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Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain imaging showed weaker activity in regions that help monitor errors and guide behavioral changes. These brain patterns could predict which children were more likely to struggle.
Scientists find nerves actively fuel pancreatic cancer
Scientists have uncovered a hidden partnership between pancreatic cancer and the nervous system. Support cells in the pancreas lure nerve fibers, which then release signals that accelerate early cancer growth. This creates a self-sustaining loop that helps tumors take hold. Blocking the nerve activity significantly reduced tumor growth in experiments, suggesting a new treatment strategy.
Why gas stoves could be No. 1 polluter for many Bay Area residents
A Stanford researcher replaced his own gas stove after monitoring pollution levels in his kitchen — and scientists say millions of Americans may face similar risks.
UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
Caltech, JPL and Carnegie Observatories Bring Science to Pasadena Students at Annual Fest
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
Tracking global water circulation using atomic fingerprints
Scientists have developed a powerful new way to trace the journey of water across the planet by reading tiny atomic clues hidden inside it. Slightly heavier versions of hydrogen and oxygen, called isotopes, shift in predictable ways as water evaporates and moves through the atmosphere. By combining eight advanced climate models into a single ensemble, researchers created the most accurate large-scale simulation yet of how water circulates worldwide.
Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health
A simple shift in your evening routine may give your heart a measurable boost. In a new study, adults who stopped eating and dimmed the lights three hours before bed and extended their overnight fast by about two hours saw improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood-sugar control — without cutting calories.
Olympians, scientists marvel at the wonder of snow. Here's why.
As snow powers the winter Olympic games, you probably underestimate the simple snowflake. For starters, snow isn't technically white.
DNA Mutations Discovered in The Children of Chernobyl Workers
A tragedy spanning generations.
Scientists get clearest view ever of star collapsing into a black hole. And they very nearly missed it | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
M31-2014-DS1 is a star in the Andromeda Galaxy that underwent a brightening in infrared. Astronomers say it was a star becoming a black hole.
Beth Fukumoto: The Important Science Of Hakalau Forest
A recent trip to the remote refuge shows that environmental restoration is possible with commitment from policymakers and the public.
Deadly scorpions are picky about their soil
Dirt may help map where scorpions live—and potentially save lives.
Assessing Suzhou Ribo Life Science’s Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness
Recent share performance and business profile Suzhou Ribo Life Science (SEHK:6938) has drawn attention after a 5.4% one day decline to HK$70.05, extending a one month return of a 7.9% decline and a year to date return of a 14.7% decline. For context, the company focuses on researching and developing small nucleic acid drugs targeting cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, liver and other diseases, with several candidates in Phase I, Phase II and preclinical trials. See our latest analysis for...
The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)
Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses.
Pint of Science Festival brings local researchers to bars in Champaign-Urbana for engaging talks
The annual event connects the community with global scientists to share groundbreaking discoveries at local bars and cafes.
We still don't know why curling stones move the way they do
The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.
We still don't know why curling stones move the way they do
The icy ballet of stone upon ice makes curling one of the most intriguing sports of the Winter Olympics. But scientists still haven't quite figured out the physics of how they move.
Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream tweaks may boost creativity. By playing subtle sound cues during REM sleep, researchers prompted people to dream about unsolved brain teasers they had struggled with earlier. An astonishing 75% of participants dreamed about the cued puzzles, and those puzzles were solved far more often the next day.
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside world and toward internal recall — almost like dreaming while awake. By imaging glowing brain cells in mice, researchers watched this process unfold in real time.
Philadelphians can show their love for birds by counting them this weekend
Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.
Scientists Find a Global ‘Language’ Hidden in Bird Calls
Birds across the planet share a learned warning cry that may echo the origins of language itself.
UCSB scientists develop ‘liquid battery’ that stores sunlight as heat
Scientists at U.C. Santa Barbara have developed a new kind of “liquid battery” that can capture sunlight and release it later as heat, a breakthrough researchers say could help solve one of renewable ...
Scientists reveal what really happens after you die
People may be conscious for several hours after they have died, a study has claimed.
When AI meets physics: Unlocking complex protein structures to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how scientists understand proteins—these are working molecules that drive nearly every process in the human body, from cell growth and immune defense to ...
Earth on Track to Become Uninhabitable, Scientists Say
The planet is close to entering a death-spiral that could bring about a worst-case-scenario known as "hothouse Earth."
The Hidden 80% of Disease Scientists Are Racing to Decode
A sweeping global effort to map the environmental roots of disease could reshape the future of health and medicine.
Leading Researcher Named First UM Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science
The University of Montana recently named Yoichiro Kanno as the newest endowed chair in its top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program.
How to start a coin collection
There are a few simple (and inexpensive) ways to get going.
Mars’ Youngest Volcanoes Are Far More Complex Than Scientists Thought
Mars’ youngest volcanoes may be far more complex than they appear.
Scientists completely eliminate toxic tau proteins from human neurons for the first time
Targeting OTULIN has proven to eliminate toxic tau proteins in human neurons for the first time, opening a new avenue for treating dementia.
Scientists discover a new state of matter in quantum material that was believed to be impossible
European scientists discover a new state of quantum matter in CeRu4Sn6 that challenges physics and changes our view of the universe.
Ranked: The Best Countries at Science
See which countries rank highest in science literacy, based on the latest OECD PISA scores of students aged 15 to 16 worldwide.
Science made simple: Book dispels five misconceptions about carbon pricing
Gradually increasing the price of fossil fuels is considered a key element of effective climate policy—and yet it remains the subject of bitter controversy. In a new book, experts from the Potsdam Institute ...
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases. Genetic clues suggest they help digest food and support the broader gut ecosystem. Researchers say the discovery could reshape how we measure and maintain gut health.
Mating, Marriage, And Monogamy In The Age Of Apps | Science Friday
With so many dating apps—and so many people using them—why are a record number of American adults single? Is marriage as important as it was a generation or two ago? Evolutionary biol...
This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control
Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning energy in a carefully controlled, multi-step process. A key enzyme, aldolase, helps convert sugar into the burst of power needed for fertilization, while other enzymes act like traffic controllers directing the flow of fuel.
Proposals for exploring viruses and skin as the next experimental quantum frontiers share US$30,000 science award
Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, while skin is a living interface between physics and biology, making them perfect—but until now overlooked—arenas for testing the interplay between quantum physics, biology and life. That’s according to arguments made by Connor Thompson, a PhD student in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, and Samuel Morriss, a medical doctor based in Melbourne, Australia, whose two essays share the US$30,000 first prize in FQxI’s latest essay competition, presented in partnership with the Paradox Science Institute. The eight winners of the $53,000 competition—which asked “How Quantum is Life?”—were announced on 14th February, 2026.
The human exposome could change everything we know about disease
Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. Backed by new partnerships with governments, UNESCO, and international science advisory bodies, the initiative is rapidly expanding across continents. Powered by AI and advanced data tools, the movement seeks to shift medicine beyond genetics and toward the real-world factors shaping human health.
Scientists discover pets are helping an invasive flatworm spread
A new study shows that dogs and cats may be helping an invasive flatworm spread. Researchers analyzing over a decade of reports discovered the worm attached to pet fur. Its sticky mucus and ability to reproduce alone make it highly adaptable. Pets could be giving this slow-moving invader a major boost.
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases. Genetic clues suggest they help digest food and support the broader gut ecosystem. Researchers say the discovery could reshape how we measure and maintain gut health.
Science news this week: China turns a desert into a carbon sink, a Viking Age grave holds a giant who had brain surgery, real-life inception, and a last-minute Valentine's gift idea from nature
Feb. 14 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.
Your First 90 Days as a Data Scientist
A practical onboarding checklist for building trust, business fluency, and data intuition
A Goldman partner in tech on the skills job seekers need amid AI
Bracha Cohen said that computer science majors should learn how to ask good, incisive questions.
This Week in Science: Mars Molecules, a Cholesterol-Cutting Compound, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Weekend reads: CDC’s ‘unethical’ vaccine trial; The Lancet ‘refuses to retract’ letter; on the methods used to correct 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: Journal tags ‘impossible’ case report with short erratum Guest post: …
Man stabbed multiple times inside Meriden business: Police
A man is recovering after he was stabbed inside a Meriden business, police said. Officers were called to the Meriden Mart & Deli on Pratt Street on the report of a stabbing, just before 2 p.m. When they got to the scene, police found a 45-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. The man was alert and conscious as first responders…
Eugene Science Center to host adults-only Science Uncensored on Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m.
If you're looking for some last-minute Valentine's Day plans, check out the Eugene Science Center.From 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, the Center is hosting its
Supergiant Star Collapsed into Stellar-Mass Black Hole in Andromeda Galaxy
Using archival data from NASA’s NEOWISE mission along with data from other space and ground-based observatories, astronomers identified the clearest observational record yet of a massive star fading and vanishing into a black hole -- an event once theorized but rarely seen.
Texoma students present research at Red River Science Fair
Students from across Texoma gathered at Midwestern State University to showcase their research projects at the Red River Regional Science and Engineering Fair, with the goal of advancing to internatio...
Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory
Astronomers have uncovered a distant planetary system that flips a long-standing rule of planet formation on its head. Around the small red dwarf star LHS 1903, scientists expected to find rocky planets close in and gas giants farther out — the same pattern seen in our own Solar System and hundreds of others. And at first, that’s exactly what they saw. But new observations revealed a surprise: the outermost planet appears to be rocky, not gaseous.
Astronomers watch a massive star collapse into a black hole without a supernova
A massive star 2.5 million light-years away simply vanished — and astronomers now know why. Instead of exploding in a supernova, it quietly collapsed into a black hole, shedding its outer layers in a slow-motion cosmic fade-out. The leftover debris continues to glow in infrared light, offering a long-lasting signal of the black hole’s birth. The finding reshapes our understanding of how some of the universe’s biggest stars meet their end.
Judge temporarily blocks HHS from rescinding public health grants in 4 Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
High On Life 2 Guide: 13 Tips To Know Before Playing
We can help you have more fun, find more money, and get more powerful in this new sci-fi comedy shooter
'The beacons were lit!' Scientists name merging supermassive black holes after 'Lord of the Rings' locations
Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan.
An Invisible World Is All Around You, Scientists Say—If You’re Lucky Enough to See It
On “The Astounding Pop Mech Show,” Andrew Daniels and John Gilpatrick discuss the genetic quirk that could open up a whole new reality for some people.
Computer Science Valentine's Spotlight
Love is in the air, or in the code, in the Computer Science department. We wanted to highlight a few of the growing number of Boise State CS student couples who found connection during their academic endeavors.
Science agency to ditch supercomputing center
The announcement comes after President Donald Trump’s team said it’s “breaking up” a top climate research center.
February 13, 2026
An evolutionary biologist weighs in on mating and dating in the age of apps. Is pair bonding passé? Is single the new married? Plus, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, or RHIC, has ceased operation. What’s next for particle physics? Add, researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.
A Climate Supercomputer Is Getting New Bosses. It’s Not Clear Who.
The National Science Foundation said management of the machine, used by researchers for forecasts, disaster warnings and pure science, would be transferred to a “third-party operator.”
Montana State researcher featured in New York Times science story
Fractured ice of Thwaites Glacier could help scientists understand the frozen sub-surface environment on Jupiter’s moon Europa.
A Little Grime Can Boost Kids’ Health. But What Kind?
Researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.
Sam Rockwell Stars as a Time-Traveling Hero in Sci-Fi Comedy ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’
A time-travelling hero (Sam Rockwell) arrives at a diner on a quest to save the world from the excesses of artificial intelligence. He’s seen the future, when machines are in charge and humans are ens...
Downhill skiing’s biggest hurdle? Friction.
How skis meet snow be the difference between winning gold or silver.
Is there a new comet? See latest discovery
French scientists discovered comet C/2026 A1 Jan. 13, currently approaching the sun. Here's what to know.
BrainTap Sports Officially Launches, Helping Athletes Train Smarter, Compete Stronger, and Recover Faster
BrainTap officially launched BrainTap Sports with a live press conference on Friday, February 6, introducing a bold new neuroscience-driven performance initiative designed to give athletes a measurable mental edge in focus, recovery, and competitive readiness.
Scientists Think Asteroids May Have Provided the Ingredients for Life on Earth
A new study analyzes three asteroid and two meteorite samples to see if space rocks smacking into Earth could’ve helped kickstart life.
TWU Health Sciences Center ‘state of the art’, in U.S. not just D-FW. Take a look inside
More than two years after breaking ground on its $107 million Health Sciences Center, TWU opens the Denton facility where students across disciplines train...
Women in Science: Climate Scientist Gisela Winckler
Winckler focuses on the history and causes of past, present and future climate variability, as well as the ocean’s role in the climate system and the carbon cycle.
Trump calls climate change threat to public health "a scam" but scientific findings show otherwise
The decision from the administration on Thursday reverses a 2009 finding that says warming endangers Americans' lives and health.
Nabarun Dasgupta honored with TIME100 Health and Dogwood Awards
The awards recognize the innovation fellow and senior scientist’s public health influence and commitment to helping North Carolina communities.
Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge M…
White House Withholds Funding for NASA Science Missions Despite Recent Budget Bill
NASA has been forced to pause funds for Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other missions until further notice.
Fort Lauderdale exhibit giving kids front row seat to science, skills behind hockey
Oral Comprehensive Examination, Joseph Thomas Pastina, Sport and Exercise Science
Joseph Thomas Pastina will take his oral comprehensive examination. Research Advisor: Laura Stewart; Committee: D. Hydock, N. Pullen, J.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, avengers of the toxic variety and princesses of the cosmic variety.
Ryan is meeting students who won regionals at the National Science Bowl
The Blind Spot at the Top of the World
Slashing Arctic climate science will limit how clearly the U.S. can understand the region.
Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?
Humans haven’t been back to the moon since the Apollo moons program ended over five decade ago. The reasons why go beyond science, according to experts.
Health chief Kennedy says he’s no germaphobe, recalls snorting cocaine off toilet seats
The Kennedy scion divulged his old drug habits on comedian Theo Von’s podcast “This Past Weekend.
Accidental discovery hints at mystery structures within our brain
Scientists may have stumbled across a network of vessels in the brain that helps clear out waste fluid – a discovery that could "represent a paradigm shift in our understanding of all neurodegenerative diseases"
Science is winning the war on cancer—CMS shouldn’t disarm
In 1971, the National Cancer Act declared a war on cancer, making it a national priority to attack this scourge of diseases. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register for a sponsored account.**Not all site licenses are enrolled in sponsored […]
Scientists Discovered An Organism That Can Become Two Different Life Forms
Knowing which genes are responsible for the transformations could help with developing antifungal treatments, and may have other pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
Creating Communities to Help Interdisciplinary Scientists Thrive
Solving complex challenges often requires diverse expertise, but skepticism remains within traditional academic institutions and mindsets regarding interdisciplinary science and scientists.
Can our pets really say 'I love you'? Science is finding out
Purrs of contentment. Soulful eyes locked on yours over dinner. Valentine's Day? Not for pet owners. For those of us who share our lives with animals, this is a daily—if not exactly romantic—experience. ...
Scientists create glowing wax moths to study infections
Engineered wax moth larvae may become a fast, low-cost way to study infections and screen new drugs before testing in mammals.
Nordic combined: the Winter Olympics sport that bars women
Female athletes excluded from participation in demanding double-discipline events at Milano-Cortina
Could lab monkeys soon become a thing of the past?
The Trump administration might actually — yes, really — change science for the better.
How a year of RFK, Jr., has changed American science
After a year of RFK, Jr., heading the Department of Health and Human Services, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement has upended science and medicine
Engineered safflower harvest boosts GLA yields 57% in U.S.
1,100 acres of GLASO1 safflower yielded ~2,200 lbs/acre, a 57% gain, validating Moolec's ~45% GLA concentration at commercial-scale U.S. crushing.
“Wow”: Neil Patrick Harris Hit With Barrage of U.S. Politics Questions at Berlin ‘Sunny Dancer’ Presser: “I’m Interested in Things That Are Apolitical”
Bella Ramsey, Este Haim, and filmmaker George Jacques arrived at the Berlinale presser with Harris on Friday morning, where the group were asked if cinema can help fight fascism.
Trump sidelines climate contrarians in science rollback
The president has mocked global warming as a “hoax,” but his administration avoided testing that claim in court as it targeted the endangerment finding.
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward; Pagans by James Alistair Henry; Pedro the Vast by Simón López Trujillo; Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman; A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang
Scientists used brain stimulation to make people more generous
A new study suggests that generosity may be more than a moral lesson—it could be shaped by how different parts of the brain work together. By gently stimulating two brain regions and syncing their activity, researchers found that people became more willing to share money with others, even when it meant earning less themselves.
Science Quiz: The Olympics are here
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.