Birth of a solar system: Astronomers observe early planet formation for 1st time
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn
8 babies spared from potentially deadly inherited diseases through new ‘mitochondrial donation’ trial
A groundbreaking trial in the U.K. has released data on eight babies born through a special IVF procedure to lower their risk of mitochondrial DNA
‘Ice cube’ clouds discovered at the galaxy’s center shouldn’t exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion
Twin orbs of superhot plasma at the Milky Way’s center known as the “Fermi bubbles” contain inexplicable clouds of cold hydrogen, new research reveals. They
Why do cats like concrete slabs?
Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?
FDA to end dozens of ‘obsolete’ rules for U.S. food items
The U.S. government is nixing a whole slew of “obsolete” U.S. food standards that Trump administration officials say also include “unnecessary” ones.
Posts claim photo shows Trump, Epstein and Bondi. They’re almost right
The original image, taken in 1997, shows the two men with Belgian model Ingrid Seynhaeve.
Trump didn’t post ‘MAGA agrees that 14 year-old girls are almost women anyway’
Pressure has mounted for the release of more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom Trump once said was a “terrific guy.”
Kevin Spacey posted about releasing Epstein files?
The disgraced actor made the post around a week after the Justice Department released a memo saying it found no evidence of an Epstein “client
Texas floods: Myriad of misleading claims besiege Tom Brady in aftermath
In the aftermath of the deadly July 2025 floods, users shared AI-generated images to promote misinformation about the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
Fire destroys main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival before event
A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to
Common medications impact gut microbiome and promote pathogen growth
The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health.
New study maps bacterial communication to fight MRSA infections
Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them being tuned to the same frequency.
Harvard researchers uncover how the brain directs blood flow in real time
All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.
TTUHSC researcher focuses on how brain endothelial cells handle stressors of neuroinflammation
Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). About 50,000 of these injuries will result in death, and more