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A Tiny Atomic Shift Gives Scientists Powerful Control Over Metals

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a discovery that challenges conventional understanding of metal behavior. By adjusting the thickness of a metal film by just a few nanometers, scientists found they could dramatically alter how the metal behaves electronically. This unexpected finding provides a surprisingly straightforward method to

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Today's Science News: AI Vaccines, Space Station Concerns, Climate Monitoring, Supersonic Flight, Gene Editing, Ocean Health

AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial Researchers have completed the first human trial of an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine, finding it safe and capable of generating immune responses against multiple coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2, SARS, and related bat viruses. Read more: AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial

NASA Demonstrates Spacecraft Network Switching Capability

In a significant advancement for space communications, NASA has proven that spacecraft can switch between multiple satellite networks while maintaining connectivity. This capability addresses a long-standing challenge in deep space missions, where uninterrupted communication is critical for mission success and astronaut safety. The demonstration shows that future spacecraft won'

Researchers Report Progress on CRISPR Gene Editing in Human Embryos

Researchers in the United States have reported encouraging findings from experiments using a refined version of CRISPR gene-editing technology on human embryos. The study demonstrates progress in the accuracy and efficiency of genetic modifications, marking another milestone in the evolving field of genome editing. While the results represent an advancement

NASA's X-59 Completes First Supersonic Flight, Paving Way for Quiet Sonic Boom Demonstrations

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone on Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time. The test flight, conducted by NASA test pilot Jim "Clue" Less, took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in

NASA Satellites Reveal Widespread Ocean Nutrient Stress Linked to Warming

A new study published June 5 has uncovered significant nutrient stress affecting microscopic marine organisms across Earth's oceans. The research, which combines NASA satellite observations, ocean surveys, and genetic testing on marine microorganisms, demonstrates that warming ocean waters are limiting the availability of vital nutrients that these organisms

Ocean Monitoring Networks Face Funding Cuts as Scientists Warn of Climate Tracking Gaps

The Trump Administration is dismantling a key network of ocean sensing instruments that scientists rely on to monitor major climate systems, raising concerns about the future of weather and climate predictions. The affected programmes include sensors and buoys that track the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in the Pacific Ocean and