Black hole jets extend beyond galaxy edges and limit star formation
Astronomers Sanchayeeta Borthakur and Namrata Roy report that supermassive black hole jets reach far past visible galaxies to regulate gas cooling.
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Duke scientists simulate matter popping into existence with quantum computer
Scientists at Duke University used a 13-ion quantum simulator to model particle formation on September 26, 2026.
Study suggests Zepbound and Mounjaro activate brown fat in mice
Researchers at the University of Barcelona reported on September 26, 2026, that tirzepatide may activate calorie-burning brown fat in obese mice.
Tohoku University researchers find dreaming burns brain energy despite rising fuel
Scientists at Tohoku University report that neurons consume more energy than available during REM sleep on September 26, 2026.
Researchers suggest fungi could make Mars soil suitable for growing crops
Scientists in the United States and Brazil propose that beneficial fungi might help turn nutrient-poor lunar and Martian regolith into material capable of supporting plant life.
Australian scientists develop satellite tech to measure eucalypt flammability
Scientists at the Australian National University are developing a proposed OzFuel satellite mission to monitor eucalypt forest flammability from space.
Scientists find rare compounds in discarded cannabis leaves
Researchers at Stellenbosch University discovered previously unknown chemical compounds in cannabis leaves grown commercially in South Africa on September 25, 2026.
Researchers identify two new sea spider species in Salish Sea
University of British Columbia scientists discovered two previously unknown sea spider species in the Salish Sea on September 25, 2026.
Researchers watch spacecraft heat shield ablation in real time at Berkeley Lab
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory used an X-ray tomography instrument to observe spacecraft heat shield degradation under realistic reentry conditions.
University of Nottingham researchers develop gel to regrow tooth enamel in weeks
Researchers at the University of Nottingham say a new protein-based gel can restore damaged tooth enamel within two weeks.