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New telescope images provide best evidence yet that the bright red star Betelgeuse is actually 2 stars in disguise

by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 29, 2026 at 5:46 pm

A century-old mystery about the night sky’s famous “shoulder star” may finally be solved, as astronomers capture the sharpest image yet of a small star tucked close beside the dying Betelgeuse.

Monkeys have a basic intuition for geometry, study suggests

on July 29, 2026 at 4:43 pm

Baboons and macaques appear to use some of the same mental strategies as humans when matching shapes, suggesting that the foundations of geometry evolved in a common ancestor.

Biological ‘superspreader’ event could be imminent as more than 1,000 ships idle in the Strait of Hormuz, scientists warn

by pandora.dewan@futurenet.com (Pandora Dewan) on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 pm

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz may pose significant biosecurity hazards as well as economic impacts, with potentially devastating consequences for global ecosystems and human health.

High-powered lasers can wirelessly charge drones mid-flight

on July 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Chinese researchers have successfully charged a drone using just a laser, in a breakthrough that could change how we approach unmanned flight

How to watch ‘Expedition X: Atomic Sharks’ – stream ‘Shark Week’ 2026 from anywhere

on July 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm

How to watch “Expedition X: Atomic Sharks” online, as Phil Torres and Heather Amaro investigate the effects of nuclear fallout on the Marshall Islands’ waters.

‘Demon cavefish’ discovered under WWII chemical weapons facility in Alabama

on July 29, 2026 at 12:21 pm

Introducing demon cavefish ( Demogorgonichthys arcanus); the rare eyeless predators that have been hiding in plain sight below a military base for decades.

Which solar eclipse viewing method is right for you?

on July 29, 2026 at 11:00 am

From eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here are eight safe ways to experience the Aug. 12, 2026, solar eclipse

Catch an orange ‘Buck Moon’ rise tonight before a month of solar and lunar eclipses

on July 29, 2026 at 10:05 am

July’s full moon will be at its best on the night of July 29. It’s the last regular full moon before a total solar eclipse and partial lunar eclipse in August.

Diagnostic dilemma: Rare ‘spinal stroke’ struck an 8-year-old and temporarily paralyzed her

on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

When an 8-year-old suddenly lost the ability to walk, doctors ruled out infection and autoimmune disease before uncovering a rare explanation.

America’s gun violence epidemic, through the eyes of a Chicago trauma surgeon

on July 29, 2026 at 9:00 am

Health editor Nicoletta Lanese spoke with trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. about his new book, “Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic.”

Science word of the day: Allele

on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 am

Pronunciation: Ah-LEEL’

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake traps shoppers as mall collapses in Japan —‬ here’s why the seismic event was unusual

by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 28, 2026 at 9:27 pm

A strong inland earthquake in southwestern Japan trapped people inside a shopping center and damaged infrastructure. Here’s what made this quake unusual and why aftershocks remain a concern.

A strange string of a dozen galaxies keeps surprising astronomers with its missing dark matter

on July 28, 2026 at 8:04 pm

Astronomers have discovered a third galaxy without dark matter in a strange string of a dozen dwarf galaxies. A violent collision is likely to blame.

Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hints

on July 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Scientists have identified a compound that may help preserve muscle in aging mice. Someday, this may help people with muscle atrophy.

Killer whales sink another boat off the coast of Spain — why are they still doing this after 6 years?

by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 28, 2026 at 4:09 pm

A small, endangered pod of orcas off Spain and Portugal has sunk at least eight boats since 2020, and despite speculation, the real explanation might have nothing to do with revenge.

How to watch ‘Jurassic Sharks’ online – stream ‘Shark Week’ 2026 from anywhere

on July 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm

How to watch “Jurassic Sharks” online from anywhere, with the special set to use visual effects to flesh out the fossils of ancient cartilaginous fish.

Introducing Live Science Pro — a new space to get all the science with none of the distractions

by alexander.mcnamara@futurenet.com (Alexander McNamara) on July 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Go beyond the headlines to read the latest in-depth science features, op-eds, book excerpts and more.

The ultimate packing list for Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse coincides with the Perseid meteors peak

on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 am

From solar binoculars and smart telescopes to camp chairs and stargazing tents, here’s what to consider for one of the greatest days of skywatching in years.

Colossal scars of 60 million-year-long continental collision streak across warped mountains in Pakistan — Earth from space

on July 28, 2026 at 10:38 am

A 2011 satellite photo shows off an “imbricate fan” of alternating rocks in Pakistan’s Sulaiman Range. The striking structure formed along the boundary of two tectonic plates that have long been locked in a geological tug-of-war.

‘World models’ are the future of AI, but how do they work?

on July 28, 2026 at 8:52 am

Scientists are increasingly looking at building world models to get AI equipped to handle and interact with our physical reality.

As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting

by Margaux Nijkerk on July 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Rather than competing directly with faster chains, some builders argue Ethereum’s strength lies in supporting the layer-2 networks where trading is taking place.

Fed holds rates steady, extending pause as markets await Kevin Warsh’s policy roadmap

by Krisztian Sandor on July 29, 2026 at 5:58 pm

For the first time in several years, markets were somewhat split on whether the U.S. central bank would hike rates.

The traditional 9-to-5 banking day is officially dying, says Morgan Stanley execs

by Helene Braun on July 29, 2026 at 4:09 pm

Tokenization and 24/7 markets are reshaping finance, making always-on banking a reality.

Stablecoin firm Brale says new protocol can remove a major hurdle to scaling custom tokens

by Krisztian Sandor on July 29, 2026 at 3:27 pm

Today’s bridge model won’t scale as hundreds of companies issue their own stablecoins, fragmenting liquidity, Brale CEO Ben Milne said in an interview.

Coinbase hit by spot trading slump: Wall Street trims expectations ahead of earnings

by Helene Braun on July 29, 2026 at 3:15 pm

Wall Street expects a sluggish second quarter from Coinbase as crypto trading activity cools, putting all eyes on and pending U.S. crypto legislation.

Crypto Long & Short: What this year’s $972 million crypto hacks actually tell us about security

by Mitchell Amador on July 29, 2026 at 3:13 pm

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short, Immunefi’s Mitchell Amador writes that most of 2026’s stolen crypto is leaving through keys, signers and governance, not contract bugs, and explains why “we were audited” was never the same as “we are safe.”

Ethereum Foundation names pcaversaccio to board amid leadership changes

by Margaux Nijkerk on July 29, 2026 at 2:11 pm

pcaversaccio (known as “pc”), is a prominent security researcher in the Ethereum ecosystem. His addition brings the foundation’s board to four members.

The inside story of how a hike in Hong Kong changed crypto trading forever

by Oliver Knight on July 29, 2026 at 1:53 pm

“We were a scrappy startup,” Delo said of BitMEX back in 2016, when it launched the first perpetual future. “We thought, ‘Just get it out there. If it was any good, the market would show us.’”

About $80 million ZEC crosses into Zcash’s new Ironwood pool in the first day

by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 1:32 pm

Roughly 5% of the funds in the retired Orchard pool have gone through the turnstile. The rest sit in a pool that can no longer take deposits.

The systemic-risk debate over perpetual futures is aimed at the wrong target

by Chris Tyrer on July 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm

As perpetuals enter regulated markets, critics warn they import systemic risk. But the risk comes from venue design — leverage limits, margin rules, index construction, and default handling — not the contract itself, argues Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange.

BNY targets $8.6 trillion transfer agency market on blockchain rails

by Olivier Acuna on July 29, 2026 at 12:18 pm

The world’s largest custodian will keep its existing system while adding a digital ownership record for tokenized funds.

3 reasons Wednesday’s Fed meeting is pivotal for BTC

by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 11:15 am

Your day-ahead look for July 29, 2026

Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as crypto looks to Fed interest-rate decision

by Oliver Knight on July 29, 2026 at 10:34 am

BTC added 0.75% before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Inflation at 4.1% keeps an increase firmly on the table even as oil prices ease.

Binance offers gold and silver options after commodity futures pull in billions in daily volume

by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

The crypto exchange unveils commodity options following strong uptake for gold and silver perps.

Ionic Digital jumps 26% in Nasdaq debut, giving Celsius Network claimholders an exit route

by Francisco Rodrigues on July 29, 2026 at 9:22 am

The bitcoin miner reached a market valuation of roughly $2.8 billion based on its 44.9 million shares outstanding.

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

by Francisco Rodrigues on July 29, 2026 at 9:10 am

The charges could result in life imprisonment, escalating an investigation that has already led to over 100 million rubles in fines for the platform this year.

SpaceX is a battleground Solana must win

by Brian Smith on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 am

Perps are a trojan horse to bring all of traditional finance onchain, argues Brian Smith, president of the Jito Foundation.

Live updates: Bitcoin attempts to hold $64,000 ahead of Fed as AI favorites fall again

by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 6:25 am

Markets price a hold at Wednesday’s decision, but a real minority sees a surprise hike, with Citadel Securities and UBS among those flagging the risk.

Company behind AI trade that caused $60 million crypto liquidations to cover all losses

by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 6:03 am

The mark price fell 19% on a single pre-market trade in Korea. The company says its oracle worked exactly as designed.

Citadel bets on a Fed rate hike Wednesday as bitcoin analysts call a hold. Someone will be wrong.

by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 5:37 am

Citadel’s macro team says Wednesday’s hike isn’t about the data. It’s about Warsh’s best shot at making a surprise actually count before the market stops being surprised.

Probing Binary Stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud with the JWST

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 29, 2026 at 5:22 pm

Astronomers want to know how universal the initial mass fraction (IMF) of galaxies is. To do they that, they need to discern binary stars in other galaxies, a difficult task. Researchers used the JWST to study the Small Magellanic Cloud and determine how many binary stars are there, since they can confuse measurements of the IMF.

ESCAPADE Images Earth and Moon From Its Temporary Home

by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on July 29, 2026 at 2:46 pm

Sometimes, you have embark on a journey to appreciate home. The Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission recently gave us just such a view of our homeworld and our large natural satellite, as seen from the spacecrafts’ temporary orbit around the Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point.

A Wandering Black Hole Meets a Wandering Star

by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 29, 2026 at 1:13 am

What happens when a black hole and a star meet in the middle of nowhere in a galaxy? It sounds like it could be a dramatic science fiction backdrop, with some hapless starship caught in the crunch. Actually, such encounters in real life are pretty rare. They happen maybe once every 100,000 years. But, when they do occur, the immense gravity of the supermassive black hole tears the star apart. […]

Samples of Lunar Rock Are Leading Scientists to Rethink the Moon’s History

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 28, 2026 at 11:44 pm

Based on a new analysis of the Chang’e-6 lunar samples, scientists are again questioning the timing and intensity of the Late Heavy Bombardment period.

Astrobiology Offers Crucial Window Onto Earth’s Distant Past And Future

by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on July 28, 2026 at 10:48 pm

The search for extrasolar rocky planets circling other stars is more than mere science. It offers researchers a chance to gain crucial insight into how our own planet functions.

Galaxy Mergers May Not Stifle Star Formation After All, According to Illustris TNG

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 28, 2026 at 6:16 pm

In recent years, the idea that galaxy mergers are responsible for quenching galaxies has grown in importance. This paradigm says that galaxies merge, their black holes form a powerful quasar, and that quasar stifles star formation. But new results from the IllustrisTNG simulations shows that this paradigm may not be accurate.

A Distant Primordial Object May Be a Newborn Little Red Dot

by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm

Little Red Dots are among the most intriguing discoveries made to date by the infrared-sensitive James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). They are distant, small objects that appear red in the JWST observations and they’ve only been known since 2024. More than 300 of them have been found as part of JWST’s infrared surveys of the early Universe.

Into Totality: Our Guide to the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse

by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on July 28, 2026 at 4:53 pm

Where will you be on August 12th? Many an eclipse chaser and the ‘eclipse curious’ will make the journey to stand in the Moon’s shadow on that fast-approaching Wednesday date. This unique eclipse sees the pencil-thin shadow of our Moon curl around the Earth’s pole, before arcing across Greenland, Iceland and the Iberian peninsula towards a dramatic sunset over the western Mediterranean.

Martian Space Suits Will Need To Be 40% Lighter

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 28, 2026 at 11:53 am

Long before a human ever sets foot on the Red Planet, we already know how hard the environment is. Once one finally does, the only things protecting them from that harsh environment will be the infrastructure we’ve built up there, and the spacesuit that keeps that in a protective bubble. Unfortunately, modern space suits aren’t built with Martian gravity, which is 3/8ths of Earth’s, in […]

JWST Could Spot Volcanic “Exo-Ios” Around Super-Jupiters

by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 28, 2026 at 5:56 am

Jupiter’s moon, Io, is the most volcanically active planetary body in the solar system, boasting hundreds of active volcanoes spewing molten lava into space. This occurs from a process called tidal heating where Jupiter’s massive gravity constantly stretches and compresses the much smaller moon during the latter’s non-circular orbit. However, a lesser-known fact is that Io’s volcanic […]

Chang’e-6 Samples Provide an Ancient Record of the Moon’s Far Side.

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 28, 2026 at 1:24 am

The samples returned by the Chang’e-6 mission from the far side of the Moon reveal that the two hemispheres have had rather different experiences when it comes to space weather.

Little Red Dots Could Be Ancient Globular Clusters, Each Dominated by a Super-Massive Star

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 27, 2026 at 8:07 pm

Little Red Dots are one of the mysteries uncovered by the JWST. Astronomers have been trying to figure out what they are, and have come up with multiple possibilities. New research says they could be ancient Globular Clusters with supermassive stars in their centers.

How NASA Plans to Build the Habitable Worlds Observatory

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 27, 2026 at 4:22 pm

We’ve been covering the journey of the Habitable Worlds Observatory for some time now. Over the past few years, it’s gone from a proposal to a relatively fleshed-out plan for how and what the next Great Observatory should do—in this case, look at and characterize potentially habitable exoplanets. Back in August 2024, NASA set up the HWO Technology Maturation Project Office (TMPO) to […]

Black Hole Collisions Tell a Tale of Repeating Mergers

by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 27, 2026 at 1:57 am

A black hole merger is one of the Universe’s most energetic and massive events. During such a collision, two black holes orbit closer and closer until they collide and become a much more massive black hole. The event also gives off radiation and, as it happens, gravitational waves. They help tell the story of the two objects involved in the collision.

New Research Shows How Clouds Shape the Interiors of sub-Neptunes

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 26, 2026 at 11:12 pm

Scientists at ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration have demonstrated how clouds in a sub-Neptune’s atmosphere shape the interior structure of the planet.

UCF Researchers Are Developing Tools to Help Find Habitable Planets

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 26, 2026 at 4:59 pm

Through the Photonics-Enabled Exoplanet Spectroscopic System (PEEPSS) program, researchers are developing a technology that will assist NASA’s planned Habitable World’s Observatory (HWO).

Are Aliens Harvesting the Spin of Stars?

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 26, 2026 at 12:24 pm

One of the challenges of searching for “technosignatures” (i.e. signs that intelligent life somewhere in the universe has created technology) is understanding what to look for. Technology is a very broad area, and different types would show up as different features. One of the most commonly cited is a Dyson sphere, which attempts to encapsulate a star and capture it’s outgoing light to […]

JWST May Be Missing Water Hidden Deep Within Mini-Neptune Worlds

by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 25, 2026 at 9:40 pm

Sub-Neptune exoplanets, exoplanets that are slightly smaller than Neptune, have been designated as the most common type of planet in the Milky Way Galaxy based on their vast discovery numbers, totaling almost 3,300 out of the more than 6,300 confirmed exoplanets to date. Despite these numbers, the characteristics of sub-Neptunes remain relatively unknown. This is primarily due to our own solar […]

Could We Send a Spacecraft to a Black Hole?

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 25, 2026 at 12:45 pm

Black holes represent some of the most extreme environments in the universe. They’re the sources of the strongest consistent gravitational fields, which allows us to test Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity to an extent that’s impossible with small objects. But we’re also reaching our limit of what we can learn about one remotely. So various authors have put forward ideas for how we […]

Lucky 13! Starship Deploys Starlink Satellites and Splashes Down Intact

by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on July 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm

SpaceX’s Starship super-rocket deployed operational next-generation Starlink satellites for the first time during its 13th flight test, which addressed snags that arose in the previous test.

6 Foods That Lower Triglycerides Naturally in as Little as 3 Weeks

by Allison Nemetz on July 29, 2026 at 1:30 am

For millions of us over age 50, triglyceride levels start to steadily creep up as estrogen levels fall. While this is normal as we lose estrogen’s fat-regulating benefits, it can still be bad news for our hearts. But here’s some really good news: Not only are there everyday foods that lower triglycerides fast, all of

These Vermont Country Store Christmas Finds Are All Under $40 Right Now

by Raquel Lekic on July 29, 2026 at 12:30 am

In an era in which online shopping has replaced the ever-so-comforting catalog, there’s something to be said about The Vermont Country Store. The nostalgia of flipping through the pages of their booklet and perusing comfortable clothing, household essentials like bedding and curtains, and sweet goodies is second to none, but one section we’re drawn to

3 Sneaky Causes of High A1C That Can Drive Your Blood Sugar Readings Up

by Cailey Griffin on July 28, 2026 at 9:30 pm

If recent bloodwork results revealed high A1C levels, you may feel worried about your health—and confused. After all, your fasting blood sugar has been normal, you’ve been prioritizing whole foods, getting regular movement and monitoring your weight, but your A1C isn’t reflective of all the work you’ve been putting in. If this sounds familiar, there

Love Ann Patchett? These 8 New Books Have The Same Vibe

by Carissa Mosness on July 28, 2026 at 8:48 pm

If you’ve been searching for books that deliver the same emotional depth, complex family dynamics and heartfelt storytelling Ann Patchett is known for, you’re in luck. We’ve found the eight best new family saga novels that capture that exact same vibe. From sibling rivalries to marriages in crisis, these compelling recently published reads are perfect

Your Social Security Check Could Grow in 2027—Here’s the Estimate

by Carissa Mosness on July 28, 2026 at 5:57 pm

For some people, the end of summer means back-to-school shopping and pumpkin spice everything. For seniors on Social Security, it means something else entirely: waiting to find out how much bigger their monthly checks will get next year. So when will that announcement actually happen, and how much of an increase can beneficiaries expect? Here’s

‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Series: Matt Dinniman In His Own Words

by Ed Gross on July 28, 2026 at 5:49 pm

The Dungeon Crawler Carl series has become one of publishing’s unlikeliest success stories. What began as an independently published LitRPG novel about “a guy and a cat” has grown into a bestselling series, an audiobook phenomenon, a television adaptation in development and one of the most passionate fandoms in fantasy. Along the way, author Matt Dinniman

Petco Just Dropped a Halloween Bucket Trend! Is It Worth the $7 Price?

by strotter on July 28, 2026 at 5:33 pm

If you love holiday-themed buckets, you’ll want to hear this: Petco now sells Halloween buckets—and shoppers are obsessed with them! Whether you’re looking for quirky home decor or a fun pail for all of your household chores, you won’t want to miss these viral items. Ready to start shopping? Find out everything you need to

Hannah Waddingham’s Boyfriend: All About the Spinal Surgeon

by Raquel Lekic on July 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm

On August 5, Hannah Waddingham and the Ted Lasso cast return to screens with the premiere of Season 4, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for this next installment. In addition to the next chapter of Ted Lasso, Waddingham has been on everyone’s radar thanks to her recent role in the Prime

Is Pamela Anderson Joining ‘Baywatch’ Reboot? Here’s What She’s Said

by Raquel Lekic on July 28, 2026 at 4:27 pm

In 1992, Pamela Anderson was introduced on the soapy lifeguard drama Baywatch as Casey Jean “C.J.” Parker. Skilled, sunny and utterly stunning, Anderson wore that iconic red bathing suit like no one else, and decades later, the beautiful blonde still has the same charm she brought to that beloved role. With a Baywatch reboot slated

Ann Patchett’s Bookstore Shares 5 Unputdownable Summer Reads

by mdagnese on July 28, 2026 at 4:04 pm

If you drive down Nashville’s bustling Hillsboro Pike and turn into an unassuming strip mall, you’ll find one of the city’s greatest treasures for book lovers: Parnassus Books. Opened in 2011 by bestselling author Ann Patchett, the nearly 5,000 square foot independent bookstore—which started out half that size—serves as a beacon for book lovers, and