NASA says it will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station
In an unprecedented move, astronauts aboard the International Space Station are slated for an early return, marking the first time a crew departure has been expedited due to a medical issue. **Space Agency Orders Early Return of Crew-11 Astronauts Amid Medical...
James Webb telescope confirms a supermassive black hole running away from its host galaxy at 2 million mph, researchers say
**Cosmic Quake Hints at First "Runaway" Supermassive Black Hole** A colossal shock wave rippling through the distant cosmos may be the first concrete evidence of a supermassive black hole on an unprecedented cosmic exodus. This galactic behemoth is reportedly hurtling...
NASA cancels spacewalk and considers early crew return from ISS due to medical issues
A medical issue involving an astronaut aboard the International Space Station has prompted NASA to postpone a scheduled spacewalk and consider an early return for the crew, the agency announced. The unspecified health concern reportedly arose on Wednesday, January 7,...
Hubble telescope discovers ‘Cloud-9,’ a dark and rare ‘failed galaxy’ that’s unlike anything seen before
**Hubble Telescope Uncovers Novel Cosmic Entity: "Cloud-9"** Astronomers, peering through the lens of the Hubble Space Telescope, have identified a previously unseen category of celestial object. Dubbed "Cloud-9," this enigmatic entity is characterized by its...
Celebrating worm science
For generations, the unassuming nematode *Caenorhabditis elegans*—a creature barely a millimeter long—has provided outsized answers to biology's most fundamental questions. This tiny worm has proven an indispensable model organism, enabling researchers to unlock the...
‘Mitochondrial transfer’ into nerves could relieve chronic pain, early study hints
A recent study suggests that replenishing nerve cells with mitochondria could be a promising new strategy for treating chronic nerve pain. New research has uncovered a vital, previously unrecognized function of mitochondria, the energy-generating components within our...
Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they’ve managed to extract some
Researchers believe they may have successfully isolated DNA from a Renaissance drawing, potentially marking the first time genetic material has been recovered from a work by Leonardo da Vinci. **DNA Traces in "Holy Child" Sketch Link to Leonardo da Vinci's Family**...
New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy
The United States government has unveiled a revamped food guidance system, significantly altering the traditional food pyramid's structure. A recently unveiled food chart is placing a significant emphasis on meats, dairy products, and what are categorized as "healthy...
Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France’s prestigious ‘Grand Mathematics Prize’ is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are ‘lost in the mail’ — Jan. 9, 1816
In January 1816, a peculiar letter found its way to Marie-Sophie Germain, dispatched by the secretary general of the prestigious Paris Academy of Sciences. The recipient of the institute's prestigious "Grand Mathematics Prize" found her triumph marred by an...
Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
Ofcom has made "urgent contact" with Elon Musk's company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make "sexualised images of children" and undress women. A spokesperson for the regulator said it was also investigating concerns Grok has been producing...