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Davar10/12/2026

Beaver tail, duck legs: the ancient creature discovered in China

Researchers discovered a fossil of an ancient animal that swam like a duck, walked sideways like an otter and bore a tail similar to that of a beaver | The fossil, about 165 million years old, was preserved with remnants of skin and fur, and revealed new findings about mammal evolution during the dinosaur era

NASA News10/12/2026

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research

NASA experiments focused on human and plant health and drug-resistant organisms will travel to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission for the agency from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, advancing research that benefits life on Earth and future exploration. This research supports astronaut health during long-duration missions through […]

MIT Technology Review10/12/2026

Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind

Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu. Last time, it was the Soviet Union and the United States vying to be the first to plant some flags. Now it’s a sprint to the lunar surface between America and China—alongside a host of varyingly friendly and rival nations—plus a…

Ynet Science & Nature10/12/2026

Rare signet ring discovered bearing the likeness of one of the ancient world's wonders

The bronze ring was found in the ruins of an ancient palace submerged off the coast of Egypt, on the island of Antirodos. If the identification is confirmed, it will be the first time a signet ring bearing the likeness of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World has been discovered. Researchers believe the weathered engraving depicts the famous lighthouse, which was built more than 2,300 years ago.

Ynet Science & Nature10/12/2026

Deeper, colder? The rock that challenges the heat distribution in Earth's depths

A rock that reached a depth of more than 90 kilometers beneath the surface preserved evidence of surprising thermal conditions. The finding may change the understanding of what occurs in subduction zones, where tectonic plates sink into the deep Earth. These processes play a central role in earthquakes, volcanic activity, and Earth's carbon cycle.

ScienceDaily (all)10/12/2026

NASA captures a stunning transformation in Australia's red outback

Australia's normally dry, rust-colored outback has erupted into a spectacular carpet of wildflowers after unusually heavy rains, potentially producing its most impressive bloom in nearly 20 years. NASA satellite images capture the stunning transformation, which has even brought rare flowers to the grounds of a remote deep-space observatory.

NASA News10/12/2026

APOD: 2026 October 12 – Jupiter and the Moons

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 12 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Jupiter and the […]

ScienceDaily (all)10/12/2026

Scientists discover a hidden factor that can make or break chemical reactions

Researchers discovered a hidden factor that can determine whether chemical reactions succeed or fail, and then used it to boost the proportion of the desired product from 16% to 97%. By controlling acidity near electrodes, they developed a promising way to manufacture chemicals for plastics, medicines, and other products using oxygen and electricity instead of hazardous added oxidants.

ScienceDaily (all)10/12/2026

Scientists discover vanilla’s hidden healing potential

Scientists have discovered that vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its distinctive flavor, has powerful properties that could help fight infections, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. The inexpensive, widely available ingredient could one day become an important component of advanced wound treatments and regenerative medicine.

Egypt Independent Science10/11/2026

Egypt, Italy complete restoration of ancient Fayoum ‘Portrait of the Two Brothers’

Egypt has completed the restoration of the “Portrait of the Two Brothers,” one of the ancient Fayoum portraits, in cooperation with Italy, as part of efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy announced the completion of the project at a press conference held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, … The post Egypt, Italy complete restoration of ancient Fayoum ‘Portrait of the Two Brothers’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Ynet Science & Nature10/11/2026

Israeli researchers revealed: How a single electron can affect light

New research conducted by scientists at Tel Aviv University reveals that a free electron passing through a laser beam causes a tiny change in it, as if it had passed through a material, but without destroying the electron's quantum state. According to the researchers, the discovery could enable counting electrons in the future without harming them, improve the sensitivity of electron microscopes, and uncover the structure of materials sensitive for next-generation electronics and biomedicine.

NASA News10/11/2026

APOD: 2026 October 11 – Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 11 – Ice… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Ice Fishing […]

ScienceDaily (all)10/11/2026

The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed

Scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a previously unknown pathway. The surprising finding, demonstrated in mice, could open the door to new treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other causes of blindness.

ScienceDaily (all)10/11/2026

Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar

A simple change in the order you eat your food could help prevent blood sugar spikes. Scientists discovered that giving mice olive oil before carbohydrates slowed digestion and activated a surprising combination of hormones and nerve signals that helped regulate blood sugar, even in mice with type 2 diabetes.

ScienceDaily (all)10/10/2026

Scientists may have found a shortcut to fusion energy

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory may have found a dramatically more efficient route to fusion energy by reversing the traditional approach: heating plasma first, then increasing its density. Their calculations could help future reactors reach self-sustaining fusion with far less energy while avoiding hidden problems that make ignition harder.