Beekeepers in Southern California have noticed a surprising trend: local wild bees are thriving without much human help. Unlike bees bought from stores, these wild bees seem to handle the area’s hot, dry weather better. Scientists tested three methods—using only wild bees, only bought bees, or a mix
The National Science Board, an independent group of 22 top scientists and engineers, lost all its members in one swift move. Each got an email Friday afternoon saying their role was over immediately. No explanation came from the White House, and no word on when replacements might come. Inside the Na
Religious families come in many shapes, but those who openly practice their beliefs show some surprising strengths. Researchers followed over 200 families across different faiths—Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and more—tracking how devotion shapes daily life. What stands out isn’t blind obedience but a
Researchers recently examined how a common supplement might protect lungs from damage caused by a widely used pesticide. The study focused on alpha-cypermethrin, a chemical found in many insect sprays. When male rats were exposed to this pesticide, their lung tissue showed signs of stress and damage
Journals often rely on guest editors to organize special issues, but this practice has raised serious questions about research reliability. A recent case saw a journal pull nearly all papers from a cancer immunotherapy issue after finding major flaws in peer review. While these issues gained attenti
NASA just got a hand-me-down plane that used to fly thousands of passengers around the world. But this isn’t any ordinary jet—it’s now the biggest flying science lab in the agency’s fleet. After a year of heavy-duty upgrades in Texas, the former Japan Airlines Boeing 777 landed at NASA’s Langley Res
The government agency that hands out most U. S. medical research dollars is running months behind schedule this year. Instead of funding about 4, 000 new projects by late March, it has approved fewer than 2, 000. That shortfall means thousands of scientists are stuck waiting, some projects are pause
OpenAI just released a fresh update to its AI tools, called ChatGPT 5. 5, built for people who need help with tough tasks like coding and research. Seven weeks after its last version, this new model is here to make everyday digital work easier. The team behind it says it can figure out confusing pro
The heart never stops. Every second of every day, it pumps blood through miles of vessels, pushing against high pressure to keep the body alive. This relentless mechanical work turns the heart into a tough environment for cancer cells. While cancer spreads easily to organs like the lungs or liver, i
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin
