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Research, discoveries, archaeology and exploration, with the evidence and its limits.
Satellite observations by Pennsylvania State University scientists reveal two previously unknown magma reservoirs under Masaya volcano, impacting forecasting for nearly 2 million people.
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center identified a rare genetic mutation that provides natural protection against Alzheimer's disease, even in those with a high-risk gene.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will fly an F-5 fighter jet over the University of Alabama versus Texas A&M game on October 24, 2026, as part of the agency's Inspiration Tour.
An international research team found that a train delay in England, previously attributed to a solar storm in 1841, actually occurred seven years later, altering the timeline of early technological disruptions.
Researchers at Texas A&M University found that an overabundance of RNA directly impairs mitochondria, leading to a critical shortage of cellular energy.
Researchers at the University of Konstanz have discovered a novel enzyme that simultaneously degrades bioplastics and cleaves beta-lactam antibiotics, offering a dual solution to environmental challenges.
A 4th-century Roman sarcophagus discovered at Westminster Abbey has revealed its 11th-century occupant, resolving a 150-year-old archaeological puzzle, according to findings published October 21, 2026.
Astronomers announced the discovery of three faint nebulas, dubbed 'New Ghosts', in the Cassiopeia constellation after 100 hours of observation.
A new study reveals that a low dose of psilocybin can significantly reduce aggressive behavior in mangrove rivulus fish without affecting other social interactions.
Preliminary research presented in Milan, Italy, indicates that adults with the highest intake of a sugar found in red meat faced a 63% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Archaeologists have found the first physical evidence of Peruvian hairless dogs at the 1,200-year-old Wari Empire site of Castillo de Huarmey, identifying at least three individuals among 341 dog bone specimens.
A new study by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers indicates that while ketogenic diets may protect against colon cancer, they could increase the risk of cancer in the small intestine in genetically predisposed mice.
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope provides astronomers with an unprecedented look at star formation in a nebula 3,300 light-years away.
An international research team has achieved the most precise measurement of primordial helium abundance, improving accuracy threefold and reinforcing Big Bang theory predictions.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) MMX mission lifted off to collect at least 10 grams of material from Mars' moon Phobos, aiming for a 2031 Earth return.
South Australia has committed financial support for astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg's International Space Station mission, while most other Australian states and territories have declined, leaving a $75 million funding gap.
University of Kentucky researchers restored over two hours of daily sleep in mouse models by targeting microglia, shifting understanding of Alzheimer's sleep disruption.
The Mars Dune Alpha habitat, a 1700-square-foot facility, has successfully cultivated vegetables as part of its simulation of Martian living conditions.
Allison Mjoen, a key figure in NASA's ground operations, envisions the Artemis program creating a lasting public impact similar to the Apollo Moon landings.
A 17-member expedition in October 2026 determined that an object on Nikumaroro Atoll, previously thought to be Amelia Earhart’s missing plane, was a collection of trees and debris.