Science

Webb Confirms ‘Normal’ Galaxy From Cosmic Dawn, 310 Million Years After the Big Bang

A Webb spectrum pins PAN-z14-1 at redshift 13.53, revealing a large, bright but weak-line galaxy that hints at early diversity.

#jameswebb, #astronomy, #galaxies, #cosmicdawn, #arxiv

New AI ‘Deep Research’ System Sets Record on Bioinformatics Benchmark, Hinting at Lab-Partner Role

A multi-agent AI dubbed Deep Research tops BixBench, a tough bioinformatics test, suggesting AI could soon assist scientists beyond chat-style Q&A.

#ai, #bioinformatics, #computationalbiology, #arxiv

Six fleeting tracks confirm Migdal effect, bolstering light dark-matter searches

A China-led team reports the first five-sigma observation of the Migdal effect in neutron scattering, validating a key assumption in light dark-matter hunts.

#physics, #darkmatter, #quantum, #china, #neutrons

Oceans Set New Heat Record in 2025, Study Finds, Even as Surface Temperatures Ease

A study finds ocean heat hit a record in 2025, adding vast energy to the upper 2,000 meters—fueling sea-level rise, storms and coral stress.

#climatechange, #oceanheat, #sealevelrise, #marineheatwaves, #lanina