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Daily briefing: Orcas smash sunfish to smithereens
This El Niño is set to be the largest on record by a ‘mind-blowing margin’
Humanity spoke thousands of languages at the dawn of farming — now many of them are lost
International PhD students to face strict limits on time in the US
Rising stars of mathematics awarded prestigious 2026 Fields Medal
How does Make America Healthy Again hold up against scientific scrutiny?
What <i>The Odyssey</i> reveals about ancient science — from botany to psychiatry
Breathalyser can tell if you are burning fat from a single exhalation
Could small-team science be dying out?
Programmable design of synthetic plant immune receptors for pathogen protein recognition
Science, Ahead of Print.
Spatially resolved single-cell atlas reveals the macroevolutionary trajectory of animal hearts
Science, Ahead of Print.
Four takeaways from our investigation into a hidden gene-editing death
Girl’s death in China raises questions about the safety and cost of gene therapy, China’s biotech push, and scientific publishing practices
The Genesis Mission, the Department of Energy’s big AI push, unveils first grants
The 278 winners now face 9-month race to prove they deserve additional funding
Goodbye, cavities? New gel could regrow tooth enamel
Researchers have developed a fluoride-free gel that could help rebuild damaged tooth enamel, something the body cannot naturally replace once it is lost. Inspired by the proteins that guide enamel formation in infancy, the gel fills microscopic cracks and draws calcium and phosphate from saliva to grow a new mineral layer that closely matches healthy enamel.
These insects should implode during deep dives. An unusual organ keeps them alive
Glassworms can hang out at pressures that would kill most humans, thanks to specialized air sacs
Exclusive: Death of girl in Chinese gene-editing trial was never made public
Parents want accountability after study went disastrously wrong, Science and Retraction Watch investigation reveals
Natural compound may fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source
A plant-derived compound reduced swelling, inflammation, and joint damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis. It also helped rebalance immune activity and improve the way certain fats were processed in the body. Researchers say the findings could lead to a new approach for treating the disease.
Scientists discover the hidden brain switch that assigns bees their jobs
Researchers found that specific brain circuits help decide which jobs bees perform as they age. When those circuits were switched off, older worker bees began caring for the queen again instead of carrying out their normal later-life duties. The findings reveal that a bee colony’s complex division of labor may be guided by neural switches hidden inside each bee’s brain.
$25 million project will hunt for ‘self’ antibodies that alter cancer risk
Thousands of people will be screened for autoantibodies that help or hinder cancer
Colorectal cancer warning signs younger adults should never ignore
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, and cases in younger adults continue to rise. Warning signs can include persistent bowel changes, recurring rectal bleeding, dark or narrow stools, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. These symptoms often have harmless causes, but they should not be dismissed, especially when they are new or ongoing. Early detection can greatly improve treatment outcomes.