Astronomers Detect Unusual Signal That Could Indicate Extraterrestrial Origin
A repeating radio signal with characteristics that do not match known natural astrophysical phenomena has scientists intrigued.
2026 Is on Track to Become the Hottest Year in Recorded Climate History
New temperature data confirms that climate records are being broken at an accelerating pace.
New Research Links Microplastics to Human Cardiovascular Disease
Scientists have found microplastics accumulating in arterial plaques, potentially contributing to heart attacks and strokes.
CRISPR Gene Editing Is Transitioning From Laboratory to Clinical Reality
The first approved CRISPR-based therapies are demonstrating the transformative potential of gene editing in medicine.
Ocean Warming Is Accelerating Beyond the Most Pessimistic Model Projections
Marine scientists report that heat accumulation in the world's oceans is occurring faster than climate models predicted.