For decades, the idea of regenerating damaged organs felt like science fiction. The idea was reserved for Star Trek episodes where a single pill could grow a new kidney. While scientists at Scripps Research faced many setbacks, that vision is finally inching toward a reality. Researchers have made breakthroughs in regenerative medicine: “tricking” the body’s...

Scientists have identified a concerning new coronavirus in Chinese bats that could pose a pandemic threat. Researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology discovered HKU5-CoV-2 during a comprehensive study of bat populations across China’s southern and eastern regions. The virus belongs to the lesser known relative of COVID, the merbecovirus family. This family includes the...

A major beverage mix-up is making headlines. The manufacturer pulled over 19,000 cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar after labeling them incorrectly. These cans, marked “Zero Sugar,” actually contain the full-sugar version. The Dr. Pepper recall affects anyone watching their sugar intake, especially diabetics. On June 5, 2025, the FDA reclassified the situation as a...

On a sunny day, a family’s hike in Israel transformed into a remarkable moment of discovery. At Tel Azekah, three-year-old Ziv Nitzan found a small stone that held a powerful secret. Surprisingly, it was a scarab amulet buried for almost 4,000 years. This find opens a window into a rich past, connecting us to ancient...

People rarely decide to suddenly take their own lives. In many cases, it is the culmination of persistent psychological trauma or a terminal illness that makes them feel like suicide is their only way out. In the majority of countries, suicide remains a taboo subject, leaving those who are suffering with little support or other...

Scientists have long believed that leprosy was an import from European settlers in the Americas. However, a recent study published in Science reveals that the disease existed on the continent centuries before Europeans set foot on American soil. This discovery shifts the premise of medical textbooks that credited European colonizers with bringing leprosy to the...

Since its inception in 2022, people have progressively become dependent on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Users would prompt it to do almost anything in their daily lives: from job applications to recipes to cook. During the period of its launch, ChatGPT was poised to overtake Google’s search engine as the most used search engine. However, many people...

Minnesota health officials issued an urgent warning after an unvaccinated child with measles visited Mall of America while infectious. The child from Dakota County spent time at the mall’s theme park on May 24 between 5 pm and 9 pm. Thousands of visitors may have been exposed to this highly contagious viral disease during this...

The Strawberry Moon, also known as the Blooming Moon is a captivating celestial event that lights up the night sky every June. Named after the strawberry harvesting season by Native American tribes, this full moon holds both cultural and astronomical significance. This year, sky watchers and moon enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating the arrival of...

Scientists have issued an urgent warning. The Antarctic Ice Sheet, holding around 750,000 cubic miles of frozen freshwater, could soon collapse. This frozen sheet of Antarctica is one of the largest ice bodies on Earth. If it collapses, it would trigger massive sea-level rise, flooding cities, and displacing millions. Even slight deep ocean warming could...

As we look out into the cosmos, we see Earth’s future as part of a grand, unfolding story. Scientists often ask, “how will the world end?” Some predict a fiery demise as the Sun becomes a red giant. Meanwhile, others imagine Earth drifting away into frozen darkness, far from the Sun’s warmth. Both possibilities show...

AI has recently exploded in popularity and relevance across many different spheres. It’s hard to come across a product that doesn’t have AI integrated into its design. But what are the long-term AI consequences? Could AI reduce Earth’s population? Well, one expert believes so and has warned of an AI-driven population decline. How real is...