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'Fighting dragons' light up little-known constellation in the Southern sky: Space photo of the week

Jamie Carter published 20 July 25

A nebula where young stars sculpt dragon-like forms has been imaged in colorful detail by the Dark Energy Camera in Chile.

The sun and planets in space with star background.

When will the solar system die out?

Sara Hashemi published 20 July 25

After the sun goes out, what will happen to the solar system — and how long will it last?

A cityscape with a very large, bright sun shining over it.

We're within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?

Sascha Pare published 19 July 25

A report published in June found that the world only has three years before it crosses the 1.5 C climate target. So what should we do now?

a colorful photo showing nucleai of neurons in red and axons, or nerve fibers, in bright green

New pocket-size model of ALS 'breathes and flows like human tissue'

Isha Ishtiaq published 19 July 25

A stem-cell-based "organ-on-a-chip" model of ALS mimics early biological changes seen in the degenerative disease.

This image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) of star-forming region NGC 604 shows how stellar winds from bright, hot young stars carve out cavities in surrounding gas and dust.

James Webb telescope reveals 'Sleeping Beauty' galaxies in the early universe — snoozing where they weren't supposed to exist

Shreejaya Karantha published 19 July 25

Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered dormant galaxies with a wide range of masses in the first billion years after the Big Bang, moving one step closer to understanding how early galaxies grow.

A Sunda flying lemur (Galeopterus variegatus) clings to a tree in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Colugo: The 'flying lemur' that doesn't fly and isn't a lemur

Mindy Weisberger published 19 July 25

This big-eyed rainforest mammal looks like a cross between a bat and a squirrel. It glides between treetops using a furry membrane that connects its limbs.

An illustration of a piece of pottery with magnetic field lines radiating from it — Earth's magnetic field is weakening — magnetic crystals from lost civilizations could hold the key to understanding why Artifacts from the Iron Age have revealed an intense historical magnetic anomaly in the Middle East. Could using a similar approach elsewhere help us unravel the mysteries of Earth's magnetic field?

Satellite image of southeastern US with snow clouds of it. — Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze When the polar vortex stretches, North America feels the chill. New research reveals some of the stratospheric patterns controlling these cold snaps.

Small gold coin. — 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement discovered in Czech Republic — and it's awash in gold and silver coins A 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement containing coins and jewelry has been discovered in the Czech Republic.

A telescope image of an infant star system (left) with insets showing molecules condensing into minerals — Astronomers spot alien planet system being born before their eyes Astronomers spotted a baby star displaying the very first signs of planet formation in the zone surrounding it, similar to how our own solar system was born.

Screen-capture of a home security camera facing a front porch during an earthquake. — First video of an earthquake fault cracking has revealed another surprise A stunning video of the ground cracking during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar is revealing new surprises.

Runners jumping off the starting line for a race. — Endurance athletes that carry Neanderthal genes could be held back from reaching their peak A Neanderthal variant in an enzyme involved in energy production has been linked to a 50% lower probability of achieving elite athletic performance.

View of Tuvalu from an airplane. We see a long, thin island with a main road running down it and houses. — Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame A first-of-its-kind lottery for residents of Tuvalu who want to move to Australia due to climate change threats is closing today, with more than 5,000 applications received.

Planet Earth

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'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds

By Pandora Dewan published 19 July 25

Science news this week July 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week

Mount Thor: The mountain with Earth's longest vertical drop

By Sascha Pare published 18 July 25

Mount Thor, also known as Thor Peak, is a mountain in Nunavut, Canada with the largest vertical drop in the world — a terrifying escarpment with an average overhang of 15 degrees from vertical.

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When will the solar system die out?
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Best sleep trackers 2025 — From smart rings to fitness watches
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We're within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?
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New pocket-size model of ALS 'breathes and flows like human tissue'
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Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 — capture the cosmos in detail

Space

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Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 — capture the cosmos in detail

By Kimberley Lane published 19 July 25

These are the best lenses for astrophotography you can buy in 2025

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' gives US Space Force $1 billion for secretive X-37B space plane

By Leonard David Partner Content Created With Space. published 19 July 25

U.S. President Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill Act," H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) X-37B military spacecraft program.

archaeology

Someone holding a roman shoes discovered at Magna Fort, a Roman fort located near Hadrian's Wall.

Romans loved to wear socks and sandals — could that be the reason for the massive shoes found at Magna fort?

By Tim Penn published 18 July 25

Archaeologists aren't "baffled" by giant shoes but see them as a way to test different theories about how Roman soldiers coped with new environments along Hadrian's Wall.

Thousands of leather shoes, bags and sword scabbards discovered during dig in medieval harbor in Norway

By Kristina Killgrove published 18 July 25

Thousands of pieces of leather discovered in an Oslo harbor are giving archaeologists insight into everyday life in medieval Norway.

World of science

Health

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Amazfit Helio smart ring review — Accurate sleep tracking without breaking the bank

By Anna Gora published 19 July 25

Reviews The Amazfit Helio is a great budget-friendly alternative to the Oura Ring — as long as you can look past its short battery life and limited range of sizes.

Mysterious migraines after heart surgery may finally be explained

By Kamal Nahas published 18 July 25

Short-lived lesions sometimes appear in the brain following heart surgery — and now, a new trial hints that they might be linked to migraines and visual auras. More work is needed to know if they signal more serious risks, like stroke.

New bionic knee connects directly with muscles and bone to feel more like the user's body

By Skyler Ware published 17 July 25

A bionic knee that directly attaches to the thigh bone and uses implanted electrodes can make a prosthetic leg feel more like a part of the body, a new study finds.

Animals

How to watch Shark Week 2025: Live TV & streaming schedule for Discovery special

By Fran Ruiz published 19 July 25

All the broadcast information, including full program guide and show synopses, so you can watch Shark Week 2025 from anywhere from July 20-26.

Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?

By Melissa Hobson published 19 July 25

Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?

Why giant moa — a bird that once towered over humans — are even harder to de-extinct than dire wolves

By Patrick Pester published 17 July 25

Colossal Biosciences has announced a partnership to resurrect giant flightless birds called moa. But the company's recent dire wolf project was controversial, and moa are an even more ambitious target for de-extinction.

Extinct species

Human Behavior

Girl doing math homework.

The 'gender gap' in math is not innate — something about school drives it

By Victoria Atkinson published 17 July 25

A new study of schoolchildren in France suggests that boys are not innately better at math. Some aspect of schooling appears to drive the "gender gap."

Only 64% of Americans accept the idea of evolution — here's one reason why

By Edward White published 17 July 25

Fundamentalists don't necessarily examine evolution and then reject it; they tend to start with the conclusion that it must be false and work backwards.

We see an enormous yellow bubble that is an atomic bomb exploding against a black sky.

'Lord, these affairs are hard on the heart': How Manhattan Project scientists reacted to the world's first atomic bomb test

By Alexander McNamara last updated 16 July 25

In this except from the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, we hear from the people at the historic first test of the atomic bomb in New Mexico.

Physics & Mathematics

'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle

By Shalma Wegsman published 13 July 25

A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles — a new category of quantum particle — could be created in exotic materials.

Quantum Physics

Where do atoms come from? A physicist explains.

By Stephen L. Levy published 25 June 25

Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?

Physics & Mathematics

'Dreadful danger for all mankind': Einstein's powerful anti-war letter goes up for auction

By Joanna Thompson published 20 June 25

A fiery letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is going to auction. The letter details Einstein's thoughts on his part in developing atomic weapons, and hails Mahatma Gandhi as a political genius.

Physics & Mathematics

Chemistry

A cross-section of the new copper alloy, with the orange dots representing copper atoms, the yellow tantalum atoms, and the blue lithium atoms.

Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F

By Ben Turner published 23 April 25

The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.

a deer's breath is visible in the cold air

Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?

By Harrison Tasoff published 30 March 25

Nitrogen comprises around 78% of Earth's atmosphere, so why do most lifeforms breathe oxygen?

Plastic waste by the ocean

Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air — and turn it into something far more valuable

By Ben Turner published 22 March 25

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.

Technology

A man lying in bed with his fist on a clock.

Best sleep trackers 2025 — From smart rings to fitness watches

By Kat Bayly published 19 July 25

Buying Guide These are the best sleep trackers you can buy in every category, from smartwatches and screen-less to ring-style trackers.

OM System OM-3 on a wooden post next to a pond

OM System OM-3 review — a camera for wildlife and astrophotographers alike?

By Gavin Stoker published 18 July 25

Review Shorter version of strapline (75 characters max)

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Best underwater cameras 2025 — take photos of marine and freshwater wildlife and fauna

By Jacob Little published 18 July 25

The best cameras for marine observation, surveying and recording your underwater adventures — just in time for Prime Day.

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