Science Around the World

Includes articles about scientific research that specifically mention what the researchers found, and how they found it. Any research subject can be included from Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, and Medicine, to Psychology, Sociology, and even arts.

Scientists create first-ever supersolid made from light

Researchers suggest the light-based supersolid could transform future quantum technologies.

Previously unknown wasp species with Venus flytrap-like abdomen found in ancient amber

Sirenobethylus charybdis lived nearly 99 million years ago and used its unique abdominal apparatus to trap prey during egg-laying.

Duonychus tsogtbaatari: new two-fingered dinosaur with giant claws discovered in Mongolia

Scientists found this therizinosaur had only two fingers on each hand, with 30-centimeter claws used to grasp branches and feed on leaves.

Researchers discover ancient giant tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains

Some Tessmannia princeps trees may be up to 3,000 years old due to their extremely slow growth.

Curiosity rover detects longest organic molecules yet found on Mars

Researchers caution that the molecules could be of abiotic or biological origin, and do not represent definitive proof of past life on Mars.

Chimpanzees engineer tools by selecting flexible plants for termite fishing

Researchers find wild chimpanzees prefer plants 2.75 times more flexible, indicating sophisticated understanding of material properties.

How microtubules in Asgard archaea shaped evolution

In 2015, researchers examining deep-sea sediments near the underwater volcano Loki discovered gene fragments indicating a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes.

Scientists find mysterious micro-burrows in desert marbles hinting at unknown life forms

'These tubes are apparently not the result of a geological process,' says professor Cees Passchier.

Scientists say dark energy may be evolving, not constant

A recent discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos: dark energy seems to evolve over time, with new data suggesting it is now about 10% weaker.

Euclid's first data release: Mapping 26 million galaxies across 10 billion years

Described as a 'gold mine,' the data could help solve astronomical questions about the expansion of the universe and the nature of dark energy and dark matter, which occupy 95% of the cosmos.

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