New research suggests two of the most dangerous fault systems on the U.S. West Coast — the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault — may ‘sync up,’ triggering major earthquakes within minutes or hours of each other.
Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has erupted, sending clouds of ash and debris across the Bicol region, with authorities activating emergency response and evacuating nearby residents.
The World Health Organization approves Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants.
Astronomers identify approximately 10,000 previously unknown exoplanet candidates using novel data analysis methods, many in regions where traditional theory says planets shouldn’t form, potentially nearly tripling the known count.
Scientists discover that blocking or boosting a single key protein can help the brain fight Alzheimer’s disease, successfully restoring memory and learning abilities in mice with advanced Alzheimer’s, opening a new direction for treatment.
Three southwestern US states announce a new Colorado River water conservation plan, with Nevada voluntarily cutting its own allocation to address the river’s ongoing drought crisis, offering Arizona a ’lifeline.'
The European Patent Office reports that battery recycling and reuse patents have increased more than seven-fold over the past decade, reflecting growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions.
A humpback whale nicknamed ‘Timmy’ that had been stranded off Germany’s coast for weeks was successfully released into the North Sea following an elaborate rescue operation.
NASA announces it is raising the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract ceiling to $4.2 billion to support the growing demand for lunar lander missions and accelerate the Artemis program.
The FDA approves expanded access to daraxonrasib, the first RAS-targeting inhibitor for pancreatic cancer, which has shown promise in extending survival for metastatic patients in clinical trials.