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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals -- Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say. -- Dec 3, 2025

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

CBS News - Science - 12 hours ago

The history and mystery of kissing - If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more. Jan 2 - 01:47

If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.

CBS News - Science - 12 hours ago

Scientists detect plastic clouds hovering over Chinese cities

Previous studies have underestimated amount of plastic in atmosphere, scientists say

Independent UK - Science - 15 hours ago

Massachusetts scientists praise court ruling blocking research funding cuts, but questions remain

Scientists said they fear that the federal government will try to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Why scientists are worried about Greenland's huge Prudhoe ice dome

An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself?

Euronews - Environment - 1 day ago

Scientists may have extracted Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from artwork

Researchers collect trace DNA from ‘Holy Child’ drawing and letters written by Italian polymath’s ancestor

Independent UK - Science - 1 day ago

Geology -- Scientists Just Moved the South Pole. Here's Why

Antarctica’s New Year’s celebration is unlike any other: every January 1 scientists physically move the South Pole. This is why

Scientific American - Environment - 2 days ago

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct.

The federal government is in the midst of a moratorium on federal rules designed to protect right whales until 2028, and commercial fishing groups have pushed for a proposal to extend the pause for even longer.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Scientists reveal a more dangerous factor than stress: Most of us are prone to it

Stress usually adds to pain, it’s a well-known fact.But a new study shows that anger, especially when combined with a sense of unfairness—might be even more powerful in making chronic...

International The News - Health - 4 days ago

Scientists Asked People To Do 1 Thing Differently While Taking A Walk. The Results Were Astounding.

“It [creates] an amazing cascade of physiology that we can find almost any day and is very good for you,”

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Even one drink a day can raise mouth cancer risk, scientists warn

Consuming even as little as 2 grams of beer per day could increase mouth cancer risk, scientists say

Independent UK - Science - 8 days ago

2025 WAS ONE OF THREE HOTTEST YEARS ON RECORD, SCIENTISTS SAY

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded. There were 157 "most extreme" weather events.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 9 days ago

Scientists start to solve mystery inside Mexico's giant volcano

Most of the world’s volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl

Independent UK - Science - 9 days ago

Scientists say 'Mercury' should not exist: Here's Why

For years, the planet Mercury has been a mystery for its existence. The smallest and closest planet to the Sun has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet...

International The News - Technology - 11 days ago

Scientists define six traits that make any person 'cool'

Findings may help better understand role played by some traits in establishing social hierarchies

Independent UK - Science - 11 days ago

Mark's deadly cancer will come back. Now scientists know why

When Mark Norris finished his cancer treatment, there was nothing doctors could do except wait for it to return. The father of two says that’s not good enough.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 12 days ago

Scientists identify human landing site on Mars: What it means for future colonization

Scientists in a recent breakthrough have discovered the most promising landing site for humans, aiming to prepare for the first human footprints on the Red Planet. The researchers from the...

International The News - Technology - 12 days ago

Scientists unveil first eco friendly technology to destroy 'Forever Chemicals'

With everyday advancement, new utilities, including plastics and other materials have produced chemicals that are harmful for health as well as our surroundings, known as forever chemicals.They...

International The News - Technology - 14 days ago

Drones being used to spot deadly virus in arctic whales' breath

The virus causes severe damage to respiratory, neurological and immune systems, and has triggered multiple mass mortality events

Independent UK - Science - 20 days ago

The Secret Voices of Hawaiian Monk Seals: Scientists Uncover 20 New Underwater Calls

Researchers uncover 20 new underwater calls from Hawaii’s endangered monk seals.

Scientific American - Top Stories - 20 days ago

Scientists identify tipping point when bird flu could cause a pandemic

Simulation finds quarantining is most effective in controlling human spread as long as it is done when number of infected people is as low as two

Independent UK - Science - 21 days ago

Chinese scientists develop easy-to-apply balm to boost male fertility

Researchers say lotion is ‘first targeted repair strategy’ for male fertility

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Iconic 'Little Foot' may actually be new human species, scientists say

Specimen found in South Africa was widely thought to be member of ape-like human ancestor family that lived nearly 2 million years ago

Independent UK - Science - 24 days ago

Prehistoric sea monster may have terrorised rivers too, scientists say

The mosasaur may have occupied a similar niche to modern-day saltwater crocodiles

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

2025 likely among warmest years on record: Scientists

This year is set to be the world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024's record-breaking heat, the European...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 30 days ago

Scientists Capture Strange Crackling Sounds On Mars

Researchers detected what may be Martian lightning by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Huffington Post - Science - 1 month ago

Scientists report evidence of mini lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover. The...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

Does adolescence last until 32? Scientists unlock brain's five eras

Researchers reveal that four ages - nine, 32, 66 and 83 - are when the brain's most pivotal development occurs.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 month ago

King discusses AI risks with Nvidia founder and top scientists

Seven engineers each received a 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) to honour their work developing machine learning in the AI field.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn't Released It.

Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the Trump administration has yet to release it.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

Toothpaste made with hair naturally repairs tooth enamel, scientists discover

Fluoride is currently relied on to slow enamel erosion but keratin-based treatments were found to stop it completely.

Sky News - Weird - 4 months ago

Spotting rare right whale off Newfoundland had this tour guide 'Out of my skin excited' -- Laura Howells -- -

There are less than 370 North Atlantic right whales left in the world — and a local man spotted one off the southern Avalon Peninsula earlier this month.

CBC News - Technology - 5 months ago

Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon

The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or cause seismic events.

Fox News - Science - 7 months ago