https://scitechdaily.com/ Science, Space and Technology News 2026 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:15:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-newly-found-cellular-shift-may-explain-why-aging-leads-to-disease/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-newly-found-cellular-shift-may-explain-why-aging-leads-to-disease/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:43:02 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521853 Scientists found that aging may begin with a hidden cellular remodel that could help drive disease later in life. Thanks to advances in public health, people are living longer than ever before. However, many of those extra years are accompanied by chronic illnesses rather than good health. Aging is a normal part of life, but [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-newly-found-cellular-shift-may-explain-why-aging-leads-to-disease/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-normal-kidney-test-could-still-signal-serious-risk/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-normal-kidney-test-could-still-signal-serious-risk/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:08:19 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521852 A kidney test result that appears perfectly normal may still reveal hidden danger, according to a major new study involving more than a million adults. Even small differences in kidney function, including values that still fall within the normal range, may reveal who is at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease. That is the [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-normal-kidney-test-could-still-signal-serious-risk/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-gut-signal-that-turns-off-sugar-cravings/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-gut-signal-that-turns-off-sugar-cravings/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:33:58 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521854 Scientists discovered a hidden gut-brain network that can change cravings when the body needs more protein. The body has a remarkable ability to recognize when it is missing important nutrients and adjust behavior accordingly. New research shows that the gut plays a much larger role in this process than previously understood, actively detecting protein shortages [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-gut-signal-that-turns-off-sugar-cravings/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-captures-typhoon-jangmis-massive-eye-in-stunning-nighttime-image/ https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-captures-typhoon-jangmis-massive-eye-in-stunning-nighttime-image/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:04:47 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521813 Typhoon Jangmi dazzled from space with a giant swirling eye while drenching parts of Japan with heavy rain. From late May into early June 2026, Typhoon Jangmi slowly tracked north-northwest across the Philippine Sea on a path toward southern Japan. Although the storm moved at a relatively slow pace, it spread intense rainfall across a [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-captures-typhoon-jangmis-massive-eye-in-stunning-nighttime-image/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/super-typhoon-sinlaku-was-so-powerful-it-made-the-sky-ripple-with-gravity-waves/ https://scitechdaily.com/super-typhoon-sinlaku-was-so-powerful-it-made-the-sky-ripple-with-gravity-waves/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:29:45 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521814 A rapidly intensifying super typhoon sent giant atmospheric ripples skyward, revealing a hidden connection between extreme weather and near-space. In April 2026, Super Typhoon Sinlaku swept across the North Pacific, bringing torrential rain and flooding to parts of the Mariana Islands. The storm intensified into a “violent typhoon,” the highest category used by the Japan [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/super-typhoon-sinlaku-was-so-powerful-it-made-the-sky-ripple-with-gravity-waves/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/the-world-praised-this-wolverine-program-then-everything-changed/ https://scitechdaily.com/the-world-praised-this-wolverine-program-then-everything-changed/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:54:45 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521835 Sweden’s celebrated wolverine recovery program is losing momentum, raising concerns about the future of one of the world’s most famous conservation success stories. A conservation program once praised as a global model for helping people and wildlife coexist may be losing its effectiveness because of decades of inadequate government support, according to new research. In [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/the-world-praised-this-wolverine-program-then-everything-changed/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/this-giant-tropical-fruit-could-hold-a-surprising-secret-to-saving-teeth/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-giant-tropical-fruit-could-hold-a-surprising-secret-to-saving-teeth/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:37:28 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521642 A newly developed biomaterial derived from natural and pharmaceutical components is showing promise as a potential treatment for periodontitis. What if a fruit best known for its massive size could help repair the damage caused by one of the world’s most common causes of tooth loss? Researchers in Brazil have developed an experimental biomaterial that [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/this-giant-tropical-fruit-could-hold-a-surprising-secret-to-saving-teeth/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-rogue-gene-that-could-unlock-new-cancer-treatments/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-rogue-gene-that-could-unlock-new-cancer-treatments/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:02:27 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521716 A gene normally responsible for repairing DNA may have a darker side when produced in excess. Cancer treatment is increasingly moving beyond where a tumor forms and focusing instead on the genetic flaws that drive it. Now, researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have identified an unexpected DNA repair gene that could help expand [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-rogue-gene-that-could-unlock-new-cancer-treatments/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/constantly-tired-scientists-say-these-vitamin-deficiencies-may-be-why/ https://scitechdaily.com/constantly-tired-scientists-say-these-vitamin-deficiencies-may-be-why/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:27:26 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521764 Scientists have uncovered a potential nutritional link to chronic fatigue. Healthy adults with signs of vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies were more likely to experience fatigue or lower motivation. Chronic fatigue has become a common part of modern life. Many people struggle with long work hours, packed schedules, and persistent exhaustion that never seems to [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/constantly-tired-scientists-say-these-vitamin-deficiencies-may-be-why/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/chemists-capture-a-bizarre-molecular-structure-never-seen-before/ https://scitechdaily.com/chemists-capture-a-bizarre-molecular-structure-never-seen-before/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:51:16 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521837 Scientists caught a famous “sandwich” molecule in a rare hidden state, uncovering a long-missing step in its formation. For more than 70 years, metallocenes have been among the most important molecules in organometallic chemistry. These compounds feature a metal atom positioned between two carbon-based rings, creating a structure often described as a molecular sandwich. They [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/chemists-capture-a-bizarre-molecular-structure-never-seen-before/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/mass-spectrometry-breakthrough-detects-billions-of-molecules-at-once/ https://scitechdaily.com/mass-spectrometry-breakthrough-detects-billions-of-molecules-at-once/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:16:17 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521836 A new prototype takes mass spectrometry from analyzing a few molecules at a time to handling billions at once. Mass spectrometry is already a cornerstone technology for identifying what molecules are present in a sample and how much of each is there. However, most current instruments still examine molecules one at a time or in [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/mass-spectrometry-breakthrough-detects-billions-of-molecules-at-once/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/dont-miss-venus-is-about-to-disappear-behind-the-moon/ https://scitechdaily.com/dont-miss-venus-is-about-to-disappear-behind-the-moon/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:41:19 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521812 A disappearing Venus, a planet parade, and the start of summer make June a must-see month for skywatchers. June brings several notable skywatching events, including a close meeting between Venus and Jupiter, a rare occasion when the Moon moves in front of Venus, the arrival of astronomical summer, and the return of favorite deep-sky sights. [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/dont-miss-venus-is-about-to-disappear-behind-the-moon/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/cambridge-scientists-just-reversed-a-form-of-nerve-damage-once-thought-permanent/ https://scitechdaily.com/cambridge-scientists-just-reversed-a-form-of-nerve-damage-once-thought-permanent/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:12:01 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521765 Cambridge researchers used lab-grown human brain and spinal cord tissues to uncover a hidden mechanism that blocks nerve repair. By reversing that biological brake, they restored the ability of damaged nerve fibers to regrow. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created miniature brain and spinal cord circuits in the lab that mimic the neural [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/cambridge-scientists-just-reversed-a-form-of-nerve-damage-once-thought-permanent/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/a-surprising-discovery-inside-fish-could-change-what-we-know-about-the-ocean/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-surprising-discovery-inside-fish-could-change-what-we-know-about-the-ocean/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:37:53 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521763 Scientists have uncovered evidence that tiny microbes living inside fish may be helping shape the chemistry of the world’s oceans. The new study, led by former graduate student Anthony Bonacolta at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, suggests that bacteria in fish intestines may work together with their hosts [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-surprising-discovery-inside-fish-could-change-what-we-know-about-the-ocean/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-may-have-finally-solved-the-mystery-of-the-strange-hum-heard-around-the-world/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-may-have-finally-solved-the-mystery-of-the-strange-hum-heard-around-the-world/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:02:59 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521732 A mysterious low-frequency sound known as The Hum has been reported around the world for decades, leaving researchers searching for its source. Imagine lying in bed late at night and hearing a faint engine-like drone that seems to come from somewhere outside. You check the windows, listen for traffic, and search for a nearby machine. [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-may-have-finally-solved-the-mystery-of-the-strange-hum-heard-around-the-world/feed/ 5 https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-measured-alien-planet-spins-and-discovered-a-surprising-pattern/ https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-measured-alien-planet-spins-and-discovered-a-surprising-pattern/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:19:42 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521129 A new Keck Observatory study indicates that giant planets can spin faster than more massive brown dwarfs, revealing important clues about how planetary systems form and evolve. Astronomers have long suspected that a planet’s mass may be linked to how quickly it spins. In our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn rotate especially fast, each completing [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-measured-alien-planet-spins-and-discovered-a-surprising-pattern/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-roman-telescope-will-search-100-million-stars-for-new-worlds/ https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-roman-telescope-will-search-100-million-stars-for-new-worlds/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:44:40 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521749 NASA’s Roman Telescope could reveal 100,000 hidden worlds and rewrite what we know about planets across the Milky Way. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to dramatically expand humanity’s catalog of worlds beyond our solar system. Known as exoplanets, these distant planets number nearly 6,300 discoveries so far through NASA missions and other [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-roman-telescope-will-search-100-million-stars-for-new-worlds/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/a-cannibal-star-finally-solves-one-of-astronomys-biggest-mysteries/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-cannibal-star-finally-solves-one-of-astronomys-biggest-mysteries/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:09:39 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521750 A star caught feeding on its companion has finally revealed the source of some of the galaxy’s most mysterious repeating signals. An international research team led by scientists at the University of Sydney has uncovered the strongest evidence yet explaining the origin of a puzzling type of cosmic signal. Their work has also revealed a [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/a-cannibal-star-finally-solves-one-of-astronomys-biggest-mysteries/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-solve-the-mystery-behind-a-billion-dollar-dental-implant-disease/ https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-solve-the-mystery-behind-a-billion-dollar-dental-implant-disease/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:58:11 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521624 Researchers have uncovered why a common and costly dental implant infection often resists antibiotics. Dental implants have helped tens of millions of people regain a full set of stable, functional teeth, something traditional dentures cannot provide. However, between 10% and 20% of implant recipients eventually develop peri-implantitis, a serious infection that damages the jawbone around [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-solve-the-mystery-behind-a-billion-dollar-dental-implant-disease/feed/ 2 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-finally-uncover-how-a-forever-chemical-causes-birth-defects/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-finally-uncover-how-a-forever-chemical-causes-birth-defects/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:23:07 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521714 PFDA, a PFAS “forever chemical,” can cause craniofacial birth defects by disrupting retinoic acid regulation during fetal development, revealing the first clear molecular mechanism behind the link. Researchers have long linked perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” to serious birth defects. However, scientists have struggled to explain exactly how these pollutants affect [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-finally-uncover-how-a-forever-chemical-causes-birth-defects/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-the-earliest-brain-changes-that-may-predict-alzheimers-decades-before-symptoms/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-the-earliest-brain-changes-that-may-predict-alzheimers-decades-before-symptoms/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:48:29 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=520852 Scientists have uncovered an early brain mechanism that may help explain why people carrying the APOE4 gene face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. For millions of people who carry the APOE4 gene, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, changes in brain activity may start years before memory problems become noticeable. Researchers [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-uncover-the-earliest-brain-changes-that-may-predict-alzheimers-decades-before-symptoms/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/mystery-solved-the-decades-old-secret-lurking-beneath-north-carolinas-blueberry-farms/ https://scitechdaily.com/mystery-solved-the-decades-old-secret-lurking-beneath-north-carolinas-blueberry-farms/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:39:24 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521646 A newly identified pest is raising concerns for North Carolina’s blueberry industry. What began as a mystery beneath North Carolina’s blueberry fields has now been traced to a surprising culprit: a giant root-feeding beetle never before confirmed attacking blueberries anywhere else in the United States. Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified the insect [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/mystery-solved-the-decades-old-secret-lurking-beneath-north-carolinas-blueberry-farms/feed/ 1 https://scitechdaily.com/surprising-new-study-challenges-a-century-old-theory-of-habit-formation/ https://scitechdaily.com/surprising-new-study-challenges-a-century-old-theory-of-habit-formation/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:04:14 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521731 A new study challenges the long-held idea that habits form only through slow, gradual repetition. What if your habits don’t form through countless repetitions over months or years? What if the brain can decide, almost instantly, that a behavior is no longer worth thinking about? That possibility is at the center of a new Johns [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/surprising-new-study-challenges-a-century-old-theory-of-habit-formation/feed/ 0 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-turn-seawater-into-drinking-water-without-toxic-brine/ https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-turn-seawater-into-drinking-water-without-toxic-brine/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:29:10 +0000 https://scitechdaily.com/?p=521751 A new solar desalination breakthrough turns seawater into drinking water while eliminating brine waste and recovering valuable minerals. Billions of people around the world still do not have reliable access to safe drinking water. According to the United Nations, about 2.2 billion people lack safely managed drinking water services. To meet growing demand, many regions, [...]]]> https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-turn-seawater-into-drinking-water-without-toxic-brine/feed/ 0