Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year: Opening the door to a new era of HIV prevention A drug with a novel mechanism protects people against the AIDS virus for 6 months. It could speed the end of the epidemic—if those who need it most get access

Researchers say the ancient breakup of tectonic plates creates churning waves in Earth’s mantle that tumble in slow motion under the continents for tens of millions of years, sculpting topography deep within continental interiors.

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Researchers say the ancient breakup of tectonic plates creates churning waves in Earth’s mantle that tumble in slow motion under the continents for tens of millions of years, sculpting topography deep within continental interiors.

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Endothelial insulin resistance induced by adrenomedullin mediates obesity-associated diabetes Insulin resistance is a hallmark of obesity-associated type 2 diabetes. Insulin’s actions go beyond metabolic cells and also involve blood vessels, where insulin increases capillary blood flow and del...

The hormone adrenomedullin disrupts insulin signaling in blood vessel cells, contributing to systemic insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes, according to a 2025 Science study in mice. https://scim.ag/3MkFr2r #ScienceMagArchives

Watch this liquid metal robot slink out of jail By heating and cooling magnetic particles, tiny shape-shifting robots can slip through tight spaces

You Knew this was Coming.

It’s not exactly the T-1000—yet. But researchers have created a liquid metal robot that can mimic the shape-shifting abilities of the silvery, morphing killer robot in Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

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Climate change may be driving spread of a deadly fungus from U.S. Southwest Valley fever has exploded since 2000. Scientists are trying to figure out why

Climate change may be driving an expansion of Valley fever, a deadly fungal infection spread by airborne spores.

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In 2024, researchers in #ScienceRobotics followed up on their development of Third Thumb—a robotic appendage that, when trialed by members of the general public, was a big hit.

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Antarctica in 2025: Drivers of deep uncertainty in projected ice loss Antarctica is a vital component of Earth’s climate system, influencing global sea level, ocean circulation, and planetary albedo. Major knowledge gaps in critical processes—spanning the atmosphere, oc...

Antarctic ice plays a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate, global sea levels, ocean circulation, and planetary reflectivity.

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Whales sing, orcas squeal, and sea turtles croak. But sharks are more the strong, silent type. Last year, researchers reported the first evidence that sharks make sounds, too.

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Antarctica in 2025: Drivers of deep uncertainty in projected ice loss Antarctica is a vital component of Earth’s climate system, influencing global sea level, ocean circulation, and planetary albedo. Major knowledge gaps in critical processes—spanning the atmosphere, oc...

Antarctic ice plays a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate, global sea levels, ocean circulation, and planetary reflectivity.

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Emotion semantics show both cultural variation and universal structure Analysis of the terms used for emotions across a sample of 2474 spoken languages reveals low similarity across cultures.

By mapping the meanings of the words used to communicate emotions across more than one-third of the planet’s spoken languages, a study in Science found that there is significant variation in how emotions are expressed across cultures. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/4gGECui

Meet RoBeetle, the insect-size microbot that can climb, crawl, and carry heavy objects—and is powered by alcohol.

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A 2024 study found that ants best humans at tests of collective intelligence.

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Emotion semantics show both cultural variation and universal structure Analysis of the terms used for emotions across a sample of 2474 spoken languages reveals low similarity across cultures.

By mapping the meanings of the words used to communicate emotions across more than one-third of the planet’s spoken languages, a study in Science found that there is significant variation in how emotions are expressed across cultures. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/3ZJS6i6

Emotion semantics show both cultural variation and universal structure Analysis of the terms used for emotions across a sample of 2474 spoken languages reveals low similarity across cultures.

By mapping the meanings of the words used to communicate emotions across more than one-third of the planet’s spoken languages, a study in Science found that there is significant variation in how emotions are expressed across cultures. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/4pQGxBB

The rise and fall of the world's largest lake The ancient Paratethys Sea once held more water than all of today’s lakes combined

An ancient body of water known as the Paratethys Sea once held more water than all of today’s lakes combined, and was inhabited by miniature versions of today’s whales, dolphins, and seals. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/4oRFr7o

Scientists fuse human brain cells with electronic circuits—and make it ‘think’ Hybrid “biocomputer” performs simple calculations, recognizes speech, albeit imperfectly

Scientists have combined lab-grown human brain tissue with an electronic circuit in an attempt to create a more powerful computer. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/4qjjPSE

This Antarctic penguin sleeps 11 hours a day—a few seconds at a time.

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It's the first video evidence of polar bears hunting and eating reindeer—something that had long been assumed, but never clearly seen.

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Chimps remember the faces of old friends and family for decades Recognition ability rivals all other animals, including humans

Chimpanzees can remember the faces of friends and family for years, and sometimes even decades, according to research from 2023. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/4iPbuUd

The northern and southern lights are different. Here's why Study explains dissimilarity between light shows at Earth’s poles

The northern lights and their lesser-known sibling, the southern lights, undulate across the skies near Earth's polar regions.

But the two aren't identical—and in 2019, researchers may have discovered why. #ScienceMagArchives

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First responders have it covered Meningeal innate lymphoid cells guide inhibitory neurons in early life

In a 2024 Science study, researchers reported a previously overlooked contributor to the meningeal immune landscape in early brain development: group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s).

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It's not just a tuxedo: African penguins can recognize their mates by the pattern of black dots on their chest.

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With winged legs, orchid mantis sets gliding record Camouflaged like a flower, these predators also have a getaway trick

The orchid mantis’ petal-shaped legs allow it to glide 50% to 200% farther than other invertebrates. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/44wjOC4

Neuroinflammation: An astrocyte perspective The diverse roles of astrocytes and their cell-cell interactions in neurologic diseases offer opportunities for their therapeutic targeting.

A 2023 Review in #ScienceTranslationalMedicine looks at the complex connections between astrocytes and other types of cells in the nervous system, including neurons, oligodendrocytes, and microglia.

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Researchers reported last year that Ethiopian wolves enjoy licking nectar from red hot poker flowers, documenting this behavior for the first time in a large predator.

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Cell-free chemoenzymatic starch synthesis from carbon dioxide A designed chemoenzymatic cascade reaction enables cell-free synthesis of starch from carbon dioxide.

From carbon dioxide to starch—no plants required.

In Science, researchers developed a cell-free method of synthesizing starch from CO2 and hydrogen using a combination of chemical catalysts and a carefully selected set of enzymes.

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Why are adult daughters missing from ancient German cemeteries? DNA and artifacts reveal marriage and inheritance patterns among Bronze Age farmers

Four thousand years ago, the Early Bronze Age farmers of southern Germany had no Homer to chronicle their lives—but a detailed picture of their social structure emerged in 2019 from a remarkable study. #ScienceMagArchives https://scim.ag/4qH5SP4

Are implantable, living pharmacies within reach?

A 2024 #SciencePerspective looked at the potential of biohybrid-based medicine, where cell-based drug factories could produce therapies on demand inside patients. https://scim.ag/4quAxza #ScienceMagArchives

The complex affective and cognitive capacities of rats For several decades, although studies of rat physiology and behavior have abounded, research on rat emotions has been limited in scope to fear, anxiety, and pain. Converging evidence for the capacity ...

A 2024 #ScienceReview highlights the growing recognition of the complex cognitive capacities of #rats and its implications for how they are treated in scientific contexts. https://scim.ag/49byOse #ScienceMagArchives

Cancer immunotherapy by γδ T cells The premise of cancer immunotherapy is that cancers are specifically visible to an immune system tolerized to healthy self. The promise of cancer immunotherapy is that immune effector mechanisms and i...

γδ T cells are a unique population of immune cells that can recognize and kill tumors.

A 2024 #ScienceReview explores current research efforts focused on how γδ cells naturally discriminate cancers from healthy tissues. https://scim.ag/3L4i3oU #ScienceMagArchives