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Breakthrough in experimental light-powered quantum computers could mean scaling them up is now far more viable - Scientists have achieved a breakthrough by "distilling" light to eliminate the noise that prevents photonic quantum computers from scaling.

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First-of-its-kind map of the mouse nose reveals surprises about the sense of smell -- A new map shows how smell receptors in the mouse nose are precisely organized into tight bands based on type. -- Payal Dhar

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1,900-year-old souvenir cup featuring Hadrian's Wall and Roman forts discovered in Spain -- Archaeologists think a broken bronze cup found in Spain was made for a soldier as a memento of his time stationed at Hadrian's Wall in England. -- Kristina Killgrove

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New AI algorithms are 95% better at showing how the universe changes over time -- A squad of new AI algorithms called GAME could help astrophysicists take a more accurate reading of the universe's changing behavior, a new study suggests. -- Paul Sutter

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Preeclampsia could be treated with 'blood filtering' therapy, early study hints -- A blood-filtering therapy for preeclampsia is safe for pregnant patients and their babies, according to a new pilot study. -- Lauren Schneider

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New data center will be partially powered by human brain cells for the first time -- A startup is experimenting with data centers powered by lab-grown human neurons, testing whether living cells can offer a more efficient alternative to traditional computing. -- Carly Page

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The universe may end trillions of years sooner than we thought -- Recent surveys hint that the rate of cosmic expansion changes dramatically over time; if that's true, then the universe could end much sooner than we thought, new research suggests. -- Paul Sutter

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NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars - the 'most diverse collection' ever seen -- NASA Curiosity rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars -- Elizabeth Howell

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Neanderthals' brains weren't to blame for their demise, new study suggests -- Researchers examining the brains of living people found that they differed more substantially than Neanderthals' brains differed from modern humans', calling into question the reason our evolutionary cousins mysteriously disappeared. -- Kristina Killgrove

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Mystery of golden orb found in depths of ocean off Alaska finally solved: 'Everyone was like, What the heck? What is that?' -- A two-and-a-half-year-old mystery concerning a strange golden object found miles below the sea surface isn't an egg or sponge ‪-‬ it's from an anemone-like animal. -- Chris Simms

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Some fungi can influence the weather ‪-‬ and now we know how they do it -- Some types of fungi borrowed a gene from ancient bacteria that gave the ability to make ice and trigger rain. -- Brian Owens

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Antarctica's sea ice suddenly started shrinking a decade ago - and deep-diving robots are revealing why -- A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat. -- Grist

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Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' -- Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe. -- Harry Baker

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The Trump administration wants to open precious East Coast forests to logging and mining -- The fight over the roadless rule has long focused on the West, but its repeal could fragment some of the last pristine forests in the eastern United States. -- Grist

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The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebas - Science news this week - April 25, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend - By - Ben Turner - Published - 25 April 26

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Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say -- Building a dam in the Bering Strait might preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but experts warn it could also threaten wildlife, Indigenous people and shipping - and could actually speed up its demise. -- Chris Simms

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New York City is at major risk of flooding that could leave 4.4 million people exposed to extreme damage, study finds -- The new flood risk index identified eight cities along the U.S. East Coast that are at high or very high risk of floods causing extreme damage. -- Sophie Berdugo

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'A completely new reality': Bolder measures are needed to prevent extreme water shortages in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas that depend on the Colorado River -- Cities fed by the Colorado River have taken huge steps to reduce their water consumption over the past few decades, yet water shortages are projected to grow more intense. What can be done? -- Sascha Pare

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El Ni o could be here by May, new forecast reveals -‬ here's what it means for summer weather -- The climate event is poised to supercharge weather extremes and push global temperatures to new highs. -- Sophie Berdugo

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Claude Mythos explained: Is Anthropic's most powerful AI model really too dangerous to release to the public? -- Anthropic's Mythos AI is being kept behind closed doors as governments assess what faster, AI-driven vulnerability discovery means for cybersecurity. -- Carly Page

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