In this week's Science Spotlight, we discuss alarming predictions about a major Atlantic current, the breakup of the planet's largest iceberg, breakthrough discoveries in the study of mammalian brains, and the James Webb Space Telescope's search for extraterrestrial life. (Image:…
The James Webb Space Telescope (foreground) has revolutionized the search for habitable planets. Can it finally answer one of the most important questions in space? (Image: Photo collage by Marilyn Perkins. Images courtesy of NASA, ESA, CSA, Northrop Grumman; Nazariy…
LSD is currently being studied for its use in anxiety therapy, both in combination with psychological support and as a stand-alone method. (Image: Tatyana Maksimova/Getty Images) According to clinical trials, a single use of the psychedelic substance LSD can reduce…
The researchers coated sperm with magnetic nanoparticles. (This 3D image of sperm is provided for illustrative purposes only.) (Image credit: Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo Library via Getty Images) Researchers have created magnetically controlled “spermbots” that they can control and monitor in…
A composite image of the star-forming region NGC 6357. The young star in the region is rich in carbon dioxide, not water, according to a new study. (Credit: NASA) New data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed…
Test your knowledge of the incredible capabilities of the human body. (Image credit: Alan Thornton/Getty Images) The human body is an amazing machine, and this is best demonstrated by sports competitions and records. With each passing decade, athletes overcome new…