Research Matters: UOG MAGIC Lab expands funding, research capacity in the Pacific

From land to sea—and now the skies—the University of Guam is expanding its research in all directions. While UOG is proudly a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution, it’s also launching new frontiers in space-related research through programs funded...

Scientists “Improve on Mother Nature” To Create Powerful Cancer-Killing Molecule

Researchers discovered that bacteria inside tumors can create a molecule that makes chemotherapy more powerful. This surprising microbial ally could pave the way for new, more effective cancer treatments. Credit: Shutterstock A bacterial molecule...

Science The Cool Down New study links hurricane size to unexpected factor: 'Like popcorn heated on an uneven pan'

Scientists from Purdue University have discovered the reason why some hurricanes expand faster than others, growing substantially in size, and it's linked to our warming world. "Tropical cyclone (TC) size strongly affects its hazards and impacts,"...

Scientists set world record with magnetic field 700,000 times Earth's

Chinese scientists announced on Sunday that they have successfully generated a steady magnetic field of 351,000 gauss with a fully superconducting magnet, setting a new world record. The breakthrough will significantly advance the...

Researchers Build Microscopic Gears Powered by Light in Milestone for Nano-Scale Machines

In brief Scientists etched working gear trains on a chip, driven solely by photon momentum. The devices could someday power microfluidic pumps, reconfigurable optics, and tiny surgical tools. Efficiency remains extremely low, making the work an...

Science ministry launches alliance to promote physical AI research

The science ministry on Monday launched an alliance of institutes and businesses to promote research activities in the physical artificial intelligence (AI) sector, which encompasses humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles. The launch came as part...

Scientists discover disturbing hazard lurking on ocean floor: 'Time bombs'

The deep sea holds many secrets — including an estimated 200,000 barrels of nuclear waste dumped in the Atlantic by European countries for about 50 years. Now, a team of French researchers is trying to wrap their heads around cleaning up the mess,...

Researchers Release Report on People Enslaved by Harvard-Affiliated Vassall Family

A group of Harvard-affiliated researchers presented an extensive report Thursday on the people enslaved by the Vassall family, whose members were affiliated with the University and lived at the Longfellow House in Cambridge. The report, spanning...

Researchers discover concerning health hazard lurking in children's classrooms — here's how it's impacting students

The study suggested that more research should be done. by Lindy WhitehouseSeptember 28, 2025 A recent study has made a shocking discovery about the level of microplastics in classrooms, which could be negatively impacting children's health. What's...

Researchers seek public help in study of mysterious lake foam for PFAS

NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) - - Researchers from Western Michigan University, in collaboration with the Michigan Geological Survey, are calling on lakefront property owners across the state to report sightings of mysterious white foam on lakes...

Science The Cool Down Scientists astounded after being visited by thriving creatures deep below the ocean: 'This gives us a crucial reference point'

Researchers say they have gained unusual insight into how healthy marine ecosystems should operate, potentially aiding the quest to restore degraded natural areas worldwide. According to a University of Exeter press release, a team from the...

Scientists Discover “Virtual Charges” That Exist Only When Light Hits

High-precision optical components used to manipulate attosecond light pulses. Credit: Politecnico di Milano A study led by Politecnico di Milano, recently published in Nature Photonics, highlights the crucial role of virtual charges in insulating...

Research reveals causes of culling and mortality in Norwegian laying hens

Páll Gretarsson's doctoral work reveals important health problems in Norwegian laying hens and provides new insight into the causes of keel fractures The main objective of Páll Gretarsson's doctoral thesis was to gain new knowledge about the most...

Science The Cool Down Judge rejects lawsuit filed after disastrous SpaceX launch: 'It's hard to watch these huge explosions'

Space exploration can be described as a testament to our determination and innovation, but many critics argue that we should be keeping the best interests of Earth in mind first before setting our sights elsewhere. A U.S. judge appeared to...

Science National Geographic This is the oldest blue pigment ever discovered in Europe

For the past 50 years, a small, unremarkable stone sat on display at a museum in Germany. Archaeologists excavated the stone in the late 1970s from a German site called Mühlheim-Dietesheim. It was believed to be a simple oil lamp from the end of...

Research abdicated: The fall of science and rise of perversity 

It is fundamentally impossible to turn the national poison of opioids vestigial by padlocking a lab and painting a facade that leaves the crisis forever burning and forgotten in the noose of a Gordian knot, and yet this is where America stands....

Science Sunday brings interactive learning to St. Patrick's County Park

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Bringing the classroom outdoors! ND-LEEF hosted Science Sunday, providing demonstrations and hands-on activities for adults and children. Faculty, students, and community partners offered activities at St. Patrick's...

Harvard Researchers Find Executive Function Tests May Be Culturally Biased

Researchers from Harvard’s Department of Human Evolutionary Biology found that educated children perform better on psychological tests measuring executive functioning abilities, challenging the accuracy of current measures in studies across...

World News | Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks in Children with Obesity, Scientists Say

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 29 (ANI/TPS): New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday. A study by...

The contribution of data science and analytics to physics

By Qozeem D. Abdulwaheed AS a young Nigerian passionate about science, I have realised that data science and analytics are no longer skills reserved only for technology companies. They are fast becoming indispensable in the field of physics, where...