September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon
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September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon

September Skywatching Highlights Sept. 14-20: Follow the Moon to Antares and the Teapot; from dark locations, you may also glimpse the center of the Milky Way Sept 18:…

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New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full
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New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full

In recent years, however, unusually dry conditions across the Rio Grande basin have placed growing pressure on those water supplies. The region has endured prolonged and extreme drought.…

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Dark matter hunters may have finally spotted a hint of the particles
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Dark matter hunters may have finally spotted a hint of the particles

One day in June 2023, the numerous, unblinking electronic eyes of the LUX-ZEPLIN detector may have glimpsed something remarkable — possibly the first direct detection of the shadowy…

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The universe may have been building rocky planets almost from the start
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The universe may have been building rocky planets almost from the start

We are at a critical time and supporting science journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help…

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Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds
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Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds

Published in Nutrients, the study tracked nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older for 10 years. The researchers examined whether regular coffee and tea consumption was associated with…

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Earth may have lost the Sun’s protective shield millions of years ago
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Earth may have lost the Sun’s protective shield millions of years ago

One study from NASA’s SHIELD (Solar Wind with Hydrogen Ion charge Exchange and Large-Scale Dynamics) center, one of NASA’s DRIVE (Diversify, Realize, Integrate, Venture, Educate) Science Centers, examines…

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Scientists discover why snake embryos twist into spirals
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Scientists discover why snake embryos twist into spirals

The findings, published in Current Biology, suggest that the spiral forms as the embryo’s body rapidly lengthens while its gut acts as a tether. That physical constraint causes…

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Scientists find why the liver may not heal even after you stop drinking
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Scientists find why the liver may not heal even after you stop drinking

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Duke University, and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago found that this cellular limbo appears to be driven by inflammation that disrupts…

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Popular sweeteners may leave effects that last for generations
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Popular sweeteners may leave effects that last for generations

New research in mice adds to those concerns. The study suggests that sucralose and stevia, two widely used sweeteners, can alter the gut microbiome and gene activity in…

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches to reveal the Universe’s darkest secrets
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches to reveal the Universe’s darkest secrets

Once operational, Roman will combine sharp infrared vision with an unusually wide view of the sky. That combination will allow astronomers to examine enormous regions of space while…

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