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9 Science stories published today — The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface; Postbiotic supplement boosts body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss; The Gargantuan Lie That Is Collapsing the Climate.

The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface

We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.

2026-08-07 · 13:20 UTC
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Postbiotic supplement boosts body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss

2026-08-07 · 13:05

A small trial suggests a supplement containing dead bacteria could offer a cheaper alternative to weight-loss drugs such…

The Gargantuan Lie That Is Collapsing the Climate

2026-08-07 · 11:19

The article argues that society is built on a "gargantuan lie" about climate change—the belief that we have sufficient…

SpaceX crash site on moon revealed by South Korean orbiter

2026-08-07 · 11:04

An out-of-control SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon earlier this week did, in fact, leave an impact crater,…

Could geoengineering ‘ice arches’ help preserve Arctic sea ice?

2026-08-07 · 11:00

Researchers are investigating whether artificially thickening ice blockages between Canada and Greenland could prevent…

Drought and heat push Europe’s power grid to breaking point

2026-08-07 · 09:52

High temperatures and low water levels have forced several countries to shut down nuclear reactors just as citizens turn…

A mathematical measure of surprise explains why we fall for clickbait

2026-08-07 · 08:00

Why are we so susceptible to clickbait?

4 ways to watch a solar eclipse without burning your eyes

2026-08-07 · 07:00

Even during a solar eclipse, it isn’t safe to look directly at the sun, but with a proper solar filter or a simple…

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

2026-08-07 · 06:46

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake…

Spin audit of SQD/QSCI quantum-chemistry benchmarks on iron–sulfur clusters

2026-08-06 · 22:50

Researchers at Pure State Labs conducted a critical audit of sample-based quantum diagonalization (SQD) benchmarks on…

Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

2026-08-06 · 22:31

The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed…

Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS

2026-08-06 · 21:49

Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar…

Bioengineered chewing gum may offer a way to fight microbes linked to cancers

2026-08-06 · 21:18

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed a bioengineered chewing gum that reduced HPV by up to 93% and…

Astronomers capture highest-resolution image ever of the Sun's surface

2026-08-06 · 20:44

An international team of astronomers has released the highest-resolution image ever of the Sun's surface, captured by…

Large genome models used to design new viruses

2026-08-06 · 19:04

The AI system makes genetically distant versions of a bacteria-killing virus.

Blue Origin narrowing in on root cause of catastrophic rocket accident

2026-08-06 · 18:20

"The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines."

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

2026-08-06 · 18:01

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

It’s good for the planet to scrap a new petrol car and buy electric

2026-08-06 · 18:00

Carbon savings from driving EVs are so large that it makes sense to scrap a working petrol car to make the switch

South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

2026-08-06 · 17:38

Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

Parasitic zombie-ant fungus thrives in mosses, too

2026-08-06 · 17:13

This may help fungi survive host scarcity and explains why infected hosts prefer the mosses as death sites.

Dress made of living mycelium can renew and repair itself

2026-08-06 · 16:39

Article URL: https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/05/dress-living-mycelium-renew-repair/ Comments URL:…

Moderna's mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review

2026-08-06 · 16:31

Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.

DeepMind AI gives an extra day of warning ahead of deadly cyclones

2026-08-06 · 15:00

An AI model from DeepMind can predict cyclones three days ahead with a level of accuracy that previous models can only…

Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak triples in size

2026-08-06 · 14:48

A Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak has grown to 6,358 lab-confirmed cases across 15 states, with 278 hospitalizations…

Do leftovers taste better the next day? Sometimes, according to science

2026-08-06 · 14:00

The widespread belief that some foods benefit from a night in the fridge has been put to the test, and it seems to be…

Show HN: Science for Kids

2026-08-06 · 13:44

"Science for Kids" is a collection of illustrated science features that explains everyday phenomena through real…

The 85-million-year timeline of human evolution

2026-08-06 · 08:00

Combining archaeological evidence with ancient DNA and data on past climates shows us how long and winding the story of…

Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan

2026-08-06 · 04:59

Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal's population, which was wiped…

Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't

2026-08-06 · 04:46

A self-taught botanist explains how beginners can overcome intimidation and learn plant identification by understanding…

Three factors in midlife can delay the onset of dementia by 13 years

2026-08-05 · 20:00

A study involving 12,000 adults in the US suggests that taking action to prevent dementia during your 50s can make a big…