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 The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is poised to discover billions of new astronomical objects, revolutionizing understanding of everything from the history of the solar system to the workings of dark energy. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Space, Seeing Stars 

 Remote-sensing data and artificial intelligence are mapping the most heat-vulnerable buildings in cities like Delhi, in an effort to target relief from extreme temperatures at a granular level. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Environment, Hot Spot 

 From living matter to molecules to elementary particles, the world is made of “chiral” objects that differ from their reflected forms. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Physics and Math, Science / Space 

 New data from a Phase 3 trial show that the daily anti-obesity pill may be as safe and effective as drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic for weight loss and lowering blood sugar. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Not So Bitter Pill 

 The International Energy Agency estimates that 70 percent of the fossil fuel sector’s methane emissions could be cut with existing technologies—many of which would save polluters money. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Environment, Greenhouse Gases 

 As ultra-long-haul routes take flight, plane-lighting hacks and meal planning could help passengers recover faster. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Travel 

 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk suggested on X that a high-pressure nitrogen tank failure was behind the explosion of the company's massive Starship rocket. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Space, Boom Times 

 Clinical trials have shown that six-monthly injections of lenacapavir are almost 100 percent protective against becoming infected with HIV. But big questions remain over the drug’s affordability. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Health, Public Health 

 A growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AI—even as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret. ​Read More  Science Latest ​Science, Science / Environment, Mysteries