Cosmos & Physics
Exploring the fundamental laws of the universe, from quantum mechanics to the vast expanse of astrophysics and cosmology.
Naturwissenschaften retracts two Max Planck papers from 1940s
The journal Naturwissenschaften has completely removed two papers by physicist Max Planck from the 1940s, leaving only blank pages and a note citing 'article violation,' according to Ars Technica .
Positive Grassmannian Reveals New Mathematical Discoveries
Pieces of the positive Grassmannian, a complex mathematical object, reveal shared structures in systems as diverse as traffic flow, shallow-water waves, and quantum particle scattering, as reported by
Giant asteroid passes safely; undetected threats remain
A giant asteroid, 1997 NC1, will pass safely within seven lunar distances of Earth on June 27. This event, while benign, highlights that our ability to detect all potential threats before they pass remains imperfect.
Study on Morning Cancer Therapy Effectiveness Retracted Due to Flaws
A paper in Nature Medicine , which suggested non-small cell lung cancer patients could benefit from morning immunotherapy, has been formally retracted following a four-month investigation, according t
MIT expands calculus concepts and applications access for college success
In the fall of 2025, MIT launched the MIT4America Calculus Project.
NSF cuts hundreds of research programs
On May 2, the National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated over 330 active grants, part of a broader reduction in budgets for hundreds of basic science programs.
Automorphism defines local operators in quantum gravity
In the esoteric realm of quantum gravity, where defining fundamental particles has long been a conceptual quagmire, a new mathematical 'automorphism' now offers a surprising bridge between local and n
Blue Origin rebuilds launch pad as Relativity targets Mars
An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test on May 28, forcing a rebuild of its Florida launch pad, according to WMBD Radio.
Ebola vaccine sits on shelf 15 years due to systemic failures
A 2011 vaccine candidate demonstrated 100% protection in macaques against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, yet it has never been deployed in humans, leaving communities vulnerable to ongoing outbreaks.
Metrics' Inevitable Weakness Undermines Green Progress in 2026
After a decade of diligently tracking personal metrics—heart rate, steps, sleep—one author admitted gaining virtually no self-knowledge, as reported by Technologyreview .
AI reveals hidden animal behaviors, sparking ethical debates
AI software now tracks individual orangutans 24/7, monitoring their every move and behavior in real-time, revealing intimate details of their lives previously hidden from human observation, according
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupted Global Trade
Oil prices surged to $111 per barrel as war erupted, only to drop 10-11% after Iran's brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Tehran's immediate global economic impact.
Woman starts medical residency at 73, redefining career paths
At nearly 73, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft defies convention, beginning her medical residency as her medical school's oldest-ever graduate, according to the Washington Post .
Mothers' Leadership: Unlocking Workplace Potential
Upon returning to work, mothers demonstrate a significant surge in critical leadership competencies: conflict management, strategic scheduling, and effective communication, as reported by WBUR .
Google DeepMind commits $10M for multi-agent AI research
Google DeepMind, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has committed up to $10 million to external researchers.
Elite athletes face immense mental and physical pressures
A 2023 survey revealed 91% of high school athletes experience sport-related stress, primarily due to fear of failure and self-pressure, according to The Augusta Chronicle.
AI Tool Flags Over 1,000 Suspicious Journals for Researchers
An AI tool has identified over 1,000 potentially problematic open-access journals, approximately 7% of 15,000 titles screened, a scale of questionable publishing previously undetected by human watchdo
Medicare's temporary $50 copay for obesity drugs like Zepbound
Starting July 1, 2026, eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries will access branded obesity drugs like Zepbound for a $50 monthly copay, an unprecedented expansion of coverage set to expire just 18 mont
Failed Replication of Memory Transferability Claims
Decades after a controversial experiment claimed that worms could 'learn' by eating their trained counterparts, a 2026 attempt to reproduce these findings failed to show any evidence of learning.
Perseverance Finds Potential Biosignatures in Mars' Jezero Crater
On July 18, 2024, NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a red rock in Mars' Jezero Crater scattered with distinct 'leopard spots' — a pattern that could indicate ancient microbial organisms.
Quantum Entanglement Builds Spacetime, Theorists Suggest
Imagine if the universe's very fabric could unravel, causing entire regions of space to physically separate and pinch off.
String theory applications and uses in 2026 reshape our understanding of physics
At distances smaller than 10^-32 cm, where physics theories fail, string theory offers a path to unify gravity with quantum mechanics.
AI reshapes social sciences, raising concerns about research integrity
By February, nearly one-third of all manuscripts submitted to the journal Organization Science contained text mostly or wholly generated by artificial intelligence, according to Nature .
New System Uses Cap and Trade for Research Funding Proposals
The sheer volume of research grant proposals has become so unmanageable that funding bodies are now considering a radical market-based 'cap and trade' system to control submissions.
Global Plastics Treaty Monitoring Framework Faces Challenges
Despite global urgency, successive drafts of the United Nations' plastics treaty still contain non-binding provisions for monitoring and verifying plastic pollution.
Revolution Medicines Reports Promising Pancreatic Cancer Drug Results
Patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer lived an average of 13 additional months with Revolution Medicines' new drug, daraxonrasib, more than double the survival rate of standard
Researchers Trace Early Vaccine Resistance
In 1721, as smallpox inoculation began in London and Boston, the very same categories of arguments heard today—moral objections, claims of harm, and intolerance—were already being voiced.
Nike crafts World Cup uniforms from recycled textiles
For the upcoming World Cup, Nike has produced jerseys for 16 national teams using an advanced chemical recycling process, crafting elite performance apparel entirely from 100 percent textile waste.
Mantle plumes trigger mass extinctions, new research reveals
65 million years ago, a deep mantle plume beneath what is now Réunion Island likely unleashed volcanic activity reaching the distant Deccan Plateau.
GSK's New Drug Functionally Cures Hepatitis B in Nearly 20% of Patients
In late-stage trials, GSK's experimental drug bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure for nearly one in five chronic hepatitis B patients, a first for the disease, according to Reuters .