Latest Science News
Astronomers Discover Universe's Largest Spinning Cosmic Filament
Scientists using South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope, DESI, and SDSS data identified a giant cosmic filament where galaxies spin in sync with the structure, hinting at inherited spin from the cosmic web. This razor-thin chain reveals coordinated motion stronger than chance, aiding understanding of galaxy formation and gas flows.
The finding refines models for upcoming surveys like Euclid and Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
JWST Captures Supernova from Dawn of Universe at z ≃ 7.3
James Webb Space Telescope detected a supernova (SN in GRB 250314A) from when the universe was 730 million years old, following a gamma-ray burst spotted by SVOM on March 14, 2025. Confirmed via ESO/VLT, it probes massive star deaths in the reionization era.
Models match local GRB-associated supernovae, offering insights into early stars and galaxies.
Science Magazine Names Renewable Energy 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
Lower renewable energy prices are curbing emissions, marking the unstoppable rise of renewables as Science's top breakthrough. This shift highlights global progress in sustainable energy adoption.
First Personalized Gene Editing Treats Baby with Rare Liver Disease
A baby boy with defective CSP1 gene received pioneering gene editing therapy to detoxify ammonia, avoiding strict diets or transplants. This advances treatment for rare diseases using CRISPR-like tech.
Pig Kidney Xenotransplant Lasts Nine Months in Human
A genetically modified pig kidney with 69 edits functioned for ~9 months, nearing 1964 chimp record, boosting xenotransplant hopes. Another 6-gene edit lasted similarly in China.
CRISPR-GPT AI Tool Masters Gene Editing for Novices
Developed with Google DeepMind, CRISPR-GPT guides researchers through knockouts, base/prime/epigenetic editing in one day. It accelerates CRISPR adoption amid base/prime editing prizes to David Liu.
Vera C. Rubin Observatory Completes Construction, Releases First Images
The new Chilean telescope captures wide celestial views, set to produce history's largest 3D universe map via public portal. It accelerates astronomy discoveries.
Antimatter Production Rate Boosted Eightfold at CERN
ALPHA experiment used laser-cooled beryllium ions to cool positrons to -266°C, creating 15,000+ antihydrogen atoms in under 7 hours. This advances antimatter studies.
Tryptophan Confirmed on Asteroid Bennu from OSIRIS-REx Samples
Analysis verifies the amino acid on Bennu, key for protein biosynthesis, aiding origins-of-life research. Reported November 27.
Verticillin A Fully Synthesized, Promising for Brain Cancer
MIT chemists achieved first complete synthesis of the 50-year-old fungal anticancer agent, targeting aggressive brain tumors. Reported December 2.
Hektoria Glacier Retreats Fastest in History
Antarctica's Hektoria lost nearly 50% in two months, the quickest modern glacier retreat. Reported November 3.
New ViViD-AFM Microscopy Reveals Influenza Cell Invasion
ETH Zurich's technique combines confocal and atomic force microscopy for high-res views of virus entry into human cells. Demonstrated December 4.