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Indian astronomers using James Webb Space Telescope data have detected complex hydrocarbon molecules in the planet-forming disk of a young star, offering insights into early planet formation ...

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Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever ...

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Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Researchers at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) are helping reshape how scientists study the Sun. The UH-led team has developed a new artificial ...

As tattoos become increasingly mainstream, particularly among young adults, new research raises questions about their long-term effects on the immune system. A new study has found that tattoo ink ...

As misinformation about women's health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Sperm whales swimming off the coast of Dominica. The marine mammals have a complex communication system that scientists are working to decode. Amanda Cotton Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Last Friday, Cornell made a deal with the Trump administration. The settlement restores millions in federal funding while avoiding explicit limits on university autonomy. Cornell's leaders have framed ...