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Sun, Jun 14, 8:03 PM ET
Fruit fly brain connectome published, first complete neural wiring diagram of organism
Harvard and Princeton teams map all neural connections in fruit fly central nervous system, advancing understanding of how brains process information.
Phys.org · +14 outlets
James Webb Space Telescope identifies 'little red dots' as supermassive black holes in early universe
Webb resolves mystery of luminous objects from early universe, showing they are rapidly-growing black holes, not unexpected objects.
MSN · +14 outlets
Webb telescope discovers six rogue planets forming unexpectedly near active supermassive black holes
New research reveals millions of exoplanets could form in extreme environments near black holes, challenging planet formation theories.
Latest from Space.com · +4 outlets
5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard discovered on Indian Ocean floor
Researchers found ancient marine mammal cemetery spanning hundreds of miles, offering insights into whale ecology and paleontology.
Phys.org · +14 outlets
NASA's Roman Space Telescope targeted for September 2026 launch
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will map universe at infrared wavelengths with precision previously impossible, launching this fall.
MSN · +14 outlets
Webb telescope observes shockwave continuing centuries after supernova blast
High-resolution observations show supernova remnant shockwave still propagating hundreds of years post-explosion, revealing stellar dynamics.
Mashable · +3 outlets
Damaged boreal peatlands triple methane emissions, reshaping climate risk assessments
Canadian study shows oil and gas damage to northern peatlands causes far greater methane release than previously predicted.
Phys.org
Parenting styles significantly influence children's honesty, research finds
NUS study shows overly strict parenting may drive dishonesty in children, contradicting assumptions about punishment and morality.
Phys.org · +14 outlets
Webb telescope looks inside Milky Way's core with unprecedented detail
Infrared observations reveal galactic center structure and activity with clarity surpassing radio telescope images.
Mashable · +14 outlets
South African MeerKAT telescope detects most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever observed
Record-breaking detection of natural space laser from early universe opens new frontier for radio astronomy.
Phys.org · +14 outlets
Brain plasticity persists into 90s, study of 4,000 adults finds
Three-year study challenges aging assumptions, showing brain health can improve at any age with mental training.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +2 outlets
Dark energy survives major challenge, universe acceleration confirmed
Reanalysis of controversial study shows previous claims against dark energy were methodologically flawed; acceleration stands.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +4 outlets
Millipedes colonized land 80 million years before vertebrates, study reveals
Newly completed evolutionary family tree shows millipedes were among Earth's earliest land animals, nearly 460 million years ago.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +2 outlets
Dogs and humans show similar biological aging patterns, study finds
Dog Aging Project reveals lifespan biomarkers common to both species, enabling comparative aging research.
Phys.org · +14 outlets
Ancient Denisovan DNA still shapes human immunity today
Genome analysis of Pacific populations reveals interbreeding with mysterious Denisovans enhanced immune responses.
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +14 outlets
Standard gluten tests miss residues in some 'gluten-free' beers
Study finds antibody-based tests fail to detect small gluten amounts in barley beer that could trigger celiac disease.
Phys.org · +3 outlets
Overlooked plant material poised to reshape nylon manufacturing
Researchers developed method to convert waste plant fiber into nylon precursors, potentially transforming polymer production.
Phys.org
Chemical impurities make carbon surfaces superslippery, researchers find
Osaka and Fraunhofer research shows impurities enhance surface properties, challenging materials engineering assumptions.
Phys.org

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