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Experts and lawmakers criticize RFK Jr. and the Trump administration for severe cuts to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, jeopardizing healthcare research and patient safety improvements.
A tweet discusses how AI, specifically Claude, is crossing a threshold in theoretical physics similar to mathematics, potentially making junior-level research much cheaper.
A new mathematical theory is reviving the field of enumerative geometry, allowing mathematicians to solve ancient counting problems in various number systems.
A journalist recounts his experience witnessing a total solar eclipse in rural Spain, where the Moon's shadow fell over a historic church, blending ancient history with modern scientific observation.
The essay applies the concept of activation energy from chemistry to explain initial barriers in contexts like physics, neuroscience, and personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of low energy for sustaining actions.
A WIRED listicle teasing five unusual techniques for improving brain function, part of the magazine's broader coverage of future-shaping ideas.
NASA shares spectacular photos of yesterday's total solar eclipse in Europe and partial eclipse in North America, captured by NASA HQ Photo.
A new study challenges traditional assumptions about neurons, showing they can perform multiple computations simultaneously, suggesting that brain cells have vastly more computing power than previously believed.
Spain witnessed a rare total solar eclipse, with stunning photos captured along the path of totality. NASA conducted scientific experiments, including high-altitude aircraft observations and student balloon launches, to study the solar corona and atmospheric effects.
NASA shares details about upcoming solar eclipses, including the total solar eclipse on Aug 12, 2026, and safety guidelines for viewing.
The Met Office's Climate Dashboard explains the importance of glaciers, their observed mass loss over recent decades, and the methods used to measure glacier mass balance, highlighting the scientific consensus on climate-driven glacier retreat.
NASA is covering the total solar eclipse over Iceland and Spain, with live broadcast and expert interviews to study the Sun's corona and Earth's atmosphere.
Article explains how and when to view the Perseid meteor shower in August 2026, noting the new moon will provide especially dark skies for optimal viewing.
A new fMRI study in iScience finds that dogs process happy human facial expressions in brain regions linked to higher cognition and reward, and can distinguish between negative expressions like anger, sadness, and fear.
Octopuses have over two-thirds of their neurons in their arms, allowing each arm to operate independently—a form of distributed intelligence unique to cephalopods. The article explores what scientists have learned about this neural arrangement.
Introduces Sci-VBench, a benchmark for evaluating knowledge- and reasoning-intensive video generation across scientific domains, finding that visual realism has not translated into reliable scientific and causal correctness.
A new Science perspective highlights an artificial neural network embedded in a computer memory chip that reconstructs the human cortex with high accuracy in real time.
A new study using high-resolution lake sediment records from Lake Chala suggests the Mount Toba eruption 74,000 years ago caused only about half a degree of cooling for under two years, contradicting theories of a near-extinction volcanic winter.
Yi Cui introduced seven companies in 25 minutes at AASF 2026, emphasizing the core path from science to market.
Samuel Ting shared his four methodologies at the conference on AI accelerating scientific research, emphasizing redoing what everyone thinks has already been done.