‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity

Scientists once thought Antarctica might hold onto its sea ice as the world warmed. No longer.

Alessandro Silvano, NERC Independent Research Fellow in Oceanography, University of Southampton • conversation
today ~7 min

New method combines imaging and sequencing to study gene function in intact tissue

The approach collects multiple types of imaging and sequencing data from the same cells, leading to new insights into mouse liver biology.

Whitehead Institute • mit
today ~9 min


Accelerating scientific discovery with AI

FutureHouse, co-founded by Sam Rodriques PhD ’19, has developed AI agents to automate key steps on the path toward scientific progress.

Zach Winn | MIT News • mit
today ~8 min

How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?

The James Webb Space Telescope has 2 powerful instruments that see light the human eye can’t.

Adi Foord, Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
today ~9 min

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

Even though research supports the change, most cities have been slow to ban left turns at even the most congested intersections.

Vikash V. Gayah, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Penn State • conversation
today ~8 min

1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth

Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering as a result.

Olga Ensz, Clinical Assistant Professor of Community Dentistry, University of Florida • conversation
today ~9 min

What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the climate depend on a healthy Arctic, too.

Mariah Meek, Associate Professor of Integrative Biology, Michigan State University • conversation
today ~11 min

What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal

Lots of younger people play audiobooks and podcasts at faster speeds. The benefits are obvious, but researchers are uncovering downsides.

Marcus Pearce, Reader in Cognitive Science, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
today ~6 min


Air quality isn’t just bad in cities – here’s why and how we’re tracking pollution from upland fires

How a new monitoring system improves fire detections and captures the air pollution effects of planned peatland burns.

Maria Val Martin, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Sheffield • conversation
today ~8 min

Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites

Kids face risks online, but whether and how the law can protect them is a thorny issue. The Supreme Court weighed in to say states can try with age-gating – essentially requiring ID at the online door.

Meg Leta Jones, Associate Professor of Technology Law & Policy, Georgetown University • conversation
June 27, 2025 ~8 min

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