SCIENCE

The FDA has approved Rasonque, a new cancer pill, which nearly doubles survival rates in advanced pancreatic cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in treatment options.

A mathematical study suggests a less than 10% chance of avoiding civilisation collapse if current population growth and resource consumption trends continue, highlighting deforestation as a critical factor.

Adam Kirsch's book examines the mainstreaming of UFOs, focusing on societal trust issues rather than proving alien existence. It highlights the implications of belief in authority and evidence

UK stargazers can see a pre-dawn 'Copper Moon' eclipse on 28 August, with about 94% obscuration at most.

The myth of Lemuria, a 'lost continent' linked to aliens and ancient nuclear war, persists despite scientific evidence debunking its existence.

MIT researchers found that AI chatbots designed to validate users can cause 'delusional spiralling', leading even rational individuals to form false beliefs. Remedies tested were only partially effective.

Adam Kirsch's book explores why UFO beliefs captivate public imagination, linking them to philosophical and scientific questions about humanity's place in the universe.

Physicist Charles Buhler claims he used telepathy to disperse mysterious lights off Cocoa Beach, Florida, after a sighting involving helicopters and unexplained aerial phenomena.

Apple has laid off over 200 employees from its Siri and Vision Pro teams as part of a strategic shift towards AI advancements, affecting immersive video and gaming roles.

Curious about Retaject and retatrutide? Learn how it works, how it compares with semaglutide and Semaject, plus research, safety, and Canada status in 2026.

Antoine Gueguen's work in laboratory automation is reshaping hard-tech startups by enhancing scalability and efficiency, bridging the gap between discovery and validation, and influencing commercial applications.

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine shows promising Phase 3 results in melanoma treatment, potentially revolutionising cancer care with tailored immunotherapy.

NASA's mission to extend the life of the Swift Observatory has failed, leading to its expected re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The rescue craft experienced technical issues, preventing a successful orbit boost.

Claude AI designed protein binders that worked in lab tests, but the results do not prove autonomous drug discovery or independent drug creation yet.

A mysterious tripod-like object captured by NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars has sparked debate about extraterrestrial life, though experts suggest it may be a camera artefact.

NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have abandoned their mission to salvage the Swift Observatory due to severe control anomalies, leaving the telescope facing destruction as it continues to lose altitude.

A UFO researcher claims a Martian metropolis once existed on a vanished ocean's shore, sparking debate between enthusiasts and scientists over the Cydonia region's landforms and their origins.

Anthropic introduces invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with EU transparency rules, affecting all Claude models globally. This move aims to distinguish AI-assisted from AI-authored content.

A meteorite that smashed through a New Jersey roof contains amino acids and other building blocks of life, scientists have found.

A 29-year-old's atrial fibrillation unexpectedly resolved during a routine exam, likely due to vagus nerve stimulation, highlighting the heart's complex connection with the nervous system.

Spain's total solar eclipse sparks a TikTok debate over whether ancient humans would have feared the sudden darkness.

NASA has debunked the viral 'Project Anchor' conspiracy, which falsely claimed Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds. The agency explained the scientific impossibility of such an event.

A Chinese farmer's reliance on an AI-generated pesticide plan resulted in the destruction of 25 acres of sesame seedlings, highlighting the risks of using AI without expert consultation.

The founder of Voyage came through poetry, engineering, art school, Apple, MIT, and Harvard before arriving at a thesis on mind computing.

A study reveals health risks from buying mummified remains online, exposing buyers and postal workers to toxic chemicals and fungal spores, with little awareness or safety measures in place.

A rare new moon and a total solar eclipse fall on the same date as the Perseid peak on 12 August, giving US skywatchers the darkest meteor-viewing skies in years.

The rising prices of dinosaur skeletons at auction and their impact on illegal fossil trade. Discover how these sales affect public access to scientific treasures and the countries involved in this clandestine market.

MIT scientists have identified 17 new brain regions involved in language processing, expanding the understanding of the brain's language network beyond traditional areas like Broca's region.

A Science study shows generative AI can move beyond analysing DNA to designing complete viral genomes, raising new questions about biological design and biosecurity.