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Hubble remains scientifically productive but is being dragged down by atmospheric drag, prompting NASA to solicit proposals to extend its mission beyond 2032.

SLAC researchers used specialized X-rays to identify a unique magnetic signature, and separate work shows mechanical strain can tune these properties in exotic materials.

Close examination of a frequently visited cave wall revealed a large collection of engravings at least 19,000 years old in a region previously thought devoid of cave art.

Frequent collisions between stars in the early universe could explain both the enigmatic Little Red Dots and the rapid growth of supermassive black holes seen by JWST.

Researchers propose that radiation-driven winds cleared gas and dust, brightening early galaxies in JWST observations more than standard models predict.

New calculations indicate Werner Heisenberg significantly underestimated the amount of fissile material required for a reactor.

The Hebrew University-led research suggests AI assistance can raise productivity while quietly eroding managers' confidence in workers.

Discovery of all five genetic building blocks in pristine asteroid material adds to evidence that life's precursors existed in space billions of years ago.

The most comprehensive map of essential gene interactions in Mycobacterium tuberculosis could inform more effective combination drug regimens.

Scientists outline methods to correct JWST stability problems, while separate teams develop techniques to image exoplanets below the telescope's stability limit.

The MeerKLASS team's detection advances a radio technique that could map the universe's large-scale structure over vast volumes.

The ESA planetary defense spacecraft is approaching the binary asteroid system to survey the aftermath of the 2022 deflection test.

Scientists say one-time edits could protect against high cholesterol and related conditions for decades, but warn of risks from permanent genetic changes.

Brain imaging found altered responses to food cues in children who reported eating more ultra-processed foods, suggesting changes that could promote weight gain.

Despite the outsized hole this year, scientists say the protective ozone layer remains on track to recover later this century.

The results suggest even relatively small atomic collisions can recreate the state of matter that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang.

The research indicates that rejuvenating liver cells restored function in aged rats, significantly lowering a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.

USC researchers studied 46 children aged 7 to 10 and found differences in brain activity among those consuming more ultra-processed foods.

The research documents the scale of abuse involving sexually explicit deepfakes made without consent.

Flexible rather than rigid molecular connections allow entirely new arrangements of nanoparticles, with potential gene delivery applications.

The ruler whose appeal helped prompt Claudius's Roman invasion may not have been the man historians long assumed.

The Stanford-discovered molecule cut appetite and fat in animals without common digestive side effects, while Korea unveiled AI supercomputing for drug research.

Astronomers propose a smaller companion called Siwarha may be plowing through the giant star's atmosphere, helping explain its puzzling dimming.

Researchers argue the flat-footed anatomy was a functional adaptation reducing impact stress rather than a defect.

Early laboratory experiments suggest the strategy could turn a tumor's own chemistry against it.

Researchers say year-round DST could increase safety risks and disrupt children's biological clocks.

Researchers from nanoGUNE, Quantum Motion and UK universities report a silicon-integrated superinductor, a building block for superconducting quantum circuits.

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory will partner with industry on next-generation fusion technology under Department of Energy support.

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

The technique offers a more efficient way to control the crystal structure and properties of quantum materials with ultrashort laser pulses.

HKU-led research finds that increased vegetation cover in the Arctic can hide weakening resilience to climate stress.

By injecting thoughts directly into large language models, researchers aim to map AI's capacity for introspection.

Separate research uncovers chiral topological phases in structurally disordered metals, expanding known fermion behavior.

The research challenges assumptions of uniform insect decline by documenting gains among some lesser-studied species.

Researchers link difficulties with emotional awareness to weaker attachment to business goals, especially during high-stress periods.

Scientists describe how artificial light disrupts biological processes from genes to ecosystems and contributes to biodiversity loss.

The analysis of studies covering more than 31,000 participants identifies credibility, expertise and attractiveness as key factors in influencer persuasion.

Vienna researchers show mercury pollution impairs the stress hormone response of wild caimans in tropical regions.

The findings suggest brief, intense sessions can deliver strength gains comparable to longer training for people short on time.

The trial will test a wearable communication device that reads brain signals to help patients with ALS communicate.

New analysis documents a faster rate of sea-level increase in Irish waters, with implications for coastal planning.

Astronomers report an unusual radio signal picked up during a search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

New research links difficulty understanding one's emotions to reduced attachment to business goals under stress.

Male hawkmoths rub specialized scales to emit ultrasound that may scramble bat echolocation.

The analysis examines whether third-party scrutiny of corporate sustainability reporting improves environmental outcomes, amid EU rule changes.

A new self-attaching collar design aims to reduce the stress and capture involved in wildlife tracking studies.

The UK health agency's program will measure levels of environmental chemicals in the population to inform public health policy.

The study examines how Southern Ocean processes influence the distribution of nutrients across the world's oceans.

University of Münster scientists detail how p97 prepares defective proteins for degradation and recycling.

The multifunctional coating shields materials from extreme heat, signals fire onset and can be recycled into new flame-retardant material.

The collaboration aims to advance understanding of respiratory disease genetics in the Emirati population.

The ACS Central Science report describes metal-free carbon dots whose emission color shifts with their chemical environment.

The paper-based substrate allows airflow and reduces sweat buildup compared with conventional patch materials.

A brush approach that generates small electrical charge reduced plaque and gum inflammation in an early trial.

The research identifies gaps between tenant protections on the books and their enforcement in practice.

Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers developed the sensor for environmental and industrial monitoring.

A controlled experiment found that participants taking cold showers reported a measurable change in mood.