Scientists have created synthetic human embryos

Researchers have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells, according to media reports. Remarkably, these embryos have reportedly been created from embryonic stem cells, meaning they do not require sperm and ova.

Observing Fibonacci spirals in a 400 million-year-old fossil

Scientists now find that the earliest leafy plants did not have Fibonacci spirals, contradicting our initial assumptions on plant evolution.

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn

Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.

Phosphorus discovered on Saturn's moon Enceladus

Phosphorus is the least abundant essential element necessary for life, and its recent detection in icy grains from Enceladus could redefine how we look at life beyond Earth.

There's a Weird Deformation in Earth's Crust, And We May Finally Know Why

Earth's largest continental rift, the East African Rift (EAR) system, has been something of a mystery for geologists – but a new study combining computer models with GPS satellite data appears to have found an explanation.

Taurine may extend life and health, scientists find

Taurine - a nutrient found in meat, fish and sold as a supplement - extends life and boosts health in a range of animal species, scientists say.

Emissions And Warming Are Both Breaking Records

Greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, with yearly emissions equivalent to 54 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide.

A white dwarf's crystallizes into a celestial diamond

A group of Australian space scientists discovered a white dwarf star that appears to be in the beginning stages of crystallizing into a celestial diamond.

Spaceflight Can Induce Long-Lasting Structural Changes in The Human Brain

Using MRI scans of 30 astronauts, the researchers built on those earlier studies to discover that the longer the spaceflight, the greater the increase in brain fluid volume.

Brightest Cosmic Explosion Ever Detected Had Other Unique Features

When scientists detected the gamma-ray burst known as GRB 221009A on Oct. 9, 2022, they dubbed it the brightest of all time, or BOAT.  Follow-up studies showed that GRB 221009A was 70 times brighter and far more energetic than the previous record holder. 

An Ice-free Arctic Could Be Only a Decade Away

A new study finds that Arctic sea ice could disappear in the summers as early as the 2030s, a decade earlier than previously thought

Webb telescope detects universe's most distant organic molecules

An international team of astronomers has detected complex organic molecules in the most distant galaxy to date using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

These Companies Kept Silent About 'Forever Chemicals' For Decades

Secretly held documents from the two most prominent manufacturers of 'forever chemicals' show that industry leaders knew of the harmful health effects of some per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) long before they told the public.

Researchers discover that plants can clean toxic chemicals from the air

 According to a new study, some plants can clean toxic chemicals from the air, helping clear out cancer-causing toxins in a matter of hours.

Scientists Beam Solar Power to Earth from Space for First Time Ever

The MAPLE experiment was able to wirelessly transfer collected solar power to receivers in space and direct energy to Earth