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Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures

The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night skyThe language of termites: Liss Fenwick’s The Colony – in pictures Continue reading...

science  Jun 9, 2026

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NASA updates worsening ISS leak after crew safety alert

NASA says a long-running air leak aboard the ISS recently worsened, leading engineers to investigate new suspected crack locations and consider a riskier repair strategy. Astronauts were temporarily moved into a safe haven as a precaution before the repair was postponed for further analysis.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Scientists found a new Alzheimer’s trigger and a drug that stops it

Researchers have identified a new Alzheimer’s target and created an experimental compound that blocks a damaging process inside brain cells. In mice, the treatment slowed nerve cell loss, reduced Alzheimer’s-related changes, and even appeared to promote healthier aging.

science  Jun 8, 2026

NASA News

How NASA Science and Artemis Are Shaping the 2026 FIFA World Cup 

As the FIFA World Cup approaches, NASA is bringing space science and engineering to soccer fans worldwide. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, NASA will host an exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston where visitors can learn how research aboard the International Space Station benefits life on Earth and experience missions in low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond through the Artemis program.  On Jun

science  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian Science

Did you solve it? Do you have a snout for numbers?

The answer to today’s puzzleEarlier today I set this elegant number puzzle. Here it is again with a solution.Nose to tail Continue reading...

science  Jun 8, 2026

NASA News

Supersonic!

On June 5, 2026, NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph). The flight lasted 81 minutes, with the team focusing on flying qualities at both […]

science  Jun 8, 2026

NASA News

NASA’s INCUS Satellites Progress Toward Launch

Description One of the three satellites that make up NASA’s INCUS (Investigation of Convective Updrafts) mission sits on a fixture at the facilities of Blue Canyon Technologies in Lafayette, Colorado. The satellite completed testing in preparation for launch in late May 2026. The mission will make the first space-based survey of the dynamics of tropical […]

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Scientists discover the brain chemical that helps you break bad habits

Scientists have uncovered a key brain signal that helps us break old habits and adapt when circumstances suddenly change. By watching mice navigate a virtual maze, researchers found that disappointment—when an expected reward failed to appear—triggered a surge of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, making the animals more likely to try a new strategy. When acetylcholine was blocked, the mice became less flexible and were more likely to stick with outdated choices.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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What is space-time? A mystery at the heart of reality

What if our biggest idea about reality is built on a hidden misunderstanding? A new philosophical look at space-time challenges the popular view that the past, present, and future all exist together in a timeless "block universe." The argument suggests that physicists may be blurring the difference between things that exist and things that merely occur, creating deep confusion about what space-time actually is.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Heat breaks the rules at the nanoscale and scientists used it to their advantage

Scientists used nanoscale gold metamaterials to supercharge heat transfer across tiny gaps, achieving up to four times more energy flow than similar conventional systems. The breakthrough could lead to better chip cooling, more efficient energy technologies, and a new era of precision heat engineering.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Scientists may have debunked one of humanity's oldest habits

Ancient grooves on human teeth, once hailed as evidence of tooth-picking, may simply be the result of natural wear, according to a new study of wild primates. The research also revealed that a common modern dental defect appears to be uniquely human, hinting that today's lifestyles may be reshaping our teeth in unexpected ways.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Everyone thought these helmets were Roman until scientists uncovered the truth

Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery by showing that a cache of 43 helmets found off the Spanish coast is medieval, not Roman. The remarkable discovery exposes a thriving weapons trade network that connected Mediterranean powers during a time of piracy, warfare, and growing demand for military equipment.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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South Australia’s koala boom could end in mass starvation

South Australia’s koala population has grown so large that it may be heading toward a self-made disaster, with forests struggling to support the animals. Researchers say targeted fertility control could prevent widespread starvation and habitat collapse before it’s too late.

science  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian Science

Can you really see if someone is lying? Probably not – but you might hear it | Kirsty King

We are in dangerous territory as courts encourage jurors to discern untruth from body language. In fact, the words are far more revealingImagine you are a juror on a murder trial. A married couple have been found shot dead. The defendant, a man known to them, denies the charge. You’ve heard the prosecution’s evidence and you’ve heard his testimony. But you and your fellow jurors are unsure if you should believe his protestations of innocence. At the hotel in the evening, another juror makes a no

science  Jun 8, 2026

The Guardian Science

Can you solve it? Do you have a snout for numbers?

This game is end to end!Today’s offering is for fans of the number 4. It’s a cute puzzle that offers up its solution in an elegant way.Nose to tail Continue reading...

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Dementia risk linked to nitrate in drinking water, study finds

A major long-term study of more than 54,000 adults found that where nitrate comes from may matter far more than how much you consume. People who got more nitrate from vegetables—roughly the amount in a cup of baby spinach a day—had a lower risk of developing dementia, while higher nitrate and nitrite intake from red meat, processed meat, and even drinking water was linked to a greater risk.

science  Jun 8, 2026

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Doctors thought this kidney drug helped some patients. It may help millions more.

A trio of major studies found that finerenone may protect the kidneys and heart in far more people than previously thought. The drug significantly slowed kidney disease progression and reduced the risks of kidney failure, heart failure, cardiovascular death, and overall mortality. Researchers saw benefits not only in patients with diabetes but also in those with non-diabetic kidney disease, a group with limited treatment options.

science  Jun 8, 2026

NASA News

Digging Back in Time in the UAE

Once below a shallow sea, Jabal al Fāyah now stands above the desert in the United Arab Emirates as a reminder of a watery past and early human survival.

science  Jun 8, 2026

Science Daily

Ancient Chinese medicine could transform hair loss treatment

A traditional Chinese medicinal root used for over a thousand years is attracting new scientific attention for its potential to combat hair loss. Studies suggest Polygonum multiflorum can block harmful hormones, activate hair-growth signals, protect follicles, and boost blood flow to the scalp. Researchers say the herb’s effects align remarkably well with both ancient descriptions and modern hair biology.

science  Jun 7, 2026

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Scientists finally complete Schrödinger’s 100-year-old color theory

Researchers have finally resolved a key problem in a 100-year-old theory of color, showing that the qualities we perceive in colors are intrinsic to the mathematics of color space itself. The discovery sharpens our understanding of human vision and could lead to more precise color technologies and visualizations.

science  Jun 7, 2026