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NASA and NSF face ~10% workforce cuts, jeopardizing U.S. leadership in science and technology. These reductions impact crucial research and innovation and are bound to leave the US behind at a time when global competition is intensifying. #Science #Space

Scientists in South Korea have synthesized diamonds at atmospheric pressure using liquid metal, challenging traditional high-pressure methods. This breakthrough could make diamond production more accessible and affordable, opening doors for advanced technologies 💎💎

New study finds heavy cannabis use linked to reduced brain activity during memory tasks :brain:. Over 1,000 participants showed decreased function in areas vital for decision-making and attention. Raises concerns about long-term cognitive effects. #CannabisResearch #BrainHealth

Did astronomers find the most volcanic planet in the universe? Orbiting its red dwarf star every just 2.25 days, this sub-Earth-sized exoplanet is constantly reshaped by relentless and powerful eruptions that continuously renew its atmosphere with sulfur dioxide.

Move over, humans—beavers are saving the day! In a remarkable twist, these natural engineers have completed the dams needed to protect the Klabava River south of Prague, a project that had been stalled since 2018 due to financial and bureaucratic hurdles.

A single high dose of creatine can boost cognitive performance even without sleep. This challenges the idea that creatine only works long-term Researchers had participants stay awake for 21 hours and found that those who took creatine showed better memory, reaction time, and problem-solving skills

In response to headline “Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database” I want to re-emphasize that all these grants were public record and written in response to public solicitations supporting DEI content. No “uncovering” or “releasing” was done here

🦫Beavers save the day in Prague's Klabava River. These natural engineers built dams to protect waterways, achieving what humans stalled for years. Nature’s own solution costs authorities $1.2M and creates thriving wetlands. #EcologicalHeroes #NatureSolutions

New defibrillator placement method could double survival rates from cardiac arrests. By placing one pad on the chest and one on the back, chances of restarting the heart effectively are significantly higher. #HeartHealth #MedicalInnovation

Imagine building sturdy floors using 60% less concrete and 90% less steel. ETH Zurich researchers developed Unfold Form, a reusable mold that cuts concrete and steel use dramatically. Sustainable, strong, and affordable – paving the way for greener buildings. #SustainableConstruction #Innovation

This view from space shuttle Columbia shows Mount Everest, which reaches 29,028 feet in elevation (8,848 meters), along with many glaciers. Mount Everest is to the left of the V-shaped valley.

A new LiDAR system achieves **1mm precision** from up to 1 kilometer away using cutting-edge detectors. This eye-safe laser advancement could revolutionize fields like robotics, urban planning, archaeology, and space exploration. #LiDAR #TechInnovation www.zmescience.com/science/supe...

🎵 Music can be a powerful painkiller. Researchers at McGill found that listening to tunes matching your natural rhythm provides the most effective pain relief. This could lead to personalized music therapies in the future. #MusicTherapy #PainManagement

Scientists discover humpback whale songs mirror human language structures! These complex vocalizations follow patterns similar to our speech, suggesting convergent evolution in communication across species. #WhaleCommunication #ScienceDiscovery

A female swell shark gave birth in a tank with no males—leaving scientists puzzled. Could it be stored sperm or the rare phenomenon of parthenogenesis? 🦈✨ Genetic tests may reveal the answer, but for now, baby Yoko’s survival is the priority. #SharkScience (1/3)

Google’s flagship AI, Gemini, just flubbed a major Super Bowl ad—claiming Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese consumption.

Maggots "taste" texture! 🪰 Scientists found specialized neurons in fly larvae that make them prefer rotting food over fresh. These neurons detect both texture and sugar—helping maggots thrive on decaying matter. Humans have similar neurons, but luckily, we prefer fresh food! 🍎

The Trump administration is censoring scientific information on climate change and health. Federal agencies like the USDA and CDC are removing references to climate change and retracting research papers using terms such as "LGBT" and "pregnant people." #ScienceCensorship #ClimateChange

Climate change is erasing $1.4T in U.S. real estate value 🏡🌍 Rising insurance costs from wildfires, floods & hurricanes are making homeownership unsustainable in high-risk areas. The housing market is shifting—climate resilience is quickly becoming a new priority. #ClimateRisk #RealEstate (1/x)

🌍 Africa is slowly splitting -- A Sixth Ocean in the Making? 🌊 The East African Rift is tearing the continent apart, and in millions of years, a new ocean will form. Scientists are witnessing, in real-time, how continents break apart. #Geology #EarthScience (1/3)

🧬 Just 1 gram of omega-3 daily can slow biological aging by 3 months over 3 years! Combined with vitamin D & exercise, the effect increases to 4 months. A simple, science-backed way to stay younger longer. #Aging #Health More on the study & how it works 👇 (1/3)

Bonobos understand when you're clueless, but they want to help🧠🐵 A new study shows bonobos recognize when humans lack knowledge—and point to help. When they didn't have any useful info, bonobos stayed silent. This hints at a deep-rooted theory of mind, once thought uniquely human. #Science #Bonobos

Some 25 million years ago, (most) humans lost the ability to wiggle their ears —but our ear muscles still try! 🧐 A new study finds these vestigial muscles twitch when we focus on sounds, revealing an ancient "neural fossil" in our brains. #Evolution #Neuroscience (1/x)

We can all use some good news. A new CAR T-cell immunotherapy shows unprecedented success in treating deadly childhood brain tumors (DMGs). In some cases, tumors disappeared entirely! This could revolutionize pediatric cancer treatment. #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy (1/3)

The Doomsday Clock ticks forward—according to the most recent estimate, we're just "89 seconds" from catastrophe. Nuclear tensions, climate disasters, and AI risks push us closer to the brink. Read what that means in our full story. Meanwhile, here are the biggest threats: #DoomsdayClock (1/x)

New study finds human-caused lead contamination in the Aegean Sea dating back 5,200 years—1,200 years earlier than thought! Linked to early silver production, pollution peaked under Roman rule. 🏺⚒️ #Archaeology #Environment #RomanEmpire (1/4)

🧠 Human Thought Has a Speed Limit—And It’s Shockingly Slow Your brain absorbs a billion bits of data per second—but your conscious mind processes just 10 bits per second. That’s why we struggle with multitasking. AI, by contrast, processes millions of bits per second. Are we falling behind? 🤖 (1/3)

💣While preparing for its 75th-anniversary celebration, Kentucky's Behringer-Crawford Museum staff stumbled upon a remarkable piece of WWII history: a Japanese Type 97 grenade. Don't worry! It's inert and will soon join future exhibits. #WWII #History 1/x

Archaeologists uncover King Harold II's 11th-century palace beneath a modern home in Sussex. A toilet was the "smoking gun" revealing Anglo-Saxon opulence and elite power pre-1066. #Archaeology #History 1/x

🦠Kansas City is grappling with the largest documented tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U.S. history—at least 67 active cases. This airborne disease is resurging, with national cases rising since 2020. Public health systems face increasing pressure. #TB #PublicHealth 1/x

🌀 Rujm el-Hiri, the “Stonehenge of the East,” has been quietly moving due to tectonic shifts, shaking its role as an ancient observatory. This 5,000-year-old mystery deepens as we uncover its links to a vast network of structures but it's still not clear why it was built and what it was for

China's next big leap: a space-based solar station. 🚀☀️ This orbital "Three Gorges Dam" could beam solar power to Earth, operating 24/7 and harnessing a massive amount of energy. A bold step in clean energy & tech supremacy. Can they make it work? #SpacePower #SolarEnergy #China

🌟 Lasers uncover ancient tattoos! 800-year-old Peruvian mummies reveal intricate Chancay tattoos invisible for centuries. Patterns of scales, vines, and animals highlight their artistry and spiritual life. Laser-stimulated fluorescence brings these ancient designs to light. #Archaeology #History 1/3

Luck shapes evolution, not just fitness. 🐭⚖️ A Cornell study with genetically identical mice showed random events, like a scuffle, can snowball into major evolutionary advantages. Chance, not just strength, shapes nature’s winners. 🎲🌱 #Evolution www.zmescience.com/science/news...

China's Chang'e-7 mission (2026) aims to make history with a "fluttering" flag on the Moon, powered by electromagnetic forces. 🌕 But the real prize? Exploring the Moon's south pole for water ice—key to sustaining future lunar bases. 🚀 #SpaceExploration

🚨We need to rethink how we report on mass shootings. They often inspire copycats years later, fueled by media coverage and shared traits with past attackers. A study finds 80% of copycat events occur over a year later. Awareness can help break the cycle. #Psychology #MassViolence 1/3

A Roman-age painted dog penis bone. That's what researchers working Surrey, described in a recent study. Coated in red ochre, it symbolizes abundance and growth, offering a glimpse into ancient beliefs about life cycles and agricultural practices. #Archaeology 🐾 1/x

Cornell scientists developed a chemical-free way to extract 99.9% of gold from e-waste and use it to convert CO2 into valuable materials. This green tech could tackle two big problems: electronic waste and climate change. ♻️✨ #Sustainability #Tech (1/x)

Yellowstone’s supervolcano isn’t about to erupt anytime soon—new research shows its magma is locked in a crystalline “mush,” far from eruptive. 🌋 But shifting heat and magma activity warrant monitoring. Science offers both reassurance and a call to stay alert. #Geology #Yellowstone

Ancient Rome's lead pollution may have reduced average IQ by up to 3 points 🧠 Roman smelting polluted air across Europe, with effects preserved in Greenland ice. Lead exposure is linked to cognitive and health declines and even early industrial activity shaped human health. 🌍 #History #Environment

It's time for one of our favorite moments in TV sitcoms: The Futurama Theorem! 🤖🧠 What happens when mind-swapping gets out of hand? In "The Prisoner of Benda" from Season 6, Futurama turns group theory into a plot point. 🌀 #Futurama #Math #Sci-Fi

Mystery solved! What do you mean what mystery? The one about the volcano that plunged the Earth in a global cooling in 1831. It was the Zavaritskii volcano in the Kuril Islands. Ice cores & ash link the blast to global crop failures & famine. #Geology #Volcanoes 1/🧵

From the vault:

Scientists find two peaks of aging at 44 & 60.🧬These molecular turning points shape health, revealing abrupt changes in metabolism, immunity, and more. Aging isn't a slow creep—it's a series of dramatic shifts. The shifts at 60 came as less of a surprise, 44 was surprising #Health #AgingScience

NYU researchers crack the physics (and math) of hula hooping! 🌀 Mastering the twirl hinges on body shape and motion, and the best figure for hula hooping is an hourglass body. Findings could be useful in energy, robotics, and stability. #Physics #STEM #hulahoop

🌿 A massive study links ayahuasca, an Amazonian brew, to reduced psychological distress and better mental health. Mystical experiences and community settings amplify benefits—but it’s not risk-free. Caution is key. #Psychedelics #MentalHealth (1/3)

🌋 Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off Oregon, is likely to erupt by late 2025. Decades of data reveal rising magma and seismic spikes, offering a rare chance to study volcanic behavior in detail. #Geology #Volcano (1/4) www.zmescience.com/science/news...

🏠🌱 Mold prevention just got smarter! ORNL researchers developed microwave radar tech to detect moisture inside walls, enabling early intervention before mold thrives. This portable tool could save homes and wallets by finding early signs of humidity. #Science #TechInnovation #RADAR (1/3)

What do you think is the world's rarest mineral? It's not diamonds, not even close. It's kyawthuite and it was found only once in Myanmar. It's a bismuth-antimony oxide with a unique structure and it almost went unnoticed as people were mostly looking for sapphires.