Scientists have discovered RNA-based entities called "obelisk-alpha" in the human microbiome. These structures challenge existing classifications of life and hint at a more complex ecosystem within our bodies.

Researchers at the University of Bergen created mini-brains—3D brain models—to study mitochondrial diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. These lab-grown brains help test new treatments in a realistic setting.

Obayashi Corporation aims to build a functional space elevator by 2050, connecting Earth to geostationary orbit with a 35,000 km tether. The project could revolutionize space travel.

A breakthrough in brain activity decoding could one day assist people with speech disabilities but also poses serious privacy risks. As mind-reading technologies advance, ethical dilemmas loom.

Plastic waste is creating floating ecosystems of species, offering unexpected insights into evolution.

Bluesky is gaining traction as a fresh alternative to X (formerly Twitter), introducing user-centric algorithm customization and addressing concerns over echo chambers and content moderation.