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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy

After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched.

Animation boosts willingness to adopt airborne disease precautions, study finds

Even as the scientific community has reached a broad consensus that infectious pathogens, such as viruses, can spread through virus-laden aerosols, one fundamental challenge remains: How can scientific evidence be transformed into public understanding—and ultimately into meaningf

Study: Availability of predictable food through garbage and intentional feeding linked to India’s street-dog population

Historical Pollution, Not Current Industrial Emissions, Damaged the World's Largest and Oldest Collection of Ancient Rock Art, Study Suggests

Researchers say that past exposure to sulfur dioxide is likely to blame for the increased porosity of the Murujuga rock art created by the Ngarda-Ngarli people tens of thousands of years ago

Study: Blue light impairs the eye's ability to distinguish fine detail most

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Infection kills gut cells, while diet reshapes existing ones, fruit fly study finds

The intestines rely on different strategies to rebuild themselves in response to diet changes versus infections, according to a new Cornell study—a finding that can shed light on how gut health adapts to harsh conditions, flourishing ecosystems of microbes and variable diets.

Study Finds Nissan Titan Headlight Glare Is 615% Over IIHS Limit, But Still Not Breaking the Law

Full-size pickup trucks in general were the worst offenders for headlight glare. The post Study Finds Nissan Titan Headlight Glare Is 615% Over IIHS Limit, But Still Not Breaking the Law appeared first on The Drive .

Aboriginal artists painted giant ancestral beings as colonization arrived, study finds

Slithering across the ceiling of an Australian rock shelter is a giant snake with a crocodile-like head, razor-sharp teeth and a long tongue.

Centuries of child labor left lasting spinal damage in Dutch children, study finds

Children in the postmedieval Dutch workforce worked so hard that their spines became worn and deformed, with some children affected before they even had a chance to lose their baby teeth, a new study published in the International Journal of Paleopathology finds.

Fast fashion's carbon footprint can be reduced across its life cycle, new study suggests

Fast fashion is built on cheap, short-lived garments, especially cotton and polyester T-shirts.

Motorboat noise stunts growth and impairs predator escape in reef fish, study shows

Coral reef fish that are exposed to motorboat noise grow up smaller and less able to dodge predators, new research shows.

Study reveals inter-city collaboration on emission reduction boosts sustainability performance

With Hong Kong recently recording record-breaking high temperatures, extreme weather has once again raised public awareness of global warming and emission-reduction measures.

Evolution favors flatter paths when fitness outcomes are equal, study finds

A surprising discovery by Technion researchers sheds new light on the dynamics of evolution.

Mixture of traditional edible plants inhibits fungus growth in corn, study shows

Fungal contamination in stored grain across sub-Saharan Africa causes major post-harvest losses and severe public health risks, costing billions of dollars annually, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

New study reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health and dementia risk

Physical exercise, a proper diet, cognitive training, clinical monitoring, and socialization improve cognitive performance by 55% among older adults in Latin America.

Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study

A combination of global warming and a cyclical event called the Pacific Decadal Oscillation that repeats every 20-30 years, could make cyclones that originate near the Equator more frequent in the coming years

Billion-dollar machine aims to set a fusion-energy record — and study nuclear weapons

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02620-3 Pacific Fusion is breaking ground next door to a US nuclear-weapons laboratory, hoping the partnership will give it an edge.

Workplace social media reduces staff turnover, study finds

Social media used inside organizations may help engage employees and increase staff retention, according to a paper in the International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies that examined this phenomenon in China. Employee engagement refers to a worker's emotional and motivational

Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study

A massive analysis involving more than 100 million people has found strong links between recreational drug use and stroke, including among younger adults. Cocaine was associated with nearly double the risk of stroke, amphetamines with more than double the risk, and cannabis with

Knowing someone who attempted suicide raises young people’s own risk – new study

Having larger in-person networks appeared to protect young people against developing severe depression symptoms. But large online networks had the opposite effect.

The universe is full of strange ‘little red dots’. A new study shines light on their real nature

It turns out these little red dots might actually be evidence of supermassive black holes.

Researcher, heal thyself: meet the scientists studying their own diseases

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02455-y Studying a condition after being diagnosed with it can be rewarding but also presents some ethical and psychological challenges.

Access to bilingual education lags behind in Andalusia's rural areas, study reveals

Over the past two decades, bilingual education programs have significantly expanded within the Spanish education system, with the aim of improving foreign language learning—primarily English—while making it more accessible for all. Although more and more schools are offering bili

The brain has its own thermostat – study shows epilepsy may interfere with it

New research suggests epilepsy may alter the brain systems that regulate temperature, raising questions about how patients respond to heat.

New study reveals how space rocks become meteorites

What happens to a space rock as it falls through Earth's atmosphere and becomes a meteorite? By studying 75 meteorite falls captured on video and in photographs, researchers identified seven distinct phases in the journey from space rock to meteorite. Their findings show that mel

How long could we possibly live? A new estimate is mind-boggling

Biogerontologists are exploring the upper limit for human life. A recent study has it verging on two centuries – but columnist Graham Lawton finds reason to be sceptical

UNC Ends Study Abroad Program in China

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Ditching 'digital gold': BPI study suggests everyday Americans prefer control and micro-investing

A new survey suggests some of bitcoin's most familiar sales pitches of changing the world may be poorly suited to a majority of prospective buyers.

Thylacine incomparable to any animal alive, study finds

STAT+: In autopsy of failed heart disease study, AstraZeneca raises broader questions about silencer drugs

AstraZeneca detailed the surprise failure of a closely watched heart disease trial, a study with ripple effects for a competitive billion-dollar market.

Scientists Create the Littlest Big Bang to Study the Universe's Origins

The discovery redefines how large atoms need to be to produce the extreme state of matter found in the early universe.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now on its way to study the 'dark universe'

Its first images are expected to arrive in early 2027.

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos—the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures—are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

Is Private Equity to Blame for the Childcare Crisis? New Study Finds PE-Owned Daycares Target Loose Rules

Study links cognitive decline to surprisingly small daily amount of artificial sweeteners

Adults who ingest daily the amount of artificial sweetener typically found in a can of diet soda exhibited cognitive decline at a rate 62 percent faster than people whose intake is only a fraction of that amount, according to a new eight-year study published in the medical journa

UPI is booming but many women still left behind, finds study

New study shows German football remains male-dominated

The top leagues of German football remain a largely male environment. A new study reveals that only seven clubs have women in upper management levels.

AI Tends to Mark Students’ Essays Higher Than Humans, Study Shows

AI Tends to Mark Students’ Essays Higher Than Humans, Study Shows Susan H.

Study on biodiversity conservation in agriculture and forestry: High motivation, few options

Farmers and foresters manage around 80% of Germany's land area. They are therefore key agents of change in protecting biodiversity—and are often accused of not doing enough to protect it.

Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time, study finds

The capital of any business comes in (at least) two categories.

Pilot study finds lockable pouches help reduce smartphone use in schools

Smartphone use during the school day dropped significantly across eight Northern Ireland secondary schools. Teachers reported clear behavioral benefits, though pupil well-being showed little meaningful change. Implementation challenges eased as the pilot progressed.

AI means there’s no better time to study maths – but degrees are becoming less accessible

We may soon know the answers to many long-standing mathematical problems.

Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells

When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use

European city climate plans underuse green spaces despite adaptation benefits, finds study

Green spaces could play a key role in helping cities cope with the effects of climate change, yet they still play only a minor role in climate strategies. These were the findings of researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Justus Liebig University Giesse

Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study

The study demonstrated a clear association between inflammation in the peripheral immune system and neuroinflammation in patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds

The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.

Study Reveals UnitedHealth's Profit Margins Four Times What It Claimed [pdf]

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AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

For years , AI industry watchers of all stripes have been warning of a coming jobs apocalypse driven by ultra-intelligent AI systems that will be able to replicate most human tasks more cheaply. Now, newly updated research from Stanford University economists suggests AI seems to

These Tiny Shrews Grow Bigger Snouts and Shrink Their Brains to Survive Harsh Winters, Study Suggests

Scientists have long known that some small mammals reduce their brain size during cold months and regrow them in the spring. Long-clawed shrews from Hokkaido, Japan, seem to follow that pattern—while their noses surprisingly do the opposite

NASA’s Pandora Mission Begins Study of Exoplanets, Host Stars

Pandora, NASA’s newest exoplanet mission and the first satellite to launch through the agency’s Astrophysics Pioneers program, is now making unique observations of worlds beyond our solar system and the stars they orbit. The mission will determine the atmospheric make-up of at le

Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says

The drop in soda purchases is meaningful, but not enormous, one of the study's authors said.

Fed study finds crypto investors driven by beliefs, easily swayed by returns

A Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland study finds crypto investors hold sharply different views on returns and risk, while information about Bitcoin’s past gains can increase both desired allocations and actual crypto purchases.

Bumblebees may self-medicate when exposed to fungal infections

There is an old saying that nature is the best medicine, and it turns out bumblebees might agree. A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science suggests that buff-tailed bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) may self-medicate when exposed to a fungal brood disease.

Science Explains Why Driving Can Feel So Thrilling

The thrill of driving can be traced back to three specific kinds of stimulation. And there's a thin line between a thrilling drive and a scary one.

Is history a school subject in crisis? New research shows it isn’t, at least not yet

There are fewer students continuing to study history in Year 12 than ever before. But that doesn’t mean they don’t value it.

3D scans of Tasmanian tiger’s skull reveal it had crocodile-style snapping jaws

A new study has found that Tasmanian tigers had an adaptation is found in no living carnivorous mammal.

Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown

Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.

Forests Didn't Fare Well During an Ancient Global Warming Event, Offering a 'Cautionary' Tale About Today's Climate Change

An intense global warming event 56 million years ago caused a forest in modern-day Wyoming to lose around 60 percent of its canopy cover, and it took more than 100,000 years to bounce back, a study suggests

Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease

Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal.

Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk

People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a large preliminary study.

How the Tasmanian tiger outfoxed its prey

The Tasmanian tiger hunted more like a fox than its fearsome namesake, according to a new UniSC biomechanics study of predatory animals across the globe.

Manganese's emission lines shine a light on galactic evolution

In a new study, a team of astronomers has identified wavelengths of light that could be useful for tracing the chemical evolution of the universe.

Solar orbiter detects ion sorting at the solar wind's magnetic boundary

A Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) study of data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Solar Orbiter gives the most detailed view of the heliospheric current sheet (HCS) to date.

Not tiger, not wolf: Australian thylacine skull reveals a far different hunting style

A new study led by Flinders University has flipped the historical narrative about Australia's thylacine, finding the native apex predator known as the "Tasmanian tiger" was significantly different from the wolves and wild dogs it was likened to before being hunted to extinction.

Flexible nanopores shed new light on Parkinson's and ALS

In a promising milestone for nanotechnology, Constructor University has contributed to a study demonstrating self-assembling nanopores capable of detecting disease proteins associated with illnesses like Parkinson's and ALS.

Critics claim trans people ‘defy biology’. New research suggests otherwise

A new study in twins shows the likelihood of being trans is influenced by your genes.

Amphibious stem-insect sheds light on colonization of land

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10961-2 Restudy of a challenging fossil using cross-polarized light imaging and phylogenetic reconstruction identifies Chosha praecursor, a probable early-diverging insect, helping to bridge the longstanding ‘hexapo

Researchers followed 400,000 kids for 20 years and found a lasting pre-K advantage

A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than those in other childcare settings.

Weak job market and paper leaks are breaking the promise of first Prime Minister, says Member of Parliament

For generations, Indian families have been taught a simple formula for mobility. Study hard, get educated, get a degree, get a job, build a better life. It’s one of the most powerful social contracts in modern India, says Raya Sabha MP

Brain-reading wearables will soon be ordinary. What will this mean for the new generation of ‘neurotechnological natives’?

My new study poses nine vital questions for children growing up in the ‘brain-as-interface era’.

Massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London'

Each of the sun-reflecting mirrors proposed by U.S.-based startup Reflect Orbital will appear 40 times brighter than the full moon to observers standing within its beam on Earth, a study has found.

Short, intense storms gain intensity across Hawaiʻi

While long-term data show that Hawaiʻi is getting drier overall, short, intense downpours that cause sudden, dangerous flash floods are getting stronger on the islands, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests

Different cover crops may affect how plants defend themselves against pests—including by attracting more insects that eat harmful caterpillars—according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Heat-tolerant corals may be more vulnerable to disease

Corals that partner with heat-tolerant algae may be better equipped to survive warming oceans—but that resilience comes with an unexpected trade-off, according to a new study from Boston University published in Science Advances.

Exercise may create new neurons by making other brain cells contract

Physical activity causes a type of brain cell called astrocytes to contract, which then leads to the formation of new neurons, according to a study in mice

Many workplaces resist plant-based lunches despite substantial climate benefits

Are organizations ready for plant-based food at work? A new study from the University of Copenhagen explores this question and shows that only a small proportion of workplaces in Denmark are ready for this change—despite its potential to reduce the climate footprint of workplace

Why banks in Ghana make little use of AI for climate action decisions

Artificial intelligence could help evaluate climate protection projects more effectively and channel funding more precisely to where it is needed. Nevertheless, banks and insurance companies in Ghana have so far made very little use of the technology. A new study conducted at the

Bat DNA adaptations may connect virus defense, longevity and cancer resistance

Bats are anomalies in the mammalian world—they fly, have long lifespans and rarely get cancer. Scientists now suspect the bat immune system enables them to live longer without disease, according to a new study published today in Nature.

No sick days? How remote work is changing the way we work when ill

Working from home and digital technology may be making it easier for employees to work while ill and blurring the boundaries between work and home, according to a new study.

Tangled plastic and fishing gear found in pilot whales stranded in Hawaii

A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers shows that nearly 23% of short-finned pilot whales that stranded over 13 years in the main Hawaiian Islands ingested several pounds of plastic ropes, netting, fishing gear and plastic bags discarded in the ocean.