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Groundwater Depletion in Asia

New research reveals that the "Asian Water Tower" — the vast highland region feeding rivers that sustain billions — is losing approximately 24.2 billion tonnes of groundwater annually, with the steepest declines occurring in densely populated farming regions. Read more: The "Asian water tower" is losing 24 billion tonnes of groundwater every year

Lunar Microbes

A NASA study published in Science Advances finds that some Earth microbes accompanying human explorers could potentially survive in the permanently shadowed regions of the Moon's South Pole, underscoring the importance of understanding microbial persistence for future lunar missions. Read more: Human-Related Microbes May Survive Moon's South Pole, NASA Finds

Blood Clot Insights

Researchers have uncovered findings about blood clots that appear to contradict established views on how wounds heal, potentially reshaping medical understanding of the clotting process. Read more: Blood clot discovery upends consensus about how wounds heal - Financial Times

Female Immunity Research

Researchers have identified more than 1,000 genetic switches that behave differently between male and female immune cells, revealing a biological basis for why women face significantly higher risks of autoimmune diseases like lupus. Read more: More than 1,000 genetic switches reveal why female immunity is different

Early Universe Findings

The James Webb Space Telescope is detecting faint "hidden stars" between the brightest stars in the universe's earliest galaxies, revealing that these ancient cosmic structures were significantly more massive than earlier observations suggested. Read more: James Webb Space Telescope finds 'hidden stars' making the universe's 1st galaxies much bigger than we knew

Autism Treatment Controversy

Leucovorin, an unproven autism therapy, saw increased prescribing to children following a 2025 White House briefing that promoted the drug without supporting clinical data. Read more: An unproven autism drug got a boost after a White House briefing

Tesla's Long-Awaited Electric Semi Truck Finally Hits Production Scale

Tesla is finally bringing its electric Semi truck to the commercial trucking market at scale. The vehicle, which has been in development since at least 2017, promises a 500-mile range on a single charge. The company has announced plans to produce 50,000 units per year, marking a significant shift

Feathers Discovered in Fossilized Dinosaur Poop Offer Clues to Survival After Asteroid Impact

A team of scientists has described what appear to be the first feathers ever recovered from fossilized dinosaur poop, marking a rare find that sheds light on avian life during the Cretaceous period. The discovery, reported in Science News, was made in coprolites—mineralized feces that can preserve soft tissues

Autism-Linked Genetic Disorder Far More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds

Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), a rare genetic disorder frequently linked to autism spectrum disorder, may be significantly more common in the general population than previously recognized, according to a large-scale genetic analysis. The study estimates the condition affects roughly 1 in 7,300 individuals, translating to more than 45,000 people