Cosmic Speed Limit: Why the Universe Can Expand Faster Than Light
Can the universe expand faster than light? Yes, and here is why it doesn’t violate Einstein’s relativity. Learn the difference between motion and expansion.
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Science Week in Review: CDC Turmoil, Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, and Insect Decline Solutions
Former CDC leaders warn of chaos and political interference. NASA releases stunning images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Plus, strategies to halt the global insect apocalypse. Read the week’s top science news.
Unveiling Comptonatus: The UK’s Most Complete Dinosaur Fossil in Over a Century
Paleontologists announce the discovery of Comptonatus, the most complete dinosaur fossil found in the UK in over a century. Learn the scientific significance and what this new species reveals about the Cretaceous period.
Scientists Pinpoint the Origin of Theia, the Lost Planet That Created Earth’s Moon
New research suggests the lost planet Theia, which formed the Moon, is hidden in Earth’s mantle as the LLSVPs. Learn how this solves the isotopic mystery.
Ancient Moss Spores Survive Nine Months Exposed to Vacuum Outside the ISS
Researchers were ‘astonished’ after spores of the primitive moss Takakia lepidozioides survived nine months exposed to the vacuum and radiation outside the ISS. Learn the implications for panspermia and complex life survival in space.
Physicists Reinterpret Einstein’s Equations to Model the Universe Before the Big Bang
Physicists use a new mathematical approach to Einstein’s equations to resolve the Big Bang singularity, suggesting a ‘Big Bounce’ scenario. Learn how this changes cosmology.
130,000-Year-Old Skull Challenges Theory on Neanderthal Noses and Ice Age Adaptation
New analysis of a 130,000-year-old Neanderthal skull challenges the cold adaptation theory, revealing their large noses were for high oxygen intake.
Filmmaker Recovers Camera Left in Yellowstone Grizzly Den for 10 Years, Revealing Rare Decade of Bear Life
Filmmaker Casey Anderson recovered a camera left in a Yellowstone grizzly bear den for 10 years, capturing unprecedented footage of hibernation and cub rearing. See the conservation impact.
Scientists Observe Rapid Human Evolution on the Tibetan Plateau at 13,000 Feet
Scientists documented rapid human evolution in Nepal’s Upper Mustang, showing genetic adaptations for survival at 13,000 feet. Learn how they cope with hypoxia.
HiRISE Image Reveals Strange Lack of Coma on Fragmenting Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s MRO captured a strange image of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS, showing fragmentation without a dust coma. Learn the implications for its rocky composition.
Attenborough Narrates Rare Footage of Polar Bear’s Patient, Brutal Ambush on Ringed Seal
Sir David Attenborough narrates rare BBC footage showing a polar bear’s patient, 13-day ambush on a ringed seal. Learn about the aglu hunting strategy and the challenges of Arctic survival.
The Bamboo Mystery of the Alps: Scientists Seek Help Identifying Vehicle Found in Melting Ice
An Unprecedented Discovery on the Splügen Pass On November 2, 2025, a routine hike across the rugged terrain of the Swiss Alps turned into a significant archaeological event. A hiker traversing the Splügen Pass—a historic trade route connecting Switzerland and Italy—stumbled upon an object few would expect to see at an altitude of 2,100 meters:…