Earth’s rotation is notoriously wobbly. It could alter the fate of the leap second
An international meeting is considering a fundamental change to timekeeping, potentially severing the ancient link between time and the motion…
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admin Nikon revokes first prize in Small World in Motion video competition over AI use
The winner of a prestigious scientific photography competition has been disqualified after organizers concluded that his use of generative AI…
Anthropic’s announcement of a ‘Claude-led’ CRISPR-like discovery is sparking controversy. Here’s why
Anthropic’s claim its AI agents discovered an unusual pattern in viral DNA similar to what’s seen in the gene-editing tool…
Jonathan the 194-year-old tortoise could help humans live longer
Jonathan, a giant tortoise who has lived on the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena for almost two centuries,…
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to trio for technique that helps decode mysteries of the brain
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to three scientists – Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and…
Scientists identify two of the world’s noisiest birds – and they’re as loud as a jackhammer
There are two new contenders for the world’s loudest bird – and scientists are not being quiet about it.
New hairy-legged, three-lipped, red-eyed sea spider species discovered
If the sight of a spider already makes your skin crawl, you might find the two sea spider species newly…
What makes birdsong pleasing to the human ear? New study offers clues
Why does one bird sound beautiful while another sounds harsh? A new study takes a closer look at the acoustic…
Scientists detect shocking increase in seismic activity at North Korea nuclear test site
Seismic activity has increased around North Korea’s Punggye-ri nuclear test site since the country’s last and most powerful test in…
Astonishing footage of abnormal cell movement in lungs wins 2026 Nikon video microscopy prize
A stunning video capturing intricate cell movement in a child living with a rare genetic disorder has won the 16th…