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Research and discovery across the physical and life sciences. Studies are traced to the published paper and its digital object identifier rather than summarised at second hand.
Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel Win 2026 Nobel Prize
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on October 5. The trio receives 12 million Swedish kronor for discovering light-gated ion channels and developing optogenetics.
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Juice Spacecraft Gains Speed in Earth Flyby
The Juice spacecraft completed an Earth gravity assist on September 28, 2026, increasing its velocity by 3.5 km/s. This maneuver saved up to 150 kg of propellant while allowing engineers to calibrate science instruments.
BepiColombo Enters Mercury Orbit in November 2026
The BepiColombo mission will enter orbit around Mercury on November 21, 2026. This arrival makes it the first mission to deploy two independent orbiters around another planet.
Ig Nobel Prizes Move to Antwerp For U.S. Visa Fears
The Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony relocates to Antwerp due to U.S. visa safety concerns. This marks the first time in 35 years the event is held outside the United States.
Pew Survey Finds U.S. Views Tied to Trump Confidence
A Pew Research Center survey shows U.S. favorability now correlates with confidence in President Trump across 36 nations. In Poland, only 31% of those lacking confidence in Trump view the U.S. positively.
Solar Eclipse To Cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain in 2026
A solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, 2026. The event marks the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905.
El Salvador Culture Ministry Reports 3,000-Year-Old Burial in Antiguo Cuscatlán
The El Salvador Ministry of Culture reported the discovery of a human skeleton buried with a sea turtle-shaped ceramic vessel in Antiguo Cuscatlán on July 2. The remains will undergo radiocarbon dating and chemical analysis to learn about the individual's life and diet.
Study Led by Damián Blasi Finds Language Diversity Peaked in Holocene, Then Declined
A study published in Science on July 23, 2026, reconstructed linguistic diversity since agriculture. Researchers found languages peaked at 20,000 to 75,000 before falling to about 7,500 with four disappearing yearly. In our model, this 'golden age' was followed by an extremely rapid decrease in linguistic diversity, especially over the last two millennia.
Cambridge Professor Dillon Publishes 2026 Study
Cambridge professor Sarah Dillon published findings on an Alan Turing manuscript in the Review of English Studies in 2026. Her analysis of the short story Pryce's Buoy challenges popular narratives about the code breaker.
KAIST Researchers Develop Antibody Targeting KRAS(G12D) Mutation
Byung-Ha Oh led KAIST researchers who developed a TCR-like antibody that recognizes the KRAS(G12D) cancer mutation. The study published in Molecular Therapy reports 100% specificity against KRAS(G12D)-positive cells in vitro.
Korea Advanced Institute Identifies Immune Mechanism
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology announced research identifying an immune mechanism for anti-CTLA-4 therapy in brain tumors. Heung Kyu Lee led the team publishing findings in Science Immunology.
Fujita Health University Team Shows REPOPS Technique Reduces Depression-Like Behavior
Fujita Health University researchers introduced REPOPS stimulation in mice to mimic electroconvulsive therapy. Ten days of REPOPS caused a stable dematuration state persisting for more than a month after the intervention.
DuVernay Announces Netflix Documentary on 14th Amendment for 2026 Release
Ava DuVernay announced Thursday she made a documentary for Netflix about the 14th Amendment. This project follows a June 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship protections.
Researchers Identify New Monkey Species Colobus congoensis In Lomami Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scientists formally identified Colobus congoensis as a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The monkey has glossy black fur and a distinctive orange patch. The team recommends endangered status because the species occupies 650 to 660 square miles.
Mars Express Orbiter Captures New Images Of Kaiser Crater On Mars
Mars Express orbiter captured images of Kaiser Crater using the High Resolution Stereo Camera. Images show sand dunes rising more than 100 meters and frost deposits indicating past water activity in southern highlands.
Research Reveals Insights Into Brain Health And Conditions
Scientific journals report new insights concerning brain health and neurodegenerative conditions. Collaborations define profound autism and examine therapeutic approaches.
Study Finds Tall Dipterocarp Trees Maintain Water During Drought
Researchers found tall dipterocarp trees maintained water during drought. The study challenges assumptions that height makes trees more vulnerable to drought.
NASA Contracts Katalyst to Elevate Swift Observatory Orbit
NASA signed a $30 million contract with Katalyst to elevate the Swift Observatory. CEO Ghonhee Lee expects Swift could resume operations by September if successful.
New PET Imaging Quantifies Synaptic Loss in MS
Researchers developed a PET imaging method to measure synaptic loss in multiple sclerosis patients' spinal cords. The approach uses SV2A PET to detect reduced synaptic density in both mice and humans with the disease.
Wasp Fossil Named for Oscar Piastri
A 98-million-year-old wasp fossil has been named Gwesped piastrii after McLaren driver Oscar Piastri. Researcher Corentin Jouault honored Piastri for his driving skill and calm demeanor during the 2025 F1 season.
Cambridge Researchers Restore Axon Regrowth in Human Neurons
University of Cambridge researchers identified a gene network and a drug that restore axon regrowth in mature human neurons. The findings suggest spinal cord damage repair may one day be possible.
Attest Finds For One-Third of Britons Change Social Class
Attest reports more than a third of Britons say they have changed social class. The study also finds many identify with multiple social classes simultaneously, affecting perceptions and behaviors.
Cambridge Study Finds AI Toys Have Conversational and Safety Issues
Researchers Jenny Gibson and Emily Goodacre tested the Curio Gabbo with children aged 3 to 5 and found problems in conversational interaction and safety. The study urges stricter regulation and warns against dark patterns in AI toys aimed at young children.
St Andrews Finds Climate Protest Laws Increase Activists' Resolve
Researchers at the University of St Andrews find that criminalising UK climate protests boosts activists' intent for disruptive actions. The study links punitive measures with decreased fear and potential shifts toward covert tactics among protesters.