Latest Science News
Fermilab Rules Out Single Sterile Neutrino with 95% Certainty
MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab published results in *Nature* on Dec. 3, ruling out a single sterile neutrino explaining prior anomalies. This milestone after 10 years of operations shifts focus to other neutrino mysteries.
Researchers continue probing beyond-Standard-Model physics.
DESI Reveals Weakening Dark Energy Impact
Fermilab-contributed DESI released the largest 3D universe map, showing combined data indicates dark energy's influence may be diminishing over time. This suggests updates to cosmological models.
DESI explores universe's far reaches.
Caltech Detects Biggest Black Hole Flare Ever
Zwicky Transient Facility at Caltech's Palomar observed a flare shining with 10 trillion suns' light, likely from a supermassive black hole devouring a massive star. This record-breaking event aids black hole studies.
Astronomers also found new cataclysmic variable formation channels.
Milky Way-Like Galaxy Discovered Forming Stars Rapidly
Astronomers found a galaxy twin to the Milky Way with symmetrical arms, forming stars 20-30 times faster than ours. It exhibits 'beads-on-a-string' pattern.
This reshapes early galaxy formation views.
CRISPR Gene Editing Corrects Mutation in Infant
Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia used CRISPR to fix a single DNA base in nine-month-old KJ Muldoon, preventing ammonia buildup and organ failure. First such targeted correction in a patient.
Advances personalized medicine.
Microsoft Unveils Topological Quantum Processing Unit
World's first QPU powered by Majorana particle-based Topological Core, scalable to a million qubits. Launched in February 2025.
Boosts quantum computing reliability.
Quantum Spin Ice Confirmed with Emergent Photons
Rice University team solved decades-old mystery, observing 3D quantum spin liquid with photon-like excitations and spinons via neutron scattering. Confirms theoretical predictions at near-zero temperatures.
Opens paths for quantum tech.
Berkeley Lab Advances Optical Computing with Nanoparticles
New photon-avalanching nanoparticles enable light-based switching for nanometer-scale optical memory and transistors. Rivals advanced microelectronics speed and size.
Paves way for faster computers.
Gene Therapy Slows Huntington's Disease by 75%
First Huntington's gene therapy trial reduced cognitive decline rate dramatically. Multiple 2025 trials launched for gene editing in cancers, immune disorders, and lung/liver diseases.
Marked as breakthrough year for therapies.
Earth's Deep Interior More Connected Than Thought
Physicists discovered enhanced connectivity in planetary core, reshaping models of Earth's engine. Part of 2025's top physics advances alongside new black hole and dark energy findings.
Impacts geophysics understanding.
Ozone Hole Recovery on Track for 2060s
Continued CFC alternatives ensure full ozone layer recovery projected late 2060s. Amid conservation successes restoring faith in science.
Highlights environmental progress.
Fermilab's Muon g-2 Final Measurement Released
Third and final muon magnetic anomaly result from Fermilab collaboration advances beyond-Standard-Model searches. Part of 540+ papers published in 2025.
Highlights Intensity Frontier leadership.