Section

Science

Written by our newsroom from reporting first published elsewhere — every story credits its original source.

Recent Science stories

Science5h agoSource: Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Pentagon Outlines Plan to Sustain Combat Forces for 90 Days Without Civilian Logistics

The United States military is advancing plans to operate for up to three months fully insulated from commercial power, fuel, and transport networks.

Science12h agoSource: Priya Venkatraman

Gemini Notebook Integrates OpenStax and S Chand Textbooks to Expand AI Study Tools

Google expands Gemini Notebook with curated academic volumes from OpenStax and S Chand, enabling automated study guides and quizzes grounded in peer-reviewed textbooks.

Science12h agoSource: phys.org

Scientists Cultivate Elusive Deep-Sea Microbes Closest to Complex Life

Japanese researchers successfully isolate two strains of Heimdallarchaeia, offering an unprecedented laboratory window into the evolutionary emergence of complex cellular life.

Science19h agoSource: Gerrit De Vynck

Tech Chiefs Urged Restraint on Artificial Intelligence, but Capital Pressures Drive New Race

Leading artificial intelligence executives voiced support for slowing development, yet corporate roadmaps and investor demands point toward unabated expansion.

Science1d agoSource: Shelly Leachman-UCSB

Widening Gender Divide Among Young Voters Signals Shift in US Electorate

Analysis from the University of California, Santa Barbara highlights a growing partisan rift between men and women under 35, altering traditional electoral coalitions.

Science1d agoSource: Space com

Commercial Debris Removal Craft Eyed as Military Escorts for Satellites

Technologies engineered to capture orbital junk could be adapted into escort spacecraft to shield critical satellites from hostile maneuvers, according to Astroscale.

Science2d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Tuolumne River Restoration Project Sees Immediate Chinook Salmon Spawning

Crews deposited over 24,000 cubic yards of gravel and woody debris across 4.78 acres of the Tuolumne River, drawing spawning Chinook salmon within days of work finishing.

Science2d agoSource: Frank Landymore

Residential Cruise Ship Halts Operations Over Rising Fuel Costs, Leaving Residents Stranded

The operator of the Villa Vie Odyssey has abruptly suspended voyages and ordered passengers off the ship amid mounting marine fuel expenses.

Science2d agoSource: Rushanabonu Aliakbarova

Tashkent Modernism Wins Global Recognition as Ten Landmarks Join UNESCO List

Ten post-quake modernist architectural landmarks in the Uzbek capital have been added to a UNESCO World Heritage site, cementing their place in global heritage.

Science2d agoSource: Quirino Mealha

Federal Reserve Poised to Hold Rates Steady Ahead of Midterm Elections

Policymakers are expected to pause rate increases this week, but persistent 3.7% inflation and elevated energy costs keep the door open for a December move.

Science2d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Pandemic Rescue Programme Purchases 7 Million Shellfish to Rebuild 35 U.S. Reefs

A relief effort launched during 2020 restaurant shutdowns has preserved over 1,000 coastal jobs while repurposing commercial oyster surpluses into marine restoration assets.

Science3d agoSource: U South Florida

Colorectal Cancer Immune Defenses May Originate Outside Malignant Cells

Research from the University of South Florida indicates metastatic colorectal tumors establish immune barriers externally, questioning long-standing models of oncological progressi…

Science3d agoSource: Alexis Caraco

Mexico City Marks Day of the Dead Season as Annual Catrina Procession Fills Avenues

Participants painted as skeletons and dressed in elaborate attire marched through the Mexican capital, opening a week of Dia de los Muertos observances.

Science4d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Cambridge Team Unveils Low-Cost Spectrometer Chip for Diagnostics and Materials Analysis

A miniaturized optical sensor developed at the University of Cambridge promises laboratory-level chemical analysis for approximately ten dollars, opening paths for consumer and cli…

Science4d agoSource: sciencedaily.com

Consuming Two Drinks Daily Carries 1 in 25 Lifetime Mortality Risk, Study Finds

New research shows moderate drinking carries substantial mortality risks and no net health benefits, challenging established dietary guidelines.

Science4d agoSource: sciencedaily.com

Irregular Blood Pressure Pill Use Erodes Cardiovascular Defense, Study Finds

A study of over 91,000 individuals reveals that skipping prescribed hypertension drugs substantially reduces an 11 percent drop in major cardiovascular events.

Science4d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Centuries After Arrival as a Herb, Garlic Mustard Overruns North American Forests

Initially imported in the 1860s for cooking and folk remedies, an invasive biennial has established footholds across 37 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces.

Science6d agoSource: Aamir Khollam

Tesla Roadster Interface Adds Jet Telemetry, Thruster Gauges and Track Settings

Tesla has revealed cockpit telemetry for its delayed Roadster, incorporating aerospace-style graphics and cold-gas thruster controls.