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Two spacecraft just completed their first test phase in deep space and are now preparing for a groundbreaking journey to Mars that could unlock secrets needed for future human exploration. The mission proves that innovative partnerships can deliver world-class science faster and cheaper than ever before.
Katharine Burr Blodgett created nonreflecting glass through meticulous experiments with thin film coatings, breaking barriers as a woman scientist. Her revolutionary discovery transformed optics and made her an overnight sensation.
Archaeologists used thermal drones to uncover a complete ancient Roman city near Italy's famous Appian Way, revealing streets, a forum, and a hidden theater. The 2,000-year-old discovery shows how modern technology is rewriting ancient history.
Two determined moms and Yale researchers solved a medical mystery that was crippling children across Connecticut. Their discovery led to treatments that now help nearly half a million Americans recover each year.
Scientists have discovered massive reserves of naturally occurring hydrogen deep underground that could meet global energy needs for two centuries without producing carbon emissions. Unlike manufactured hydrogen, this "white gold" energy source forms naturally through geological processes and costs nothing to make.
Researchers have cracked the code on how adorable snowman-shaped objects form in the outer solar system. The discovery reveals a gentle cosmic dance that's been happening for billions of years.
Scientists just pinpointed a microscopic protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily, opening doors to future treatments for devastating heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions born with or developing life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
The Rubin Observatory's revolutionary alert system just sent 800,000 notifications to astronomers worldwide in a single night, spotting supernovae, asteroids, and cosmic changes in real time. This is only the beginning of what may become astronomy's biggest discovery engine.
Astronomers captured the largest image ever taken of our galaxy's chaotic center, revealing 650 light-years of swirling gas, dust, and star-forming clouds in breathtaking detail. The discovery offers clues to how galaxies like ours were born.
Katharine Burr Blodgett created nonreflecting glass in 1938, transforming everything from eyeglasses to cameras. The woman who worked alongside a Nobel Prize winner finally stepped into the spotlight with a discovery that still shapes our world today.
Workers repaving a square in Croatia's historic Dubrovnik just uncovered a 2,000-year-old stone sarcophagus dating back to Late Antiquity. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ancient lives hidden beneath one of Europe's most beloved UNESCO cities.
The Department of Energy just created a new team bringing together government labs, private companies, and universities to use AI for faster breakthroughs in energy and science. The Genesis Mission Consortium could transform how America tackles its biggest research challenges.
Scientists discovered a remarkably preserved skeleton of one of the world's smallest dinosaurs in Argentina's Patagonia region. The crow-sized creature challenges our view of the "age of giants" and reveals incredible biodiversity from 95 million years ago.
Scientists just pulled off one of Victoria's most complicated fossil extractions, recovering a remarkably rare 21-million-year-old whale skeleton that could unlock secrets about how whales evolved. The discovery at Ocean Grove beach is one of very few windows into a crucial but mysterious chapter in Earth's history.
Ancient Roman parents broke mourning laws to honor infants who died, preserving babies as young as one month old in elaborate gypsum burials reserved for society's elite. The discovery proves parental love transcended social rules 2,000 years ago.
Scientists using the world's largest radio telescope have captured the most detailed image ever of the chaotic, star-forming center of our galaxy. The breakthrough reveals how stars are born in extreme conditions similar to the early universe.
Astronomers just completed the largest radio survey of the universe ever, revealing 13.7 million previously hidden cosmic wonders including black hole jets, colliding galaxies, and exploding stars. The breakthrough could transform our understanding of how supermassive black holes shape entire galaxies.
A complete skeleton of a tiny dinosaur from Argentina is overturning everything scientists thought they knew about how these mysterious creatures evolved and spread across ancient Earth. The discovery reveals these ant-eating dinosaurs didn't shrink over time but stayed small for millions of years across multiple continents.
Scientists discovered a nearly complete skeleton of a tiny bird-like dinosaur in Argentina that fills a decades-long gap in understanding how these mysterious creatures evolved. The "missing link" fossil proves these dinosaurs were tiny long before they developed their famous stubby arms and ant-eating adaptations.
Researchers have finally figured out why sneakers squeak on basketball courts, and the answer involves miniature lightning bolts and supersonic rubber waves. The discovery could help us better understand earthquakes and design safer, grippier surfaces.
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