Category: Science

Scientists have unlocked secrets from 300-million-year-old fossilized feces, showing how iron carbonate preserved molecular clues about ancient diets and environments. This breakthrough, led by researchers at Curtin University, offers fresh insights into prehistoric life through coprolites found at the Mazon Creek site in the United States. The Groundbreaking Discovery An international team examined coprolites, which are fossilized animal droppings, to decode biomolecules trapped inside. These samples date back to the…

In a major step forward for quantum computing, researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have achieved quantum entanglement between the cores of two atoms inside a silicon chip. This breakthrough, published in the journal Science on September 18, 2025, uses electrons to link atomic nuclei over a distance of about 20 nanometers, paving the way for more practical and scalable quantum computers. What This Entanglement Means…

Japan’s space agency has officially ended operations for the Akatsuki spacecraft, our only active probe around Venus, after losing contact in 2024. This marks the close of a 15-year mission that overcame major setbacks to deliver key insights into the planet’s atmosphere. Mission Launch and Early Goals Japan launched the Akatsuki spacecraft in May 2010 to study Venus, often called Earth’s sister planet due to its similar size and rocky…

Scientists in China have uncovered that ice can produce electricity when bent, a process known as flexoelectricity, and adding salt makes this effect much stronger. This breakthrough, revealed in a study published on September 15, 2025, opens doors to new sustainable energy sources from melting glaciers and could explain how lightning forms in storms. What Researchers Discovered About Ice and Electricity A team led by physicist Xin Wen at Xi’an…

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered what could be the clearest sign of ancient life on Mars. Scientists announced on September 10, 2025, that a rock sample from Jezero Crater shows unusual spots and chemicals that point to possible microbial activity billions of years ago. The Big Find in Jezero Crater Perseverance drilled into a rock called Cheyava Falls in July 2024 while exploring an ancient river valley in Jezero Crater.…

In North Georgia’s clear streams, biologists from the state’s Department of Natural Resources have launched a key study to understand how leftover fish hooks affect vulnerable wildlife. Starting in early September 2025, researchers are tracking hook durability in natural settings to protect species like snapping turtles and hellbenders, which face growing risks from abandoned fishing gear. This effort comes amid rising concerns over fishing waste in waterways. Experts aim to…

The James Webb Space Telescope has been hailed as humanity’s sharpest eye in the sky, but the big question lingers: could it actually find another Earth? Scientists say the answer isn’t simple—and it’s sparking a wave of excitement, debate, and patience-testing in equal measure. What “Earth 2.0” Really Means When astronomers talk about “Earth 2.0,” they don’t just mean a rock floating in the habitable zone. They’re talking about a…

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of indigo dye on stone tools dating back 34,000 years from Dzudzuana Cave in Georgia. This discovery, led by experts from Ca Foscari University of Venice, reveals early humans processed plants for more than just food, pointing to advanced skills in the Upper Paleolithic era. Discovery in Dzudzuana Cave Researchers examined five unknapped stone pebbles from the cave site in the Caucasus foothills. These tools showed…

Astronauts on the International Space Station during Expedition 73 are diving into key health studies to fight bone loss and understand brain changes caused by living in zero gravity. This work, happening in late August and early September 2025, aims to keep space travelers safe on long missions and could help treat health issues back on Earth. Key Health Challenges in Space Living without gravity takes a toll on the…

A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked global debate by suggesting that the massive interstellar object known as 3I/Atlas, discovered in July 2025, could be an alien spacecraft rather than a natural comet. Avi Loeb, a prominent scientist, points to its unusual size, trajectory, and brightness as signs it might be artificial, while NASA insists it is just a comet posing no threat to Earth. This claim comes amid fresh telescope data…