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Antarctic glacier's sea-level impact is twice previous estimate
15th October 2026 Antarctic glacier's sea-level impact is twice previous estimate A new study finds that Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica could contribute up to 30 mm to global sea-level rise by 2100, even without additional climate warming. The revised projection accounts for warm seawater penetrating several kilometres beneath the glacier, a process omitted from many earlier ice-sheet models. Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica. Credit: NASA / J.
New satellite dwarf galaxy found orbiting Milky Way
10th October 2026 New satellite dwarf galaxy found orbiting Milky Way Aquarius IV lies 355,000 light-years from Earth and is the first Milky Way satellite discovered using data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. The Small and Large Magellanic Clouds (left of centre), Milky Way (top-right), and newly discovered Aquarius IV (bottom-right).
CDFTA Addresses Stakeholder Questions on California’s SB 122 Software and SaaS Tax
On Sept. 10, 2026, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) held its second Interested Parties Meeting to discuss proposed emergency regulations implementing state Senate Bill 122 (SB 122), which will extend California sales and use tax to prewritten software and software as a service (SaaS) beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Genomics reveals first new cat species in over a century
21st September 2026 Genomics reveals first new cat species in over a century The discovery of the tilcayo in Bolivia's Yungas highlights hidden biodiversity and the growing role of DNA in future conservation. Alessandro Verniani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia, marking the first formal description of an entirely new living feline since 1923.
CDFTA Addresses Stakeholder Questions On California’s SB 122 Software And SaaS Tax
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OpenAI claims breakthrough in 90-year-old maths problem
16th September 2026 OpenAI claims breakthrough in 90-year-old maths problem An AI-generated proof could advance our understanding of fluid motion, while raising questions about research credit and the growing role of machines in scientific discovery. OpenAI has announced a proposed solution to the Navier–Stokes existence and smoothness problem, a mathematical puzzle that has challenged researchers for over 90 years.
DeepMind maps 9 billion possible human DNA mutations
10th September 2026 DeepMind maps 9 billion possible human DNA mutations AlphaGenome Atlas has used AI to predict the molecular effects of every possible single-letter change in the human genome, creating a powerful new resource for genetics and medicine. Google DeepMind has created the most comprehensive map yet of how tiny changes to human DNA could affect biological processes.
World's largest battery-electric aircraft takes flight
7th September 2026 World's largest battery-electric aircraft takes flight Heart Aerospace has completed a landmark test flight, bringing cleaner and potentially cheaper regional air travel a step closer. Credit: Heart Aerospace Air travel connects people and places on a scale that previous generations could scarcely imagine. But sustaining those connections in a warming world presents a growing challenge.
NASA launches flagship Roman Space Telescope
30th August 2026 NASA launches flagship Roman Space Telescope One of the most powerful astronomical observatories ever built will survey the cosmos on an unprecedented scale, revealing new planets, stars, galaxies and clues to the nature of the universe itself. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center NASA today launched its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
"Mega-Earth" is 23 times as massive as our planet
25th August 2026 "Mega-Earth" is 23 times as massive as our planet A remarkably dense exoplanet called GJ 523b is 2.6 times as wide as Earth, yet contains 23.5 times its mass, prompting researchers to propose mega-Earths as a newly defined class of exoplanets. Among the several thousand exoplanets discovered beyond our Solar System, super-Earths have emerged as one of the most common types.
Secretive AI lab scales up its push for superintelligence
9th August 2026 Secretive AI lab scales up its push for superintelligence Safe Superintelligence claims it has research worth scaling, as Nvidia commits billions of dollars and next-generation hardware to the secretive AI start-up. Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), the artificial intelligence laboratory founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has entered a major partnership with Nvidia that will increase its computing power tenfold.
Plug-in ferry marks electric milestone
8th August 2026 Plug-in ferry marks electric milestone New shore-power technology at Portsmouth, UK is cutting carbon emissions, air pollution and noise, while showing how even large ships can begin shifting towards electric propulsion. Credit: Brittany Ferries Maritime transport remains one of the hardest parts of the global transport system to decarbonise.
New hope for treating deadliest brain cancer
23rd July 2026 New hope for treating deadliest brain cancer Engineered immune cells have eliminated glioblastoma in preclinical models, raising hopes for future treatments against a cancer with very poor survival rates. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki Scientists have developed an experimental cell therapy that could offer hope against glioblastoma, the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of brain cancer.
First confirmed atmosphere on a rocky habitable-zone exoplanet
21st July 2026 First confirmed atmosphere on a rocky habitable-zone exoplanet Astronomers have detected helium escaping from LHS 1140 b, a rocky super-Earth around 48 light-years away in its star's habitable zone, providing the first observational confirmation of an atmosphere on such a world. Artist's impression of LHS 1140 b (foreground), surrounded by a helium-rich atmosphere. Another rocky planet orbits the same cool red dwarf star in the distance.
Enzyme removes 70% of age-linked damage from a 75-year-old artery
18th July 2026 Enzyme removes 70% of age-linked damage from a 75-year-old artery In tests on human tissue, an engineered enzyme reversed age-related protein damage that scientists once considered irreversible, cutting levels by over 70% in arterial tissue from a 75-year-old and lowering them in treated elderly skin below those found in a 31-year-old.
Multiple tons of cultivated duck meat produced for the first time
9th July 2026 Multiple tons of cultivated duck meat produced for the first time French food technology company PARIMA has produced multiple tons of cultivated duck meat in a single 22,000-litre production run, claiming a major advance towards commercially viable lab-grown meat. Credit: PARIMA The idea of growing meat directly from animal cells has moved steadily from science fiction to reality over the past decade.
Third exoplanet found around Beta Pictoris
1st July 2026 Third exoplanet found around Beta Pictoris Direct observations have revealed a new reddish gas giant in the youthful Beta Pictoris system, one of the best-studied planetary systems in our stellar neighbourhood. Astronomers have confirmed a third exoplanet orbiting Beta Pictoris, a young star located 64 light-years away. The new world, Beta Pictoris d, adds to a system already famous for its giant planets and spectacular debris disk.
London prepares for a hotter future
26th June 2026 London prepares for a hotter future London has unveiled its first ever extreme heat plan, which aims to protect lives, homes, transport networks and public services as the capital adapts to a warming climate. London has launched its first ever heat plan, setting out a new city-wide vision to protect residents, buildings, transport networks and infrastructure from the growing threat of extreme temperatures.
Light-driven memory could slash AI energy use
19th June 2026 Light-driven memory could slash AI energy use A new magnetic memory material could allow data to be rewritten up to 1,000 times faster than conventional electrically driven memory, offering a potential route to cooler, lower-power AI hardware and data centres. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services continue to expand, the world is facing a growing need for faster and more energy-efficient ways to store and process information.
Cloning study reveals the limits of genetic copying
10th June 2026 Cloning study reveals the limits of genetic copying After 20 years and more than 1,200 cloned mice, researchers have found that repeated mammalian cloning eventually breaks down as harmful mutations accumulate. A recently published study has revealed a fundamental limit to repeated cloning in mammals, after scientists in Japan created more than 1,200 cloned mice over a 20-year period. The experiment began with a single female mouse.
Atom-by-atom manufacturing takes a step forward
1st June 2026 Atom-by-atom manufacturing takes a step forward Researchers have demonstrated a new way to place carbon atoms with extreme precision, offering a glimpse of future nanoscale manufacturing. In his 1986 book Engines of Creation, Eric Drexler popularised a bold vision of nanotechnology: machines and materials built with atomic precision. Forty years after its publication, that dream remains far from reality.
New plate boundary may be forming in Africa
28th May 2026 New plate boundary may be forming in Africa A little-studied rift system in Zambia could mark the early stages of a future continental split, while also revealing potential opportunities for geothermal energy, helium and hydrogen exploration. Scientists have found evidence that a new tectonic plate boundary may be forming beneath southern Africa. Their study, published in Frontiers in Earth Science, focuses on the Kafue Rift in Zambia.
Tiny world beyond Pluto reveals a surprise atmosphere
11th May 2026 Tiny world beyond Pluto reveals a surprise atmosphere Astronomers in Japan have detected an extremely thin atmosphere around a small icy world beyond Neptune, challenging theories about how small bodies hold on to gases. Artist's impression of (612533) 2002 XV93. Credit: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). A small, distant world in the Kuiper Belt has delivered one of the more unexpected Solar System discoveries of recent years.
Asteroid mining could help sustain a future Mars colony
28th April 2026 Asteroid mining could help sustain a future Mars colony A new logistical study suggests that metals mined from asteroids could one day support construction, repairs, and manufacturing for a permanent human presence on Mars. A new study posted to arXiv has explored how asteroid mining could one day support a future human colony on Mars, not by returning precious metals to Earth, but by supplying practical industrial materials where they may be needed most: in space.
Red squirrels in England could vanish by 2050
26th April 2026 Red squirrels in England could vanish by 2050 Once a familiar symbol of British wildlife, red squirrels have retreated to isolated strongholds. Now, new projections warn that without action, they could disappear from mainland England within 25 years. Rare red squirrel with a bushy tail in North Yorkshire, England on a stone wall. Credit: Acres/Adobe Stock Red squirrels have long held a special place in England's cultural imagination.
EU emissions fall again, reaching 40% below 1990 levels
22nd April 2026 EU emissions fall again, reaching 40% below 1990 levels The European Union continues to cut greenhouse gas emissions at a steady pace, driven by cleaner energy, improved efficiency, and long-term policy efforts. New figures highlight both the scale of progress so far and the challenges that remain as the bloc moves toward its 2050 climate neutrality goal. Aerial view of Dutch countryside with wind turbines and solar panels among green fields.
Waves on Titan could reach five metres in height
18th April 2026 Waves on Titan could reach five metres in height From gentle ripples to towering alien seas, a new model reveals how waves on other worlds could vary dramatically, shaped by exotic liquids, gravity, and atmospheric pressure. Waves are a familiar sight on Earth, driven by wind transferring energy into oceans and lakes. But beyond our planet, this seemingly simple process becomes far more complex.
AI cuts MRI scan times by more than half
7th April 2026 AI cuts MRI scan times by more than half Artificial intelligence is helping hospitals dramatically reduce MRI scan times while also boosting image quality, with a leading cancer centre in Amsterdam reporting a drop from 23 minutes to just 9 minutes for certain procedures. A Philips BlueSeal MRI scanner with AI-assisted reconstruction to reduce scan times and improve image quality.
Brain cryopreservation takes a notable step forward
31st March 2026 Brain cryopreservation takes a notable step forward Researchers in the US have preserved the fine structure of a whole pig brain following death, offering new possibilities for long-term biostasis – although claims about future "revival" remain highly speculative. Scientists have developed a new method for preserving the microscopic structure of an entire mammalian brain after death, marking a potentially significant advance in neuroscience and long-term biostasis.
World's first lab-grown oesophagus
25th March 2026 World's first lab-grown oesophagus In recent years, scientists have made steady progress towards growing replacement body parts in the lab, but complex tubular organs have remained especially difficult. Now, a team in London has taken a major step forward by demonstrating the first lab-grown oesophagus able to restore swallowing in a large animal.
New particle detected by Large Hadron Collider
19th March 2026 New particle detected by Large Hadron Collider Physicists at CERN's LHCb experiment report the discovery of the doubly charmed baryon Ξcc⁺. This particle, containing two charm quarks and one down quark, has been detected with high statistical significance and resolves a long-standing discrepancy from earlier experimental results. Credit: CERN The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN has been probing the fundamental structure of matter since it began operations in 2010.
Astronomers may have witnessed two planets colliding
17th March 2026 Astronomers may have witnessed two planets colliding Astronomers report evidence of a likely collision between two planets orbiting the star Gaia20ehk, about 11,000 light years away in the constellation Puppis. Erratic dimming and strong infrared emission are attributed to hot debris from the impact passing in front of the star. Credit: Artsiom P Four and a half billion years ago, the young Earth endured a catastrophic event that reshaped the world forever.
First benchtop $100 genome system
25th February 2026 First benchtop $100 genome system The long-promised $100 genome may finally be entering mainstream commercial territory. California-based Element Biosciences has launched what it describes as the first benchtop sequencing platform explicitly designed to deliver whole human genomes at that price – a step beyond earlier room-scale demonstrations by rival firms. The VITARI tabletop genome sequencer.
Researchers discover how to 'switch off' cancer genes for good
20th February 2026 Researchers discover how to "switch off" cancer genes for good Scientists have uncovered a mechanism that enables certain cancer genes to be permanently silenced, potentially allowing shorter and more effective treatments with fewer side effects. The findings could reshape the future of epigenetic therapy for aggressive blood cancers.
Protein restores aging brain stem cells
13th February 2026 Protein restores aging brain stem cells Researchers in Singapore have identified a key protein that restores aging neural stem cells in laboratory models. Their study, published in the journal Science Advances, sheds new light on how the brain's regenerative capacity declines over time.
Earth-sized exoplanet may lie in habitable zone
2nd February 2026 Earth-sized exoplanet may lie in habitable zone Researchers have identified a promising Earth-sized exoplanet candidate in archival Kepler data, underlining how older observations continue to yield new worlds. Artist's impression of exoplanet candidate HD 137010 b, dubbed a "cold Earth".
NASA lays groundwork for life-hunting telescope in the 2040s
22nd January 2026 NASA lays groundwork for life-hunting telescope in the 2040s NASA has awarded contracts to seven companies to study technologies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a next-generation telescope that could provide sharper images of exoplanets. Simulated image of a Solar System analogue 30 light-years away, as captured by a large ultraviolet, optical and near-infrared space telescope.
The first global timeline of Earth's vanishing glaciers
13th January 2026 The first global timeline of Earth's vanishing glaciers Scientists have unveiled the first global timeline of glacier loss, warning that the Alps may reach peak glacier loss as early as 2033, while tens of thousands of glaciers worldwide are projected to vanish this century. Until relatively recently, most people treated glaciers like permanent features of the landscape.
Breakthrough in space-based manufacturing
1st January 2026 Breakthrough in space-based manufacturing British aerospace company Space Forge has reported a major milestone in orbital semiconductor production, potentially enabling materials with 4,000 times fewer defects than those made on Earth. Credit: Space Forge For decades, researchers have studied how manufacturing processes behave in space, inspired by the unique advantages of microgravity, ultra-clean vacuums, and stable thermal environments.
Lemon-shaped planet found by Webb telescope
18th December 2025 Lemon-shaped planet found by Webb telescope Astronomers report the discovery of a bizarre, pulsar-orbiting exoplanet with a lemon-like shape and an atmosphere unlike any seen before. Illustration: NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralf Crawford (STScI) Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have observed an entirely new class of exoplanet whose atmospheric composition challenges our understanding of how it formed.
New record for smallest fully autonomous robot
17th December 2025 New record for smallest fully autonomous robot Researchers in the US have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots, measuring just 200 x 300 x 50 micrometres. Credit: Marc Miskin, University of Pennsylvania Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have unveiled what they describe as the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots.
Inside the global race to defeat drones
10th December 2025 Stopping the swarm: Inside the global race to defeat drones As drones proliferate across battlefields, borders and city skies, governments are now racing to build the first comprehensive systems capable of detecting, disrupting and destroying them. A new generation of counter-drone weapons is reshaping the balance of power in modern security. A guest blog by Richard Fox.
Breakthrough in antimatter production
24th November 2025 Breakthrough in antimatter production Scientists at CERN have reported an eightfold increase in the rate of production of antimatter, achieved by using laser-cooled beryllium ions to cool positrons to nearly absolute zero. This technique allows 15,000 antihydrogen atoms to be created in under seven hours. Antimatter produced at the Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus (ALPHA) collaboration.
Super-Earth in habitable zone found 18 light-years away
19th November 2025 Super-Earth in habitable zone found 18 light-years away A newly discovered exoplanet known as GJ 251 c lies just 18 light-years away and orbits within the so-called habitable zone of a red dwarf star, making it one of the most exciting prospects in the search for life beyond Earth. Artist's impression of the super-Earth GJ 251 c. Credit: Michael Marcheschi The number of confirmed exoplanets recently passed the 6,000 mark, with new worlds continuing to be added nearly every week.
Gene-editing therapy reduces cholesterol by 50%
13th November 2025 Gene-editing therapy reduces cholesterol by 50% In a Phase 1, first-in-human trial, a CRISPR gene therapy targeting ANGPTL3 is found to be safe and able to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol by nearly 50%, while triglycerides are reduced by 55%. Cholesterol and triglycerides are fatty substances that the body needs in small amounts, yet high levels in the blood cause serious harm.
Toyota reveals "Walk Me" walking chair
11th November 2025 Toyota reveals "Walk Me" walking chair Toyota's new "Walk Me" robot aims to help those with disabilities navigate ramps and stairs using legs instead of wheels. The concept hints at a more inclusive future for personal mobility. Credit: Toyota At the recent Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, Toyota unveiled Walk Me, a four-legged mobility chair designed to move seamlessly indoors and outdoors without worry about steps or uneven ground.
Caltech builds record-breaking 6,100-qubit array
30th September 2025 Caltech builds record-breaking 6,100-qubit array Researchers at Caltech have assembled the world's largest array of atomic qubits – 6,100 in total. Although the system is not yet a fully programmable quantum computer, the proof-of-concept shows what might be possible in the next year or two. This image shows 6,100 caesium atoms trapped by highly focused laser beams called "optical tweezers". The width of the circle is about one millimetre.
World's first stair-climbing robot vacuum
10th September 2025 World's first stair-climbing robot vacuum Dreame's new Cyber X, revealed at IFA 2025, can tackle a major weakness of robot vacuums – the inability to clean multiple floors – with a dedicated stair-climbing module that promises whole-home convenience. Credit: Dreame Tech Current domestic robot vacuums fall short when it comes to multi-floor homes.
Iconic statues threatened by rising sea levels
22nd August 2025 Iconic statues threatened by rising sea levels A study published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage finds that rising sea levels could threaten the iconic moai statues of Easter Island by 2080. They have endured for over 500 years, but the moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) now face an existential threat within a single human lifetime.
Strong evidence of a gas giant in Alpha Centauri system
20th August 2025 Strong evidence of a gas giant in Alpha Centauri system NASA reports the strongest evidence to date of the hypothetical Alpha Centauri Ab, a gas giant orbiting Alpha Centauri A – one of three stars that form the nearest star system to our own. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Robert L. Hurt (Caltech/IPAC) Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered compelling signs of a new planet – Alpha Centauri Ab – in our closest neighbouring star system.
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