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Beluga whales Natasha and Maris pass the mirror test
Natasha, a beluga whale, clapped her jaws and peered into her own mouth in a mirror, a behavior once deemed exclusive to a select few highly intelligent species.

Plasma-Flow Control Overturns Fundamental Aeronautical Engineering Principles
In a vacuum chamber at the University of Zurich, a drone achieved stable, sustained flight with no wings or propellers.

Garlic compound tricks fruit fly taste receptors, stopping reproduction
In laboratory tests, a simple purée of garlic completely halted mating and egg-laying in fruit flies.

Cosmic Voids Challenge Understanding of Universe's Structure
Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, sits at the very center of a cosmic void spanning an astonishing 2 billion light-years wide, a discovery challenging current understanding of the universe's large-scale

5 Proven Ways Diagnostic Orders Direct Helps When Insurance Denies an MRI in 2026
When insurance denies an MRI, patients face significant hurdles due to complex prior authorization processes and high denial rates. Diagnostic Orders Direct offers five proven ways to help patients navigate these challenges by providing direct access to self-pay options and legitimate medical orders.

Scientists Identify Mysterious Golden Orb Found Deep in Ocean
At 3,250 meters deep in the Gulf of Alaska, scientists found a softball-sized, glowing pale gold orb, sealed shut and utterly unidentifiable.

Google unveils AI science, Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026
Google's AI products now process an astounding 3.

WHO Declares Ebola Emergency as Outbreak Spreads Rapidly
Just two days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak had already surged to ov

New Books Explore Vanishing Tongues and Life on Mars
Funding for Martian astrobiology research surged by 30% last year, while grants for endangered language documentation declined by 15%, according to the Global Science Monitor and the Endangered Langua

Scientists Develop Oral Spray to Tackle Dog Bad Breath
A new oral spray, developed by scientists at the University of California, Davis, has achieved an 85% reduction in volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) responsible for dog bad breath in clinical trials.

AI designs miniproteins to precisely control GPCR signaling
For the first time, artificial intelligence has designed custom miniproteins that precisely modulate G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in cells.

Managing UltraBann Around Shift Work and Changing Schedules
Navigating the demands of shift work or an otherwise fluctuating schedule presents unique challenges to maintaining personal wellness and vitality. For men seeking natural options to support their performance, integratin…

Rogue star blasts through galaxy, reshaping star formation
For the first time, astronomers have directly witnessed a rogue star, traveling at an estimated 2 million miles per hour, rip through the outer arm of a distant spiral galaxy.

Scientists use aptamers to identify aging cells in longevity research
A low-dose, 1mg/day regimen of rapamycin improved diastolic heart function in older men in just eight weeks, according to gethealthspan .

Chickenpox parties pose serious dangers to vulnerable individuals
Since widespread vaccination, chickenpox cases in the U.

New Quintuple Agonist Shows Promise for Obesity and Diabetes in Mice
In obese mice, a single experimental drug molecule, a GLP-1R GIPR PPAR quintuple agonist, led to greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than semaglutide (Ozempic) and a standard GLP-1/GIP

Gut Bacteria Enhance Cancer Therapy by Reprogramming T Cells
In a groundbreaking discovery, the presence of Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB), a common gut bacterium, dictates whether anti-PD-1 immunotherapy successfully shrinks melanoma tumors.

SWH Electrical Solutions Connects Tesla Powerwall 3 to the Way Your Home Uses Energy
As daylight fades over the North East, household energy demand typically spikes. Lights switch on, ovens begin to heat up, and televisions come to life, often just as solar panels cease their daily production. This misma…

Michigan House Republicans Vote to Repeal Clean Energy Standards
By a narrow 58-47 margin, Michigan House Republicans voted to erase the state's clean energy standards, a decision poised to reshape Michigan's environmental trajectory.

Brain-Controlled Hearing System Human Studies Show Voice Isolation Success
In a quiet lab, four epilepsy patients with electrodes already implanted in their brains became the first humans to directly control a hearing system with their thoughts.

ZFNs, TALENs, or Base Editing: A Researcher's Guide to Choosing the Right Gene Editor
Researchers must choose the right gene editing tool from options like ZFNs, TALENs, and Base Editing based on specific experimental needs. Understanding their distinct mechanisms, precision, and applications is crucial for successful genome engineering and therapeutic development.

Comparing Computational Methods for Drug Discovery: Docking, Molecular Dynamics, and Machine Learning
This article compares molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning models for drug discovery, detailing their principles, strengths, limitations, and synergistic integration for enhanced predictive accuracy.

Comparing Generative Adversarial Networks, Reinforcement Learning, and Graph Neural Networks for Scientific Discovery
This article compares Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Reinforcement Learning (RL), and Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for scientific discovery, detailing their strengths in hypothesis generation, experimental optimization, and data analysis. It emphasizes how integrating these AI architectures, as seen in the Chemistry42 platform, can accelerate innovation in fields like molecular and materials design.

Top 8 Sustainable Materials for Green Engineering
By 2026, the sustainable materials market is projected to reach over USD 400 billion, yet the most impactful shift for structural integrity might come from a material like engineered bamboo, which can
