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Scientists find multiple pathways to black hole formation

Scientists have found that black holes can form through multiple cosmic pathways, according to researchers at Australia's Monash University, who are part of the global LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration.

27 May 2026-18:56
Frozen ice core from Antarctica offers rare 6 million year glimpse into Earth’s past

Scientists have recovered the oldest known ice ever found, preserved for around six million years, in a discovery that is being described as a unique “time capsule” of Earth’s prehistoric climate history. The ice provides an unprecedented opportunity to study atmospheric and environmental conditions from a period far earlier than previously available records.

22 May 2026-16:44
Scientists discover new crystal type formed by world’s first nuclear explosion

Nearly 80 years after the Trinity nuclear test in 1945, scientists have identified a previously unknown type of crystal formed in the aftermath of the world’s first nuclear explosion, adding new insight into the extreme conditions created by the blast.

15 May 2026-17:05
Scientists uncover hidden turbulence in the space between stars

The vast space between stars may appear completely empty when viewed from Earth, but astronomers say it is actually filled with turbulent clouds of gas and charged particles that can distort light travelling across the universe.

14 May 2026-14:06
Why is “Jiuzhang 4.0” a major quantum milestone?

Chinese scientists have unveiled a new programmable quantum computing prototype named “Jiuzhang 4.0,” marking another major milestone in the global race for quantum supremacy.

13 May 2026-20:27
Scientists warn U.S. risks falling behind China after NSF shakeup

More than 2,000 scientists have signed an open letter warning the U.S. Congress that the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the entire National Science Board could damage America’s long term scientific competitiveness and weaken its ability to compete with rivals such as China.

12 May 2026-03:26
Scientists develop AI system for designing metamaterials

Researchers have taken a new step toward creating what scientists describe as a “ChatGPT for metamaterials,” developing an artificial intelligence system designed to help generate and optimize advanced material structures more efficiently.

08 May 2026-14:49
Alaska megatsunami larger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change

A massive tsunami that struck a fjord in Alaska has been confirmed as the second-highest ever recorded, with scientists linking the event to climate change.

07 May 2026-17:29
Skeletons of four Franklin expedition sailors identified through DNA analysis

Scientists have identified the remains of four sailors from Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845 Arctic expedition using DNA analysis, shedding new light on one of the most enduring mysteries of polar exploration.

07 May 2026-16:37
Glasgow scientists build 25,000 times faster way of testing computer networks

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have developed a new method for testing computer network performance that is up to 25,000 times faster than existing systems.

05 May 2026-13:54