NASA selects PRIMA far-infrared telescope as first Probe Explorer, targeting 2033 launch
The $1.2 billion far-infrared observatory, led with Caltech and JPL roles, will study planet and galaxy formation and cosmic evolution.
space & defense · +14 outlets
Anthropic says Claude discovered a novel gene-editing system in 21 hours
An AI model reportedly identified a new enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats, a test case for AI-driven scientific discovery.
financialexpress.com · +14 outlets
NASA's Hubble completes 200,000 orbits, seeks lensed supernova
The telescope has traveled roughly five billion miles over three decades of observations.
NASA Science (.gov) · +5 outlets
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals' family tree, study finds
New fossils and analysis push back the geographic origin of bats and reshape early mammal ancestry.
The Guardian · +14 outlets
Study links TORCH pregnancy infections to tripled autism risk
A Swedish study of 3.7 million people found congenital TORCH infections associated with higher autism and intellectual disability risk.
Sciencedaily · +8 outlets
Large study links more REM sleep to lower risk of 83 diseases
Data from more than 95,000 people suggests sleep architecture correlates with risk across dementia, heart failure and other conditions.
Sciencedaily · +14 outlets
QC Design reports 10x reduction in logical errors with Meridian AI
The company claims an AI-driven approach substantially improves error correction, a core quantum computing bottleneck.
The Quantum Insider
Claude-like AI aside, Danish study explains surge in ADHD and autism diagnoses
Researchers find children diagnosed today resemble the general population more closely than those diagnosed a decade ago, suggesting broadening diagnostic thres
Sciencedaily
ALMA captures first detailed image of an exoplanet forming in a disk
Radio observations offer an unprecedented view of gas giant formation in action around a young star.
Universe Space Tech · +14 outlets
Japan switches on its first full-stack room-temperature quantum computer
The system marks a step toward practical quantum hardware without cryogenic cooling.
Live Science · +13 outlets
Study finds cancer blood test advances toward FDA approval after Mayo research
A multi-cancer early detection blood test moves closer to regulatory clearance.
Star Tribune · +14 outlets
IVF-style skin patch that measures sweat hormones could predict ovulation
A small study found a sweat-sensing patch showed promise for tracking two reproductive hormones and predicting ovulation.
Newscientist
Harvard and KU astronomers to lead NASA-funded Roman Space Telescope research
Researchers will use the Roman observatory's wide surveys to study galactic evolution and hunt exoplanets via gravitational lensing.
The Harvard Crimson · +5 outlets
Singapore scientists claim world's most accurate atomic clock
The advance could improve timekeeping for navigation, geodesy and fundamental physics tests.
The Quantum Insider · +11 outlets
Millions in England unaware they have high blood pressure, research reveals
Undiagnosed hypertension, a leading cause of stroke and heart disease, remains widespread despite cheap treatment.
The Guardian · +12 outlets
Time crystals inside a semiconductor synchronize their oscillations
Researchers showed spin-polarized electrons couple distant time crystals into a shared rhythm, a step toward quantum-coherent devices.
Sciencedaily · +11 outlets
Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by the National Science Foundation
The federally funded center expands US investment in quantum information science research and training.
The Daily Princetonian · +1 outlets
AI can correct medical misinformation when it uses the right tone, study finds
Washington State University-led research found tone is key to whether AI corrections of health falsehoods land.
Phys