing.
Magic in Store: This month, a witchy business will put you in the right spirit
Abby Minnich is a planetary scientist who puts complex concepts into plain language. “I like to connect with the earth,” she said. “Trying to figure out how things came to be. I would say that is my purpose, almost, trying to figure it out and sharing it.” Which leads her to visit metaphysical shops like […]
Plant Lovers Wanted: Study Highlights Demand for Citizen Science
Developing a more coordinated approach to training citizen scientists could help protect ecosystems from invasive species that don't stop at state borders
Trustworthy science journalism is more essential than ever
As New Scientist celebrates its 70th anniversary, climate change, AI and misinformation have heightened the need for rigorous, sceptical reporting
Pioneering work of CT-born scientist was long hidden. How the Matilda effect finally gave her credit
A new children’s book highlights Eunice Newton Foote, a scientist, inventor and women’s rights advocate whose groundbreaking work on the greenhouse effect went uncredited.
'Black dust covered my bed' – the day alien science smashed through a New Jersey roof | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The story of the Hillsborough meteorite and how scientists analysing the space rock have found it contains life-supporting chemistry.
China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientists
Agency offers scientists under 35 long-term financial backing with no short-term performance reviews but demands physical lab presence.
Pregnancy 'Brain Fog' Is Real, Study Finds, And Scientists May Know Why
Researchers found that sustained high oestrogen levels disrupted a brain pathway linked to memory in mice, while a study of 70 women found that higher oestrogen levels were associated with poorer performance on some memory tests during late pregnancy.
Fire Cloud with a Pileus on Top
Scientists captured rare observations of an ephemeral pileus cloud hovering over a smoke-infused cloud that rose above a wildfire in Montana.
What If the Coffee Grounds We Throw Away Could Help Insulate Our Homes?
The grounds left behind from your daily cup of coffee could one day help insulate buildings. Scientists transformed spent coffee grounds into biodegradable biochar insulation that performs about as well as commercial foam. The material could give mountains of coffee waste a useful second life while helping reduce energy use. Now, researchers are working to determine how well it holds up over time.
The ice blasting from Saturn's moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Enceladus may naturally separate and concentrate chemicals from its hidden ocean as droplets slowly freeze and shatter on their way into space. The process could explain Cassini’s puzzling ice-grain chemistry while giving future spacecraft a powerful advantage in searching for organic compounds and clues to life.
This cat is new to science. What does it take to identify a species?
The Leopardus tilcayo is the first new cat species in a century. A Northeastern environmental scientist explains how they were found.
Behind the Science with Paleontologist and Curator of Dinosauria Dr. Matthew Carrano
Is the 21st Century the real Age of Dinosaurs? Today, more paleontologists are discovering more dinosaur fossils from more places in the world than ever before. Our understanding of these amazing creatures has leapt forward while their popularity has surged. Museums sit at the junction of these phenomena. The Smithsonian has been a center for dinosaur research for more than a century, and its collections include many iconic and scientifically important specimens. Today, Smithsonian researchers continue to discover new dinosaurs, but they are also uncovering more information about the ones we already know and love. New techniques and approaches allow them to investigate aspects of dinosaur biology, ecology, and evolution in ways that would have been inconceivable to early paleontologists. The result is an ever-improving understanding of dinosaurs as living, breathing, and thriving animals. This month, go behind the science with paleontologist Dr. Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the National Museum of Natural History as he discusses new discoveries at home and abroad, in the field and in the museum. Registration is encouraged. Space is filled on a first come first served basis. ---------------- About the Series: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now!
Inside the anti-climate campaign against researchers
A POLITICO investigation reveals more than 100 open records requests demanding documents from climate scientists nationwide.
Scientists Squeezed a Leg Bone and Somehow Helped the Brain Heal
Controlled shinbone compression triggered bone cells to release neuroprotective signals, improving brain injury recovery in animal studies, per Nature Neuroscience.
Scientists Found Two Bizarre New Sea Spiders. One Has Three Lips and Red Eyes
... and the other is crawling with microscopic parasites.
Scientists Find Microbial Life Could Survive on Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus
Researchers created a mini Enceladus in the lab to see how microscopic life would fare in the moon's ocean.
Climate System Warning: The Hidden "Multiplier" Discovery That Has Scientists Deeply Worried - Futura-Sciences
The Unseen Threat: Nature’s Own Greenhouse Gas Emissions For years, the scientific consensus has been clear: today’s climate change is driven first and foremost by massive deforestation and, above all, greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. According to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), this...
‘Surprisingly sophisticated’: Experts discover a common houseplant can count
Can plants count? Maybe not exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things.
Scientists solve 1840s space weather mystery
19th century Nature account of 1841 train delayed by geomagnetic storm got year wrong—thanks to a typo.
Clemson researchers will use AI to explore how plant cells respond to stress
The scientists will study how individual plant cells control their genes. The answers could eventually help researchers and breeders develop more resilient crops.
Scientists find lunar 'magnetic fossil' in Chang'e-6 samples
The moon no longer has a global magnetic field, but lunar rocks and soils still contain records of ancient magnetism. Studying the magnetic minerals in these samples can help scientists understand how ...
Kazakhstan nuclear scientists showcase industry potential and workforce capabilities
Scientists and industry experts highlighted Kazakhstan's scientific, technological, and human resource potential in the nuclear sector during the international conference “Atom of the Future,” Qazinform News Agency reports.
Two Scientists Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences
The death toll from a Russian strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv has risen to two scientists, with several colleagues still missing,
America’s scientists are looking abroad. Can European business cash in?
As U.S. research funding comes under pressure, European companies and institutions are seeking to court America’s top STEM talent.
America’s scientists are looking abroad. Can European business cash in?
As U.S. research funding comes under pressure, European companies and institutions are seeking to court America’s top STEM talent.
This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It
Scientists have found a human gene lurking in a virus that causes skin infections. It may be using our own DNA to infect us.
The United States Will Be Worse off for Losing International Scientists
The U.S. has long benefited from the scholarship of international scientists. The Trump administration's policies are forcing many to reconsider their careers here.
Scientists Observe Enzymes Breaking Down DNA in Real Time
The study directly visualizes nuclease-DNA interactions and DNA fragmentation in a purified experimental system.
US police report raises questions over Chinese researcher Wang Danhao’s death
Key details about semiconductor scientist’s visit from US federal agents the day before he took his own life mysteriously wiped from report.
At NASA, AI is helping scientists unlock discoveries hidden in decades of data
NASA is using AI to make its vast stores of scientific and mission data more accessible, helping uncover new discoveries.
Scientists Studied A Teenager With One Of The Rarest Memory Abilities Humans Can Have. Here’s What They Found
People with highly superior autobiographic memory have incredible recall for events in their own lives.
Scientists Thought Venus Was Too Acidic for Complex Chemistry. It May Actually Be Weirdly Hospitable
MIT researchers recreated a Venus-like stew of 98% sulfuric acid to test complex signaling molecules, like peptides, in the lab. Looks like they passed.
Scientists Pinpoint a Possible “Sweet Spot” for Life’s Origins 4.33 Billion Years Ago
By simulating a billion years of Earth’s history, researchers have identified a possible window for life’s earliest chemistry around 4.33 billion years ago. During its first few hundred million years, Earth was a hostile target. Asteroids, comets, and leftover planetesimals, smaller bodies remaining from planet formation, relentlessly battered the planet, generating intense heat that could
Russia attacks scientists in strikes on Kyiv
A Russian drone hit Ukraine’s science academy in the heart of Kyiv, killing a woman and causing a large fire.
They discover a lava-covered exoplanet that could reveal what Earth was like billions of years ago
A group led by a scientist from the University of Chicago announced that a "lava world" was discovered.
The Aral Sea, Once the World's Fourth-Largest Inland Lake, Was Drained Dry. Now It's a Ticking Carbon Bomb
Most of this inland sea is a dry lakebed the size of Ireland, and it has already released 748 million metric tons of CO2. But scientists say there's still time to reverse course.
A Strange Heat “Anomaly” Deep Inside Mars Has Scientists Searching for Answers
An enormous southern heat anomaly hints that Mars’s interior is still active.
A trailblazer in science and teaching - College of Arts and Sciences
Chemistry Professor Emerita Linda Spremulli will be honored for her lasting impact on generations of scientists ahead of the Linda L. Spremulli Trailblazer Chemistry Symposium on Oct. 2.
Scientists develop solar tech that turns seawater to clean water
What if turning ocean water into fresh drinking water didn’t require massive amounts of energy or leave behind a trail of toxic environmental waste? Well, researchers at the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics recently achieved this with a monumental breakthrough. The groundbreaking discovery While traditional desalination plants rely on high-energy heat or heavy pressure […] Read the original article here: Scientists develop solar tech that turns seawater to clean water
'The right diagnosis is unbelievably powerful': It can take years to diagnose rare diseases, and scientists are trying to fix that
Tens of millions of Americans live with rare or undiagnosed diseases. These scientists are working to deliver them better diagnostics and treatments.
3-foot claws, tons of teeth: ‘Anatomically bizarre’ giant dinosaur found by scientists
Paleontologists described Kayrasaurus changliensis, the largest known therizinosaur from the region, despite its fearsome claws and teeth.
Saturn's frozen moon could host alien life, say scientists | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus would theoretically be able to host some forms of microbial life, according to a scientific study.
Why scientists are now revisiting this fatty acid for healthy aging
Scientists are studying C15:0, a fatty acid found in full-fat dairy that may help support cellular health and healthy aging. Here's what to know.
Scientists Say: Paradox
When gut instinct leads you astray, paradoxes can point the right way.
A political scientist studied the rise of grassroots activism in local government. Philly was his case study.
Stephen McGovern's "Mobilization Politics" details how Philly activists employed bottom-up tactics to win major policy victories in criminal justice reform and protections for immigrants and workers.
Scientists Test an Unexpected Sleep Aid Made From Tree Roots
A pilot study suggests that oil from underused Hinoki roots could be used in scented products for relaxation. Falling asleep can be compared to easing down a dimmer switch, with brain activity gradually shifting as sleep deepens. Researchers studying Hinoki, or Japanese cypress, are exploring whether its scent could help smooth that transition for women
How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion Over A.I. Risks
Artificial intelligence workers may have leverage to make the world safer.
Scientists overcome key barrier to self-amplifying vaccines
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have found a way to overcome cells' natural defenses against self-amplifying mRNA vaccines, allowing the cells to produce significantly more of the target ...
Hyperbolic wave attractors could power next-generation optical chips
Scientists found a way to stop light and sound waves from scattering chaotically inside complex, oddly shaped spaces.
Scientists to hold press conference on W.R. Grace's plastic pilot project.
A group of scientists are set to speak at a Scientists Speak Up At The Park! press conference calling on the Maryland Department of the Environment to address alleged negative impacts on the environment as a result of W.R. Grace's plastic pilot plan.
'Nightmare fuel' from the deep: Scientists identify two bizarre new sea spider species in the Salish Sea; one has hairy legs and red eyes, while the other is often covered in debris
Two bizarre new sea spider species have been identified in the Salish Sea, including one with long, hair-like spines on its legs and striking red eyes, Science Daily has reported. The other species is often found with dirt, debris and tiny parasites attached to its body.
Fellow coastal scientists, advocates reflect on Joe Ramus' life
The respected professor, prolific researcher, former Duke University Marine Laboratory director, and environmental steward died Tuesday.
The Sun And Moon Can Trigger Earthquakes, And Scientists May Finally Know How
A ground-shaking orbital dance.
Newly Identified Frog-like Creature Named by Student Scientists After Their Moms
A newly identified frog-like creature that lived before dinosaurs has been named—by 2 student scientists who discovered it— after their moms.
Scientists Watched a Deadly Cancer Physically Reshape The Brain as It Grew
"A major step forward in studying neuro-oncological processes."
Scientists Watched a Deadly Cancer Physically Reshape The Brain as It Grew
"A major step forward in studying neuro-oncological processes."
Our bodies react to microplastics in a way scientists never expected - Futura-Sciences
When Microplastics Go Straight to the Lungs Microplastics: the word alone might send your mind racing through images of floating trash islands or bottles bobbing in rivers. It’s now a scientific fact that microplastics are omnipresent in our environment. But while their presence is undeniable, much remains to be understood—especially...
Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.
In 1879 a scientist buried bottles filled with seeds. Every 20 years, one is dug up and studied.
A botanist buried 20 bottles of seeds in 1879 to test how long they'd survive, and the experiment is still running today.
Scientists Blasted Water With Light 10 Billion Times Brighter Than Sunlight. It Still Didn't Evaporate Faster.
Illuminating one of recent science's most intriguing mysteries.
Scientists Just Used Solar Panels To Convert Plastic Into Hydrogen Fuel
Solar power is awesome because it's emission free, but it's not limited to making electricity; one team is using it to extract hydrogen from plastic.
Can Bionic Reading really help you read faster? Scientists put it to the test
Bionic Reading is a method of bolding certain letters in words that is purported to facilitate reading speed and comprehension. The idea is that guiding the eyes to focus on highlighted initial letters ...
Scientists say Italy's crust is 'unzipping,' driving Apennine seismic activity
Similar processes may be occurring near the Hellenic trench south of Greece.
Scientists Solve a Decades-Old Stick Insect Mystery
The discoveries could help manage stick insect outbreaks and reduce their impact on forestry and agriculture. Australia’s coastal landscapes are home to large stick insects belonging to the genus Anchiale, a group of closely related species. For decades, scientists and nature enthusiasts have documented them, uploading more than a thousand observations to databases like iNaturalist
What Happens to Your Brain During Anesthesia? Scientists Are Still Searching for Answers
There is a strange kind of trust involved in going under general anesthesia. One moment you are answering a nurse’s questions beneath bright operating room lights. Then, seemingly seconds later, hours...
Cats want to talk to us. Scientists are trying to decipher the meow
LOS ANGELES — For decades scientists and researchers have been vexed by a sound emanating from cats. Not a call of the wild, a roar or a hiss. No, multiple
Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon, Scientists Find
Scientists suggest that Venus did indeed once have a moon, which spiraled inwards until it crashed into the planet's surface.
Scientists Found a Hidden Brain Circuit That May Explain Why Heart Attacks Get Worse After They Happen
The story of a heart attack does not end when blood flow is restored. New research suggests the body continues a complex response after the injury, and scientists have identified a brain-connected pat...
Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus may make alien life easier to find than scientists thought
Two studies suggest Saturn’s moon could both support methane-producing microbes and deliver concentrated traces of biology into space.
The CTE conversation: What science actually knows (and what we don’t)
Brain injury fears are reshaping youth athletics, but scientists say the CTE conversation is missing key facts.