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Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of fossil koala while examining specimens in a museum collection. The discovery was made during routine examination of materials that had been stored for decades. The find provides new insights into the evolutionary history of marsupials in Australia.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the barred spiral galaxy Messier 77, revealing unprecedented detail about its active galactic nucleus. The observations provide insights into how supermassive black holes interact with their surrounding galaxies.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 100 people, with the World Health Organization declaring it an international health emergency. Six Americans have been exposed to the virus, and one American doctor has tested positive after treating patients. The outbreak involves a rare strain and is occurring in a conflict-affected region.
The 2026 Breakthrough Prize ceremony honored scientists with over 18 million dollars in awards for groundbreaking discoveries spanning black hole imaging, quantum computing, and fundamental physics.
Researchers publishing in Nature Astronomy have found that living systems leave a unique statistical fingerprint in amino acids and fatty acids that consistently differs from non-living chemistry, offering a new way to detect extraterrestrial life.
Researchers discovered a statistical pattern in organic molecules that could help detect alien life, publishing their findings in Nature Astronomy. Separately, the May issue of Scientific American details how altermagnets, a third form of magnetism discovered in 2024, could transform computing by combining terahertz speed with strong signals.
The discovery of altermagnets, a new third class of magnetic materials, could transform computing and physics. These materials combine terahertz-speed operation with robust spin properties, and have now been confirmed in abundant minerals.
An unprecedented winter heatwave in East Antarctica saw temperatures rise 28 degrees Celsius above average for over two weeks in July and August 2024, with new analysis warning that 2026 could see even more extreme climate events. Scientists say the ocean may transition from a climate stabilizer to a driver of global warming.
Scientists report the discovery of GJ 887 d, a super-Earth exoplanet orbiting the nearby red dwarf star GJ 887. The finding adds to our understanding of planetary systems.
A Hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has resulted in three confirmed deaths, prompting emergency evacuations of passengers. UK authorities are coordinating medical responses for affected British nationals.