Cosmos & Space
Exploring the universe, from exoplanets and black holes to the latest missions from NASA, ESA, and beyond.
Garlic Disrupts Insect Mating and Egg Laying, Yale Study Finds
In a Yale study, offering fruit fly purées of 43 common vegetables revealed that garlic completely stopped mating and egg-laying in the insects.
Beluga whales show individual self-awareness in mirror test
In 2001, a beluga whale named Natasha peered into a mirror, then repeatedly opened her mouth and examined her teeth, a behavior now recognized as compelling evidence of self-awareness.
Webb telescope studies thousands of nearby star clusters
In a distant, strongly lensed galaxy, the James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered 'Firefly Sparkle' — 10 star clusters so massive and dense they exceed anything seen in our own Milky Way.
Congress cuts $1 trillion from healthcare, raising costs for millions
In January 2026, 20 million Americans saw their healthcare insurance costs jump by $1,000 a year.
Merck Halts Parkinson's Drug Program After Phase 3 Setback
Merck's Parkinson's drug, preladenant, was discontinued in 2026 after Phase 3 trials showed it was no more effective than a placebo.
WHO Declares Ebola Emergency as Outbreak Crosses Borders
Just yesterday, May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Scientists Unveil Oral Spray to Combat Dog Bad Breath
After years of expensive dental cleanings and awkward social encounters, a new oral spray containing a novel bacteriophage cocktail has shown an 85% reduction in canine bad breath in clinical trials.
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Linked to Congo and Uganda Origins
Seven Americans exposed to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus have been evacuated to Germany, with one doctor confirmed infected and now receiving treatment in Berlin.
Rogue Star's Galactic Passage Shows Unexpected Stability
A star known as DESI-312 is currently hurtling through the galaxy at 314 kilometers per second.
UW Medicine AI designs novel miniproteins targeting GPCRs
In one mouse study, a designed miniprotein performed comparably to a clinically used drug with fewer side effects, offering a glimpse into safer treatments for human diseases.
NIH names Jayanta Bhattacharya to lead agency
More than half of the National Institutes of Health's leadership team, including 15 out of 27 institute directors, are now working on an acting basis under new director Jayanta Bhattacharya, according
WHO Defends Ebola Response Amid Scrutiny
In 2014, a Doctors Without Borders nurse, Kaci Hickox, was held in a tent outside a Newark hospital for three days, symptom-free.
New Quintuple Agonist Targets GLP-1R, GIPR, PPARs in Mice
In mouse models, an experimental obesity and diabetes drug called GLP-1-GIP-Lani not only corrected obesity and diabetes but also significantly outperformed semaglutide in lowering body weight, food i
Why Finding Alien Life Requires Telescopes on Earth and in Space
Detecting alien life hinges on analyzing exoplanet atmospheres using spectroscopy, a task requiring a complementary approach from both space-based telescopes like JWST and powerful ground-based ELTs. While JWST excels at identifying molecules like CO2 and water, ELTs are crucial for the high-resolution search for oxygen, a key biosignature.
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit
As of early June 2026, over 10,000 Starlink satellites actively beam internet from orbit, a constellation that has grown from just 60 in 2019 to an unimaginable scale, reports space.
Euclid telescope reveals largest, most detailed image of Milky Way's galactic bulge
A single new image from the European Space Agency's Euclid telescope now reveals over 60 million stars in the Milky Way's galactic bulge, a view 270 times wider than what Hubble could capture in a sin
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
US Government Accelerates AI Federal Policy Impacts and Oversight
The Trump administration now requires leading AI developers, including Anthropic and OpenAI, to seek federal approval for each new customer using their most powerful technology.
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.
Eli Lilly Obesity Drug Causes Widespread Gut Issues
Nearly half of the 70,000 GLP-1 drug users surveyed reported at least one side effect.
Eli Lilly invests in AI startup Absci for new hair loss treatments
Despite 71% of adolescents with severe alopecia achieving successful hair regrowth with its existing drug, Eli Lilly is now betting on an early-stage AI startup for hair loss treatments.
Judge Blocks Restrictions on SNAP Dollars Buying Candy
In a significant blow to state-level efforts to control food choices, a federal judge in Washington, D.
Echo map hints at dark matter clusters by supermassive black holes
In five of 14 observed galaxies, a new 'echo mapping' technique has revealed mass around supermassive black holes increases in a way visible matter alone cannot explain, strongly hinting at dense dark
Maternity deserts worsen Black maternal health crisis
From 2016 to 2020, Black women in Harris County faced the nation's highest pregnancy-related death rate: 83.
Medicaid fraud playbook hits disability care, risks patient access
In Minnesota, around 3,400 home disability and mental health care providers abruptly lost Medicaid funding.
AI System SA-FARI Reveals Individual Animal Lives From Footage
An international team, including researchers from the University of Bristol , has developed an AI system called SA-FARI.
Macron Hosts Global Dialogue on Economic Cooperation
While French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a video call where China's vice premier advocated for inclusive global economic cooperation, an outgoing Israeli minister simultaneously discussed a speci
Total solar eclipse reveals rare sunset spectacle over Europe
From Spain's east coast, eclipse chasers will witness a totally eclipsed sun just a couple of degrees above the western horizon, minutes from sunset—a rare celestial alignment.
Sanofi diabetes drug Tzield now approved for children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Sanofi's Tzield injection for children aged 8 and above with newly diagnosed stage 3 type 1 diabetes. This marks the first opportunity to slow the lo
Hospitals Cut Costs with Integrated Care
UVM Medical Center loses $460,000 daily, forcing 142 job cuts.