Science Advances
Earth’s First Sponges Were Soft, Not Spiky, Study Finds
If you imagine the earliest animals on Earth, you might picture something simple but sturdy. Maybe a sponge-like creature anchored to the sea floor,...
Coral reefs help set daily rhythms for ocean microbes
Reefs influence when microbes wake, work, and rest.
Archaeologists uncover Africa’s earliest cremation site
It is the first time this behavior has been documented in the African hunter-gatherer record.
A strange “quantum echo” just showed up in superconductors
This discovery provides insight into quantum behaviors.
Old diabetes drug shows surprising neurological role after 60 years
How the brain contributes to the anti-diabetic effects of metformin?
Invisible Interstellar Highways Are Feeding the Universe’s Giant Stars
Streams of gas might lead to the rapid formation of high-mass stars.
New quantum state discovered at the intersection of exotic materials
A new quantum topological state of matter at high magnetic fields.
MIT’s robot lab assistant learns like a scientist
The system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.
Supermassive black holes feasting on massive stars
The stars’ destruction produces high-energy light.
Moon’s magnetic mystery solved? Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic?
Where did the moon’s magnetism go?
Storms below hurricane strength significantly increase infant mortality in poorer countries
The risk of death was highest during the first year of life after a damaging tropical cyclone.
Multilayered materials that work together, like nacre
The new material design is poised to enhance energy-absorbing systems.
Green glass beads offer a window into the Moon’s hidden depths
It provide a better understanding of what lies beneath its cratered surface.
Humans have observed less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor
This total area is roughly the size of Rhode Island or one-tenth the size of Belgium.
Scientists just discovered a brand new ‘Olo’ color
New insight into the nature of human sight and vision loss.
A planet that orbits at of 90 degrees angle around pair of stars
An exciting first in planetary discoveries!
Chronic back pain? New drugs show promising effects
Research in mice identifies drug combination that can slow or even reverse spine damage.
Smart insoles designed for real-time health monitoring
New system races to improve personal health monitoring.
Unlocking the secret of how mitochondria convert sugars into energy
Until now, researchers haven’t been able to understand the mechanism of how this process occurs.
New method to measure the internal crystal structure of minerals on Mars’ surface
Did life ever exist on Mars?
An insect-sized jumping robot navigates rough terrains and carries heavy payloads
Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up.
Researchers successfully created hot Schrödinger cat states
Quantum phenomena can also be observed and used in less perfect, warmer conditions.
Quantum Biology redefines Life’s computational limits
The computational boundaries of carbon-based life on Earth
Tiny sparks in water droplets: A new clue to life’s origins
Microlightning may have helped create the building blocks necessary for early life.
New study: Stretching spider silk makes it stronger
New study finds the amount of stretching determines the fibers’ properties.
Stress could affect the development of the fetal brain
Disruptions in brain development are linked to higher risks of brain and mental illnesses. While genetics are known to play a role, environmental factors...