Survey Reveals Cautious Scientific Views on Signs of Alien Life
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists shows cautious expert responses to recent claims of potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b and Mars rock Cheyava Falls
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Study Predicts Widening Resource Access Gaps by 2050 Across Regions and Income Groups
An MIT-led study projects significant disparities in future access to food, water, and energy by 2050, showing varied risks based on geography and income…
Detailed View of the Pelican Nebula Reveals Star Formation Process
A deep-exposure image highlights the complex gas, dust, and active star formation shaping the Pelican Nebula, captured by astronomers observing its evolving ionization front
Social Isolation in Childhood Linked to Higher Risk of Youth NEET Status
UK research finds socially isolated children face significantly increased odds of not being in education, employment, or training by age 18, independent of mental…
New Viral Particle Method Enables Tracking Gene Activity in Living Cells
Researchers at the Broad Institute and MIT have engineered a technique using virus-like particles to monitor RNA expression in living cells repeatedly without killing…
Ig Nobel Awards Honor Quirky Environmental and Biological Research
The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes recognized innovative scientific studies including cockroach milk composition and soil health explored through underwear decomposition across 25 countries
Roman Soldiers Were Paid in Coins, Not Salt, Despite Salary Origins
New research confirms Roman soldiers primarily received coin payments, refuting the myth that their pay was made in salt despite the word "salary" deriving…
MIT Graduate Research Links Economic Growth to Improved Lives in Middle-Income Nations
Lyonel Tanganco, an MIT graduate student, studies data-driven policy interventions to transform economic growth into better health and social outcomes in countries like the…
New “Cut-to-Fuse” Strategy Enables Mild-Condition Molecular Scaffold Editing
Researchers at Ritsumeikan University developed a halogenation-driven method for selective carbonyl deletion in hydroxycoumarins, simplifying ester bond cleavage under mild, metal-free conditions
Urban Stream Daylighting: Methods for Restoring Buried Waterways in Cities
Research comparing Seoul and Zürich highlights diverse approaches to stream daylighting, showing how restoring buried urban streams aids stormwater management and habitat restoration