“We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before.” Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket climbs […]
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Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests
Hayek noted that it’s difficult to attribute soy consumption to individual fish species. But other research has found a rise […]
Medieval manuscripts are “biological time capsules” for deadly sheeppox virus
For instance, last year we reported on research that used microbial DNA analysis of human remains to identify the likely […]
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice. On Friday, researchers announced the completion of […]
Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO
Two of Europe’s leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week. Technicians complete installation of all four RS-25 rocket engines on […]
Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents
Insect-inspired “sparse coding” does fast learning, avoids catastrophic forgetting. Fruit flies aren’t exactly famous for their brainpower; you’ve probably drowned […]
Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and “24/7″ lectures. Ig Nobel Master of Ceremonies Marc Abraham. Credit: […]
Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure that would continue funding the US government through early December. […]
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
“Black hole stars,” making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more. Astronomers have discovered a “black hole star,” an […]
Without new landers or rovers, it’s helicopters or bust for NASA’s Mars program
NASA’s cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn’t include the helicopters. One of AeroVironment’s prototype Mars […]