Scientists Use CRISPR to Create the World’s First Truly Allergen-Free Dogs
A Dog for People Who Could Never Have One For millions of people, the dream of owning a dog has always come with a catch — the sneezing, the watery eyes, the skin rashes that make sharing a home with a pet feel impossible. That…
Turkey Moves to End 40-Year Kurdish Conflict With Historic Peace Law
A Landmark Step Toward Ending Decades of Bloodshed After more than four decades of armed conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, Turkey is making its most concrete legal move yet toward peace. Turkey’s ruling alliance submitted legislation to parliament on Wednesday that…
Record Sun Images Reveal Hidden Vortices That Could Reshape Space Weather Science
A Solar Breakthrough Hidden in Plain Sight For decades, scientists suspected that tiny, swirling whirlpools were churning across the surface of the sun. They had the math to back it up. What they didn’t have was a telescope powerful enough to actually see them —…
Iran Suspected as Hackers Breach Drinking Water Systems Across 12 States
Hackers suspected to have Iranian ties have targeted drinking water and wastewater systems across at least 12 states, compromising control systems used to manage pumps, valves, and water pressure. More than 30 systems in Minnesota and nine in Michigan were affected. While some residents faced low pressure or boil water notices, officials confirmed drinking water was not contaminated thanks to built-in safeguards and manual operations.
A Discarded SpaceX Rocket Carved a Fresh Crater Into the Moon Early Wednesday
A discarded SpaceX rocket stage is expected to have crashed into the moon early this morning, traveling at roughly 5,400 miles per hour and releasing the force of about 15,000 sticks of dynamite. The impact likely carved a crater near the Einstein Crater up to 100 feet wide. Scientists see it as a rare opportunity to study human-made lunar collisions as space debris becomes an growing concern.
Man With Manslaughter Past Accused of Sparking Spokane’s Catastrophic Wildfires
Washington authorities have arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails fire in Spokane. A witness reportedly saw him near where the fire began. The blaze is one of three wildfires that have burned over 16 square miles, destroyed more than 700 structures, and forced 65,000 residents to evacuate. The other two fires remain under investigation.
Ancient Ocean May Still Be Alive Beneath Antarctica’s Crimson Blood Falls
A Waterfall Like No Other At the edge of the Taylor Glacier in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, crimson water pours into Lake Bonney below — a feature scientists have aptly named “Blood Falls.” For over a century, the eerie red outflow has captivated…
Michigan Voters Decide the Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary in US History
A Historic Primary Fueled by a Flood of Outside Money Michigan’s U.S. Senate race is expected to be among the most competitive of the 2026 midterms, and the outcome of the August 4 Democratic primary between Representative Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed could…
Humpback Whales Choreograph Their Songs to Match Every Stage of a Dive
A Song Written by the Sea Itself For male humpback whales, singing is serious business. Their haunting, complex songs can last for hours and travel for miles underwater, playing a central role in reproduction during the winter breeding season — yet despite decades of research…
New At-Home Tick Test Could Detect Lyme Disease in Under 30 Minutes
A new at-home test kit can tell you within 15 minutes whether a tick is carrying Lyme disease, similar to how a COVID or pregnancy test works. LymeAlert, created by an MIT researcher, is shipping 5,000 kits this month. The device grinds open the tick and tests for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, allowing for faster treatment and potentially preventing chronic illness.
