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Some fungi can influence the weather - and now we know how they do it - By - Brian Owens - published - 27 April 26 - Some types of fungi borrowed a gene from ancient bacteria that gave the ability to make ice and trigger rain.7 hours ago
Antarctica's sea ice suddenly started shrinking a decade ago - and deep-diving robots are revealing why - By - Grist - published - 26 April 26 - A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.1 day ago
Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' By - Harry Baker - published - 26 April 26 - 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.1 day ago
The Trump administration wants to open precious East Coast forests to logging and mining - By - Grist - published - 25 April 26 - 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.2 days ago
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 - By - Ben Turner - published - 25 April 26 - 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 weekend2 days ago
El Ni o could be here by May, new forecast reveals - here's what it means for summer weather - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 24 April 26 - The climate event is poised to supercharge weather extremes and push global temperatures to new highs.3 days ago
Artemis moon landing could face long delay while NASA waits for next-generation spacesuits - By - Patrick Pester - published - 22 April 26 - Delays in next-generation spacesuits could push back Artemis moon landings to 2031, an audit by the NASA Office of Inspector General claims.5 days ago