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Earth's Seasons Are Strangely Out of Sync, Scientists Discover From Space
These mismatches have surprising consequences.
The real reason incomes rise and why they drop
Getting ahead financially is mainly about what you earn at work, not what you make from investments. Researchers found that promotions, skills, and better jobs drive most upward income movement. But when people slip backward, falling investment income is usually the main reason. Labor builds income steadily; capital is riskier and more unpredictable.
This “mushroom” is not a fungus, it’s a bizarre plant that breaks all the rules
Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in dark forest undergrowth. Scientists surveying rare populations across East Asian islands uncovered how its cellular machinery shrank but didn’t disappear, revealing unexpected similarities to parasites like malaria. Some island species even reproduce without sex, cloning themselves to colonize new habitats. This strange survival strategy comes with risks, leaving the plant highly vulnerable to habitat loss.
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy” sweetener that may stress the liver.
Science news this week: Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems
Dec. 20, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
This Week in Science: 3I/ATLAS Passes Earth, a Runaway Black Hole, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
4-H Youth Explore Future STEM Careers at UW–Madison Science Expedition - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
On November 5, 2025, thirty-three 4-H members from Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington counties kicked off their day before sunrise—boarding a bus to UW–Madison for the first annual Tri-County […]
Science with Stevie: Winter Solstice
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains what the winter solstice is and how it impacts various areas on planet earth in this Science with Stevie segment!
Why dogs love you so much, according to science
Thousands of years of history have secured their status as man’s best friend – and there are ways to strengthen the bond even further
US-based scientist Valery Fokin wins Vyzov Prize, beating fierce Chinese rivals
USC chemistry professor is awarded one of Russia’s top science honours, topping competition from 40 countries.
Can cheese protect brain health? This is what the science says
A controversial study suggests that consuming these dairy products may have a protective effect, but experts aren’t so sure
The Science Behind Holiday Feasting—and Why It’s Totally Fine
Modern diet culture frames holiday eating as failure, but biology, history, and psychology tell a different story—one where feasting is not a lapse in discipline, but a deeply human ritual tied to survival, memory, and connection.
Wind-Sculpted Landscapes: Investigating the Martian Megaripple 'Hazyview'
Written by Noah Martin, Ph.D. student and Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University
What scientists found inside Titan was not what anyone expected
For years, scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a global ocean beneath its frozen surface. A new look at Cassini data now suggests something very different: a thick, slushy interior with pockets of liquid water rather than an open sea. A subtle delay in how Titan deforms under Saturn’s gravity revealed this stickier structure. These slushy environments could still be promising places to search for life.
Is winter warmer in Sacramento than it was 50 years ago? What the science says
Climate change has warmed Sacramento’s winters, shrinking Sierra snowpack and threatening water supplies statewide.
High school student fatally stabbed during science class fight
HOUSTON - A Texas high school student was stabbed to death Wednesday during a fight between two students in a science class, according to officials in Goose Cre
R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s
The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.”
Mysterious Structure Identified Beneath Bermuda Could Explain Its Weird Geology
A massive discovery.
The Science Of It - Paleontology Month Continues with a Familiar Florida Friend
The Science Of It - Paleontology Month Continues with a Familiar Florida Friend
Netflix shows Political Science professor What’s in the Box?
From thinking outside the box while teaching Political Science to guessing What’s in the Box? on the Netflix game show released in December — Leona Pallansch, Ph.D., has done it all.
IACUC Chair Ron Emeson retires from decades-long career devoted to science, students and service
Emeson has been on the Vanderbilt University faculty since 1991 has led the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee since 2008.
A letter from STAT's Rick Berke on a tumultuous year in health and science
A letter to readers from STAT Executive Editor Rick Berke on a tumultuous year in health and science.
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2025, From Medical Breakthroughs to an Interstellar Visitor
All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward
Water Droplet Science
NASA astronaut Don Pettit demonstrates electrostatic forces using charged water droplets and a knitting needle made of Teflon. This series of overlapping
Intriguing science discoveries of 2025
This year, our scientists offered new hope for treating neurodegeneration and obesity and dramatically improved the odds that a once-promising immunotherapy could still prove to be a game-changer for cancer patients. They gained new insight into the mechanics of hearing, the emergence of spoken language, and how brand new genes can arise out of […]
A Somber Mood at Science Meeting as Trump Budget Cuts Continue
News of the breakup of a leading science institution rippled through an annual gathering of Earth, ocean and space scientists. Many say American science is suffering under the Trump administration.
Accelerating AI-Powered Chemistry and Materials Science Simulations with NVIDIA ALCHEMI Toolkit-Ops
Machine learning interatomic potentials (MLIPs) are transforming the landscape of computational chemistry and materials science. MLIPs enable atomistic simulations that combine the fidelity of…
An asteroid could hit the moon in 2032, scattering debris toward Earth
Researchers are keeping an eye on the building-sized asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4 percent chance of hitting the moon seven years from now.
Five Takeaways From the World’s Biggest Earth Science Meeting
The world’s biggest Earth science conference had a shocking backdrop this year, with the Trump administration announcing that it plans to close an iconic climate research lab. Suffice to say, that changed the tone of the gathering.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, torrents, trolls and time travel.
Your DNA Might Say 'Viking' but Science Says Genetic Ancestry Tests Never Tell the Whole Story
If you’re looking for your genetic origin story, your DNA will only take you so far.
Ancient oceans were ruled by super predators unlike anything today
Long before whales and sharks, enormous marine reptiles dominated the oceans with unmatched power. Scientists have reconstructed a 130-million-year-old marine ecosystem from Colombia and found predators operating at a food-chain level higher than any seen today. The ancient seas were bursting with life, from giant reptiles to rich invertebrate communities. This extreme complexity reveals how intense competition helped drive the evolution of modern marine ecosystems.
The science of snowflakes
Two William & Mary professors describe the science behind these whimsical wintry emblems.
How to Reform Science Funding
Harvard’s recent announcement that it would significantly scale back its doctoral programs came as a shock to the rest of the academic world.
Fish Eggs to Fry makes science real for Eugene elementary students
For more than 20 years, the Fish Eggs to Fry collaborative project has been bringing science to life for elementary students at Eugene 4J.
CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will host a three-part virtual mini-series focused on team science, led by Susan Simkins, director of Team Science with Penn State CTSI. Designed for researchers, staff and leaders working in collaborative environments, the series will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help teams function more effectively and avoid the misalignment that often can slow down good science.
Lauryn Massic defines her future in public health science
UNR Med Ph.D. candidate, Lauryn Massic M.S., is engaged in work around antimicrobial resistance, genetics and infectious disease. She's also a student-athlete.
Glowing neurons let scientists watch the brain work in real time
A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers or fading signals. The advance makes it possible to watch individual brain cells fire for hours, offering a clearer, deeper look at how the brain works.
A Game Plan for Sports Health
Hayden Lee’s journey from high school athlete to Pharmacy/MBA student at Cedarville University reveals how his passion for sports and science ignited a career path in...
Students test their own STEM questions at the Windom Science Fair
The Southwest High School Robotics Team mentored 3rd through 5th graders on original science projects.
Student found community, and a future in research through hockey and science
Hockey immersed Essix Moser in Kennesaw State University’s community. Neuroscience research showed him his future.
Hubble Glimpses Galactic Gas Making a Getaway
This Hubble image features the nearly edge-on galaxy NGC 4388, located 60 million light-years away and a member of the Virgo galaxy cluster.
Science Quiz: Sea Turtle Sex and Fruit-Shaped Planets
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.
An energy retrofit saved the Science Museum of Minnesota millions — why not do it everywhere?
The 111 million buildings in the U.S. are responsible for 40% of all energy use in the country at an estimated annual cost of $370 billion.
These Are The Best Fictional Spaceships, According To Astronauts
Are we boldly going with the force, or what? Shiny.
Why Astronomers Are Excited About Comet 3I/Atlas’ Close Approach
Comet 3I/Atlas is just the third known object to visit us from outside our solar system. So yes... we'll be talking about aliens.
I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.
I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.
I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.
I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.
The science behind one of the holiday season's simplest gifts
Scented candles have sort of a bad rap as a low-effort holiday gift. But a lot goes into the process of creating them. “Making candles is actually pretty scientific,” said Ashley Rossi, the owner of Noted Candles in Hingham
Can apple cider vinegar help support gut health? What the science says.
There’s been some research to back apple cider vinegar’s benefits for health, but how strong is the science behind it?
Wonders, Whiffs, and Wild Facts: Science for the Incurably Curious
Learn the science behind sweat, body odor, scalp hair, cold plunges, and even drunken animals in this collection of Just Curious stories.
Time Moves Faster on Mars, And Scientists Finally Know by How Much
"This is the closest we have been to realizing the science fiction vision of expanding across the Solar System."
What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science
A new study shows AI writing is turning traditional measures of research quality upside down.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4743-4749: Polygons in the Hollow
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Councilors advocate for science on Capitol Hill
ASBMB Councilors meet with their elected officials to advocate for basic scientific research funding and training the next generation of scientists.
NOAA Fisheries head says science is his priority
NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler said his top priority at the U.S. agency is improving science.
Langmuir’s pump and the optimism of science
Creativity nurtured by an explorative environment
Research powers agricultural science
Agricultural innovation requires more than ideas — it demands acres of land, barns full of livestock, fleets of equipment and teams of specialists who keep it all running. Few research
Climate Science’s ‘Global Mothership’ Is Crashing
And somehow the Trump administration plans to keep its weather forecasting powers intact.
Dr. Ed Nowottnick
Ed Nowottnick serves as the program scientist for the Radiation Sciences Program for the Atmosphere within NASA’s Earth Science Division’s Research and
Science Says … Laughter Is Contagious
Science Says … Laughter Is Contagious: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality
Once researchers turn to LLMs, paper counts go up, quality does not.
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to relocate to Ohio college campus
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School will consolidate its Shalersville and Ravenna campuses into one location by the fall of 2027.
Weird and wonderful science: How elephant poop leads to guitars and 12 other unusual UCLA research findings from 2025
Check out 13 of the year's most unusual discoveries, which prove groundbreaking science doesn’t always look serious at first glance.
Small Stories, Big Science at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute in 2025
Take a look at some bite-sized stories about our science programs this year.
NASA Instrument Reveals New Ability to Gather Nighttime Light Data
Since launching in 2023, TEMPO data has set a record at the Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC) for most mission data downloads by users in a single year –
Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science
By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’
Engaging Diversity: An Inclusive Approach to Undergraduate Mentorship in Mobilization and Political Economy -
Engaging Diversity: An Inclusive Approach to Undergraduate Mentorship in Mobilization and Political Economy By Valentina González-Rostani, University of Southern California and Princeton University, Chie Togami, State University of New York, Tania Ramírez-Farias, University of Pittsburgh, Mariely [...]
New Hubble images may solve the case of a disappearing exoplanet
A massive collision between two asteroid-sized bodies around a nearby star offers a rare look at the violent process of planetary construction.
FSU’s graduate economics program joins National Association for Business Economics partner program, expands student opportunity
The Master’s of Science in Applied Economics program (MAEP) in the Department of Economics at Florida State University has joined the prestigious National
NASA’s Europa Clipper Observes Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission observed the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on Nov. 6 from a distance of about 102 million miles (164 million kilometers). Captured
Science Lab: Why NFL players refuse to tank
Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.
2025 Science Activation Opportunity
Full details on the Science Activation opportunity can be found here.
Rand Paul criticizes National Science Foundation for wasteful grants and irresponsible spending
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to criticize U.S. pressure on Venezuela, reject military escalation, warn that extreme gerrymandering fuels unrest and unveil alarming examples of government waste.
One of Trump’s grudges now threatens America’s weather forecasts
What happens when you kill the country’s climate science “mothership”?
Watch live: House convenes hearing on implementation of CHIPS and Science Act
Federal officials are set to testify Thursday morning before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to bolster domestic semicon…
Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.
“A calorie-neutral, drug-free, low-cost, readily available tool for when we need a boost in performance.”…
STEM Center launches free, open-source science curriculum for Missouri middle schools
The Kummer Center for STEM Education at Missouri S&T is now offering a free, open-source science curriculum for sixth- through eighth-grade educators across Missouri. The curriculum project began with the STEM Center’s first Rigorous Curriculum Cohort in 2022, when middle school teachers from
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance
US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’
It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.
Mentorship Provides Immeasurable Value to Faculty Members and Advances the Science
Dr. Laurie Wideman, Safrit-Ennis Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, knows how much time, energy, and money goes into recruiting faculty members at UNC Greensboro. She believes those same resources should go into keeping them. At the School of Health and Human Sciences, that’s where mentoring comes in. The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.
California’s Geospatial Science in Action
How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.
Famous Astrophysicist Defied The Odds To Become Science Star
Odds didn't favor a successful career in science for Neil deGrasse Tyson. But he had a key edge: parents who set no limits.
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual “John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series.”
Your body feels cold in two different ways
Researchers have uncovered that the body uses different molecular systems to sense cold in the skin versus internal organs. This explains why surface chills feel very different from cold experienced deep inside the body.
Astronomers just watched a black hole twist spacetime
Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made over 100 years ago and reveals new clues about how black holes spin and launch jets.
Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska | Bureau of Land Management
Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.
The Year in Science: The most impactful research stories of 2025
Work in fields such as health and medicine, the environment, engineering and technology innovation have put FIU on the map. And 2026 looks to be another blockbuster.
10 Ohio colleges and universities were not in alignment with the science of reading, audit shows
Ten Ohio colleges and universities’s educator training programs were found to not be in alignment with teaching the science of reading, according to an audit from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent
Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.
Trump Supporters Distrust Science. We Need Ways to Reach Them.
Opinion | Funding cuts are devastating for U.S. science. Regaining support will require cleaning house and bipartisan messaging.
Nome students fish for science
Last Friday, a group of Nome-Beltz high school students decked out in their winter gear stood in two rows, fishing for tomcod in the Nome Inner Harbor.
Life beyond Earth? Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock on the mysteries of space
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science educator who has worked on a number of instruments that are revolutionising our view of the cosmos, including the James Webb Space Telescope. This year she will be giving the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, Britain’s most prestigious public science lectures, in which she will be exploring some of the big questions space science still has to answer.
Federal Officials Testify on the Implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act
Officials from NASA, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy testify to the implementation of the CHIPS & Science Act before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee.
China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists: top European neurologist
Consciousness expert Steven Laureys has taken on a role at Hangzhou Normal University amid ‘challenging times’ for science in the US.
‘Today’ Show’s Al Roker Rebukes Trump Goon for Blowing Up Science
The climate change-denying White House says it’s moving to dismantle a “woke” climate center.
JWST Confirms: First Runaway Supermassive Black Hole Tearing Through Space
At a jaw-dropping 954 kilometers per second.