Historians have identified a 14th-century poem by Ibn al-Wardi as the source of myths regarding the Black Death’s rapid spread across Asia. Originally intended as fiction, the maqāma laid the groundwork for centuries of misinformation about the plague. A recent study reveals how creative writing influenced medieval societies’ understanding of catastrophe. Source: All Top News […]
China’s carbon emissions have remained flat or decreased over the past 18 months, driven by the rise of solar and wind energy replacing coal, along with the increasing adoption of electric vehicles over gas-powered cars. This analysis coincides with China’s prominent role in the ongoing U.N. climate negotiations in Brazil. Source: Yale E360
Representatives of the Artemis Accords signatories, including acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy and NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya, met Sept. 29, 2025, for a principals meeting during the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney. Credit: NASA/Max van Otterdyk NASA, along with leaders from global space agencies and government representatives worldwide, convened on Monday to further
Two former Harvard students are launching a startup that produces smart glasses equipped with an always-on microphone, capable of listening and recording conversations. This follows their previous work on a facial-recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) | TechCrunch
Astronomers have observed a fast X-ray transient named EP241107a, suggesting it may originate from a gamma-ray burst. The findings, published on November 4 on the arXiv preprint server, provide new insights into the nature of this transient. Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Researchers have identified how the Arizona honeysweet shrub, or Tidestromia oblongifolia, survives extreme temperatures in Death Valley, reaching over 120°F (50°C). This study may provide insights for developing crops that can withstand higher heat levels. Yale E360
A stylized illustration shows the twin ESCAPADE spacecraft entering Mars’ orbit.Credits: James Rattray/Rocket Lab USA NASA and Blue Origin are reopening media accreditation for the launch of the agency’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will study the solar wind’s interaction with Mars, providing insight into the planet’s
Mitti Labs is collaborating with The Nature Conservancy to promote climate-friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup employs AI technology to verify reductions in methane emissions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) | TechCrunch
Archaeologists in Peru’s Pisco Valley have potentially unraveled the mystery of the Monte Sierpe, a series of thousands of aligned holes. Recent drone mapping and microbotanical analysis suggest these holes may have functioned as a pre-Inca barter market, later evolving into an accounting system during the Inca Empire. All Top News — ScienceDaily
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1 could offer a new kind of antidepressant, especially for patients resistant to SSRIs. All Top
Japanese researchers uncovered a universal rule describing why life’s growth slows despite abundant nutrients. Their “global constraint principle” integrates classic biological laws to show that multiple factors limit cellular growth in sequence. Verified through E. coli simulations, it provides a powerful new lens for studying living systems. The work could boost crop yields and biomanufacturing
As U.N. climate talks commence, China is positioning itself as a leader in global climate initiatives. Alongside India and Brazil, it is driving the energy transition and taking on a significant role in climate diplomacy, addressing the gap left by wealthier nations. Yale E360
4 Min Read October’s Night Sky Notes: Let’s Go, LIGO! An artist’s impression of gravitational waves generated by binary neutron stars. Credits: R. Hurt/Caltech-JPL by Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein’s 1916 theory of
Meta has signed three agreements in the U.S. to purchase 1 gigawatt of solar energy. This initiative aims to power its data centers and reduce its carbon footprint. Artificial Intelligence (AI) | TechCrunch
Researchers have discovered that prostate cancer depends on two key enzymes, PDIA1 and PDIA5, to survive and resist therapy. When blocked, these enzymes cause the androgen receptor to collapse, killing cancer cells and enhancing the effects of drugs like enzalutamide. They also disrupt the cancer’s energy system, striking it on multiple fronts. This breakthrough could
