New analysis of James Webb Space Telescope data raises doubts about K2-18b's atmospheric molecules, sparking debate on the validity of potential signs of life. Astronomers have long been searching for signs of life beyond our planet, and recent discoveries on exoplanets like K2-18b have sparked excitement in the scientific community....

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to revolutionize astronomy with groundbreaking discoveries that redefine our understanding of the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope: Still Revolutionizing Astronomy After 35 Years A Legacy of Discovery and Exploration The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space aboard the space shuttle Discovery in...

A mysterious term has appeared in scientific publishing: 'vegetative electron microscopy/microscope.' What's behind this nonsensical phrase, and how did it get there? The Rise of Tortured Phrases in Scientific Publishing The Misadventures of Vegetative Electron Microscopy A recent flurry of papers has brought to light a mysterious term: 'vegetative electron microscopy/microscope.' While...

A groundbreaking new male contraceptive implant, Adam, has shown promising two-year results in clinical trials, offering a reversible alternative to condoms and vasectomies. A new, non-hormonal Adam male contraceptive implant has shown promising results in trials, with the product lasting for at least two years. The implant, known as Adam,...

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to federal funding for elite universities threaten decades of scientific progress, as these institutions face a financial blow that could impact research grants and innovation. The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to federal funding for elite universities have left the academic community reeling. With billions in...

Laura Spinney's new book 'Proto' unravels the mystery of Proto-Indo-European, the ancient language that gave rise to 40% of the world's spoken tongues. The origin of 40% of the languages spoken today is a daunting task, but Laura Spinney's new book, 'Proto,' makes an excellent attempt to unravel this mystery....

Groundbreaking discovery off the UK coast reveals fingerprints of city-sized icebergs that once roved Britain and Ireland's coasts, providing a unique window into the past behavior of the British-Irish ice sheet. Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery off the UK coast, uncovering fingerprints of city-sized icebergs that once roved the...

A new method developed by researcher Justin Mankin can establish a direct link between greenhouse gas emissions from individual firms and specific climate-related economic losses, holding polluters accountable for their actions. The question of whether climate science can attribute economic damage to major polluters has long been a topic of...

As humanity prepares to return to the moon, scientists are on the cusp of unlocking groundbreaking astrophysics experiments that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The Moon as a Hub for Groundbreaking Astrophysics Experiments As humanity prepares to return to the moon, scientists are also exploring innovative ideas for large-scale...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of color vision, unlocking the human visual spectrum and revealing a new color that has yet to be seen by humans - 'olo'. Unlocking the Secrets of Human Color Perception The human eye is capable of perceiving millions of colors, but there...