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The University of Manchester

Scientists Just Found a Strange New Way Light Moves Through a Common Wall Mineral

Gypsum, the chalky mineral behind plaster and drywall, reveals a bizarre light-bending property that could reshape future optical tech.

Scientists Just Found a Strange New Way Light Moves Through a Common Wall Mineral
Brown University

This Underwater Forest Has Thrived for Decades. Now It’s Sending a Warning

A deep dive into Cashes Ledge reveals signs of ecological tipping points in the Gulf of Maine

This Underwater Forest Has Thrived for Decades. Now It’s Sending a Warning
Harvard University

The Shocking Truth About AI: It Talks Like Us, But Doesn’t Think Like Us

Experts warn we’re mistaking statistical mimicry for real understanding as AI tools grow more humanlike.

The Shocking Truth About AI: It Talks Like Us, But Doesn’t Think Like Us
Harvard University

Ancient DNA Uncovers the Long-Lost Homeland of Hungarian and Finnish Language Roots

A groundbreaking genetic study reveals a Siberian origin for the mysterious Uralic language family, reshaping our understanding of prehistoric migrations across Eurasia.

Ancient DNA Uncovers the Long-Lost Homeland of Hungarian and Finnish Language Roots
University of Zurich

The Deepest Mystery of Life: Scientists May Have Uncovered How Complex Cells First Evolved

A radical new theory sheds light on the moment simple life took a giant leap toward complexity and why it may have only happened once in Earth’s history.

The Deepest Mystery of Life: Scientists May Have Uncovered How Complex Cells First Evolved
EPFL

Scientists Have Found a Way to Hide Information in Light Using a Twisted New Material

EPFL researchers have created a chiral metasurface that can encode hidden messages using the shape of light itself opening the door to ultra-secure encryption and futuristic sensors.

Scientists Have Found a Way to Hide Information in Light Using a Twisted New Material
John Hopkins University

Can a Patch of Grass Heal a Hurting Mind? Science Says Yes

Transforming neglected urban lots into green spaces boosts teen mental health, reducing stress and sparking hope in communities.

Can a Patch of Grass Heal a Hurting Mind? Science Says Yes
Cornell University

This Shapeshifting Liquid Crystal Morphs on Command Then Snaps Right Back

Cornell scientists unveil a remarkable material that toggles between clear liquid and milky emulsion in seconds, hinting at the future of smart displays, camouflage tech, and bio-inspired machines.

This Shapeshifting Liquid Crystal Morphs on Command Then Snaps Right Back
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

The World's First Fog Water Map Reveals Hidden Rivers in the Sky

Chile’s new platform charts how much water can be harvested from coastal fog, offering hope to drought-stricken regions.

The World's First Fog Water Map Reveals Hidden Rivers in the Sky
Caltech

The Secret Fuel Behind Your Biggest Dreams: Why We Keep Going When It Gets Tough

New research uncovers what sparks our persistence, revealing how motivation, mindset, and meaning team up to drive us toward long-term goals

The Secret Fuel Behind Your Biggest Dreams: Why We Keep Going When It Gets Tough
Australian National University

Magnets and Shot Glasses Are Souvenirs, But These Ancient Foods Told Stories of Distant Lands

How wild boars from faraway places became the ultimate gifts at a 5,000-year-old Iranian feast.

Magnets and Shot Glasses Are Souvenirs, But These Ancient Foods Told Stories of Distant Lands
Kyoto University

Dogs May Be Judging Your Character And They Remember It

New study suggests dogs don't just react to how you behave, they may actually form lasting impressions

Dogs May Be Judging Your Character And They Remember It
The University of Manchester

Ancient Sea Monster Hunted Like an Owl, Fossil Study Finds

New research reveals a giant Jurassic marine reptile likely used silent, stealthy tactics to ambush prey in the deep, dark ocean.

Ancient Sea Monster Hunted Like an Owl, Fossil Study Finds
Harvard University

Tooth and Claw: 18-Million-Year-Old Proteins Reveal Secrets of Ancient Mammals

A rare discovery of fossil enamel proteins opens a molecular window into the diets, kinships, and evolution of long-extinct mammals.

Tooth and Claw: 18-Million-Year-Old Proteins Reveal Secrets of Ancient Mammals
The University of Queensland

Algae Just Changed the Game for Growing Human Cells

A new discovery could speed up healing for burn victims and cut costs, waste, and animals from the equation.

Algae Just Changed the Game for Growing Human Cells