Science News - August 2025

Every winter, millions of tiny ocean creatures called zooplankton dive deep into the ocean, taking around 65 million tonnes of carbon with them each year.

Scientists have created a groundbreaking molecular system that mimics photosynthesis, potentially leading to a new era of clean energy.

Updated guidelines for managing high blood pressure (hypertension), and these are important for everyone, including teenagers.

Recent studies show that atmospheric carbon has been detected in six ultra-massive white dwarfs. These discoveries are exciting because they reveal significant carbon abundances (log(C/H) > −0.5).

The Dead Sea is not just any lake; it is a remarkable body of water known for its extremely high salinity.

Researchers at Rutgers University have identified a crucial role for a brain protein called cypin in strengthening the connections between brain cells, a process vital for learning and memory.

Perseid meteor shower 2025 is active from July 17 to August 23. The shower will peak on the night of August 12 to 13.

The world recently mourned the passing of Captain James A. Lovell Jr., a true giant in the annals of space exploration.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) has long been a mysterious and badly misunderstood illness. Now, scientists have made a significant breakthrough by finding robust evidence that a person’s genes affect their…

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have made an amazing breakthrough by growing a whole-brain organoid.