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Archaeologists identified a room within the Roman villa of Fuente Álamo in Córdoba as the oldest known library on the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers from the University of Granada used architectural analysis to show the space was not a shrine. This discovery adds a new chapter to Roman literary culture history.
A 245-million-year-old marine reptile fossil found in China preserves a rare digestive tract and its last fish meal. Researchers said the specimen, Austronaga minuta, showed a simple stomach. Dr Nick Fraser noted, "Austronaga had only a single stomach chamber, suggesting that this more complex, two-part structure evolved later in archosaur."
Australia’s pink lakes look like strawberry milkshake from the sky. These vibrant waters get their colour from tiny organisms that survive in extreme salt. Scientists said, "The algae was there, but it was" not the only cause. These unique ecosystems now help researchers understand how life survives in harsh environments.
JAXA and ISRO scientists met to finalise the mission interface for the Chandrayaan-5 partnership. The government of India gave approval for the mission on March 10, 2025. ISRO said, "ISRO, apart from developing the lunar lander, is also responsible for developing a few scientific instruments for the mission." It explores water.
An international team analysed ancient DNA from over 500 woolly mammoths to study Ice Age human sites. The study, published in Current Biology, showed that these sites are overwhelmingly female. This confirmed that human hunting, not natural die-offs, shaped these bone accumulations. Researchers also found a rare genetic condition in one.
India is tracking the strengthening El Nino using a vast network of satellites, buoys, and floats. The Ministry of Earth Sciences said the country now operates 19 subsurface moorings and 12 tsunami buoys. This infrastructure helps scientists monitor ocean conditions to improve monsoon forecasts and provide early warnings for hazards.
Nasa will launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026. This new tool will scan vast stretches of the universe to uncover cosmic mysteries. While the James Webb Space Telescope zooms in for detail, Roman zooms out to map many galaxies, helping scientists study dark energy together.
Scientists at Duke University created an AI system called Raygun that can miniaturise proteins. Their work appeared in the journal Nature on July 29. Rohit Singh said, "a smaller version can go places the larger one cannot." This technology helps gene therapy by fitting large genes into small delivery vehicles.
Researchers found that metformin helps protect the optic nerve in rats with experimental optic neuritis. By injecting 100 mg/kg of the drug, scientists prevented cell loss and vision damage. The study showed that metformin could reverse functional issues, suggesting it is a promising candidate for treating this inflammatory eye condition.
New observations of the black hole system Swift J1727.8−1613 show it spits out nearly as much matter as it swallows. Dr. Noel Castro Segura said, "Matter falls in, the system processes it, and a surprising amount is expelled again." This 2023 eruption showed black holes act like cosmic digestive systems.
A new study examined infant mortality in BRICS countries from 2000 to 2025. It showed that GDP per capita and health spending often helped lower death rates. Researchers said policymakers should "give particular attention to strengthening routine immunization systems" to help children survive while these nations continue to grow economically.
University of Pittsburgh researchers Jeremy Levy and Chandralekha Singh started the "inverseminar" to capture hidden scientific knowledge. In this format, senior scientists discuss their work without preparation after a junior researcher presents it. This process reveals the real stories behind published papers. As the authors said, "Every paper has a story."