VPS13C functions at the ER–endolysosome membrane contact sites. Credit: Nature Cell Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-025-01653-6 Scientists have uncovered more than 20 genes whose mutations cause familial forms of Parkinson’s disease.…
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How science can help you train your puppy
A puppy’s thinking ability may indicate how responsive the dog will be to training and whether it’ll grow up to be well-behaved. Traits such as impulsivity, ability to follow gestures…
Researchers attain coherent control of a hybrid quantum network node
A hybrid multiqubit node-based diamond color centers in a large-scale quantum network. Credit: Chang et al. Quantum technologies, which operate leveraging quantum mechanical phenomena, have the potential to outperform their…
Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status
U.S. non-profit organizations that focus on climate change are getting ready to fight a possible move by the Trump administration to revoke their tax exemptions as soon as this week.…
Our galactic neighbor Andromeda has a bunch of satellite galaxies — and they’re weirdly pointing at us
Our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, or M31) appears to sport a lopsided arrangement of satellite galaxies that defy scientific models, stumping astronomers who are also trying to figure out…
A silent threat to brain development and public health
Medication-induced disruption of sterol biosynthesis poses significant risks to brain development and function. Credit: Julio Licinio An editorial published in Brain Medicine raises the alarm about a previously overlooked threat…
Archaeologists find UAE’s first major Iron Age necropolis
The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi has announced the discovery of the first major Iron Age necropolis in the United Arab Emirates. The necropolis was discovered by…
Using pilocarpine drops post goniotomy may reduce long-term glaucoma medication needs
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Using pilocarpine eye drops following Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy surgery may improve clinical outcomes for patients with glaucoma and reduce the need for future medications,…
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin
This image from video animation provided by NASA in October 2022 depicts the Lucy spacecraft. Credit: NASA via AP NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid…
