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A pioneering solar-powered drone aircraft operated by Skydweller Aero will be used for maritime surveillance

Astrocytes, long overshadowed by neurons, are proving vital to how the brain processes information. A new study shows that astrocytes use a protein called Gat3 to manage ambient GABA levels, helping neurons work together...

Aggression isn't just a behavioral issue--it has deep neurobiological roots, especially when shaped by early-life trauma. New research is investigating how childhood adversity rewires brain circuits that control emotion,...

A transiting exoplanet has revealed a huge "spot" near the pole of its tiny M-dwarf parent star. The spot has been around at least 7 years and occupies 7% of the sun's surface.

Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology. Here are our latest picks. The post This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through July 26) appear...

Astronomers have discovered an object at the edge of the solar system that is locked in a strange rhythmic dance with the ice giant Neptune.

Studying why heart cells are less likely to become cancerous can provide clues to improving heart regeneration and treatments for heart disease.

Virginia opossums are the only marsupial species in North America.

In a new study, researchers show, for the first time, that photoacoustic microscopy can image stents through skin, potentially offering a safer, easier way to monitor these life-saving devices. Each year, around 2 millio...

July 26, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.