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Split image of Skull Hill on Mars and an artificially stimulated retina

Science news this week: A 'skull' on Mars and the discovery of a brand-new color

Pandora Dewan published 26 April 25

April 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

a researcher bends over and points to the boundary between a body of water and ice

New technologies are helping to regrow Arctic sea ice

Matilda Hay, Grist published 25 April 25

But should we use them?

Artist's impression of the exoplanet K2-18b

Did the James Webb telescope really discover aliens? The truth about K2-18b.

Brandon Specktor published 25 April 25

A study suggesting the exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of alien life has been met with skepticism from the scientific community. Here’s the truth about what the James Webb Space Telescope saw.

an illustration of fluid blue lines floating over rocks

Mathematicians just solved a 125-year-old problem, uniting 3 theories in physics

Jack Murtagh published 25 April 25

A breakthrough in Hilbert's sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math

A photo of dead trees silhouetted against the sunset

Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise

Jude Coleman, Knowable Magazine published 25 April 25

As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in — for better or worse, scientists are learning

a photo of an inscription on a rock face

'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan

Owen Jarus published 25 April 25

An inscription with the name of Ramesses III has been discovered in southern Jordan.

An illustration of a melting Earth with its ocean currents outlined — Atlantic ocean currents are weakening — and it could make the climate in some regions unrecognizable A warm blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate could be weakening.

The Gulf of Corryvreckan between the Scottish isles of Jura and Scarba. — Corryvreckan whirlpool: Scotland's 'raging cauldron' that is named after a Norse king and said to house a witch The Corryvreckan whirlpool is one of the largest whirlpools in the world, reaching speeds of 8.5 knots and producing a roaring sound that can be heard 10 miles away.

a close-up of a storm on Jupiter's surface — 'I won't be surprised if this is happening throughout the universe': Mushball storms on Jupiter offer clues to atmospheres of distant planets Large hailstones made of ammonia may explain why the gas is missing from large pockets of Jupiter's atmosphere.

The fall of the Roman Empire depicted in this painting from the New York Historical Society. — Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate change. But historians say that the real story is likely much more complicated.

a close-up of a material with microplastics embedded in it — Microplastics have been in 'pristine streams' for half a century — what could that mean for human health? New research shows that microplastics have been contaminating some freshwater streams decades earlier than previously recorded. What could that mean for human health?

An aerial photograph of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone. — Scientists find 'breathing' magma cap inside Yellowstone supervolcano Yellowstone's supervolcano appears to have a magma cap that vents pressure and reduces the chances of a massive eruption happening anytime soon.

An Egyptian tomb with a false door — Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door The newfound tomb of an Egyptian prince has a false door, which ancient people viewed as an "entry" and "exit" for souls in the afterlife, researchers say.

Planet Earth

A view of Earth from space

Earth Day: When is it and why do we celebrate it?

By Patrick Pester last updated 22 April 25

Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 that celebrates Earth and raises public awareness about the environment.

The North Pole could shift 90 feet west by 2100

By Skyler Ware published 18 April 25

As climate change melts ice sheets and glaciers, water is being redistributed across the globe — and could end up moving the point of Earth's axis of rotation.

LATEST ARTICLES

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New technologies are helping to regrow Arctic sea ice
2
Did the James Webb telescope really find evidence of alien life? Here's the truth about exoplanet K2-18b.
3
Mathematicians just solved a 125-year-old problem, uniting 3 theories in physics
4
Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise
5
'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan

Space

Jupiter: Facts about the biggest planet in our solar system

By Adam Mann last updated 25 April 25

Discover interesting facts about Jupiter, its many moons, and whether the gas giant and its moons could host extraterrestrial life

James Webb telescope solves 'impossible' black hole mystery

By Shreejaya Karantha published 25 April 25

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to revisit a misunderstood black hole thought to be gulping matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit. It turns out, dust may have obscured the truth.

archaeology

Artist's evidence-based depiction of the blast, which had the power of 1,000 Hiroshimas.

(Retracted) Space rock that destroyed ancient city may have inspired biblical story of Sodom

By Christopher R. Moore last updated 24 April 25

Archaeologists have evidence of a space rock that obliterated Jericho some 3,600 years ago may have inspired the biblical story of Sodom.

A stretch of Hadrian's Wall at Walton's Crags in Northumberland, England, coloured by the setting sun.

Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds

By Owen Jarus published 24 April 25

A drought helped bring about an invasion of Roman Britain in A.D. 367, researchers wrote in a new paper.

World of science

Health

Deadly measles outbreaks could explode across the US if vaccinations fall, model predicts

By Jess Thomson published 25 April 25

Researchers modeled how measles might spread in the U.S. in the coming decades, showing that more than 50 million cases could occur if current vaccination rates fell by half.

Viruses, Infections & Disease

Scientists test first-ever vaccine for acne: Here's what we know

By Emily Cooke published 25 April 25

An experimental vaccine for acne could someday transform the way patients with the condition are treated, according to the company that developed the shot. However, it is still early days.

Medicine & Drugs

Lab-grown teeth could offer alternative to fillings and implants, scientists say

By Jess Thomson published 25 April 25

Scientists in the U.K. have developed a new material that may allow them to grow teeth in the lab, which could provide an alternative to fillings and dental implants someday.

Animals

The fossilised hell ant.

'Hell ant' with scythe-like jaws may be oldest ant fossil ever discovered

By Jess Thomson published 24 April 25

Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen species of "hell ant" that lived 113 million years ago, making it the oldest ant fossil ever found.

Extinct species

A photograph of three baby western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises recently hatched at Philadelphia Zoo.

Zoo unveils babies of 100-year-old giant tortoise, 'Mommy'

By Patrick Pester published 24 April 25

Four adorable western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise babies are now on display at Philadelphia Zoo after their 100-year-old 'Mommy' reproduced for the first time.

Giant mosasaur discovered in Mississippi

By Patrick Pester published 24 April 25

Researchers may have discovered Mississippi's largest ever mosasaur after pulling a Cretaceous-aged fossil out of a riverbed south of Starkville.

Extinct species

Human Behavior

Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse

Best Lego sets for adults 2025: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds

By Kim Snaith last updated 13 March 25

From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

By Kristina Killgrove, Nicoletta Lanese published 8 March 25

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

What counts as a phobia?

By Stephanie Pappas published 4 March 25

Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated.

Physics & Mathematics

Ghostly galaxy without dark matter baffles astronomers

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 25 April 25

Astronomers have stumbled upon yet another ghostly galaxy that appears to be devoid of dark matter, the elusive stuff that makes up most of the material universe.

Atomic structure, large collider, CERN concept.

'Beauty' particle discovered at world's largest atom smasher could unlock new physics

By Ben Turner published 19 April 25

Why matter dominates over antimatter in our universe has long been a major cosmic mystery to physicists. A new finding by the world's largest particle collider has revealed a clue.

Particle Physics

a close-up of a material that forms a shape like a Grecian urn in a test tube

Student accidentally creates 'shape-recovering liquid' that's an exception to the laws of thermodynamics

By Elana Spivack published 18 April 25

A graduate student accidentally created a blend of oil, water and nickel particles that formed an unexpected shape.

Physics & Mathematics

Chemistry

A cross-section of the new copper alloy, with the orange dots representing copper atoms, the yellow tantalum atoms, and the blue lithium atoms.

Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F

By Ben Turner published 23 April 25

The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.

Plastic waste by the ocean

Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air — and turn it into something far more valuable

By Ben Turner published 22 March 25

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple -blue reflection.

Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach

By Ben Turner published 11 March 25

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection.

Technology

An electric car being charged on a snowy winter day.

EVs could charge 500% faster in freezing weather after new discovery

By Ross Kelly published 24 April 25

New research shows how coating a battery with a razor-thin layer of lithium borate-carbonate can lead to a 500% boost in charging rates when temperatures fall below freezing.

Electric Vehicles

an abstract illustration with a futuristic cube in the middle and dots and lines of light around it

Scientists reveal the first operating system for quantum computers

By Peter Ray Allison published 23 April 25

QNodeOS is the world's first operating system designed for quantum computers and will enable connections between different types of quantum computers.

Digital abstract CPU.

New benchmark will reveal when quantum computers overtake the fastest supercomputers, scientists say

By Alan Bradley published 22 April 25

A new benchmark performed on chips from five different vendors has indicated how we can measure QPU performance as quantum computers become more advanced and useful.

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