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Latest news, analysis, and updates in science.

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May 13, 2026

2026’s Best Academic Publishing Platforms for Scientists Revealed

In 2026, academic publishing platforms offer scientists open access, innovative peer review, and tools to maximize research impact and visibility.

11 min read

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May 13, 2026

Open Source Scientific Software Sparks Cost War in 2026

Open source scientific computing software challenges commercial giants in 2026, offering cost savings and flexibility that reshape research tools.

11 min read

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May 13, 2026

7 Research Software Tools Crushing Computational Biology in 2026

Discover the 7 essential research software tools dominating computational biology in 2026, enabling scalable, reproducible, and high-throughput analysis.

11 min read

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May 10, 2026

NASA Engineers Smash Supersonic Rotor Speed Barrier

NASA’s JPL engineers developed rotor blades that survive supersonic speeds, revolutionizing Mars helicopter missions and future rotorcraft design.

5 min read

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May 10, 2026

Contact-Tracing Apps Fail to Curb Hantavirus Risks

Contact-tracing apps designed for Covid can't track hantavirus, which spreads through rodent exposure, not human contact.

4 min read

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May 9, 2026

Webb Reveals M77’s Galaxy Core Blazing Brighter Than Ever

Webb’s image of M77 reveals an ultra-bright galactic core, unlocking new clues about galaxy formation and energetic cosmic phenomena.

4 min read

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May 8, 2026

260 km Asteroid Sparks Rethink of Moon’s Largest Crater

A 260 km asteroid likely created the Moon’s largest crater, forcing scientists to rethink the scale of ancient lunar impacts.

4 min read

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May 8, 2026

Scorpion Venom and Habanero Peppers Crush Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Scientists engineer antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to defeat drug-resistant tuberculosis and other superbugs.

6 min read

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May 7, 2026

Astronomers Pinpoint Age of Nearby Brown Dwarf 57 Light-Years Away

Astronomers precisely dated a brown dwarf 57 light-years away, unlocking new insights into its formation and evolution.

4 min read

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May 7, 2026

Hubble Reveals Stunning Spiral Galaxy 53M Light-Years Away

Hubble’s detailed image of NGC 5054 reveals rare spiral galaxy features 53 million light-years away, advancing our understanding of galactic structure and evolu

8 min read

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May 6, 2026

Tiny Object Beyond Pluto Sparks Atmosphere Mystery

A small trans-Neptunian object beyond Pluto shows signs of an atmosphere, defying current planetary science and reshaping solar system theories.

8 min read

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May 4, 2026

Uranus' Outer Rings Found to Have Separate Origins

Uranus’ two outer rings come from different origins, overturning textbook views and challenging planetary ring formation models.

9 min read