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Common parasite decapitates human sperm

Bill Sullivan published 15 June 25

If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread throughout your body.

a close-up of two bivalve fossils

'Statistically, that shouldn’t have happened': Something very weird occurred in the ocean after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit

Stewart Edie published 15 June 25

Not everything dies in a mass extinction. Sea life recovered in different and surprising ways after the asteroid strike 66 million years ago. Ancient fossils recorded it all.

an image of the silhouette of Pluto glowing blue

James Webb telescope discovers 'a new kind of climate' on Pluto, unlike anything else in our solar system

Sharmila Kuthunur published 15 June 25

New James Webb Space Telescope data reveal Pluto's high-altitude haze is a key driver of the climate on the dwarf planet, offering clues to Earth's ancient atmosphere.

a purple-hued volcano pokes through a thick layer of clouds

NASA spots Martian volcano twice the height of Mount Everest bursting through the morning clouds: Space photo of the week

Shreejaya Karantha published 15 June 25

A new panorama from NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter shows Arsia Mons, one of the largest volcanoes on Mars, rising above a thick blanket of clouds before dawn.

a large flock of geese flying through the sky

How do migrating birds know where they're going?

Marilyn Perkins published 15 June 25

To navigate the skies, birds rely on a complex sensory tool kit.

a collection of metal Viking artifacts including a cross-shaped pendant

1,000-year-old Viking Age hoard has a pendant that may be a cross or Thor's hammer

Laura Geggel published 14 June 25

A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed an Early Middle Ages hoard that contains 200 artifacts, including a pendant that may be a cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.

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

A large gold nugget on copper scales.

How much gold is there in the world?

By Sascha Pare published 14 June 25

How much gold have humans mined to date, and how much is left?

Tectonic plates can spread subduction like a contagion — jumping from one oceanic plate to another

By Evan Howell published 14 June 25

Evidence from Earth's deep past suggests dramatic subduction zones can spread like a contagion.

LATEST ARTICLES

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Common parasite decapitates human sperm
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'Statistically, that shouldn’t have happened': Something very weird occurred in the ocean after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit
3
James Webb telescope discovers 'a new kind of climate' on Pluto, unlike anything else in our solar system
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NASA spots Martian volcano twice the height of Mount Everest bursting through the morning clouds: Space photo of the week
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How do migrating birds know where they're going?

Space

Missing link star? Why this 'teenage vampire' white dwarf has scientists so excited

By Robert Lea . published 14 June 25

Astronomers have discovered a "teenage vampire" dead star in the process of devouring a companion star during a short-lived, "missing link" phase of its evolution.

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.

archaeology

How long would it take for humans to go extinct if we stopped having babies?

By Michael A. Little published 14 June 25

Opinion Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.

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

By Owen Jarus last updated 14 June 25

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

World of science

Health

Does the color purple really exist?

By Alice Sun published 14 June 25

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

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

By 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.

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

Animals

Southern cassowary: The giant prehistoric bird with dinosaur feet

By Hannah Osborne published 14 June 25

These large, flightless birds have powerful, muscular legs and tough, prehistoric-looking feet with claws that can deliver a powerful blow.

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

By Kristina Killgrove published 14 June 25

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

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

By 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.

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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