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Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
NASAâs James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time, adding to evidence that the object has unusual chemistry. The observations also confirmed that the comet remains unusually rich in carbon dioxide.
Scientists Confirm a Deep Earthquake That âShouldnât Existâ
Scientists have confirmed that a mysterious Utah earthquake first detected in 1979 really did occur, resolving a long-running geophysical puzzle. The finding adds to understanding of unusual deep-earth seismic activity and how such events are detected and verified.
Massive 30-Year Study Reopens the Diet Debate
A large study of nearly 200,000 adults has reported evidence that favors one diet strategy over another in reducing heart risk. According to the report, the analysis ends a long-running debate between low-carbohydrate and low-fat approaches.
Living Organism Found Growing Inside a 5,300-Year-Old Mummy
Researchers report a yeast species living inside a 5,300-year-old mummy, with evidence that the organism has shifted even over the past nine years despite freezing preservation. The finding raises questions about microbial survival and long-term conservation of ancient remains.
Supermassive Black Holes May Have Been Born Big
A new study suggests some supermassive black holes may have formed without first going through a normal stellar-collapse stage. If confirmed, the idea would reshape theories about how the earliest black holes formed and grew.
NASA Captures a Supermassive Black Hole Feeding on Its Surroundings
NASA has released new observations of a supermassive black hole about 60 million light-years away that is actively consuming material around it. The object is described as having a mass of about two million Suns, highlighting the scale of black-hole growth in nearby galaxies.
Scientists Trace Pigeonsâ Magnetic Sense to Iron-Rich Liver Cells
Researchers say they have linked pigeonsâ mysterious magnetic navigation ability to iron-rich cells in the liver. The result offers a new biological explanation for how birds may sense Earthâs magnetic field during navigation.
Worldâs Oldest Non-Figurative Painting Found in an Indonesian Cave
Archaeology and archaeometry experts have identified what is being described as the worldâs oldest non-figurative painting in an Indonesian cave. The discovery adds to evidence that early human symbolic expression may be older and more widespread than previously thought.
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Pictures
Scientists have released the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The new telescope is designed to survey the southern sky over the next ten years and is expected to significantly change astronomical research.
Earth Spun Fast Enough to Make One of the Yearâs Shortest Days
Reports say yesterday was the second shortest day of the year, about one thousandth of a second shorter than normal. The change reflects subtle variations in Earthâs rotation that scientists track for timing and geophysical studies.
Worldâs Smallest Violin Created by UK Scientists
Researchers at Loughborough University say they have built what they call the worldâs smallest violin, using metal and microscopic fabrication techniques. The device is so tiny it can only be seen with a powerful microscope, showcasing advances in nanotechnology and precision engineering.
Bogong Moths Found to Use the Stars for Migration
Scientists say Bogong moths are the first insects known to use the stars as a guide while migrating across Australia. The discovery is important because it expands scientific understanding of insect navigation and nocturnal orientation.