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Evidence of a rare particle decay fits physics’ best theory, giving scientists a new way to test whether our understanding of matter leaves something out. After more than 40 years of searching, physicists have found the first evidence of a particle decay predicted to occur only about once in every 10 billion beauty particles. The […]

A black hole isn’t the only possible outcome when neutron stars collide: simulations suggest some mergers can create the extreme magnetic fields of magnetars in milliseconds. When two neutron stars collide, the result is often a black hole. But some mergers leave behind a massive neutron star with an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field. New supercomputer […]

Building on the Moon could require fewer supplies from Earth, as scientists have found a way to fuse simulated lunar dust into interlocking bricks without added materials. Building a future home on the Moon might someday resemble assembling a giant LEGO set. Instead of plastic pieces, astronauts could use interlocking bricks made from lunar dust, […]

Building on the Moon could require fewer supplies from Earth, as scientists have found a way to fuse simulated lunar dust into interlocking bricks without added materials. Building a future home on the Moon might someday resemble assembling a giant LEGO set. Instead of plastic pieces, astronauts could use interlocking bricks made from lunar dust, […]

Building on the Moon could require fewer supplies from Earth, as scientists have found a way to fuse simulated lunar dust into interlocking bricks without added materials. Building a future home on the Moon might someday resemble assembling a giant LEGO set. Instead of plastic pieces, astronauts could use interlocking bricks made from lunar dust, […]

A drug that turns cells’ protein recycling machinery against advanced prostate cancer reduced tumor activity and pain in an early clinical trial, suggesting a possible way around resistance to hormone therapy. Prostate cancer treatments often work by depriving tumors of testosterone, a hormone that helps drive their growth. That approach can hold the disease in […]

Honey’s medical uses may go beyond healing wounds, as laboratory experiments suggest multifloral honey could strengthen human skin cells’ defenses against damaging UV radiation. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight can accelerate skin aging and place cells under stress, potentially contributing to damage that precedes skin cancer. As scientists explore ways to better protect the skin, […]

An experimental weight-loss injection may offer more than a way to shed pounds, with clinical trials suggesting it could also ease the burden of painful knee arthritis. Losing weight can help relieve knee osteoarthritis, yet the condition often makes weight loss difficult in the first place. When walking, climbing stairs, or simply standing up from […]

By filling the tiny pores of fragile materials with an unusual liquid, scientists have found a way to create intricate patterns without destroying their structures. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) contain networks of tiny pores that can trap gases, capture pollutants, and support chemical reactions. These properties make them attractive for advanced sensors and electronic devices, but […]

A burial ground on Spain’s southern coast suggests ancient communities may have continued building massive shared tombs during the Bronze Age, rather than simply reusing older monuments. A 3,800-year-old burial mystery on Spain’s southern coast is challenging what archaeologists thought they knew about prehistoric burial traditions. At a time when communities across the Iberian Peninsula […]