UC Berkeley scientists map brain circuit linking deep sleep to growth hormone release
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley revealed a hidden brain circuit connecting deep sleep, growth hormone, and wakefulness on October 17, 2026.
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Northeastern University researchers find deep sexual differences in C. elegans brain activity
A team at Northeastern University examined the nervous systems of male and hermaphrodite C. elegans worms to compare their brain structures and responses to stimuli.
1960 doomsday prediction for November 2026 fails as population growth slows
Scientists who predicted human extinction on November 13, 2026, in a 1960 article find their model inaccurate after birth rates declined.
SpaceX Dragon delivers medical experiments and solar arrays to ISS
SpaceX delivered cargo including scientific equipment and final solar panels to the International Space Station on October 15.
James Webb Telescope finds bulge in WASP-17b atmosphere
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered an asymmetrical bulge in the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-17b located 1,300 light-years away on October 16, 2026.
New study reveals complex population changes after ancient Japanese volcanic eruption
An international team led by Lund University published findings in Science Advances about how the Kikai-Akahoya eruption affected prehistoric Jomon communities in Japan roughly 7,300 years ago.
Salt crystals from Enceladus jets may preserve ocean chemistry clues
Scientists in the United Kingdom studied how salt crystals form on Saturn's moon Enceladus to find samples that could reveal ocean chemistry.
Australian scavengers select specific parts of carcasses based on nutritional needs
Scientists in Australia published new research showing that dingoes, wedge-tailed eagles and red foxes choose specific parts of a dead animal to eat first.
Climate change cost estimates vary by extreme weather attribution method
Researchers explain how different calculation methods produce conflicting figures for climate change costs linked to specific extreme weather events.
Lawrence Livermore researchers simulate nuclear asteroid deflection methods
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists published new simulations in The Planetary Science Journal examining how nuclear devices could deflect or disrupt threatening asteroids.