The world, in perspective.

<img style="float: right" src="https://i.ds.at/9sNtdQ/rs:fill:150:0/plain/lido-images/2026/09/06/8e880ebb-f002-4c63-a6c9-73a141c0883c.webp">Theresa Hannigs "Parts Per Million" trifft aus der nahen Zukunft mitten in die Gegenwart der Rekordhitze und Trockenheit

Deep beneath Japan’s Kikai caldera, a massive magma reservoir is refilling 7,300 years after one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in Earth's recent geological history. Scientists used underwater seismic surveys to reveal a vast store of magma that appears to have accumulated since the ancient catastrophe. The discovery could help explain how supervolc

Researchers have uncovered a surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: the implants themselves can contribute to the problem. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigger destructive inflammation, and accelerate jawbone loss.

A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transform PTSD care and pave the way for more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.

"We believe Canada should be able to reach orbit on its own terms."

A new Texas-based defense startup has a plan to improve military and police dogs in the US: it's going to genetically modify them and equip them with Anduril's military technology. Warhound is the brainchild of Anduril's Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences (the company that says it's trying to resurrect extinct animals), […]

<p>Although Phobos and Deimos may look like lumpy space potatoes, they&rsquo;re actually moons of Mars. No one knows how they formed, but a newly launched spacecraft should soon offer answers</p>

MIT engineers have built a paper-thin swimming robot powered by living muscle cells that respond to flashes of light, allowing it to swim and steer through water. The breakthrough could pave the way for tiny, self-healing biological robots capable of exploring fragile environments that ordinary machines cannot safely navigate.

Researchers have solved a long-standing challenge in understanding how tiny defects in materials like diamond and silicon carbide behave when exposed to light. Their new computational method revealed a surprisingly important energy-loss mechanism in silicon carbide that scientists had previously underestimated. The finding helps explain a mystery that has pu

A seven-year study found that people with Parkinson’s disease who were more physically active experienced slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities. Those exercising more than eight hours per week showed almost no average cognitive decline, suggesting that staying active may offer important benefits as the disease progresses.

<p>The science of handling uncertainty, anxiety and stress</p>

<p>A definition would help Americans eat healthier food, experts say. It's turned out to be harder than expected</p>

Switzerland’s glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate, losing more than 5% of their ice volume in 2026 alone. Some of the country’s most famous glaciers experienced their worst melting on record, while several smaller glaciers vanished completely. Nearly 20% of Switzerland’s glacier ice has disappeared in just five years, driven by unusually snowless w

Sunlight illuminating the rocket’s exhaust at high altitude creates the effect.

Warhound is genetically engineering dogs for the military, law enforcement and first responder operations.

The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.

The science-fiction novelist talks to Alison Flood about her latest book Exit Party, a tale of parallel worlds that is the October read for the New Scientist Book Club

A tiny region deep within the brain has surprised scientists by revealing a remarkably sophisticated communication system. Previously thought to broadcast the same chemical signal throughout the brain, this region actually sends targeted messages that help control learning, attention, and behavior, according to new research in mice.

The federal government has officially made a bid for Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to join a mission to the International Space Station in 2028.

What exactly is a mathematical proof? Columnist Jacob Aron breaks down how mathematicians plot a course to answer open questions, and how finding several solutions to the same problem is an important part of the whole endeavour of maths

The signatories say they have endorsed the statement in their individual capacities, and that their views are personal and do not represent their institutions

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said Friday his minis...

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 23 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Andromeda in Southern […]

A 35-year satellite altimetry record lets scientists hold this year’s El Niño up against its strongest predecessors.

Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles have remained surprisingly stable, trapping radioactive substances inside instead of releasing them into the environment.

A massive analysis of 2,884 exploding stars has uncovered new evidence that dark energy, the mysterious force accelerating the universe’s expansion, may change over time. The findings challenge a cornerstone of modern cosmology and could reshape our understanding of how the universe works.

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The federal government has made a formal offer to the European Space Agency to send Katherine Bennell-Pegg to space.

Knowing how to use a balcony well can be tricky but not being afraid to divide it up into smaller spaces can make a big difference.

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The federal government has submitted an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space Station.

"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."

Members of the media are invited to join NASA at the 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium from Monday, Oct. 26, to Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This year’s symposium is focused on humanity’s return to the Moon, sustainable lunar infrastructure, advanced space propulsion, and the evolving space workforce. Panels […]

This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on Oct. 16, 2026, features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove. Hubble captured the image as part of a survey looking at 260 satellite galaxies around 22 Milky Way-like host galaxies within a radius of […]

<p>Means&rsquo;s views on the COVID vaccine, raw milk and fluoride have all been criticized by health care professionals</p>

Oh sure, SpaceX's credit risk is pretty high because it's about to borrow another $40 billion to spend on Nvidia chips, but who cares about that? SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a merger! The degree to which you find this merger compelling likely has to do with the degree to which […]

Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we go behind the scenes of our Nathan Fielder cover story, unpack tech billionaires’ generous promises, and discuss the suspicious letters sent to US election offices.

An experiment has produced nanoflares similar to those seen on the sun, and shown that they can help explain why the outer layers of the solar atmosphere are so hot

The Russian official who called commercial satellites "legitimate targets" now says concerns are "unfounded."

The Anker Soundcore Space 2 are a good deal even at full price. The fact they’re 18 percent off is just icing on the cake.

<p>A new USB-sized device, tested in mice, could help people with type 2 diabetes better manage glucose levels</p>

Until the flowers wilt and the candles melt, a space created by artist Clare James gives people somewhere to lay down their grief.

<p>Attacks against data centers in Europe and the Middle East are raising questions as to how we protect the infrastructure on which our digital lives depend</p>

This observation is one of many gravitational lensing images taken by Hubble in preparation for science with the new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

<p>AI&rsquo;s solution to the Navier-Stokes problem, and the details of how it happened, preview a chaotic future for math&mdash;and the world</p>

<p>A misidentified constellation could revise the timeline for Vincent van Gogh&rsquo;s creation of his iconic painting</p>

Microsoft is closing down The Garage, a set of popular maker spaces where employees worked on experimental projects and collaborated on surprising new apps and hardware during the company's annual hackathon events. "We're winding down The Garage program as a centralized function," says Microsoft in an internal FAQ to employees, seen by Notepad. "We will […]

A cloud firm says millions of hacking attempts have been made since critical vulnerabilities were revealed in software used on 70 per cent of the world's websites.

Már csak egy teszten kell megfelelnie a Firefly Aerospace által tervezett eszköznek, az Elytrának, hogy 2028-ban útnak indulhassanak a NASA drónjai a Holdra.

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EXCLUSIVE: Space 11 Corp. and SK Films are behind Return to the Moon: The Story of Artemis II, a new space film with Duncan Copp and Christopher Riley directing. The producers are targeting a PLF rollout for the film, which they say will combine NASA’s real Artemis II mission imagery with the voices of the […]

We often associate children with creativity, but adults actually performed better on inventive tasks, despite being less sure of themselves

Scientists have uncovered a strange pattern in urban bird behavior: Across five European countries and 37 species, birds consistently fled sooner when approached by women than men. Researchers have no clear explanation for the difference, raising intriguing questions about how birds recognize and respond to humans.

Scientists have captured virus-like particles assembling themselves step by step, revealing how a surprisingly simple process of trial and error produces complex structures with remarkable precision. The discovery uncovers a crucial molecular turning point that speeds up assembly and could lead to new ways to disrupt viruses and develop vaccines.

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Researchers have developed a revolutionary microscope that uses an incredibly powerful laser to make previously invisible cellular structures easier to see. The technology dramatically improves image clarity, allowing scientists to examine small proteins that conventional electron microscopes struggle to capture. It could eventually reveal how tiny molecular

Honeybees are aggressively pushing wild pollinators away from flowers, with scientists documenting how they chase off rivals and dominate valuable food sources. New research warns that rising temperatures and increasing honeybee populations could intensify this competition, threatening wild bees and other important pollinators.