Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit
For the first time, transient orcas, a type of killer whale, were spotted in Seattle's Puget Sound, captivating whale watchers and offering a rare glimpse into marine life usually found further north.
Canadian astronaut describes 'phenomenal' Artemis journey
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen described his "phenomenal" experience during the Artemis 2 mission, likening the sensation of the spacecraft's complex lunar trajectory to "falling out of the sky."
Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rearview
The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point to the Moon, with crew members expressing awe and joy at the journey and the extraordinary views of Earth and the Moon from the Orion spacecraft.
NASA's water-hunting tool will help scout moon's South Pole
NASA is partnering with JAXA and ISRO on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, providing its Neutron Spectrometer System (NSS) to scout for subsurface ice at the Moon's South Pole by 2028. This
‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK
Measles cases are alarmingly rising in the UK, posing a severe threat due to the disease's high infectiousness and potential for severe complications like blindness, hearing loss, and even death. Saij
These cuts to physics research will be a disaster for UK scientists – and for our standing in the world | Jon Butterworth
Proposed cuts to UK physics research funding threaten the nation's participation in CERN and other international projects, potentially leading to physics department closures and a researcher exodus. T
STAT+: Breakup between Brigham and Dana-Farber is getting messier fast
The impending split between Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is creating significant turmoil, with staff at Dana-Farber feeling the strain akin to children of divorce. The
Backwards heat shows laws of thermodynamics may need a quantum update
A team led by Dawei Lu seemingly reversed the flow of heat between qubits, suggesting the second law of thermodynamics, which dictates heat flows from hot to cold, may need a quantum update. By manipu
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Lawmakers are considering banning pharmaceutical companies from advertising directly to consumers, spurred by concerns that the elderly are particularly vulnerable to industry targeting. This renewed
Married couple share same cancer diagnosis
A Kent couple, David and Jill Kenward, were both unexpectedly diagnosed with kidney cancer after undergoing tests for other conditions, a rare occurrence according to their surgeon. They supported eac
This new blood test could detect cancer before it shows up on scans
A groundbreaking CRISPR-powered light sensor, developed by researchers at Shenzhen University, can detect minuscule amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood with unprecedented sensitivity, potentially en
One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch
A staggering one in three people harbor the Toxoplasma gondii brain parasite, but UVA Health researchers have discovered a critical self-destruct mechanism within our immune cells that keeps the infec
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about China’s homegrown GLP-1 drugs, a puzzling FDA rejection, and more
Eli Lilly is investing $1 billion to transform India into a global supply chain hub, capitalizing on the booming demand for weight-loss drugs like its top-selling medicine in a country projected to ha
Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
University College London researchers have discovered the body's natural "off switch" for inflammation: fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins. By using a drug to boost these molecules, scientis
Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?
A new book argues that tests might reshape human diversity even if they don't work.
Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time
For the first time, the complete skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi is on public display in Italy, drawing massive crowds of believers and non-believers alike. The display, intended to provide a mean
Scientists reverse muscle aging in mice and discover a surprising catch
UCLA researchers discovered that a protein, NDRG1, accumulates in aging muscle stem cells, slowing repair but boosting survival in mice. Blocking NDRG1 sped up muscle healing in older mice, but reduce
Babies exposed to far more “forever chemicals” before birth than scientists knew
A new Mount Sinai study reveals that babies born in the early 2000s were exposed to a far greater variety of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in the womb than previously understood, raising concerns about p
The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health
Vaccines offer surprising long-term health benefits beyond preventing specific infections, including reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and improved cancer treatment outcomes. While acc
Artemis II astronauts closer to moon than Earth amid toilet malfunction
The Artemis II crew, the first lunar travelers since 1972, are now closer to the moon than Earth, having traveled over 152,000 miles since Wednesday's launch, capturing stunning images of Earth from s