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…
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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…
Immune Signal Ratio May Predict Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: A long-term study has identified a potential biomarker that could help detect which patients are progressing toward more severe forms of multiple sclerosis. Researchers discovered that a high ratio…
2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon
Astronauts haven’t visited our nearest celestial neighbor since 1972. That’s when NASA astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison “Jack” Schmitt spent three days on the moon before rejoining Apollo 17 crewmate…
These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025
At its heart, science is about the joy of discovery — extending the boundaries of what we know and learning more about the world and our place in it. Research…
