Science News Brief

Today's science highlights span black hole physics, sleep biology, and cancer research.

Scientists may have finally solved the black hole information paradox

A team of researchers has proposed that black holes may stop evaporating at the final moment, leaving behind tiny remnants that preserve all the information they contain, potentially resolving a decades-old physics puzzle. Read more: Scientists may have finally solved the black hole information paradox

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

Scientists have identified the brain circuitry that connects deep sleep with growth hormone release, revealing a feedback loop that regulates muscle repair, fat metabolism, and cognitive function. The findings could inform new treatments for sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Read more: Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments

UCLA scientists have discovered that small cell cancers lacking the RB gene become dependent on the E2F3 protein for survival, offering a potential new treatment approach using existing FDA-approved drugs. Read more: A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments