Celebrations held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York for the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists' 20th anniversary gala. NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Three exceptional scientists each received $250,000 – the largest unrestricted scientific award available to...
A single photograph could help researchers better understand what domestic cats hunt in the wild. The HUN-REN Center for Ecological Research is now asking the public to submit photos of wild animals encountered by their cats as part of its MACSKAPRÉDA Projekt (“Cat Prey Project”). The goal of the…
In the Southern Ocean, whales, penguins, seals and seabirds feast on massive swarms of krill that underpin much of the region’s marine food web. Meanwhile, a growing fishing industry in Antarctica is also targeting the tiny crustaceans, used to make Omega-3 supplements, pet food and feed for…
‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by the climate crisis are less likely to engage in civic action on the issue, according to a study. The report from the London…
Chen Institute symposium Nov. 5–7 will feature newly named 2026 Nobel Laureate Karl Deisseroth alongside Terence Tao, Jeffrey Ullman, James Collin, Zhijian "James" Chen, Yejin Choi, Daphne Koller and other leaders exploring how AI can accelerate scientific discovery SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6,...
Scientists have discovered that freedivers who plunge deep underwater develop incredible mental adaptations that protect neural networks involved in attention, movement and memory.
Mercury may have contracted 10% to 30% more than scientists previously estimated because billions of years of asteroid impacts have obscured some of the geological evidence of its shrinking. A study published Sept. 10 in Geophysical Research Letters found that Mercury’s roughest regions contain…
Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may create valuable opportunities to talk, listen, and feel more connected.