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Hubble remains healthy but is being dragged down by atmospheric drag, prompting NASA to study options to extend its mission beyond 2032 and avoid an uncontrolled reentry.

The Hera spacecraft is closing in on the binary asteroid system targeted by NASA's 2022 deflection test and can now distinguish the two bodies.

Pristine asteroid material contains all the genetic letters used by life on Earth, adding to evidence that key prebiotic ingredients formed in space.

New research suggests frequent stellar collisions in the young cosmos could account for dense star clusters, giant black holes and the strange Little Red Dots seen by Webb.

Evidence that even relatively small atomic collisions recreate the state of matter present moments after the Big Bang could reshape models of the early universe.

The James Webb Space Telescope imaged the nebula, whose dust structures resemble a cat's head and an outstretched hand.

A leg bone from an Aratasaurus dinosaur preserved abundant three-dimensional red blood cells, a world-first find that could inform studies of dinosaur physiology.

Researchers in Poland, Switzerland and France observed the exotic state of matter without ultracold conditions, broadening the practical scope of quantum materials research.

Decades of vehicle emissions regulation have made cooking the dominant source of airborne particulate pollution in both cities.

UC Riverside research finds waste dumped in the river can affect San Diego's air at least 20 miles from its source.

University of Regensburg researchers demonstrated that one extra measurement reduces error rates in quantum bits.

An international survey documents bullying of faculty by both colleagues and students, highlighting a little-studied campus issue.

Researchers developed coatings derived from plants that could replace polyfluoroalkyl substances used in packaging, fire protection and waterproofing.

The single-atom system could reduce the cryogenic requirements typical of quantum computing hardware.

A drug already tested for initial human safety targets several hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease in experiments.

A global accounting quantifies the economic toll of ecosystem losses from sea level rise, with some nations facing disproportionate damage.

For the first time in the poll's 26-year history, pessimism about future finances outweighs optimism among young respondents.

The approach addresses the destruction of captured forever chemicals, a step beyond simply filtering them from contaminated water.

The analysis warns that capability gains in large language models are outpacing scientific understanding of how they work.

The combined intervention enhanced clearance of an Alzheimer's-related protein through the brain's waste-disposal system.

A study finds dangerous heat now occurs across more of the year, widening the window of associated health threats.

Researchers adapted a direct laser writing technique to locally program superconductivity in a material.

Scientists report a potentially massive object in the outer solar system that could qualify as a dwarf planet.

The deep underground facility is the first engineered structure built to outlast modern civilization.

Augmented-reality brain recordings in mice suggest a mechanism that could inform understanding of anxiety and PTSD.

Chinese researchers improved sodium-sulfur batteries by altering the atomic structure of a catalyst, a step toward cheaper energy storage.

Scientists found evidence a fungal pathogen swept through the region and devastated vulnerable species, with some populations later recovering.

Research details how Southern Ocean waters connect to all major ocean basins and transport nutrients over long timescales.

The roughly $274 million system targets AI drug discovery and advanced research alongside quantum initiatives.

Scientists identify a possible loophole in the laws that normally prevent black holes from dividing.

The Nagoya University method could enable noninvasive tests by extracting information from individual vesicles in blood and urine.

A new evolutionary theory proposes changes in body size as a primary driver of early physical differences between species.

Newcastle University and IUCN researchers offer a practical roadmap for tracking progress toward halting species extinctions by 2050.

The funding aims to advance commercial fusion energy research through industry partnerships.

The discovery could improve space weather prediction by revealing the three-dimensional shape of coronal mass ejections.

The large open-weight model is positioned for scientific research applications.

The observations support models in which dense early star clusters give rise to black hole seeds.

The next-generation space telescope is approaching the milestone of capturing its first images.

Middle Stone Age tool modifications in Africa may reflect resource scarcity rather than purely cultural change.

Skeletal plates found beside fossil whale bones in Denmark offer a rare glimpse of deep-sea life around a whale fall.

The work probes how imposed randomness and environmental noise interact in quantum systems.

The study evaluates ensifentrine in adult patients on standard care with a history of exacerbations.

Hubble observations point to a discrepancy in expected oxygen levels that astronomers have yet to explain.

A large study finds sound recognition and vocabulary matter more than intelligence or visual processing for reading outcomes.

Evidence from European trees such as yew suggests prehistoric hunters may have applied toxins to projectiles.

Analysis of hair and fingernails from eight mummified children reveals drug and alcohol use before ritual sacrifice high in the Andes.

The funding supports development of quantum chips designed to reduce error rates.

New research adds to evidence connecting cannabis use with elevated heart and vascular risk.

Researchers report a distant comet whose characteristics are not yet fully explained.

NYU Abu Dhabi research explores labor market effects of GLP-1 class medications.

Florida Atlantic University researchers identified structures that may be targeted to slow disease progression.

The Rutgers study highlights a growing reliance on AI chatbots for drug-related information.

India's solar observatory revealed hidden three-dimensional structure in a coronal mass ejection.

A new study argues that scholars should systematically examine annotations in millions of Arabic manuscripts held worldwide.

Fluitt, who led Argonne's Q-NEXT program, takes the helm of the Chicago-based quantum research hub.

The award supports development of dipole-based fusion technology under the DOE's INFUSE program.

A new study flags cardiac concerns from energy drink consumption, drawing pushback from industry group CRN.

The partnership aims to apply quantum research to future transportation systems.

Hubble observations of a cosmic cat's tail formed by colliding Pluto-sized bodies accompany Hera's approach to the DART target system.

Research in the Strategic Management Journal links stronger trade secret laws to changes in how firms organize inventors.

Stimulating a brain region linked to mental effort improved performance on demanding tasks but increased subsequent fatigue.

The finding suggests time-efficient exercise protocols can deliver comparable strength gains.

The protocol combines an improved lab procedure with automated data analysis to ease study of cellular differences.

Researchers argue that timing may matter as much as direction when searching for extraterrestrial civilizations.

Plant-inspired coatings offer a route away from forever chemicals in packaging and water-repellent applications.

The analysis quantifies health and economic effects associated with daylight saving time transitions.

Three Americans living off Earth voted from orbit, continuing a long tradition of absentee voting from space.

The study suggests firms furthest ahead in digital adoption face heightened cyber risk.

University of Reading research points to a naturally occurring gas as a potential antimicrobial treatment.

The negative-result study raises questions about how a widely studied cognitive process is measured.

Nuffield Department of Population Health research makes the case for sustained wearable monitoring.

Two review articles examine how people influence fish behavior and why that matters for species protection.

The research traces how nutrients move from the Southern Ocean into other major ocean basins.

The bottleneck identified in electricity-driven chemical reactions could guide more sustainable chemical manufacturing.

The research collaboration will examine healthy ageing across multiple Indian cities.

The finding could improve access to platelet transfusions in veterinary emergency care.

The prototype activewear technology squeezes the foot to alter gait mechanics and may help runners go further for longer.

The research identifies barriers that prevent patients from receiving optimal asthma treatment.

The method could improve identification of Vibrio species important in marine ecosystems and as pathogens.

Research examines how land use and species loss are reshaping interactions between predators and people.

The technique uses ambient seismic noise to probe the internal structure of planets.

The benchmark evaluates performance across a range of quantum hardware platforms.

Researchers suggest strategic timing could improve the odds of detecting extraterrestrial transmissions.

NYU Abu Dhabi study examines labor market effects of GLP-1 medications.

Research links civic participation such as voting with longevity benefits despite the stress of politics.

The research examines outcomes for passengers who remain in their wheelchairs during vehicle travel.

Florida State University research explores the commercial costs of political polarization.

The research examines how mixed media campaigns affect brand and business outcomes.