Oversized Ancient Galaxy Isn't What Astronomers First Thought

Discovered in 2013 as the source of rampant star formation just 880 million years after the Big Bang, a 'galaxy' named HFLS3 is not a galaxy at all. HFLS3 is actually six galaxies undergoing an epic, giant collision at the dawn of time.

A Game-Changing Vaccine Could Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol by 30%

High cholesterol is becoming an all-too common health problem. Now a new vaccine currently in development promises to effectively and affordably lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol in the body.

Japan moon lander enters lunar orbit

Japan's SLIM space probe entered the moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month.

Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells in lab using 'vibrating molecules'

Scientists in the US have found a way to destroy cancer cells by stimulating molecules with near-infrared light and causing them to vibrate. The researchers found that the method was 99 % effective against melanoma cells.

AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor

Research suggests AI could diagnose depression from health records or even social media posts. And it could overcome GP bias when it comes to prescribing medications.

Quantum batteries could charge by breaking our understanding of time

Scientists have now demonstrated how weirdness can be harnessed to charge a quantum battery.

Rise of microplastics discovered in placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers

The study examined placentas donated by women who delivered in Hawaiʻi from 2006 to 2021. The rise in microplastics found in the placentas of Hawaiʻi mothers corresponds with the skyrocketing levels of global plastic production.

Revolutionary blood test could detect suicidal thoughts

U.S researchers have made a landmark discovery in the field of mental health, potentially leading to a blood test capable of detecting suicidal thoughts in individuals with major depressive disorder.

First marine fish declared extinct due to human activity

A rare species of ray has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University. 

Earth's Core Seems to Mysteriously Wobble Every 8.5 Years

A team led by geoscientists Yachong An and Hao Ding of Wuhan University have determined that Earth's inner core wobbles with a periodicity of 8.5 years.

What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse

This direct historical connection suggests that around 125,000 years ago, the massive 2.2 million cubic kilometer West Antarctic Ice Sheet that separates the two bays had fully collapsed into the sea.

Flowers adapting to a world without insects

New study reveals that as insect populations in Europe fall so some plants are turning to self-pollination.

Eyeball Planets May Actually Exist

Yep - planetary scientists think there might be a type of exoplanet out there that looks disturbingly like a giant eyeball. Staring. But it's actually not as weird as it sounds - the appearance of these bodies has to do with tidal locking.

NASA's Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space via Laser

The video, featuring a cat named Taters, was sent back from nearly 19 million miles away by NASA’s laser communications demonstration, marking a historic milestone.

Lava flows on Mars reveal a turbulent history

When researchers reconstructed lava flows on Mars, they realized the red planet is a lot more active than they previously thought.