Scientists have discovered a rogue planet roaming the Milky Way after combining observations from Earth and a space telescope. This rare dual perspective allowed them to weigh the planet and pinpoi... Read more Scientists have discovered a rogue planet roaming the Milky Way after combining observations from Earth and a space telescope. This rare dual perspective allowed them to weigh the planet and pinpoint where it lies in the galaxy. With a mass similar to Saturn, the planet likely formed around a star before being thrown out. The finding opens a new window into how planets are lost to interstellar space. Show less

The earliest ankylosaur flaunted metre-long spikes and a tail weapon.

Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t. By mimicking tiny structural features used in DNA and prote... Read more Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural polymers don’t. By mimicking tiny structural features used in DNA and proteins, researchers designed plastics that remain durable but can be triggered to fall apart naturally. The breakdown speed can be precisely tuned, from days to years, or switched on with light or simple chemical signals. The discovery could reshape everything from food packaging to medicine delivery. Show less

Originally appeared on lucas.dohmen.io.At 39c3, Marc-Uwe Kling, together with the CCC, called for the Digital Independence Day: The idea is to use the first Sunday every month to reduce your person... Read more Originally appeared on lucas.dohmen.io.At 39c3, Marc-Uwe Kling, together with the CCC, called for the Digital Independence Day: The idea is to use the first Sunday every month to reduce your personal dependence on big tech and billionaires. What I like about this approach is that it acknowledges that this is a process of many tiny steps and that a lot of people will need support. Hackerspaces in Germany will offer help to those who require it. I also really liked the idea of the “plus one rule”. Let’s take the example of WhatsApp, the quasi-standard messenger in Germany. Instead of telling people to uninstall WhatsApp, which they will likely be unable to do, ask them to add Signal. This starts a network effect for Signal,… Show less

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim shared his thoughts on missing multiple key players ahead of the Premier League trip to Leeds United on Sunday (January 4).

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

A Pregnant Elephant and Hieroglyphs Pointing to the Sun? Egypt’s Oldest Carvings Just Changed Everything.

Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, ... Read more Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial bacteria and natural compounds linked to immune strength, stress reduction, and resilience. The findings challenge the long-standing obsession with germs as threats and instead highlight the hidden health benefits of biodiversity. This shift could influence everything from urban design to environmental restoration. Show less

Advanced biomechanical modeling shows that early mammal ancestors likely used an eardrum to hear airborne sounds 250 million years ago. The rise of sensitive hearing marked a major turning point in... Read more Advanced biomechanical modeling shows that early mammal ancestors likely used an eardrum to hear airborne sounds 250 million years ago. The rise of sensitive hearing marked a major turning point in mammal evolution. The mammalian middle ear, which includes an eardrum and several tiny bones, makes it possible to detect a wide range of sounds [...] Show less