Pentagon Begins Releasing UFO Files Amid Scientific Skepticism
The Pentagon has started declassifying UFO documents, with scientists urging careful analysis as they caution against expecting proof of alien life
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Landslide Triggers Massive Tsunami in Alaska’s Tracy Arm Fjord
A 2025 landslide in Tracy Arm fjord caused a tsunami reaching 481 meters high, reshaping the landscape and highlighting risks tied to glacier retreat
New Study Shows Brain Uses Categorization as Predictive Tool for Action
Researchers argue that the brain forms categories to anticipate actions based on needs rather than simply processing sensory input
Shivelyuch Volcano Shows Ongoing Dome Growth and Ash Activity in Kamchatka
Russia’s Shivelyuch volcano remains highly active with recent lava dome expansion and frequent explosive eruptions disrupting its snowy caldera
MIT Study Reveals Mutation-Specific Treatments for Rett Syndrome
Researchers used patient-derived brain organoids to identify distinct effects of two MECP2 mutations in Rett syndrome and tested mutation-targeted therapies
Student Researchers Lead at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute and NASA hosted a student-focused symposium that empowered youth as scientific experts through presentations and discussions
Tiny Kuiper Belt Object May Host Thin Atmosphere, Study Finds
Researchers suggest a small world beyond Pluto has a tenuous atmosphere possibly formed by ice volcanoes or a comet impact
MIT Scientists Track Chromatin Movement To Reveal Gene Regulation Dynamics
Using advanced microscopy, MIT researchers measured chromatin movement across microseconds to hours, uncovering how DNA dynamics influence gene expression and DNA repair processes
NIH-funded team engineers smaller CRISPR for targeted gene editing
Researchers enhanced a compact CRISPR enzyme enabling efficient gene editing potentially deliverable inside the human body, advancing therapy possibilities for cancer, ALS, and other…
MIT President Urges Support for Curiosity-Driven Science Amid Funding Challenges
MIT President Sally Kornbluth highlights the critical role of basic science research and university training amid budget cuts and uncertainty in federal funding