Science

Fossils unearthed in China reveal complex, three-dimensional animals thriving 539 million years ago—millions of years earlier than thought. The discovery challenges long-held theories about the Ediacaran period and the rise of modern animal life.

Physicists at the University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute propose a radical new quantum gravity theory that eliminates the need for inflation to explain the Big Bang. Their quadratic gravity model suggests cosmic expansion arose naturally from quantum effects, offering testable predictions fo

Scientists discovered new fossil deposits containing Ediacaran and Cambrian species, including cnidarians, ctenophores, and worms, predating the Cambrian by millions of years. The findings challenge traditional timelines of animal evolution.

A fossil site in China’s Yunnan Province reveals complex animal groups existed 554–539 million years ago, pushing back the origins of vertebrates and starfish relatives by 4 million years before the Cambrian explosion.

On April 1–2, 2026, the 'Pink Moon'—April's full moon—illuminated skies worldwide, just hours before NASA launched four astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission to lunar orbit. The celestial event, named for North America's early spring phlox blooms, was photographed across continents, from Argentina to

Hours after launching NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, the Orion capsule’s $23 million toilet malfunctioned—jamming a critical fan. Astronauts temporarily used backup urine bags before flight controllers remotely fixed the system, underscoring the challenges of long-duration lunar missions.

Researchers have combined single-cell profiling of genome structure, histone marks, chromatin accessibility, and gene expression to reveal intricate gene regulation dynamics. This four-omics approach provides unprecedented insight into how DNA folding and epigenetic modifications control cellular id

From puzzle-solving raccoons and gravity-disoriented sperm to rediscovered Archimedes manuscripts and crepe-folding physics, March’s overlooked science stories reveal surprising insights into animal cognition, space reproduction, ancient texts, and culinary physics.

NASA's Artemis II mission will fly around the moon during the sun's solar maximum, exposing astronauts to heightened solar radiation. Space physicist Patricia Reiff explains the risks, shielding strategies, and why this timing may actually reduce cosmic ray exposure.

The 2025 Global Physics Photowalk contest unveils breathtaking images from particle physics labs worldwide. Winning entries capture the intersection of human curiosity and scientific discovery, from cryogenic detectors hunting dark matter to neutrino telescopes buried deep underwater.

Astrophysicists analyzing years of LIGO data have identified a 45-solar-mass limit in black holes, confirming pair-instability supernovae theory. This gap, where no black holes form, arises when massive stars annihilate themselves in explosions so violent they leave no remnant.

In a celestial first, astronomers observed comet 41P Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák reverse its spin during a 2017 Earth flyby using Hubble Space Telescope data. The 1-kilometer-wide Kuiper Belt comet's unexpected reversal may signal an imminent self-destruct.

A Starlink satellite suffered an in-orbit anomaly in December 2025, breaking apart into multiple objects and forcing SpaceX to confirm a debris-generating event. Regulators and industry experts warn of growing collision risks as satellite constellations expand.

In one of Earth's most remote locations, a team of 29 researchers drilled through 523m of ice to recover a 228m sediment core from beneath West Antarctica's Crary Ice Rise. The discovery challenges long-held assumptions about the region's ice stability, revealing periods of open ocean where thick ic

NASA’s XRISM spacecraft has detected winds exceeding 2 million mph blasting from the Cigar Galaxy M82, expelling gas equivalent to seven suns annually. The discovery challenges existing models of starburst galaxies and their role in galactic evolution.

April 10 brings the full pink moon, coinciding with the first launch window for NASA’s Artemis II mission. This historic four-astronaut flight marks the first crewed lunar voyage in 50+ years, set to orbit the moon while Indigenous communities celebrate the moon’s seasonal significance.

Scientists at the University of Michigan found that standard lab gloves likely skew microplastic pollution data by thousands of times. The contamination, traced to stearate salts in gloves, mimics microplastic signatures and inflates environmental reports.

Scientists discovered fossils of a lion-size armadillo and giant tortoise in a Texas cave, challenging long-held views about the state’s ancient ecosystem during the last ice age.

An international team of researchers has identified a previously unknown 'critical point' in supercooled water—liquid water cooled below 0°C without freezing—revealing new insights into water’s bizarre behavior at extreme temperatures. The discovery, achieved through rapid X-ray imaging and laser he

Researchers uncovered a freshwater reserve up to 2.5 miles deep beneath Utah’s Great Salt Lake—potentially as vast as the lake itself—using airborne electromagnetic surveys. If confirmed, the discovery could combat toxic dust storms and drought in the Western U.S.

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch on April 1 with a 80% favorable weather forecast. The historic 10-day flight around the Moon will test NASA's most complex transportation system yet.

Scientists have found the earliest direct evidence of plate tectonics on Earth, suggesting the phenomenon was shaping the planet 3.5 billion years ago. The analysis could offer clues about Earth's early history and the conditions that supported early life.

Astronomers have directly measured the speed of scorching gas erupting from the heart of galaxy M82 at over 3 million kilometers per hour. The findings confirm that hot inner winds drive massive outflows stretching tens of thousands of light-years into space.

A new University of Utah study reveals a large underground freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake. This discovery could impact water resource management and air quality mitigation efforts.