Science

Low-level lead poisoning is still pervasive in the US and globally

One of the fastest-spinning stars in the Universe

Large meltwater accumulation revealed inside Greenland Ice Sheet

A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities

Sinuses prevented prehistoric croc relatives from deep diving

Evidence mounts for dark energy from black holes

More social species live longer

Pythons can swallow even bigger prey than scientists realized

Melting Arctic sea-ice could affect global ocean circulation

How mammals got their stride

Dandelion-shaped supernova and zombie star

Gut bacteria transfer genes to disable weapons of their competitors

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

A new hydrogel semiconductor represents a breakthrough for tissue-interfaced bioelectronics

Beneficial gut microbe has surprising metabolic capabilities

Unnoticeable electric currents could reduce skin infections

Geometric mechanics shape the dog's nose

Paws of polar bears sustaining ice-related injuries in a warming Arctic

Wearable cameras allow AI to detect medication errors

Plant guard cells can count environmental stimuli

Creating a simplified form of life

Life-saving spongelike 'bandage' rapidly stops hemorrhaging and mitigates risk of infection

Concerning levels of PFAS in fish miles away from large contamination source

Global carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires increase by 60 percent

People sympathize with bullied AI bots

Human skin map gives 'recipe' to build skin and could help prevent scarring

Bacterial vaccine shows promise as cancer immunotherapy

Are nearby planets sending radio signals to each other?

NASA, NOAA: Sun reaches maximum phase in 11-year solar cycle

Major step toward fully 3D-printed active electronics

Liftoff! NASA's Europa Clipper sails toward ocean moon of Jupiter

Evolution in real time

Ordered defects may be key for solution-deposited semiconductors, enabling high-speed printable circuits and next-generation displays

No bolts about it: New technology improves structural strength

Toddlers show increased physical activity with a robot playmate moving around the room

Asymmetric placebo effect in response to spicy food

Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials

Another step towards decoding smell

New insights into how Mars became uninhabitable

Holographic 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries

Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries

Researchers confront new US and global challenges in vaccinations of adults

Antarctic 'greening' at dramatic rate

Winds of change: James Webb Space Telescope reveals elusive details in young star systems

Space oddity: Most distant rotating disc galaxy found

After injury, these comb jellies can fuse to become one

Toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods

In odd galaxy, NASA's Webb finds potential missing link to first stars

2-billion-year-old rock home to living microbes

Iron nuggets in the Pinnacles unlock secrets of ancient and future climates

A leap in behavioral modelling: Scientists replicate animal movements with unprecedented accuracy

Widespread ice deposits on the moon

Most tropical lightning storms are radioactive

Study links hurricanes to higher death rates long after storms pass

AI simulation gives people a glimpse of their potential future self

Do coyotes have puppy dog eyes? New study reveals wild canines share dog's famous expression

Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

Squid-inspired fabric for temperature-controlled clothing

Carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Pluto's moon Charon

Tongan volcanic eruption triggered by explosion as big as 'five underground nuclear bombs'

First data from XRISM space mission provides new perspective on supermassive black holes