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rnz.co.nzscience4 hrs ago
Researchers Find World's Deepest Whale Graveyard at 7002 Metres
@NewScientist reported that a 2023 submersible expedition located 485 whale-fall and fossil sites in the Diamantina Zone. The find includes a new extinct beaked-whale species and specimens up to 5.26 million years old.
New Scientistscience5 hrs ago
Tenth Walking Shark Species Identified in Papua New Guinea
Researchers described Hemiscyllium dudgeonae after DNA tests and field collections in Milne Bay. The tenth known walking shark species faces habitat threats in its limited range.
optimistdaily.comscience17 hrs ago
Study Reports Superparamagnetic Macrophages in Rock Pigeon Livers
A new study published in Science finds that immune cells in rock pigeons contain superparamagnetic particles and play a role in sensing Earth's magnetic field.
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New Scientistscience19 hrs ago
First Global Map Estimates 110 Quadrillion Kilometres of Underground Fungal Networks
Researchers combined 16,000 soil samples and robotic imaging to produce the first digital map of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The networks store carbon equal to five times the mass of all living humans.
usatoday.comworld23 hrs ago
June 21 Marks Summer Solstice and Longest Day in Northern Hemisphere, Winter Solstice and Shortest Day in Southern Hemisphere
Photographs showed the first sunrise of summer over midtown Manhattan on Sunday. The solstice marks the start of astronomical summer north of the equator.
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Nbc Newsworld1 day ago
Caltech Plans 1,650-Dish Radio Telescope Array Across 123 Square Miles of Nevada Public Land
The California Institute of Technology will construct the Deep Synoptic Array across more than 123 square miles in White Pine County after securing funding from Schmidt Sciences.
world1 day ago
Malaysian Scientists Identify New Fungus Species That Preys on Zombie Fungus
@CBSNews reported that researchers found Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata in Borneo's Danum Valley. The species feeds on Ophiocordyceps inside infected ants.
Wiredworld2 days ago
University Team Develops Room-Temperature Ultrasonic Espresso Process
Researchers at the University of New South Wales report a method that extracts espresso-level compounds from ground coffee using high-frequency sound waves instead of heat, cutting energy use by 75 percent.
app.buzzsumo.comscience2 days ago
NOAA Declares 2026 El Niño Underway, Sees Over 50 Percent Chance It Becomes Very Strong
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has confirmed that a 2026 El Niño is underway and carries more than a 50 percent chance of reaching super status. The development coincides with record atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
scitechdaily.comworld2 days ago
Brazilian Researchers Test Jackfruit-Based Gel on Stem Cells for Gum Disease Treatment
Scientists at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo created a biomaterial using jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel extract, and simvastatin. The gel was published today in Polymer Bulletin and tested on human stem cells.
New Scientistscience2 days ago
Science Study Estimates Global Density of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Networks
Researchers published the first global estimate of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal network density and biomass in Science. Two sources reported the study findings.
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medpagetoday.comscience2 days ago
Study Shows Amyloid Beta and Tau Compete for Microtubule Binding Sites in Nerve Cells
University of California, Riverside researchers report that amyloid beta can displace tau from microtubules inside neurons, offering one possible early mechanism in Alzheimer’s disease.
ndtv.comworld2 days ago
Malaysian Scientists Identify New Fungus Species That Parasites Zombie Fungus
Researchers from the University of Malaysia Sabah found Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata in Borneo's Danum Valley. The discovery was published in two scientific journals this year.
english.radio.czscience3 days ago
Researchers Find Whale Skeletons 2400 Meters Deeper Than Prior Records West of Australia
Scientists aboard a deep-sea submersible recorded multiple whale skeletons at record depth in 2023. The expedition produced the largest known collection of such remains on the sea floor.
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theconversation.comscience2 days agoUpdated
No cervical cancer deaths recorded in England among women aged 20-24 from 2020-2024, but HPV vaccine uptake has fallen since COVID
A study found zero deaths in the age group where 23 had been expected. Researchers link the outcome to high HPV vaccination rates among those born around 2000.
New York Postpolitics4 days ago
Neil deGrasse Tyson Says Government Should Display Physical Alien
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson said on Monday that the public is ready to see an actual alien specimen rather than additional government documents.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Researchers Propose Pituitary Tumor May Explain Eye in Botticelli’s Birth of Venus
Queen Mary University of London scientists say facial analysis of five portraits and 15th-century letters point to a hormone-secreting tumor in Simonetta Vespucci, the model for the painting.
New Scientistscience4 days ago
Pigeons Lock Eyes Forward During Flight, First In-Air Tracking Shows
Researchers fitted pigeons with head-mounted cameras and recorded eye position during short flights. The birds stabilized their gaze after takeoff and moved their eyes less than one degree while airborne.
marketwatch.comai4 days ago
Nature Launches 2026 Science Job Satisfaction Survey
Nature is inviting researchers to participate in its 2026 Science Job Satisfaction Survey. The survey seeks input on burnout, attitudes toward artificial intelligence, and optimism about careers in science.
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New Scientistscience5 days ago
Magnetic Beads Let Lab Sperm Reach Eggs but In-Vivo Tests Still Needed
Researchers attached iron oxide beads to cattle sperm, guided them with magnets, and produced healthy embryos at normal rates. The approach aims to enable internal IVF using the body as incubator.
Forbesscience6 days ago
Lunar Occultation of Venus Visible Across U.S. on June 17
The crescent moon will pass in front of Venus for about an hour during daylight hours on Wednesday. The event marks the first such daylight occultation visible over the U.S. in 11 years.
thehindu.comscience6 days ago
Human Cell Atlas Consortium Meets in Boston to Advance First Draft
The International Human Cell Atlas Consortium convenes in Boston this week as it prepares to release single-cell maps of major organs later in 2026.
Japan Timesworld6 days ago
Japanese Researchers Identify 25 New Biomarkers for Cyanide Poisoning
A study by Kindai University and Aichi police scientists found 25 compounds that distinguish cyanide-exposed mice with high precision. The work was published in an international toxicology journal in May.
techcentral.co.zatechnology6 days ago
Kew Report: 40% of Assessed Plants at Extinction Risk While Digitisation and New Species Discoveries Advance
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew released its 2026 State of the World’s Plants and Fungi report, documenting extinction threats and new tools for discovery.
app.buzzsumo.comscience6 days ago
Brain Research Lab Switches From Fruit Flies to Transparent Fish
A leading brain research laboratory is changing its primary model organism from fruit flies to a small transparent fish to study entire brains in action.
thehindu.comsports6 days ago
World Cup security plans advance as other stories draw attention
Security measures are being prepared for the World Cup across multiple cities. Several unrelated developments also received coverage during the same period.
technology6 days ago
International Academy Updates Protocols for Confirming and Announcing Discovery of Alien Life
The International Academy of Astronautics revised its guidelines for the first time since 2010. The changes address verification standards, misinformation risks, and post-detection planning.
mindbodygreen.comscience7 days ago
New imaging method maps microplastics inside living tissue
A laser-based technique detected microplastic particles in mice without surgery. The method uses sound waves generated by light absorption to create location maps.
Fox Newsscience7 days ago
Echinococcus multilocularis Found in 37 of 100 Coyotes Sampled Near Puget Sound
University of Washington researchers report the first detection of the fox tapeworm in West Coast wildlife. The study found a European variant now dominant in North America.
thehindubusinessline.comscience7 days ago
Deep-Sea Supergiant Isopods Survive Years Without Food via Bacterial Gene
@Nature reported that supergiant isopods reach 50 centimetres and endure long fasts thanks to a metabolism gene acquired from bacteria. The findings appear in a 2026 Cell study.
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thehindubusinessline.comscience7 days ago
Venus Flytrap Trap Closes After Outer Leaf Cells Soften
Experiments published today show that cells on the outer surface of the hinged leaf soften after an insect enters, allowing the trap to change shape and shut in less than a second.
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scitechdaily.comworld7 days ago
DNA From 2,000-Year-Old Grape Seeds Shows Dominant White Variety at Tuscan Site
University of York researchers sequenced 80 ancient seeds from Cetamura del Chianti. The work shows a single white-berried grape variety persisted from Etruscan through Roman periods.
The Independentscience8 days ago
ROV Footage Shows Two Live Goblin Sharks at Record Depths in Pacific
Remotely operated vehicles recorded the species at 1,237 metres near Jarvis Island in 2019 and at 1,997 metres in the Tonga Trench in 2024. Both sightings were published in the Journal of Fish Biology.
science8 days ago
Bellingshausen Sea Shows 650,000 Square Kilometres Less June Sea Ice Than Average
Satellite images show a France-sized area of the Bellingshausen Sea remained ice-free in June. Researchers link the absence to warmer ocean conditions.
newscientist.comworld8 days ago
Researchers Detect Aconitine on Ming-Era Surgical Tools in Xia Quan Tomb
Scientists found traces of a plant toxin on 14th-century instruments, confirming use of a topical anaesthetic developed by traditional Chinese medicine surgeon Xia Quan.
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japan-forward.comtechnology8 days ago
University of Tokyo fMRI study finds paper and tablet manga readers score equally on story comprehension
Researchers used manga and fMRI scans to compare how the brain processes physical books versus digital formats. Participants who read on paper answered complex plot questions faster.
english.radio.czworld9 days ago
Israeli-Czech Team Uses Yeast Cells to Evolve Omicron-Like Coronavirus Receptor-Binding Variants in Lab
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Charles University simulated SARS-CoV-2 evolution under controlled selection pressure. The study, published June 13, 2026, showed rapid convergence toward Omicron-like receptor-binding motifs.
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yahoo.comscience9 days ago
Science Paper Finds Indirect Emissions Account for 15 Percent of Human-Driven Warming
A study published Thursday in Science identifies carbon monoxide, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and black carbon as major indirect contributors to global temperature rise. The pollutants are not covered by the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
themarketherald.com.auworld9 days ago
Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Two Live Goblin-Shark Sightings in Central Pacific
Two separate deep-sea sightings, one in 2019 and one in 2024, have been verified in a Journal of Fish Biology study published June 12, 2026.
Usa Todayscience9 days ago
Goblin sharks filmed at new depths near Jarvis Island and Tonga Trench
Researchers recorded the species alive in its habitat for the first time, extending its known range and depth limits. The findings appear in a new Journal of Fish Biology study.
uctoday.comscience9 days ago
Researchers Test Digital Library of Over 1 Billion Fentanyl Analogs on Mock Pill
A Pacific Northwest National Laboratory team created a computer-generated catalog of more than one billion fentanyl analogs and tested it on a mock street pill. The method identified most components without using physical reference samples.
foxnews.comfinance9 days ago
Film 'Disclosure Day' Released as Pentagon UFO Files and Religious Reactions Draw Attention
Steven Spielberg’s new film arrives amid Pentagon document releases and statements from political and religious figures on unidentified phenomena.
New Scientistscience10 days ago
Scientists Build First Working Nuclear Clock Using Thorium Nuclei
@NewScientist reported that researchers at Vienna University of Technology created a prototype nuclear clock that uses thorium nuclei vibrations for timekeeping, operating continuously at room temperature.
Semaforworld10 days ago
Four Ebola Vaccines in Early Development as DR Congo Outbreak May Last Months or Years
Scientists are developing four vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain, with two candidates potentially entering trials within two months. More than 500 cases have been reported in eastern DR Congo.
yahoo.comscience10 days ago
Scientists Demonstrate First Nuclear Clock Using Thorium Nuclei in Crystal
A thorium-based device developed at Vienna University of Technology ran continuously for 24 hours at room temperature and already shows use in dark matter searches.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
World's Largest Known Whale Graveyard Found in Indian Ocean at Record Depth
@CBSNews reported that researchers located nearly 500 whale skeletons along a 1,200-kilometer corridor in the Diamantina Fracture Zone at depths up to 7,000 meters. The find, published in Nature on 11 June 2026, includes fossils dating back 5.3 million years.
Gristscience10 days ago
Study Finds Dead Foundation Species Continue Shaping Ecosystems
NPR reported on June 12 that a new study shows coral, oysters, and large trees keep influencing their ecosystems after death.
forbes.comscience10 days ago
Video of Live Goblin Sharks Recorded in Central Pacific at Record Depth
Australian and Hawaiian researchers recorded live goblin sharks at two central Pacific sites, expanding the species’ known range and setting a new depth record.
Euronewsscience10 days ago
Studies: Coastal Floods with 1% Annual Chance Now About 12 Times More Likely Since 1900
New research published 10 June 2026 shows human-driven sea-level rise has sharply increased the frequency of extreme coastal flooding since the 1960s.
Forbesfinance10 days ago
NOAA Forecasts Northern Lights Visibility Across Northern U.S. States Thursday Night
NOAA issued a Kp index of four for Thursday night and a Kp index of five for Friday night, with visibility expected in multiple northern states and much of Alaska.
Gristscience10 days ago
Study Estimates 110 Quadrillion Kilometers of Fungal Networks in Topsoil
New research published in Science on 12 June 2026 provides the first global estimate of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks and their carbon storage role.
news.google.comscience10 days ago
Zebra Finch Embryos Show Gene Changes in Brain After Heat-Call Exposure
Adult zebra finches produce rapid heat calls that alter gene expression in embryos. The changes affect blood vessel regulation in the hypothalamus.
oneindia.compolitics10 days ago
CBS Poll: 84 Percent Say U.S. Government Withholds UFO Data, Most Report No Sightings
A June 2-4 survey of 2,023 adults shows broad public belief that federal agencies know more about unidentified aerial phenomena than they have released.
New Scientistscience9 days ago
Science Publishes First Global Map of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Networks
The study maps underground fungal filaments that connect with roughly 70 percent of plant species and store substantial carbon. Researchers combined data from thousands of soil samples and lab measurements to produce the estimates.
Gristscience10 days ago
Global Fungal Network Spans 110 Quadrillion Kilometers, Study Finds
Machine learning models mapped arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi that move 4 billion metric tons of carbon each year. Grasslands hold 40 percent of the biomass while only 5 percent of biodiversity hotspots are protected.
Nbc Newsworld10 days ago
Scientists Map Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
@NBCNews reported that researchers identified five carcass sites and fossils spanning the largest, deepest and oldest whale graveyard found to date, located up to 23,000 feet below the surface.
Le Mondeworld4 days ago
T-Rex Leather Bag Created from Montana Fossil to Be Auctioned in Paris on June 13
A bag made from collagen extracted from a Tyrannosaurus rex femur will go under the hammer at Hotel Drouot. The estimated price range is €300,000 to €500,000.
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dailykos.comworld10 days ago
Study Finds Humans Turn Left and Move Anticlockwise in Controlled Tests
Japanese and Spanish researchers tracked participants in enclosures and playgrounds and recorded a consistent leftward turning preference in 32 of 33 trials.
Ars Technicatechnology10 days ago
National Science Foundation to Decommission Ocean Observatories Initiative Network
The nearly $368 million system of 900 deep-sea instruments will be removed from Pacific and Atlantic waters. Alaska's $5.3 billion seafood industry and coastal communities rely on data from the network.
world11 days ago
Scientists link rising global temperatures to funding pressures on Earth-observation systems
Top scientists stated Thursday that planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, citing funding decisions that affect Earth observation systems.
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