A gray whale that swam 20 miles up a Washington state river is found dead
A juvenile gray whale that captivated Washington state residents by swimming 20 miles up the Chehalis River was discovered dead. Researchers suspect hunger, possibly linked to the species' declining p
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
The Artemis spacecraft has entered the final phase of its journey, with the Moon's gravitational pull now exceeding Earth's, marking a critical milestone for the first lunar flyby since 1972. This sig
STAT+: UnitedHealth Group is making a $3 billion bet on AI. What does it mean for patients?
UnitedHealth Group is investing $3 billion into artificial intelligence, a move that both STAT+ and STAT News highlight as a significant bet on the technology's potential to transform healthcare opera
STAT+: Neurocrine Biosciences to buy Soleno Therapeutics in $2.9B deal
Neurocrine Biosciences is set to acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion, a move driven by Soleno's recently approved drug, Vykat, which addresses hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome patients. T
What the peptide craze reveals about Americans’ relationship with risk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for advocating natural health choices and questioning vaccines, surprisingly champions experimental peptides, aligning with a broader "medical libertarianism" that priorit
STAT+: How a four-month FDA delay forced a small biotech company to close its doors
A four-month delay by the FDA in scheduling a critical meeting forced small biotech company Kezar Life Sciences to close its doors and sell off its assets, despite eventually reaching an agreement for
Longer wildfire seasons pose an increasing threat for species under climate change
A new study led by the University of Gothenburg reveals that longer and more frequent wildfire seasons, driven by climate change, are significantly escalating the threat to global biodiversity, with n
Scientists find hidden brain cells helping deadly cancer grow
Canadian scientists have uncovered a critical vulnerability in glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, by identifying that specific brain cells, called oligodendrocytes, previously thought to only s
'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave
Northern Ireland has become the first region in the UK to implement a legal entitlement for paid leave for parents experiencing miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy. This landmark move aims to provid
Why cutting down rainforests may be driving 28,000 heat deaths a year
New research published in Nature Climate Change reveals that extensive deforestation in tropical regions significantly exacerbates local temperatures, exposing hundreds of millions to increased heat s
It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby
The Artemis II mission is poised to surpass the Apollo 13 distance record, marking a significant milestone in a new era of lunar exploration. This flyby will establish a new benchmark for human spacef
The dual self-assembly network: A new chapter in 3D-printable hydrogels
Researchers at **National Taiwan University (NTU)** have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printable hydrogel that mimics the adaptability of biological tissue, achieving a balance between strength and fl
Study points to opportunity for governments to work with public on use of AI
A new study reveals that direct public experience with AI doesn't sway opinions on its governmental use, but providing factual information significantly alters public perception. This suggests a cruci
Does AI mean more university students are plagiarizing their work?
The widespread issue of plagiarism, encompassing everything from restaurant menus to political speeches and music, is now raising concerns about a potential increase in university students plagiarizin
It takes a village: How cooperative breeding has shaped Lake Tanganyika fish
Cooperative breeding, where offspring are cared for by more than just their parents, is a widespread social strategy across diverse animal species, including mammals, birds, fish, and invertebrates. T
Chance of alien life ‘goes to heart’ of space missions, Nasa chief says
Nasa's top official, Jared Isaacman, believes the odds of discovering evidence of alien life are "pretty high," asserting that this possibility is a core consideration in the agency's space mission pl
Coral reef science must adapt for a chance to outpace climate change, say experts
Experts warn that current coral reef science, particularly in assisted evolution, is too slow to combat rapidly warming oceans, necessitating a major acceleration in research and development. A new st
Artificial saliva made from sugarcane protein protects teeth from acid and decay
Scientists have developed an artificial saliva utilizing the sugarcane protein CANECPI-5, which directly binds to tooth enamel to create a protective barrier against acid and decay. This innovative so
Bennu sample reveals how water flowed through the newly forming asteroid
A recent deep analysis of a sample from asteroid Bennu by US astronomers has unveiled crucial insights into the early solar system, detailing how water and organic materials interacted during the aste
TESS spots the rise of a black hole X-ray binary system
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), primarily designed for exoplanet hunting, unexpectedly captured the initial outburst of a black hole X-ray binary system, AT 2019wey. This serendip