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View sectionNASA Ends Maven Mission After Signal Loss
NASA declared the Maven spacecraft dead in June 2026 after it lost signal during a Mars occultation in December 2025. The probe’s fast rotation drained its batteries, making recovery impossible.
Oetzi Hosts Living Ancient Yeasts
Researchers find metabolically active, cold-adapted yeasts in Oetzi the Iceman's body. Mohamed Sarhan and colleagues say the microbes may have been present since his death 5,300 years ago.
Rosenthal and Lu Develop Single-Cell Spatial Pharmacobiology Platform
Eben Rosenthal and Guolan Lu created a new platform called single-cell spatial pharmacobiology to visualize drug-tumor interactions in human solid tumors. The tool reveals how stromal barriers block therapeutic antibodies and helps distinguish between poor drug delivery and low biological activity.
Common Bean Plants Use Receptor to Detect Caterpillars
Researchers identified a cell-surface receptor in common bean plants that detects caterpillar feeding and triggers anti-herbivore defenses. Adam Steinbrenner’s team confirmed the receptor enables plants to attract predatory wasps during attacks.