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This exotic particle could finally explain why matter has mass
A major physics experiment has uncovered evidence for a strange new form of matter, where a fleeting particle gets trapped inside a nucleus. This exotic state may reveal how mass is generated, suggesting that particles can weigh less when surrounded by dense nuclear matter. The findings support long-standing theories about how the vacuum of space influences mass.
Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that triggers inflammation—something strongly linked to depression. This finding helps explain how gut microbes can influence brain health at a molecular level. It also raises the possibility of new treatments that target the immune system rather than just the brain.
Rediscovered after 100 years: scientists reveal status of the critically endangered Osmanthus pubipedicellatus
Integrative morphological and molecular evidence confirms the rediscovery of a long-lost Osmanthus species, revealing its declining population and urgent conservation needs.
New panel of climate scientists calls for fossil fuel transition roadmaps
The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition, launched in Santa Marta, will provide evidence and insights to help governments plot a path away from oil, gas and coal
This Week in Science: Giant Octopuses, a Promising Cancer Vaccine, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Science news this week: Atlantic current edges closer to collapse, scientists make artificial-neuron breakthrough, and a copy of the "Iliad" is found inside an Egyptian mummy
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
Curious Kids: Is the science that we do today truth, likely to be a lie, or is it undetermined?
In reality, science is not really a specific thing to like or hate, or something to believe in or not.
Sheridan College to Host Lecture on Careers in Medical Science Liaison Field
Sheridan College will host a public lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, featuring Jenny McDonald, Ph.D., director and medical science liaison at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The event is free and open to the public. The presentation, titled “From Bench to Industry: The Role of Medical Science Liaison,” will take place in Room 153 of […]
Scientists Say They’ve Tested a Way to Get to Alpha Centauri in Just 20 Years
Scientists say they've come up with a new approach that uses lasers for propulsion, which could cut down the journey to Alpha Centauri.
A Whopping 99.86 Percent Of The Solar System’s Mass Is Crammed Into The Sun
All those pictures of the Solar family are giving a lot of people the wrong idea.
Weekend reads: What paper mills charge for author slots; UK Biobank data breached; what researchers think of the future of science
If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: 10 years ago, Elisabeth Bik published a preprint heard around the wor…
Crypto’s Most Serious AI Use Case May Be Science
AI is moving deeper into labs and research workflows, while DeSci projects build funding, provenance, coordination and prediction layers around scientific work.
ECU Notes: Computer science students, faculty embrace future with AI
Artificial intelligence can do a lot of things, but controlling the weather isn’t one of them.
What the heck is the AMOC, and why are scientists worried about it?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse.
There Are 45 Earth-Like Worlds Where Aliens May Exist, Scientists Say
Scientists identify 45 potentially habitable exoplanets, using exact data and quotes to guide future telescopes in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Science history: Chernobyl nuclear power plant melts down, bringing the world to the brink of disaster
On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor melted down, but the rest of the world wouldn't learn how close it came to nuclear Armageddon until weeks later.
Conrad Schools of Science students celebrate prom 2026
Conrad Schools of Science students and their guests celebrated their prom at Chase Center on the Riverfront on April 24, 2026.
Work begins on UTampa’s new science center
The 153,000-square-foot project should be completed by spring 2029.
Scientists revive ancient 24,000-year-old ‘zombie worm’ from Arctic ice
Scientists revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism frozen in Siberian permafrost, offering new insights into how life endures extreme conditions.
Does Mouthwash Really Damage Your Heart? Here's What We Know
The reality is far more complex.
Lab-Grown Sperm?! Cool Science or Sci-Fi Gone Wild
A biotech startup claims it’s created human sperm in a lab—sparking equal parts excitement, skepticism, and “wait… should we be doing this?”
Scientists just found what keeps plant cells from growing out of control
Before seedlings can photosynthesize, they depend on fatty acids—and on peroxisomes to process them. Researchers discovered that the protein PEX11 not only helps these structures divide but also controls their size during early growth. When key genes were altered, peroxisomes grew abnormally large, suggesting internal vesicles normally keep them in balance. Remarkably, a yeast version of the protein fixed the problem, pointing to a deeply conserved mechanism across species.
Sci-Fi or Science? Paterna Bio Claims Lab-Grown Sperm and Embryos are a Reality
Is the future of fatherhood found in a petri dish? Startup Paterna Bio claims to have grown human sperm in a lab from scratch, even using it to create early-stage embryos. While it offers hope for infertility, critics warn of a "dangerous notion" that messes with Mother Nature.
Champaign Unit 4 students earn best-ever finish at state science and engineering competition
Champaign Unit 4 students earned third place at the Illinois State ACES Competition, the highest finish in program history, with three students earning individual top honors.
Microplastics, MAHA, and the Evolving Politics of Exposure Science
Concerns about microplastics and their effect on human and environmental health are no longer confined to academic literature or environmental advocacy.
Microplastics, MAHA, and the Evolving Politics of Exposure Science
Concerns about microplastics and their effect on human and environmental health are no longer confined to academic literature or environmental advocacy.
Seven UC Berkeley faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Academy recognizes accomplished individuals and engages them in addressing the greatest challenges facing the U.S.
World’s largest movie screen in Clearwater? Council member has questions
Mike Mannino wants to know more about plans for an entertainment complex downtown announced by a company affiliated with the church of Scientology.
Eberly College of Science honors three with Outstanding Science Alumni Award
The Penn State Eberly College of Science has honored three alumni with the Outstanding Science Alumni Award for 2026. The board of directors of the Eberly College of Science Alumni Society established this award in 1995 to recognize alumni who have a record of significant professional achievements in their field and who are outstanding role models for students in the college.
UT Health Sciences Joins U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Initiative to Advance Nutrition Education in Health Care
The university joined a national initiative to further advance nutrition education across health care training programs.
Celebrating Science, Visionaries, and Impact
The Academy's 2026 Spring Soirée brought together leaders across academia, industry, and beyond.
The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Blend of Species
Forests provide myriad benefits, including timber, wildlife attraction, local cooling and climate resilience. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, ecologists are testing which tree combinations might create flourishing woodlands
BBC Audio | BBC Inside Science | Can we prevent the next pandemic?
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
Play can improve health. Tech is making that happen.
A new grant from the Flinn Foundation is allowing computer scientist Jared Duval to expand his work around making healthcare technology both effective and fun. Duval, an assistant professor in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, won the two-year, $300,000 grant to support his work in health-related research that benefits Arizona. His far-reaching work, which includes everything from helping…
Fossil-Fuel Funded GOP Leaders Claim a Renowned Scientific Institution Has ‘Potential Conflicts of Interest’
Republican allies of the oil and gas industry question the objectivity of an independent report from the nation’s top science advisers on the harms of human-caused climate change.
Hormel Foods Completes Sale of Whole-Bird Turkey Business to Life-Science Innovations
/PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale...
Hormel Foods Completes Sale of Whole-Bird Turkey Business to Life-Science Innovations
/PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale...
The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Species Blends
Forests provide myriad benefits, including timber, wildlife attraction, local cooling and climate resilience. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, ecologists are testing which tree combinations might create flourishing woodlands
Video: Scientists Solve ‘Golden Orb’ Mystery
After more than two years of investigation, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have identified an unknown creature dubbed the “golden orb.” The orb perplexed researchers and enthusiasts of the deep sea around the world after it was found in 2023 near Alaska.
This senior finds purpose through teaching and research
Evianna Merriam combined science and teaching in her studies and will continue marine science research after graduation.
Soul x Science Returns to London's Portland Place this May 2026
Soul x Science returns to London on 16th May for an immersive experience at the intersection of science, health & conscious living
A Precolonial Paradox? Rethinking Political Centralization and Its Legacies -
A Precolonial Paradox? Rethinking Political Centralization and Its Legacies By Martha Wilfahrt, University of California, Berkeley A paradox has emerged in the growing literature on the legacies of the precolonial past: areas home to precolonial [...]
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.
Take part in the City Nature Challenge, snap photos, and help science
That cool critter scampering up that tree? Share what you saw and contribute to the larger good.
Nan Schaffer, veterinarian who helped unlock the science of rhino reproduction, has died, aged 72
“One of the great tragedies of the 21st century,” Nan Schaffer once said, “will be humanity’s homogeneity.” The remark was less a warning than a diagnosis. In a world where landscapes were being simplified and species reduced to remnants, she concerned herself with what would be lost when difference itself began to disappear. For species […]
MIT scientists build the world’s largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems, and open it to everyone
MIT CSAIL scientists have compiled the largest high-quality dataset of proof-based math problems ever created. It can help researchers test AI models’ mathematical reasoning, while capturing the full range of mathematical perspectives and problem-solving traditions within the global math community.
Missing scientists list draws focus on California as feds review cases
Federal officials are reviewing a missing‑scientists list that includes Caltech and NASA JPL, drawing California into a wave of online speculation.
New fellowship program for senior, experienced tech and scientific innovators
The Belfer Center is seeking applicants from experienced, senior technology and scientific innovators from the private sector to pursue policy-relevant work aimed at expanding the understanding, potential, use, impact, and governance of emerging technologies.
Thomas College to offer Bachelor of Science in Athletic Coaching degree this fall
“The ultimate goal for me would be to turn on the TV someday and see a Thomas alum sitting on the sideline of an NBA game or in the dugout of a Major League Baseball game,” said Greg King, Ed.D., professor of sport management.
Don’t Dismiss the ‘Science of Math’ Movement (Opinion)
Standards of evidence must be applied consistently if ed. policy is to improve student outcomes.
The Lack of a Sports Science Program Disadvantages Students
The infrastructure is there, but the initiative is not
The Science of the Times: A Project Hail Mary Commentary
Nothing beats sitting at the cinema watching a movie for the first time and thinking to yourself, “Wow, this is why I love movies.” Project Hail Mary did that for me.
Science Films Inspire Mindful Observation, Ground Audiences
Audience members from a September 2025 screening of the documentary OBSERVER ay Climate Week NYC were surveyed on why audiences engage with science films.
Diving into the Messy Reality of Data
Students put their data science skills to the test in a weekend-long marathon
Honeybees understand basic math
Counting petals may help the insects remember the most rewarding flowers.
‘How Black Music Took Over the World’ Review: Science and Rhythm
Many of the world’s most popular music genres have their origins in black traditions. Western notation can’t always capture African musical innovations.
Scientists Discover an Amazing New Use For Your Leftover Coffee Grounds
Stop pouring them down the drain.
Scientists Just Discovered How an Infamous Organism Is Creating Brand New DNA
To fight viruses, bacteria have evolved a way to make new DNA without copying it.
Barbara Entwisle joins American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The sociologist and former vice chancellor for research was among 252 elected to one of the nation’s oldest honor societies.
The best way to sleep on a plane, according to science
An eye mask, earplugs, and a same-day workout can all increase your odds.
Scientists Discovered 700 Fossils That Rewrite What We Know About Life on Earth
The Jiangchuan Biota indicates that we may have misjudged the Cambrian “explosion” of complex life.
You Can Actually Regrow Your Fingertips. Scientists Just Figured Out How.
You can regrow damaged skin in the area, sure—but also bone, tissue, and nerves.
Breakthrough to Restore Aging Joints Could Help Treat Osteoarthritis
'We are very excited'
Cedars-Sinai Event Explores Ethics of Longevity Science
Cedars-Sinai experts and prominent scholars of religion, Jewish law and ethics are coming together on May 3 for a free public discussion focusing on the ethical, moral and theological questions that can result from medical breakthroughs.
Bipartisan-cited science is powerful but rare
New analysis explores how policymakers engage with science
Choosing grad school over the job market
One student’s journey into AI and data science — and his outlook on the evolving job market.
Astronomers may have found a strange new kind of cosmic explosion
A mysterious cosmic explosion has astronomers buzzing, as a strange event may hint at an entirely new kind of stellar cataclysm. After detecting ripples in space-time, scientists spotted a fast-fading red glow that initially looked like a rare kilonova—the kind of collision that forges gold and uranium. But just days later, the signal shifted, behaving more like a supernova, leaving researchers puzzled. Now, some think they may have witnessed something never seen before: a “superkilonova.”
Scientists warn about golden oyster mushrooms sold in Florida markets
The golden oyster mushroom may be a culinary hit, but it’s becoming an ecological problem. Scientists warn it’s spreading quickly through U.S. forests, where it outcompetes native fungi and reduces biodiversity. In just a decade, it has appeared in more than 25 states, largely due to human cultivation and transport. Its silent expansion is now raising concerns about long-term impacts on forest ecosystems.
Save NASA Science returns to Capitol Hill
The 2026 Day of Action brought more than 130 space advocates from 34 states and the District of Columbia to the nation’s capital to advocate for space.
Scientists just uncovered a 3 million-year climate mystery in Antarctic ice
Ancient Antarctic ice is revealing a surprising new chapter in Earth’s climate story, stretching back 3 million years. By analyzing tiny pockets of trapped air and rare gases, scientists have discovered that while the planet cooled significantly—especially in the oceans—levels of key greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane changed only modestly. This unexpected mismatch suggests other powerful forces, such as shifting ice sheets, ocean circulation, and Earth’s reflectivity, played major roles in driving long-term climate change.
New Resource: Forensics, “Junk Science", and the Death Penalty | Death Penalty Information Center
Saturday April 25th is National DNA Day, marking the anniversary of the 1953 discovery of DNA’s double helix structure and the 2003 completion...
News | North Carolina’s Research Triangle scores another $1 billion-plus life science campus
AbbVie’s drug manufacturing complex in Durham expected to create over 730 jobs
Dr. Dennis Slamon elected to Association of American Physicians
The AAP recognizes physician-scientists who have made outstanding contributions to basic or translational biomedical research and the advancement of academic medicine.
Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers. Campbell was one of the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, journalism, policy, and science announced today as members of the newest Academy class. Other notable names among the group include actor and director Jodie Foster, writer Barbara Kingsolver, stage and screen legend Rita Moreno and novelist Colson Whitehead.
Democracy scholar David Campbell elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers. Campbell was one of the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, journalism, policy, and science announced today as members of the newest Academy class. Other notable names among the group include actor and director Jodie Foster, writer Barbara Kingsolver, stage and screen legend Rita Moreno and novelist Colson Whitehead.
Scientists just found where airborne microplastics really come from
Microplastics are floating through the atmosphere and spreading across the globe, but their true origins have been misunderstood. New research shows land sources emit over 20 times more microplastic particles into the air than the ocean, challenging earlier beliefs. Scientists also discovered that previous models dramatically overestimated how much plastic is in the atmosphere.
Golden Blob, a Mystery From the Deep Sea, Is Identified
The strange, shiny discovery, retrieved from the ocean near Alaska in 2023, turned out to be part of an anemone, scientists said.
Birdbrained Science: My God, it’s full of stars
I’ve been a casual stargazer ever since high school when I first watched a meteor shower with some of my friends. The stars often (and rightfully, in my opinion) get romanticized; countless people …
'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?
Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own — but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning.
Meet public servants who continue to advocate for America’s health and future
Their dedication reflect the work and spirit of public servants across governments who protect our health, advance research and make scientific discoveries.
SLB Seen Acquiring S&P Global’s Subsurface Oil Software Business
SLB, the world’s largest oilfield service provider, is expected to announce Friday plans to acquire S&P Global Energy Inc.’s geoscience and petroleum-engineering software business, according to people familiar with the matter.
Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.
Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.
Blowing Rock student turns grief into state science fair award
BLOWING ROCK — A Blowing Rock student wanted to find a way to include her dogs in her sixth-grade science project. What followed was months of research, the loss of
NJIT expands into Northeast Science & Technology Center
The Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center is now officially the research home to four professors and 26 students from NJIT.
Stamford High $27.5M renovation includes 15 new science labs
“This is a gut renovation job,” said Travis Schnell, principal architect for KG+D. “Walls will be shifting.”
Growing use of guest editors has turned some journals into a ‘playground of bad science’
The problematic use of guest editors was spotlighted last week when a genetics journal retracted nearly an entire special issue.
The local news crisis is also a public health crisis
Health and science reporting is often treated as optional coverage. It is anything but.
The local news crisis is also a public health crisis
Health and science reporting is often treated as optional coverage. It is anything but.
We must go beyond box checking when it comes to teaching reading
The science of reading isn't enough for Ohio children. Effective reading instruction must address skill and confidence together.
Science with Stevie: Protecting our planet
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains the importance of protecting planet Earth in this segment of Science with Stevie!
Geneva College of Longevity Science Launches the World’s First PhD in Longevity Sciences
GENEVA and CONSTANȚA, Romania, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS) today
Help Support Science With The City Nature Challenge This Weekend
One of the favorite challenges of the year for outdoor lovers happens this weekend: the City Nature Challenge. This worldwide initiative aims to observe and identify as many wild organisms as possible—plants, animals, fungi, and more ...
“A Picayune Detail:” Nazi Science Heads West
As Allied forces crossed the English Channel during the D-Day invasion of June 1944, some 10,000 intelligence officers known as T-Forces were right behind the advance battalions. Their mission: seize munitions experts, technicians, German scientists and their research materials, along with French scientists who had collaborated with the Nazis. Soon, a substantial number of such scientists had been picked up and placed in an internment camp known as the Dustbin. In the original planning for the mission, a prime factor was the view that German military equipment – tanks, jets, rocketry and so forth – was technically superior and that captured scientists, technicians and engineers could be swiftly debriefed in an effort by the Allies to catch up.
An Agricultural Mosaic in Taiwan
Diversity reigns across the farmland of Yunlin County in southwestern Taiwan—a region that produces an array of crops on small farms.
2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck unlocks mysteries of how ships were built and repaired
And it’s all thanks to little bits of pollen stored in the wood beams.