Ancient geology could insulate Iran’s nuclear centrifuges from bombing
Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, or Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La in Persian, is part of a volcanic arc that formed tens of millions of years ago and is made of a tough-to-penetrate rock
Doctors got transplanted testicular tissue in an infertile patient to grow sperm
The history of testicular transplants is long and often sordid, but this successful procedure offers hope for survivors of cancer and other diseases that affect fertility
Environmental groups seek to halt SpaceX’s land swap deal with the government
If approved, this deal would give SpaceX hundreds of acres that are currently part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for private land
Humanity’s ‘golden age’ of language may have occurred 2,000 years ago
During a lost ‘golden age’ of language, humans may have spoken tens of thousands of different tongues, a new study suggests
Can insects live in the ocean? These baby flies could offer clues
Nobody knows why insects aren't found living in the ocean. Scientists just eliminated one theory
Tom Hiddleston on Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and the human stories frozen in time
Actor Tom Hiddleston reflects on the first time he visited Pompeii as a teenager and explains why the ancient city’s preserved tragedy continues to shape his understanding of history and humanity
China’s open AI strategy is changing the race
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 shows how opening a model to outsiders can turn other companies’ computing power into a competitive advantage
Four young mathematicians awarded the 2026 Fields Medals
The 2026 Fields Medals recognize breakthroughs in the math of messy fluids, tangled knots, spinning pencils, and more
Do animals act weirdly during a solar eclipse? Or do we?
There are many observations of animals behaving oddly during eclipses, but the reason may have nothing to do with the sun and moon
Video reveals orcas smashing fish to smithereens, possibly for fun
The behavior could be a strategy to help younger orcas feed, or it may just be for their own amusement, researchers say
U.S. pledges $5 billion to boost AI in government-backed scientific research
The White House’s senior science adviser faced questions over research funding cuts from lawmakers on Wednesday
Long-lost coral reefs rediscovered off the coast of Africa
This marine ecosystem in the Gulf of Guinea shows the resilience of coral reefs against climate change