David Grossman
Correspondent
As a Correspondent for Science and Discovery, David Grossman chronicles the vital fields of ecology, climate science, and biodiversity. He approaches environmental reporting through a narrative lens, bringing readers directly into the labs and field sites where scientists work to understand our changing planet. By focusing on both the rigorous research and the human stories behind conservation, his work provides readers with deep insights into the natural systems shaping our future.
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JWST Spots Bright New Black Hole in Early Universe
Just 660 million years after the Big Bang, a newly discovered object, MoM-BH*-1, is producing roughly 100 billion times more energy than any known star could physically generate, according to ScienceD
Aug 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Human impact on Earth's sixth mass extinction accelerating.
More than 48,600 species face extinction, a number that keeps climbing, according to Tandfonline .
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read
James Webb Telescope Reveals 'Treasure Chest' with 70 Young Stars
The 'Treasure Chest' star cluster in the Carina Nebula, once thought to be a mere 100,000 years old, has been dramatically re-aged by the James Webb Space Telescope to a surprising 1.
Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Physicists confirm elusive glueball particle after decade-long hunt
After more than a decade of searching, scientists at China's BESIII experiment have confirmed the existence of a 'glueball,' a particle made entirely of the strong force's carriers.
Aug 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Abuja tremors: Hourly updates ordered as officials grapple with seismic oversight
At 11:23:27 a.m. on Tuesday, an earth tremor originating from a depth of one kilometer shook several buildings in Abuja. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development immediately demanded hourly updates.
Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min read
James Webb Telescope spots supernova from universe's dawn
The universe was just 730 million years old when a massive star exploded, a cosmic event now confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min read
James Webb spots mysterious Little Red Dots in the early universe
Over 300 mysterious 'Little Red Dots' (LRDs) have been spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), appearing just a billion years after the Big Bang.
Jul 31, 2026 · 4 min read
Muon Magnetic Moment Mystery Shrinks as Theory Catches Up
A decade-long quest for 'new physics' at Fermilab, fueled by a tiny wobble in a subatomic particle, has just seen its most promising lead significantly shrink.
Jul 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Manakins evolved to eat fruit by repurposing umami receptors
A single male manakin can consume its entire body weight in berries in only 1.5 hours.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
How Ocean Warming Drives Sea Level Rise
In 2024, the ocean recorded its warmest year ever, a stark indicator of its escalating role in climate change, according to Science Nasa .
Jul 19, 2026 · 3 min read
What is the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis?
In 2014, a prominent article in Nature directly posed the question: 'Does evolutionary theory need a rethink?
Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read
What is Assembly Theory and why does it challenge definitions of life?
A 2023 paper, "Assembly theory explains and quantifies selection and evolution," proposed a new framework for life, but its very title immediately drew criticism for being misleading.
Jul 9, 2026 · 3 min read
What is Synthetic Life and Why Does It Matter for Our Future?
Scientists have engineered a cell, dubbed SpudCell, that embodies most characteristics of life, blurring the lines between natural and artificial existence, The New York Times reports.
Jul 8, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Deep Sea Life Adaptations and Their Biomedical Potential?
Pharmaceuticals derived from marine organisms boast success rates two to four times higher than those from terrestrial sources.
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Climate Reversal vs. Climate Change: Misinterpreting Science
Scientists have recently refined their climate models, adjusting the probabilities of the most catastrophic warming outcomes.
Jul 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Metsera IPO and Edison Scientific's New Partnership
Metsera's initial public offering secured approximately $275.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read
SpaceCamp Movie's Tragic Timing, 40 Years Later
Just five months after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, killing seven astronauts, 20th Century Fox released 'SpaceCamp,' a children's movie about a group of kids who accident
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
'Logan's Run' at 50: Sci-Fi Classic Was a Summer Hit
In 1976, MGM saved an estimated $3 million on set construction for its sci-fi epic 'Logan's Run' by filming its futuristic 23rd-century city scenes in modern-day Dallas.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
How Can We Trace Meteorite Origins and Cosmic Journeys?
At a distance of over 62 million miles from Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft's Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA) instrument detected nano-dust particles.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Venezuela double earthquake kills 235, strikes flagged faults
In the span of about a minute on Wednesday, two powerful earthquakes, initially reported as magnitudes 7.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read