Right in the heart of Berkeley is the home of a group of modern-day Cassandras who rummage under the hood of cutting-edge AI models and predict what calamities may be…
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Hunting a Basic Building Block of the Universe
Newswise — Scientists have made a major step toward using quasiparticles — particles displaying collective behavior — to hunt for axions. Their findings open new paths for harnessing quasiparticles to…
Study identifies urban metropolis at X’baatún
Significant progress is being made in the recognition and documentation of X’baatún, a little-known Maya archaeological site located within Oxwatz Park in the ejido of Tekal de Venegas, Yucatán. During…
Multilingualism Calculator Reveals True Language Strengths
Summary: A new study introduces a multilingualism calculator that quantifies how multilingual a person truly is, offering a clearer alternative to vague labels like “bilingual.” By combining age of acquisition…
The universe may be lopsided, new research says
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The shape of the universe is not something we often…
These sick baby ants sacrifice themselves to protect their colony
Some baby ants don’t ask for help when they contract deadly infections — they ask to be killed. Terminally ill worker ant pupae actively emit a “find me and destroy…
LiDAR reveals lost ancient landscape in Andean Chocó
Deep beneath the dense rainforest of the Andean Chocó, north-west of Quito, an ancient pre-Hispanic landscape is emerging using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Archaeologists have identified hundreds of ancient…
SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket
The first Starlink satellites to join SpaceX’s megaconstellation in 2026 were launched today (Jan. 4) on a brand new Falcon 9 rocket. The fresh booster, carrying 29 of the internet…
Brain Blends Fast and Slow Signals to Shape Human Thought
Summary: Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior. They found that intrinsic neural timescales—each region’s characteristic…
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 29, 2025: Which meteor shower peaks in early January?
Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James…
