Scientists at CERN observe ultra-rare particle transformation

This discovery may shed light on new physics, taking us closer to breakthroughs in particle interactions beyond the Standard Model.

Gravity Magnified a Supernova, Adding a Twist to The Hubble Tension

The light of a supernova that has traveled for 10 billion years to reach us has given us a new measurement of the Hubble constant - the accelerating rate at which the Universe is expanding.

Unexpected Movement Deep Beneath The Moon's Surface

Researchers analyzed new data describing the Moon's rigidity under the gravitational influence of Earth and the Sun, finding its mass is unlikely to be solid all the way through.

A striped "zebra rock" on Mars and a new Mars face

The science team thinks that igneous and/or metamorphic processes likely formed the rock. 

About one-third of youth are nearsighted - rising figure, new study says

Approximately one-third of children and teens worldwide are nearsighted — a figure that's more than three times higher than it was in 1990, according to a UK study.

Path to prosperity for planet and people shrinking rapidly, scientists warn

Our planet will only remain able to provide even the most basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic systems and technologies are dramatically transformed and critical resources are more fairly used, managed and shared.

Methane emissions are rising faster than ever

Methane concentrations in Earth's atmosphere increased at record speed over the past five years. At least two-thirds of annual methane emissions now come from human activities.

A new birthplace for asteroid Ryugu

Asteroid Ryugu possibly did not travel as far from its place of origin to its current near-Earth orbit as previously assumed. New research suggests that Ryugu was formed near Jupiter.

Radon is linked to childhood leukemia

A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S. states found a link between childhood leukemia and levels of decaying radon gas, including those lower than the federal guideline for mitigation.

Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers

A new study documents how Southern Californians in U.S. are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's been banned from children's items and beauty products.

Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide on Charon's Surface

Using data from the Near-Infrared Spectrograph onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the frozen surface of Pluto's moon Charon.

Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our Sun

Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope, astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting Barnard's star, the closest single star to our Sun. 

Mysterious Pacific Megastructure May Be Seafloor From Time of The Dinosaurs

Scientists have now identified a strange slice of Earth deep below the Pacific that may explain why this region is currently creating the world's fastest spreading ocean ridge – the East Pacific Rise.

Pain relief from mindfulness meditation not a placebo effect

New research has found that mindfulness meditation reduces pain by engaging a distinct brain pathway, separate from the pathway activated by a placebo. 

The "best comet of the year" is finally here

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is expected to be the brightest spectacle of 2024.