A Hidden Earth-Size World Could Lurk Far Closer Than ‘Planet Nine’ : ScienceAlert
A newly discovered warp in the outer Solar System may have been created by a small, rocky world,…
Mysterious Blob of Darkness Found Lurking Deep in Distant Galaxy : ScienceAlert
In an astonishing feat of gravitational sleuthing, astronomers have found a mysterious, dense blob of invisible matter embedded…
Up to 13% of Dementia Diagnoses May Actually Be a Treatable Condition : ScienceAlert
As the global population ages, more of us face frightening cognitive decline, personally or in our loved ones.…
A Tiny Peptide Can Freeze Parkinson’s Proteins Before They Turn Toxic : ScienceAlert
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, harmful protein clumps build up in the brain, blocking communications between neurons and killing…
The Stem Cell Secrets of This Tiny Worm Could Help Unlock Human Regeneration : ScienceAlert
A tiny animal with an extraordinary ability could teach us how to regenerate lost or damaged body parts.…
Award-Winning Images Reveal Our Smallest Realms of Life in Epic Detail : ScienceAlert
An astoundingly detailed weevil on a single grain of rice takes first place in 2025’s Nikon Small World…
Scientists Create ‘Universal’ Kidney To Match Any Blood Type : ScienceAlert
After a decade of work, researchers are closer than ever to a key breakthrough in kidney organ transplants:…
Lead Exposure May Have Given Ancient Humans an Edge Over Neanderthals : ScienceAlert
Lead is often thought of as a modern toxin, but a new study has found that it’s been…
X-Rays Reveal Betelgeuse’s Companion Is Something Astronomers Didn’t Expect : ScienceAlert
The small, furtive companion of one of the brightest stars in Earth’s night sky has just turned out…
The Human Mind Isn’t Meant to Be Awake Past Midnight, Scientists Warn : ScienceAlert
In the middle of the night, the world can sometimes feel like a dark place. Under the cover…