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two mummified brown-fur pups on a steel table

14,000-year-old ice age 'puppies' were actually wolf sisters that dined on woolly rhino for last meal

Kristina Killgrove published 14 June 25

A pair of canines found in Siberian permafrost were wolf sisters that died shortly after eating.

an abstract illustration of overlapping, glowing purple circles

Does the color purple really exist?

Alice Sun published 14 June 25

The color purple is, in a way, invented by our brains.

A two-paneled image. On the left, a microscope image of star shaped cells. On the right, an aerial image of the San Andreas Fault

Science news this week: Overdue earthquakes and star-shaped brain cells

Alexander McNamara published 14 June 25

June 14, 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.

man in gloves holds dead sea scroll fragment with tweezers

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient texts from the Hebrew Bible found in the caves of Qumran?

Owen Jarus last updated 14 June 25

The famous biblical manuscripts were found in caves near this ancient settlement.

a close-up of a red wolf's face

Instead of 'de-extincting' dire wolves, scientists should use gene editing to protect living, endangered species

Alex Erwin published 13 June 25

Opinion A legal scholar with a doctorate in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered.

Trees shadowed against a pink and red sky created by the northern lights in Poland.

Scientists discover strong, unexpected link between Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels

Sascha Pare published 13 June 25

Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels have increased more or less in parallel over the past 540 million years, suggesting the two factors are linked in some way, researchers say.

an illustration of a brain on a multicolored background — Strikingly simple 'dial' in the brain may help it distinguish imagination from reality Activity levels in a specific region of the brain predict whether we think something is real, irrespective of whether we've seen it or imagined it.

Golden blobs over a dark background — Powerful solar telescope unveils ultra-fine magnetic 'curtains' on the sun's surface The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope captured the sharpest-ever images of the sun’s surface, revealing ultra-fine bright and dark stripes called striations that are caused by powerful magnetic fluctuations.

an illustration of nerve cells with plaques around them — There's a new blood test for Alzheimer's — here's how it works In patients showing cognitive decline, a new blood test for Alzheimer's is expected to make diagnosis more convenient, accessible and inexpensive than other existing tests.

a microscope image of Staphylococcus Aureus — Doctors could combat antibiotic resistance — and save lives — by tracking superbug evolution in real time, study hints A new proof-of-concept study explored the feasibility of tracking the evolution of superbug infections in real time to help save infected patients.

an aerial view of the remains of canal systems in the desert — Enslaved Africans led a decade-long rebellion 1,200 years ago in Iraq, new evidence suggests The Zanj, enslaved people largely from Africa, rebelled at the same time they were ordered to build a massive system of canals in what is now Iraq, a new study finds.

A labelled photo of an eerie orb of white and purple X-ray light from a quasar with an offshooting plume of purple light — Monster black hole jet from the early universe is basking in the 'afterglow' of the Big Bang NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has captured a striking image of a distant quasar from the "cosmic noon," including a giant energy jet "being illuminated by the leftover glow from the Big Bang itself."

Skull of hominin P. robustus, which has a low braincase and a large face and teeth — Strange pits on 'hobbit' teeth and other archaic humans could reveal hidden links in our family tree Small clusters of pits in tooth enamel may be traced back to a single evolutionary lineage millions of years ago.

Planet Earth

Groundwater in the Colorado River basin won't run out — but eventually we won’t be able to get at it, scientists warn

By Chris Simms published 13 June 25

The Colorado River basin has lost a Lake Mead’s worth of water in the last 20 years — and scientists say we’re passing a "critical point" where pumping groundwater will become too expensive.

Rivers & Oceans

Earth's oceans are a 'ticking time bomb' as acidity levels enter 'danger zone,' study suggests

By Patrick Pester published 12 June 25

Researchers have found that ocean acidification entered a "danger zone" in 2020, suggesting increased carbon dioxide levels have caused Earth to breach another planetary boundary.

Rivers & Oceans

LATEST ARTICLES

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14,000-year-old ice age 'puppies' were actually wolf sisters that dined on woolly rhino for last meal
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Does the color purple really exist?
3
Science news this week: Overdue earthquakes and star-shaped brain cells
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Instead of 'de-extincting' dire wolves, scientists should use gene editing to protect living, endangered species
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Scientists discover strong, unexpected link between Earth's magnetic field and oxygen levels

Space

Photo of Uranus surrounded by bright spots, which are its moons

Surprised scientists discover the 'dark sides' of Uranus' moons are the wrong way around

By Harry Baker published 13 June 25

Researchers armed with the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed that some of Uranus' largest moons have one side brighter than the other — but not the side they were expecting.

A photo of the sun with a large dark "hole" in its southern hemisphere

Friday the 13th solar storm could bring auroras to 18 US states this weekend

By Harry Baker published 13 June 25

Space weather experts warn that a "moderate" geomagnetic storm could rock Earth over the weekend, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of the U.S. and Europe.

archaeology

One Roman soldier had enormous feet, 2,000-year-old waterlogged leather shoe reveals

By Kristina Killgrove published 12 June 25

A surprisingly large leather shoe has been found at Magna, a Roman fort in northern England.

An excavation site of a grave in the desert

Ottoman-era burial found in Israel may violate Islamic tradition

By Tom Metcalfe published 11 June 25

The unusual grave of a Bedouin woman who may have been buried with her son was found in southern Israel.

World of science

Health

Iron deficiency in pregnancy can cause 'male' mice to develop female organs

By Clarissa Brincat published 13 June 25

Low iron levels can flip the genetic switch on a mouse's sex during development, causing XY embryos to grow female features. But it's not clear whether the effect applies to humans.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth

People can be identified by their breathing patterns with 97% accuracy

By Emma Bryce published 13 June 25

Breathing patterns among humans are so unique that they can work as an identification tool, scientists report. They propose someday using breath as a way to diagnose disease.

Morento MR5866 Smart Air Purifier being tested by our reviewer

Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: Breathe easy this summer

By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated 13 June 25

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and Molekule Air Pro to RabbitAir A3.

Animals

Jase Parnell-Brookes using binoculars

Best binoculars for bird-watching 2025: Eyes on the skies

By Jacob Little last updated 11 June 25

Owning a pair of the best binoculars for bird-watching is a must for any serious birder, and with Prime Day around the corner, it's a good time to grab a discount.

Meet 'Dragon prince' — the newly discovered T. rex relative that roamed Mongolia 86 million years ago

By Chris Simms published 11 June 25

A new species of dinosaur that was probably a princely ancestor of T. rex, the king of the dinosaurs, has been identified from fossils excavated in Mongolia.

Haunting blood-red squid with large hooks drifts through Antarctic ocean's midnight zone in world-first video

By Patrick Pester published 10 June 25

Researchers have filmed a living Antarctic gonate squid in a world-first sighting deep in the ocean surrounding Antarctica.

Human Behavior

People's mental health often improves after weight-loss surgery. A study pinpoints the real reason why.

By Marianne Guenot published 10 June 25

Feeling less stigma — not losing weight — was linked to better mental health and eating behaviors after bariatric surgery.

Young couple practicing yoga in a summer park.

Your moral compass is tied to how in tune you are with your body, study hints

By Skyler Ware published 28 May 25

A recent study draws a connection between people's bodily awareness and how they find solutions to moral dilemmas.

The constant surveillance of modern life could worsen our brain function in ways we don't fully understand, disturbing studies suggest

By Simon Makin published 11 May 25

We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously

Physics & Mathematics

'Alien's language' problem that stumped mathematicians for decades may finally be close to a solution

By Joanna Thompson published 4 June 25

The Inter-universal Teichmüller Theory, an infamous proof that has confounded mathematicians for over a decade, has been partially solved.

'Neutron lifetime puzzle' may have a new solution

By Andrey Feldman published 31 May 25

A type of hydrogen that doesn't interact with light could explain how long neutrons live and reveal the identity of the universe's dark matter, according to a new theory.

Physics & Mathematics

Why isn’t an atom’s nucleus round?

By Victoria Atkinson published 31 May 25

The nuclei of atoms are often portrayed as round in textbooks, but it turns out they're rarely spherical.

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

students using a microscope in a classroom

Best microscopes for students 2025

By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated 12 June 25

Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.

girl using a microscope in the home

Best microscopes for kids 2025

By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated 12 June 25

Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids.

microscope slides

Building your own slides is a great way to get more from your microscope — here's how to make them

By Heather Barker published 12 June 25

Making your own microscope slides can be fun and easy with these simple-to-follow tips — including dry and wet mounting, plus crafty alternatives.

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