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Iran’s Taftan Volcano Shows Signs of Awakening After 700,000 Years
A recent study using satellite radar data detected ground uplift at Iran's Taftan volcano, indicating pressure buildup that could precede an eruption, prompting the need for increased monitoring and preparedness, though no eruption is imminent.
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Ancient Bedrock Unveils Earth's Violent Origins and Early Life
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Scientists have found evidence suggesting that rocks in Canada's Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt could be over 4.3 billion years old, potentially making them the oldest known rocks on Earth and offering insights into Earth's early crust and conditions, though the dating results are still debated among geologists.
Radiation-Absorbing Fungus Converts Nuclear Fallout into Energy
Originally Published 1 day ago — by My Modern Met
A black fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, thriving in Chernobyl's radioactive environment, may be harnessing ionizing radiation as an energy source through a process called radiosynthesis, challenging our understanding of life’s resilience in extreme conditions.
China Unveils Record-Breaking Hypergravity Machine
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Futurism
China has developed the CHIEF1900, the world's most powerful hypergravity machine capable of generating forces nearly 2,000 times Earth's gravity, enabling researchers to simulate extreme conditions for studying materials, structures, and catastrophic events, surpassing previous centrifuge records and opening new avenues for scientific discovery.
Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Continues to Rise, Worsening Climate Crisis
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Gizmodo
The world's oceans experienced record-breaking heat for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions, leading to severe weather events, melting ice sheets, and threats to marine life, with no end in sight unless global emissions are drastically reduced.
James Webb Telescope Discovers Mysterious 'Platypus' Galaxies Challenging Galaxy Formation Theories
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Live Science
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered nine unusual 'platypus galaxies' that challenge traditional classifications, as they exhibit a mix of features unlike typical galaxies, possibly representing a new type of early universe galaxy or a new stage in galaxy evolution.
Hubble Telescope's End: Is Its Disappearance Nearing?
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Daily Galaxy
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, is nearing the end of its operational life due to orbital decay accelerated by solar activity, with potential reentry as early as 2029. NASA has attempted to extend its lifespan, but without intervention, Hubble may soon be lost, creating a gap in space observation. However, the upcoming Lazuli telescope, funded by private sources and planned for launch in 2028, aims to succeed Hubble with advanced capabilities.
Child Prodigy with PhD in Quantum Physics Aims to Create AI-Enhanced Superhumans
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Indian Defence Review
A 15-year-old named Laurent Simons, who completed a PhD in quantum physics through conventional academic channels, is now pursuing a second PhD in medical science and AI with the goal of creating superhumans, raising both scientific and ethical questions about human enhancement and interdisciplinary research.
Astronomers Encounter Unexplained Deep-Space Gamma-Ray Bursts and Signals
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Scientists detected a powerful gamma-ray burst from a supernova that exploded when the universe was only 730 million years old, making it the most distant such event ever observed. The discovery, confirmed by multiple telescopes including JWST, challenges previous assumptions about early star formation, showing that even in the universe's infancy, stars could undergo processes similar to those seen today.
Breakthrough in Cancer Research: Synthetic Anti-Cancer Fungal Compound Achieved
Originally Published 1 day ago — by ScienceAlert
This week in science covers a range of discoveries including a fungal compound with potential anti-cancer properties synthesized after 55 years, mosquitoes carrying animal DNA supporting Jurassic Park's premise, a rare golden shark with a pigment condition, studies on intermittent fasting's health benefits, and innovative solutions like bacterial communication disruption to prevent tooth decay and a microplastics filter for laundry wastewater.
Astronaut Captures Stunning Views of Zodiacal Light, Auroras, and Pleiades from ISS
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Space
Astronaut Kimiya Yui captured a stunning timelapse video from the ISS showing zodiacal light, green auroras, and the Pleiades star cluster, highlighting the beauty of Earth's orbit and celestial phenomena.