Recent reporting, background, and summaries from the science desk.
New Rice University simulations reveal Jupiter's early gravity acted as a "cosmic traffic jam," preventing inner planets from spiraling into the Sun and enabling Earth's formation. This groundbreaking research redefines our understanding of solar system architecture.
Breakthrough! Researchers linked CPD gene mutations to congenital hearing loss and discovered potential treatments like arginine restoration or sildenafil, paving the way for new therapies.
Indian scientists discovered baker's yeast can survive Mars-like conditions, thanks to protective RNP condensates. This breakthrough offers insights into extraterrestrial life and future space missions.
Physicists at the University of Konstanz have developed a groundbreaking method to non-thermally alter the magnetic properties of materials at room temperature using laser pulses to excite magnon pairs. This unexpected discovery, demonstrated with common haematite, promises to revolutionize data
Scientists developed a groundbreaking cancer therapy targeting the RAS gene, aiming to halt tumor growth without harming healthy cells. This innovative treatment, effective in preclinical studies, is now entering human trials.
Scientists at RIKEN discovered "DNA hitchhiking" in C. elegans, where vital telomerase RNA is hidden within another gene's intron to maintain chromosome integrity. This novel genetic strategy has profound implications for anti-aging therapies and regenerative medicine.
Scientists warn humanity has hit the first Earth system tipping point with widespread warm-water coral reef death. This irreversible shift, driven by rising temperatures, signals a cascade of planetary changes.
An international team of scientists has announced the discovery of GJ 251 c, a "super-Earth" exoplanet located less than 20 light-years away, marking a significant milestone in the quest for extrat...