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August 06, 2026

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Today

Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season

Moderna mRNA flu vaccine approved

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Science News / 2h

Compared with standard flu shots, Moderna’s mFlusiva generates stronger, longer-lasting immunity and is more effective at preventing infection, data show.

Sugar may have been a key ingredient in human evolution

Science News / 6h

A sweet tooth for sugars from fruits and honey may have helped fuel brain growth in our primate cousins and early human ancestors, a new study suggests.

Heat-trapping asteroid dust may have incinerated the dinosaurs within hours

Asteroid caused rapid global fires

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Science News / 11h

Within minutes of impact, debris began heating Earth’s atmosphere. Fine dust trapped that heat, potentially killing the dinosaurs quickly.

Yesterday

These tiny swirls on the sun could trigger solar flares

Science News / 1d

Scientists have finally seen a long-predicted motion on the sun, and it may help explain explosive solar activity.

Bullfrogs may have an antidote to deadly shellfish poisoning

Science News / 1d

Researchers injected mice with a protein derived from frogs to save them from the same kind of shellfish poisoning that affects people.

Aug 4, 2026

Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk

Science News / 2d

Studies suggest AI can weaken learning when it replaces effort, but tools that guide rather than answer may help people keep their skills.

Emperor penguin chicks like these starved. An iceberg may be the cause

Science News / 2d

An emperor penguin colony in Antarctica saw a massive decline in chicks in 2025. The contours of a nearby grounded iceberg may have been the cause.

Aug 3, 2026

Naked mole-rat queens rule their colonies with a potent odor

Science News / 3d

A compound made only by breeding queens keeps naked mole-rat colonies infertile and free of conflict.

‘Cheating’ birds change their tune

Science News / 3d

Female pied flycatchers can tell whether a male is paired or not based on song differences. Mated males sing shorter songs and repeat syllables less.

Jul 31, 2026

To detect CTE while alive, a test for another brain disease may help

Science News / 6d

A protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease may also ID a brain condition associated with head trauma in contact sports, early findings suggest.

The protein craze may not be for everyone

Less protein may extend lifespan

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Science News / 6d

Getting more protein has been all the rage. In sedentary people, that advice could accelerate aging.

A fire’s rumble reveals where it’s burning

Science News / 6d

Researchers tracked a prescribed grassland fire using infrasound, sound waves pitched too low for people to hear.