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A researcher at a Chengdu university was bitten on the ring finger by a grass-green pitviper from Mount Emei at 22:15 on a September night, the swelling reached his elbow before he reached hospital, and the snake has now been named a species new to science, described partly from museum specimens collected in 1956 and from populations that had been identified as a more widespread relative on their looks alone
The Huaxi green pitviper was described in January 2026 from western Sichuan, where the region's green pitvipers had been called Trimeresurus stejnegeri on morphology alone. A 171-sample genetic survey of that species had skipped the region entirely.
Science Training Helps Tanzanian Banana Farmers Curb Virus
Science based training is helping banana farmers in Tanzania identify and manage viral diseases, protecting crops and supporting agricultural livelihoods.
Scientists altered the air around a Wisconsin forest for 11 years; extra CO₂ drove 39% more productivity, but ozone reversed part of the gain
What happens when young forest communities spend more than a decade growing in air with unusually high levels of carbon dioxide and ozone? Scientists in Wisconsin set out to find the answer by changing the atmosphere around these communities and tracking how the trees responded over 11 years.
In 1879, Edwin Hall discovered an electrical effect thought to need a perpendicular magnetic field; 147 years later, scientists have shown it can work with the field in-plane
For more than a century, the Hall effect has been taught with a simple picture that electricity flows through a material, a magnetic field pushes the moving charges sideways, and a voltage appears across the material. Now, scientists have found a way to make that familiar phenomenon work in a direction once thought impossible.
"Old Person Smell" Is Real, And Science Will Dictate Whether It Happens To You
"That smell is an actual biological phenomenon."
Book Review: The Messy Business of Making Science Happen
Roberta Kwok’s “Lost in Curiosity” makes the case for luck and hard work over eureka moments in advancing science.
Can science explain what happens to us after we die?
A quantum physicist discusses the idea that quantum theory relates to consciousness and how it could exist independently of the brain.
Overnight News Digest: Science Saturday, 9/5/26
Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, JeremyBloom…
China mines iron from tailings and low-grade ore to cut Australia, Brazil supply
Scientists have found a way to turn waste into a valuable resource on an industrial scale, reducing China’s dependence on iron ore imports.
Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn’s south pole
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn's south pole.
Science Hill man accused of abusing, assaulting 1-year-old
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Science and Sense: Science and Sense: ‘Destroying’
In this political season, we have all been exposed to the many words that get used until they no longer have meaning. In the political orbit, “racist,” “Nazi,” “pedophile,” and
How Often You Exercise May Matter More Than How Hard You Work Out for Mental Health
When it comes to reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, how often students exercise may matter more than how hard they push themselves. A large Norwegian study found that students who exercised infrequently were more likely to develop clinically defined depression, anxiety, or another common mental disorder over the following year. How often they
As doctor and Vietnamese refugee, Sonoma County’s mental health medical director espouses science of optimism
Michael Quach’s story has been shaped by the hopeful outlook that traces back to his family’s flight from war-torn Vietnam, and his determined, successful climb through a rigorous medical education and career.
As doctor and Vietnamese refugee, Sonoma County’s mental health medical director espouses science of optimism
Michael Quach’s story has been shaped by the hopeful outlook that traces back to his family’s flight from war-torn Vietnam, and his determined, successful climb through a rigorous medical education and career.
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Listening to This Music Genre Could Increase Your Pain Tolerance, According to Science
A study of metal fans found they tolerated cold-water pain longer after several days at a music festival, even though it still hurt just as much.
Scientists find a weak spot in one of the deadliest brain cancers
Researchers may have found a new way to weaken glioblastoma’s defenses against treatment. Blocking a protein called SET prevented tumors from forming in preclinical models, while targeting related proteins made cancer cells more vulnerable to radiation. The strategy works by restoring activity of PP2A, an enzyme that glioblastoma cells appear to suppress. Human testing will be needed to determine whether the approach is safe and effective.
The same scientists who reported water erupting from Europa in 2014 have now reanalysed 14 years of Hubble data and cut their confidence from 99.9% to below 90%. The signal may have been statistical noise, leaving Europa’s famous geysers physically plausible—but never conclusively observed, and never proven to connect with the ocean below.
A 2026 reanalysis finds no localized Hubble signal requiring a Europa plume, weakening the original claim while leaving smaller or intermittent eruptions physically possible.
Civilization 7 Officially Gets a Major Sci-Fi Update for 2027
Turn your gaze toward the stars for Civilization 7: Earthrise in 2027
Alaska Science Forum time capsule: Stalwart perennials make a bet on the future each year
Their game has only a few simple rules. Grow as fast as you can, bloom and set seeds to continue the line, and stash away every spare crumb of energy you can to get through the winter.
It's time to say farewell to the giant soccer ball at Science World
Last vestige of World Cup imagery to be taken down this week with the Trionda panels being removed from the Science World facade.
Fire Breaks Out on Airbus A340 at Kocaeli Aviation Science Center in Turkiye
A fire erupted on a retired Airbus A340 on display at the Kocaeli Aviation Science Center in Turkiye, damaging the aircraft's tail section.
Science Hill man accused of abusing, assaulting 1-year-old
A Pulaski County father was arrested on Friday and charged with child abuse, according to the sheriff’s office.
Research on cockroach milk and nose-blowing wins Ig Nobel prizes
Researchers are honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes. The ceremony was moved from the U.S., whose travel restrictions had made the country 'unsafe for our guests,' a top official said.
Why the new Trump order to shoot wolves is both illegal and a dreadful precedent for endangered species
On September 4, Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting the Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections of gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves. In the Oval Office he stated to an Arizona ranc…
Mercury Isn’t What Scientists Thought: New Study Reveals a Surprisingly Different Surface
From tiny glass beads and a map of the Moon to Mercury, a new study uses an indirect method to determine the silicon dioxide content of Mercury’s surface. Mercury’s surface appears to contain substantially less silicon dioxide than researchers previously estimated. A new analysis puts the compound at about 37 percent by mass, up to
San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences is celebrating the state’s biodiversity with film screenings, community science events, and a nature festival this September
The California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is hosting various events this September, including a free nature festival.
Only Cats Are Linked to Worse Mental Health in Young Kids, Study Finds
What are they doing to the kids?
Only Cats Are Linked to Worse Mental Health in Young Kids, Study Finds
What are they doing to the kids?
10 affordable options for Philly families beyond the Academy of Natural Sciences
With the announced closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences, here's other kid-friendly institutions in Philadelphia that offer indoor fun at a similar price.
Happy Birth-ray! Mystic the cownose ray turns 27
The ray is enjoying her retirement at the New England Aquarium’s Quincy Animal Care Center.
Mesmerizing Video Reveals a Rare Ocean Ecosystem at The Edge of a Greenland Glacier
An underwater world of ice.
Could Better Mental Health Start With the Gut? Scientists Found Specific Pathways to Test
A study of 61 healthy women found region-specific associations between microbial pathways, brain chemistry, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality.
Science Central To Host Reimagined Mixology Fundraiser Nov. 6
Science Central is reimagining its fundraising events with Mixology 2026, an immersive evening combining cocktails, whiskey, science, entertainment and hands-on experiences.
The 10,000-step goal was never based on science: here's the number that actually matters, according to a major new study
You glance at your wrist, see 4,200 steps by mid-afternoon, and feel a pang of guilt because the magic number on your fitness tracker still reads so far away. That five-digit target – 10,000 steps – has become the unofficial finish line of daily wellness, the number we chase on treadmills, lunch-break loops, and weekend...
Science Hill man charged after investigation into alleged abuse of 1-year-old child
A Science Hill man has been arrested after an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 1-year-old child, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
Six Recognized by UW College of Ag & Life Sciences for Exceptional Service
Six visionary leaders will receive the highest honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) this
CDFW: Scientists keeping an eye on river conditions to protect winter-and-fall-run salmon
From the Department of Fish and Wildlife As California continues to feel the impacts of a heat dome that is bringing higher than normal temperatures to large portions of the state, it’s a good time to remember that fish and wildlife — especially salmon — need cold water, too. River temperature management is critical for salmon’s survival and spawning. Earlier this year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that commercial ocean salmon fishing was back after being closed for three […]
Tokyo University of Science develops 137 MJ/m3 tough glassy polymer
Researchers combined bulky DMAP counterions with an ionic comb polymer to achieve both high stiffness and toughness while suppressing nanoscale phase separation.
Ex-Panthers WR Suddenly Cut Loose by Another NFL Team
With certain NFL players, it’s fascinating to look back on where they spent time earlier in their careers, before they become a more established contributor. That’s certainly the case with Ray-Ray McCloud, who has played for a lot of teams, including the Carolina Panthers. McCloud is in the news on the eve of the 2026 […] The post Ex-Panthers WR Suddenly Cut Loose by Another NFL Team appeared first on HEAVY.
Top Five Takeaways from Oklahoma Football's Shutout Win over UTEP
A dominant season opener reveals encouraging line play and a disciplined game plan as the Sooners prepare to carry momentum into a high-stakes showdown against Michigan
The Science Prizes That Make You Laugh, Then Think
Every September, a few weeks before the Nobel Prizes are announced, another set of science awards takes a much less serious approach. They are called the Ig Nobel Prizes, and their goal is simple: honor research that first makes people laugh, then makes them think. The science is real. So are the questions. According to
Rams Are Testing the Limits of Sleep Science Before Australia Game
The 49ers are already there, while the Rams have yet to leave.
Scientists discover how narwhals grow nature's only straight tusk
Narwhals have nature's only straight tusk, a single tooth up to three meters (10 feet) long, so strange they were sold as magical unicorn horns during the Middle Ages.
From Life’s Origin to Cyanobacteria in a Billion Years
That’s now just 1 billion years for all the apparatus to hit on the lucky combination randomly, unless we start with design principles.
Have we got our Galaxy completely wrong? Scientists just worked out it's much wider than they thought | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
New measurements of our Milky Way Galaxy show its spiral arms lie up to 10 per cent farther away than expected.
Diane Morgan, who turned performing stupid into an exact science
The comedian and writer from Farnworth built Philomena Cunk into a figure that outgrew the character's own stupidity — a critique of how media performs intellig
Italy's far-right Vannacci lashes EU in business summit address
Italy's rising far-right politician Roberto Vannacci told a high profile business forum on Saturday that the European Union should halt political integration and start defending its cultural identity instead, prompting former Prime Minister Mario Monti to warn against his "fascist rhetoric."
Scientists Say This Nerve Could Help Strengthen New Memories. Here’s How It Works.
In mice, vagus nerve stimulation appeared to improve learning over time, possibly by changing blood-flow rhythms in the brain.
Scientists Just Found Six Mysterious Structures Deep Inside Earth. Here’s How They Know They’re There
Understanding these weird structures could help in the prediction of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Scientists poured pink dye into Florida’s Lake Jackson to trace hidden water; about 1 month later, it appeared at Wakulla Spring through limestone caves
A dye was injected into a sinkhole beneath Florida's Lake Jackson and took about five weeks to reach Wakulla Spring, which was evidence that water can move between the two sites through the underground limestone aquifer. The lake is about 19 miles north of Wakulla Spring, and researchers detected distinctive Rhodamine WT dye signals at the spring 35 days after the injection, according to a 2024 study in the Journal of Cave and Karst Science.
In 2024, scientists dyed Michigan’s Peter Lake blue to block sunlight, then added fertilizer; despite the dye, rain washed pigment out and algae turned it green
In the summer of 2024, researchers dyed the water of Peter Lake, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, USA, with a non-toxic blue dye called Aquashade, then deliberately added fertilizer to the same lake. The experiment wasn't done for beautification.
How Do You Turn Plastic Waste Into an Edible Cookie? Scientists Found a Way
Researchers at Southern Illinois University are working to make food derived from PET and plant waste taste better, look better, and ultimately win over consumers.
Earth Will Become One Big Supercontinent Again—And It Will Probably Kill Us, Scientists Say
In 200 million years, there will be no borders–and possibly no humans.
Could a whale really swallow a human? We asked a biologist.
The new thriller ‘Whalefall’ depicts a diver trapped inside of a sperm whale.
Gary Larson’s 5 Funniest ‘Far Side’ Comics About Scientists, Ranked
Throughout The Far Side's run, Gary Larson wrote plenty of hilarious comics about scientists, often painting them as immature to humorous effect.
Science Tokyo Details Nanoscale Control Of Magnetic Polarization
Science Tokyo researchers achieved reliable reversal of magnetization in 190 nm structures of BiFe₀.₉Co₀.₁O₃, a multiferroic material offering potential for low-power data storage.
Hobart graduate donates $4.5 million to support summer science research
GENEVA — A Hobart graduate has left a majority of his estate to Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ summer science research programs.
Science Behind the Forecast: How pop-up thunderstorms are created
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Ocean indicators NOAA scientists are tracking for El Niño's arrival on the West Coast
Has El Niño reached the West Coast? You might think it has. After all, the ocean off Southern and Central California is unusually warm. But that warmth is from a recent marine heat wave that predates ...
Scientists Detect Strange New Structures Deep Inside the Earth
Scientists analyzed data from over two million earthquakes and identified six ancient structures lurking at the core-mantle boundary.
Reform continues to cast doubt on climate science. Do its supporters agree?
Climate scepticism is common at the Reform party conference, but many also criticise Labour for failing to protect Britons from hot weather
Reform continues to cast doubt on climate science. Do its supporters agree?
Climate scepticism is common at the Reform party conference, but many also criticise Labour for failing to protect Britons from hot weather
Supporters and fans rally to protest closing of Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Science Museum
The nearly 200-year-old museum is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas.
Breakthrough Helps Expand Genetic Alphabet - UC San Diego Health Science
Breakthrough Helps Expand Genetic Alphabet - UC San Diego Health Science / Dmitry Lyumkis, Dong Wang, genetic alphabet, Grigore Pintilie, Hui Pen Tan,
After 60, the happiest people share these science-backed daily habits
Most people assume happiness fades with age, that fulfillment belongs to younger decades filled with milestones and achievements. But research tracking
ADHD UK Cannot Hide the Flawed Science Behind the Diagnosis and Its Treatment
The extensive critique of the biomedical account of ADHD and its treatment with stimulant medication has persisted for decades.
War on Earth could spill over to the moon, Chinese space scientists warn
Study models how geopolitical tension could extend into orbit with rival spacecraft dogfighting, evading each other or blocking strategic routes.
‘War of the Worlds’: CTG theater kicks off season with radio show sci-fi play
In 1938, a young Orson Welles took to the microphone to perform a live radio broadcast acting out a Martian invasion of New Jersey. There was one problem: listeners thought the invasion was real.
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out.
Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology.
Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists
As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.
Explore the Cosmos at Carnegie Science Observatories’ Annual Open House in Pasadena
On Sunday, October 11, Carnegie Science Observatories welcomes one and all to its annual Open House from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm—a great chance to enjoy the cooler-
Author Lise Barnéoud on the bizarre and provoking world of microchimerism — when cells from one person live in another, genetically distinct individual
Journalist and author Lise Barnéoud talks to Live Science about her book "Hidden Guests," which dives into the field of microchimerism and how it's transforming our knowledge of genetics, immunology and evolution.
Have scientists discovered a dark matter particle?
Dark matter is an invisible substance that is said to bind the universe; scientists may have found new signs of it.
A Victorian Estate Agent Built a Virtual Property Tour Before Photography
Victorian buyers previewed distant mansions through lenses and creativity
BepiColombo sheds its ride and starts the final glide to Mercury
Eight year after launch, Mercury probe and its Mercury Transfer Module consciously uncouple as orbit approaches
Scientists who read 16 years of radio tracking from three Mars orbiters say the mantle beneath the planet's southern highlands runs 200 to 400 degrees Celsius hotter, averaged over the whole depth of the mantle, than the mantle beneath the northern plains, an inference drawn from the way Mars flexes under the Sun across each Martian year
The tracking shows Mars deforming in a way a uniform planet should not, and the least strained explanation is a hemisphere of mantle that something is still keeping warm.
Learn Science with Dr. V: Flash flood to destruction
Explore how a collapsing Himalayan glacier triggered a fast-moving ice-rock avalanche and debris-laden flash flood, damaging riverside infrastructure.
Norwich's forgotten clock to go on loan to London Science Museum
It has been hidden away in storage for more than a decade.
A ‘devil flower’ with no leaves, no branches, no green part has been discovered in a Thai forest, scientists say its bizarre appearance is hiding an even stranger secret
It has no leaves, no branches and no green parts, and spends much of its life concealed beneath fallen leaves on the forest floor. Scientists have now described a bizarre new flowering plant from Thailand, naming it Thismia daemona, the “devil flower”, for its dark, horn-like appearance.
Notice for 11th Modern Science Workshop for Monks and Nuns
The Department of Religion of the Central Tibetan Administration is scheduled to conduct its 10th “Modern Science Workshop” from 2 to 14 November 2026. The workshop is intended for monks and nuns from monastic institutions that do not provide opportunities to study Science subjects. A total of 30 applicants will be selected on a first-come,…
Science Hill’s Kiantai Harris wins Week 3 Gatorlyte Quick Play
(WJHL) — The third Gatorlyte Quick Play winner of the season is Kiantai Harris from Science Hill High School. Harris ran the ball 95 yards down the field. Science Hill beat Tennessee High 44-33.
A Science Fair Judge on Projects Doomed by October
Fifteen years of judging a regional science fair from the retired end of an engineering career has taught me that most projects are decided before any experiment runs. The doom happens in October…
Tomatoes Contain an Invisible Ingredient With Surprising Effects on Liver Health
A tomato contains a hidden ingredient that the eye cannot see, and it may be just as important to liver health as the red pigment that made the fruit famous.
From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest
Cockroach milk, kissing evolution and the underwear soil test were among the unusual real studies honored at the Ig Nobel ceremony in Zurich.
From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest
Cockroach milk, kissing evolution and the underwear soil test were among the unusual real studies honored at the Ig Nobel ceremony in Zurich.
Dealroom.co | Chengdu Leen Automation lands early-stage backing from Chengdu Science and Technology Innovation Investment
What's the deal? Chengdu Leen Automation Technology has raised a…
Transcript: How Does Your Brain Know Where You Are? w/ Edvard Moser
EDITOR'S NOTE: In this conversation from the World Science Festival, host Brian Greene sits down with Nobel laureate Edvard Moser, director of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience in Trondheim, Norway, to explore how the
OPS selected for science cohort
The Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) science consultants have selected Owensboro Public Schools for the second cohort of the RISE Leadership Academy.
Guardant Health Faces a $245 Million Patent Judgment, But Its Newer Tests Could Offer Protection
Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) faces a costly legal setback after a US court ordered the cancer-testing company to pay more than $245.2 million in a DNA-sequencing patent dispute. The final judgment upheld a 2023 jury verdict finding that Guardant willfully infringed two DNA-sequencing patents asserted by TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. The financial […]
Israeli scientists find ‘multitasking’ gene controls mood and metabolism in mice
Weizmann Institute researchers find Orthopedia gene plays critical role throughout life after aiding in-utero brain development; study may help treatment of anxiety and metabolic disorders
WJHL Rewind: Tennessee High vs. Science Hill (2004)
WJHL Rewind: Tennessee High vs. Science Hill (2004)
The Heart Drug Pelacarsen Fails, Shocking Novartis and Cardiologists
Doctors were hopeful the drug, which was being tested in a large clinical trial by Novartis, was going to be a powerful new tool to fight heart disease.