A scorching marine heatwave from 2014 to 2016 devastated the Pacific coast, shaking ecosystems from plankton to whales and triggering mass die-offs, migrations, and fishery collapses. Kelp forests withered, species shifted north, and iconic marine animals perished—offering a chilling preview of the future oceans under climate change. This sweeping event calls for urgent action in [...]

The Ocean Got Too Hot – And Life Collapsed From Plankton to Whales

WASHINGTON — The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) expects its workforce to decrease by 3,780 to about 14,000, the agency’s spokesman Cheryl Warner told TASS.According to Warner, NASA seeks to “balance the need to become a more streamlined and more efficient organization and work to ensure we remain fully capable of pursuing a Golden Era of exploration and innovation, including to the Moon and Mars.” Warner said some 3,780 employees (21 percent of NASA’s workforce) agreed to take part in two deferred resignation programs, which provide staff members with an opportunity to resign voluntarily in return for additional payment or other concessions.“NASA’s expected remaining civil servant workforce following both deferred resignation programs, as well as normal attrition (about 500) over the same time period: about 14,000,” the spokesman said, adding that “these numbers may fluctuate.” Earlier, US President Donald Trump’s administration initiated major staff reductions in a number of agencies.Entrepreneur Elon Musk, who until recently headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was actively involved in the work.

NASA workforce to be reduced by 3,780

A new study suggests that at least six "minimoons" – rock fragments ejected from the Moon – are orbiting Earth at any given moment.

At least six tiny moons are orbiting us right now — and no one noticed

Laminae are millimeter-scale features in rocks created by physiochemical processes that can be influenced by the presence and activities of communities of organisms that occur as biofilms and microbial mats. The structure and composition of laminae reflect the processes involved in their formation and can be preserved in the rock record over geologic time; however, [...]The post Laminae As Potential Biosignatures appeared first on Astrobiology.

Laminae As Potential Biosignatures

A major fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory, long thought dormant, has shown signs of recent seismic activity. A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has brought attention to a newly identified seismic threat in northwestern Canada’s Yukon Territory. Stretching approximately 1,000 kilometers, the Tintina fault cuts northwest across the region and has shifted [...]

Scientists Warn: Tintina Fault Could Unleash Major Earthquake

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to enhance collaboration in science, technology, and education, Pakistan and China have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster scientific and technological cooperation between China and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states. The agreement was finalized between the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation [...]

Pakistan and China partner to foster academic, tech collaboration within OIC

Analyzing Ancient Footprints, Scientists Find Evidence Dinos Like T-Rex Did the 'Moonwalk' to Attract Mates

Shown here is an annotated composite image of the interiors of the 33 tubes NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has used to collect samples as of July 24, 2025, the 1,574th Martian day (or sol) of the mission. At this point, Perseverance has collected 27 rock cores, two samples of regolith (broken Mars rock and dust), [...]The post The 33 Sample Tubes Collected by Mars Perseverance appeared first on Astrobiology.

The 33 Sample Tubes Collected by Mars Perseverance

The Ministry of Agriculture organized a workshop to discuss a draft resolution aimed at documenting and distribution of vegetable seeds developed at agricultural research centers and those entering the country through various means. The seminar was attended by Ministry staff from all regions and agricultural experts.Mr. Tekleab Misgina, Director General of Regulatory Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, stated that the national committee established in 2024 to regulate the distribution and quality of various crops, cereals, and oil seeds has commenced its activities by developing a guideline to support its operations. In the first half of 2025, a guideline to regulate potato seed quality was prepared, and regulations for vegetable seed quality have been finalized.Mr. Tekleab added that both domestically improved and imported vegetable seeds will be assessed through specific quality measures, documented, and issued certificates before being distributed to farmers.At the workshop, participants discussed papers on the importance of documentation and regulation of vegetable seeds, and the significance of adhering to established guidelines and regulations. Extensive discussions followed the presentations.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

Workshop on Documentation and Distribution of Vegetable Seeds

Researchers have identified peptides that can help remove microplastics from the environment by combining biophysical modeling, molecular dynamics, quantum computing, and reinforcement learning. The ultimate goal of the work is peptide-based technologies that can find, capture, and destroy microscopically tiny plastic particles. The work is published in PNAS Nexus.

Peptides that can remove microplastics identified

In the US, at least 10 companies since 2022 have been fined for violating consent compliance on websites.The post Majority of popular websites in U.S. and Europe are not compliant with privacy regulations appeared first on Digital Journal.

Majority of popular websites in U.S. and Europe are not compliant with privacy regulations

In biology, the binding of cellular proteins to molecules called ligands produces myriad functions essential for life, including cell signaling and enzymatic action. In biotechnology and medicine, the ability of researchers to alter proteins to refine control over binding affinity and specificity can create tailored therapeutics with reduced side effects, highly sensitive diagnostic tools, efficient biocatalysis, targeted drug delivery systems and sustainable bioremediation solutions.

Simplified redesign of proteins can improve ligand binding

The world’s largest economy and second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases will withdraw from the global climate pact, disrupting efforts to tackle climate change

The US is leaving the Paris Agreement – what happens next?

US stocks rose on Tuesday, the first trading day of President Trump's second term, after more companies said they made bigger profits at the end of last year than analysts expected and as Treasury yields eased. The S&P 500 rose 52.58 points, or 0.9%, to 6,049.24....

Dow Jumps 538 Points as Trump Begins Second Term

DNA replication is happening continuously throughout the body, as many as trillions of times per day. Whenever a cell divides—whether to repair damaged tissue, replace old cells, or simply to help the body grow—DNA is copied to ensure the new cells carry the same genetic instructions.

Seeing the unseen: New method reveals 'hyperaccessible' window in freshly replicated DNA

Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer Center have identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, a discovery that could lead to better treatments for both dogs and humans with similar cancers.

Study of deadly dog cancer reveals new clues for improved treatment

Do speakers of different languages build sentence structure in the same way? In a neuroimaging study published in PLOS Biology, scientists from the Max Planck institute for Psycholinguistics, Donders Institute and Radboud University in Nijmegen recorded the brain activity of participants listening to Dutch stories. In contrast to English, sentence processing in Dutch was based on a strategy for predicting what comes next rather than a "wait-and-see" approach, showing that strategies may differ across languages.

Building sentence structure may be language-specific, brain activity study finds

World Hindi Day, observed annually on January 10, commemorates the first World Hindi Conference. Its significance lies in promoting Hindi globally, highlighting its status as a major world language spoken by over 600 million people.

World Hindi Day 2025: What is the history and significance of the day?

Scientists successfully regulated the atomic structure of active sites for hydrogenation reaction.

Researchers tune active sites of bimetallic catalysts with atomic precision

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA is pitching a cheaper and quicker way of getting rocks and soil back from Mars, after seeing its original plan swell to $11 billion. Administrator Bill Nelson presented a revised scenario Tuesday, less than two weeks before stepping down as NASA’s chief when President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. Nelson said he “pulled [...]

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