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A new fellowship program just gave 176 college students from across America the chance to work alongside Nobel Prize-winning scientists for nine weeks. The inaugural Cech Fellows will conduct real research at 131 top labs this summer.
When Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe spotted a "new star" in 1572, he didn't just witness a supernova—he sparked the scientific revolution that transformed how humanity understands the universe. As AI promises another scientific revolution, this cosmic explosion reminds us how far observation and measurement have brought us.
Astronomers discovered two pairs of Jupiter-sized planets floating through space without a star, strengthening evidence that these mysterious objects are real. The finding comes from a different region of the Milky Way than previous discoveries.
Two new AI systems are helping scientists generate research ideas and design experiments in hours instead of weeks. Robin and Co-Scientist are already showing promise in finding new uses for existing drugs.
Scientists discovered that severed tissue from a sea cucumber keeps living, healing, and growing for years without dying. These "zombie" fragments might hold clues to understanding regeneration and longevity.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing scientific discovery across every field, from designing new viruses that fight bacteria to simulating 1,000 years of climate in a single day. But researchers at Stanford agree: AI finds answers faster, while humans still choose which questions matter most.
Google researchers built AI tools that discover new drug candidates and catch cancer cases doctors miss. The technology could put a virtual research lab in every scientist's pocket.
Scientists in India have discovered a new evergreen tree species hiding in Kerala's rainforests, adding hope to global conservation efforts. The rare find, named after a pioneering botanist, reminds us that Earth still holds beautiful secrets waiting to be uncovered.
A Chinese space telescope just detected a mysterious pattern hidden in cosmic rays from across the galaxy, solving a puzzle physicists have been chasing since 1912. The discovery could finally reveal how the universe's most energetic particles get their incredible power.
An intimate New York gallery transformed space telescope imagery into a sold-out immersive experience blending live music, custom visuals, and NASA recordings. The performance demonstrated how scientific discovery can inspire profound artistic expression.
Scientists finally know why the universe's biggest stars seemed to vanish before exploding. A dust shroud so thick it fooled Hubble was hiding them all along.
Researchers created a global treasure map showing where rare earth metals for phones and electric vehicles hide underground. The discovery could help countries find their own supplies of these critical materials.
Google unveiled an AI system that works like a research team, debating and refining scientific ideas over days instead of giving instant answers. The breakthrough already helped identify promising treatments for liver cirrhosis and cellular aging.
Scientists discovered traces of a powerful painkiller on ancient Chinese surgical instruments, proving doctors were using sophisticated anesthesia six centuries ago. The finding confirms what medical texts hinted at: Ming Dynasty surgeons knew how to safely harness toxic plants to ease their patients' pain.
Scientists studying rare crimson auroras over Japan discovered the glowing lights reached unexpected heights, suggesting moderate solar storms may be far more powerful than current measurements indicate. The finding could help protect satellites and power grids as space weather becomes more unpredictable.
A spacecraft headed to study a metal asteroid just captured breathtaking new images of Mars during a gravity boost flyby. The bonus pictures are helping scientists prepare for the probe's 2029 destination while giving us fresh views of the red planet.
A robotic lab at Princeton University autonomously created graphene and built atomically thin transistors after receiving simple voice commands, marking a major step toward AI systems that can run real experiments on their own. The breakthrough could speed up discovery in materials science and nanotechnology.
After more than a century of debate, researchers have finally cracked the puzzle of why T. rex had such comically small arms. The answer reveals a fascinating trade-off that shaped dinosaur evolution for 180 million years.
Researchers in Greece just discovered the oldest handheld wooden tools ever found, revealing that humans nearly half a million years ago were far more skilled than we imagined. The 430,000-year-old artifacts push back evidence of advanced woodworking by 40,000 years.
In 1908, a cosmic airburst flattened 800 square miles of Siberian forest with hundreds times the energy of Hiroshima, yet left no crater. Scientists now understand why, and it's helping protect Earth today.
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