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Astronomers detect sugar molecule erythrulose in interstellar space

Astronomers detect sugar molecule erythrulose in interstellar space

Researchers using radio telescopes have identified erythrulose within a massive gas cloud near the center of the Milky Way. The discovery supports the theory that essential chemical components for life were present in the galaxy before the solar system formed.

Science ·14 Jul 2026, 15:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Archaeologists identify ancient Maya astronomer Sak Tahn Waax in Xultun

Archaeologists identify ancient Maya astronomer Sak Tahn Waax in Xultun

Archaeologists in Xultun, Guatemala, have identified Sak Tahn Waax, a Classic Maya mathematician-astronomer, through hieroglyphs found in a workshop. This discovery provides a rare link between individual intellectual labor and the broader traditions of ancient Maya astronomy.

Science ·14 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
University of Michigan researchers discover peach fuzz itch pathway

University of Michigan researchers discover peach fuzz itch pathway

University of Michigan researchers discover peach fuzz itch pathway

Science ·14 Jul 2026, 06:49 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA's Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster's Missing Black Holes

NASA's Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster's Missing Black Holes

Researchers confirmed a stellar-mass black hole in Omega Centauri by tracking the 94-year orbital path of a companion star using two decades of data.

Science ·14 Jul 2026, 03:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NTU study finds major earthquakes cause land sinking in Southeast Asia

NTU study finds major earthquakes cause land sinking in Southeast Asia

New research shows that massive earthquakes trigger slow-motion land subsidence that can persist for years, impacting regional relative sea-level rise.

Science ·14 Jul 2026, 00:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

While Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus maintains higher surface temperatures due to its dense, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere that traps heat. This phenomenon serves as a vital case study for planetary climate evolution and atmospheric science.

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 15:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Python biology research yields insights for treating human heart disease

Python biology research yields insights for treating human heart disease

Scientists are studying the unique physiological mechanisms of Burmese pythons to develop potential medical treatments for human cardiac and metabolic disorders.

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million

The T. rex skeleton 'Gus' is set to headline a New York City auction, reflecting a widening global market for prehistoric fossils.

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Bacteria convert uranium into stable compound

Bacteria convert uranium into stable compound

Bacteria convert uranium into stable compound

Science ·13 Jul 2026, 06:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
The 25 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos - PetaPixel

The 25 Best James Webb Space Telescope Photos - PetaPixel

Marking four years of operations, the James Webb Space Telescope has used its infrared capabilities to transform our understanding of the universe.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 23:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
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Science ·12 Jul 2026, 22:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Drones improve volcanic gas monitoring and eruption prediction accuracy

Drones improve volcanic gas monitoring and eruption prediction accuracy

Researchers are deploying drones to collect precise gas and ash data from active volcanic plumes, helping to improve eruption warnings and public safety.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 20:39 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Bolyai Researchers Use Floquet Formalism to Model Driven Spin Systems

Bolyai Researchers Use Floquet Formalism to Model Driven Spin Systems

Researchers have introduced a full Floquet-space formalism to improve the control and modelling of driven spin systems. This approach explicitly accounts for complex interactions, such as the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction, to assist in developing spin-based quantum technologies.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Funguy project uses AI and lasers to control fungal growth patterns

Funguy project uses AI and lasers to control fungal growth patterns

The Funguy project uses an AI-driven system and laser-based containment to control fungal growth for bio-art. This approach allows users to direct biological patterns using consumer-grade hardware.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
FCC approves Reflect Orbital satellite to test sunlight reflection tech

FCC approves Reflect Orbital satellite to test sunlight reflection tech

The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch a mirror-equipped satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth. The mission faces scrutiny from the astronomy community regarding potential environmental impacts and the future of the night sky.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 11:34 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Dinosaurs likely spread seeds for fruit-bearing plants in Cretaceous era

Dinosaurs likely spread seeds for fruit-bearing plants in Cretaceous era

Fossilized evidence from New Mexico suggests that flowering plants produced large fruits while dinosaurs still roamed, challenging the belief that this developed post-extinction.

Science ·12 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Petri dishes transformed microbiology research and modern medical science

Petri dishes transformed microbiology research and modern medical science

The development of the Petri dish transitioned laboratory science from unpredictable liquid cultures to precise, observable experiments. This vessel remains a cornerstone of modern medical research and global food safety protocols.

Science ·11 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Enceladus ocean contains life-sparking energy and essential molecules

Enceladus ocean contains life-sparking energy and essential molecules

New research indicates Enceladus possesses a high-energy chemical environment and hydrothermal activity, suggesting its ocean could support biological life.

Science ·11 Jul 2026, 17:05 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Spriggina fossils provide earliest evidence of behavioral handedness

Spriggina fossils provide earliest evidence of behavioral handedness

Researchers found evidence of behavioral handedness in Spriggina fossils, suggesting these early animals possessed an evolutionary preference for the right side.

Science ·10 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
North Pacific storm tracks shifting northward faster than climate models predict

North Pacific storm tracks shifting northward faster than climate models predict

New research indicates that North Pacific storm tracks are shifting northward faster than existing models project, contributing to environmental instability.

Science ·10 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read