Key Driver of Extreme Winds on Venus Identified

This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Imagine the catastrophic winds of a category 5 hurricane. Now, imagine…

Brain Damage in Schizophrenia May Begin in Specific Neural Epicenters

Summary: New brain imaging research shows that structural damage in schizophrenia spectrum disorders may begin in specific “epicenter” regions before spreading across connected brain networks. Individuals with the condition showed…

Archaeologists open 5,000-year-old Begazi–Dandibay tomb

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have announced the discovery of an exceptionally well-preserved tomb attributed to the Begazi–Dandibay, a late Bronze Age culture known for constructing megalithic mausolea. The Begazi–Dandibay culture (c.…

AI Uncovers Hidden Stress Damage in the Body

Summary: Researchers developed an AI tool that detects chronic stress by measuring adrenal gland volume on routine chest CT scans. This biomarker aligns with cortisol levels, stress questionnaires, and future…

South Korea launches Earth-observation satellite on homegrown Nuri rocket

South Korea’s Nuri rocket has flown for the fourth time ever. The homegrown Nuri lifted off from Naro Space Center today (Nov. 26) at 11:13 a.m. EST (1613 GMT; 0113…

Dana Liebke | How spiders respond to changes in the agricultural landscape – Functional Ecologists

In this week’s ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, we’re making a web to catch some knowledge on spiders and their habitats. From their new paper “Landscape diversity can promote functional…

Receding waters reveals submerged ancient ruins

Receding waters at Lake Sapanca in Turkey have revealed an ancient structure with mosaic flooring. Sapanca Mayor, Nihat Arda Şahin, said: “For years, there have been various rumours about the…

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

The 2025 government shutdown drew widespread attention to how many Americans struggle to get enough food. For 43 days, the more than 42 million Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

Cuddly koalas had a brutal, blade-toothed close cousin

The koalas clambering around eucalyptus canopies may be cuddly herbivores, but their extinct relatives were horrifying predators. The charismatic marsupials are the closest living relatives of marsupial lions — powerful…

Watch China’s Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)

Three Chinese astronauts finally have a reliable way to get home from orbit. The uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at Tiangong space station today (Nov. 25) at 2:50 a.m. EST…