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The latest science news and developments - from space, to physics, chemistry, zoology, astronomy, and earth sciences

20 km in diameter mystery interstellar visitor identified approaching the solar system

A11pl3Z's eccentricity is now estimated to be near 6.0, the highest seen yet, confirming its hyperbolic orbit.

Two asteroids the size of 32 George Washingtons to pass Earth on Fourth of July - NASA

Americans will use anything but the metric system. So let's put that to its most logical conclusion and measure asteroids with the first US president: George Washington. 

03/07/2025

Brain burns fat during neuronal activity, challenging traditional beliefs

Neurons break down fat into fatty acids sent to mitochondria to produce energy.

Study: Even when responses are identical, people prefer human empathy over AI

Participants were willing to wait days for a human reply rather than get an immediate chatbot response.

What makes people 'cool'? Study unveils universal traits

Despite cultural differences, 'cool' people worldwide are seen as extraverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous.

Netflix to stream live NASA launches and missions

NASA hopes the partnership will help bring excitement to space exploration through live streams of launches and astronaut activities.

Saltwater and UV alchemy: Researchers develop eco-friendly gold extraction method

The new technique eliminates toxic chemicals by using a common disinfectant and a recyclable polymer to recover gold from electronic waste.

Study finds 20-minute naps boost creative problem-solving

University of Hamburg researchers found that a 20-minute nap with deep N2 sleep boosts chances of creative breakthroughs and increases the likelihood of experiencing a true 'eureka moment.'

Scientists 3D print functional human pancreatic islets, a breakthrough for diabetes treatment

Dr. Perrier: "We are getting closer to the goal of developing a standard treatment for diabetes that could one day make insulin injections unnecessary".

Rulers of the sea: 100 million years ago squids were kings

Researchers uncovered 263 fossilized squid beaks, including about 40 different species that had never been seen before.

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