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Rare squid of a newly discovered family, found in a museum after 70 years

Forgotten for 70 Years: Museum Discovers Squid Creating a New Family

Science 08/17/2026, 00:52
🦑 **Sensation in biology**: A squid specimen forgotten for 70 years in a museum turned out to be a new family! 🧬 Scientists described <i>Mobydickia poseidonii</i> — a creature found in a sperm whale's stomach back in 1955. This is the first new family of squids since 1998. 🌊 #Science #Biology #Discoveries #Ocean #MobyDick
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4300-year-old tomb in Inner Mongolia with human skeleton and clay figures of dragon and phoenix

Dragon and Phoenix: A 4,300-Year-Old Tomb with the Earliest Pair of Symbols Found in Inner Mongolia

Science 08/17/2026, 00:01
🏺 Archaeologists in Inner Mongolia have made a breakthrough discovery: a 4,300-year-old Longshan culture tomb containing the earliest pair of Dragon and Phoenix statues. 🐉 The discovery at the Zhaizhita site is rewriting the history of symbols: the statues are dated to 2300 BCE. 💎 The tomb owner was an elite: a jade disc with turquoise and clay idols were found next to the body. 🥩 DNA and isotope analysis showed that the deceased ate millet and a large amount of meat. 📜 This proves that the mythology of the dragon and phoenix existed in Northern China long before the formation of empires.
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Edmontosaurus skull in museum — key evidence of collagen preservation in dinosaur bones

Collagen in Edmontosaurus Bone: A Discovery That Challenges Views on DNA and Protein Preservation

Science 08/16/2026, 23:33
🦕 Scientists have discovered preserved collagen in a dinosaur bone that is 66 million years old! This discovery, published in the journal Analytical Chemistry, calls into question the theory of the complete disappearance of organic matter during fossilization. 🔬 The amino acid hydroxyproline was found in an Edmontosaurus bone from South Dakota. Researchers ruled out contamination using mass spectrometry. 🧬 This changes the understanding of biomaterial preservation and opens the way for studying the biology of extinct species at the molecular level. Perhaps museums are full of "treasures" that we have not yet appreciated!
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Left: new jellyfish species with geometric pattern discovered by schoolboy; right: 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy with net near water

From a school hobby to world science: how a 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy discovered a new species of 'mathematical' jellyfish

Science 08/16/2026, 23:24
🇯🇵 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy Ryoya Sugimoto made a sensational discovery by finding a new species of marine organism! 👁️ In 2018, the boy noticed strange jellyfish near the pier that did not match any known species. Thanks to his hobby and cooperation with scientists from NOAA (USA), he helped describe a new species — Orchistoma integrale. 🧬 It is called the 'integral jellyfish' because of the shape of its reproductive organs, which resemble the integral sign. Despite the name, it is a hydroid animal, not a 'true' jellyfish. Ryoya's story proves: science begins with curiosity! 🔬🌊 #Science #Japan #Jellyfish #Discovery #Biology #CitizenScience
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Render of a lunar rover with deployed solar panels on the Moon’s surface, Earth visible in the background — illustration for article on NASA’s new 2026 contracts with private companies for cargo delivery and mapping

NASA launches the 2026 'Moon Race': three new contracts awarded to private companies for cargo delivery and mapping

Science 08/16/2026, 23:14
🚀 NASA has announced three new lunar missions by the end of 2026 as part of the CLPS program. Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines are preparing to scale production: new vehicles will be able to deliver up to 1 ton of cargo. 🌑 The third contract is dedicated to orbital mapping. The race for lunar infrastructure is gaining momentum! #NASA #Moon #SpaceTech
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Ancient Chinese vessel containing 2300-year-old alcohol studied by scientists

Living history: In China, researchers analyzed 3.74 liters of 2,300-year-old alcohol

Science 08/16/2026, 18:55
🇨🇳 In China, scientists analyzed 3.74 liters of 2,300-year-old alcohol. The find in a Qin-era tomb is rewriting the history of brewing: a millet-based drink with "Qu" starter was preserved in a bronze vessel. Inside, 8,500 yeast cells and 2,400 organic compounds were found. This proves that ancient masters possessed advanced fermentation technologies, surpassing European methods of that time. 🍺🔬 #Archaeology #China #Science
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Artistic illustration of a supermassive black hole with an accretion disk, around which a planetary system is forming, symbolizing the new star formation mechanism discovered in 2026.

Supermassive black holes — cradles of planets: new star formation mechanism discovered in 2026

Science 08/16/2026, 09:27
🌌 Supermassive black holes — not just devourers, but cradles of planets! In 2026, scientists confirmed that accretion disks around AGN can give birth to millions of planetary-mass objects. The new "bottom-up" mechanism changes the theory of star formation. Verification will begin with the launch of LISA in the 2030s! 🚀 #astrophysics #blackholes #LISA #science2026
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EPFL microdrones the size of a coin: innovative devices without motors and batteries, powered by sound waves

No motors or batteries: how EPFL scientists created microdrones powered by sound

Science 08/16/2026, 06:17
🔊 Scientists from EPFL have created microdrones powered by sound! No motors or batteries. The principle is based on Helmholtz resonance: sound is converted into thrust. 🚁 💡 How it works: • A sound wave pumps the resonator. • Asymmetry of flows creates reactive thrust. • Drone weight is only 150 µg! 🚀 Capabilities: • Control via sound frequency. • Movement like a rocket or helicopter. • 3D-printed bodies. #Science #Robotics #EPFL #Technology #Sound
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Scientist in blue gloves holding thin transparent HARFF optical fiber, demonstrating revolutionary sensitivity

Glass Nerves of the Future: New HARFF Optical Fiber is 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Standard Fiber

Science 08/16/2026, 05:40
🔬 **Revolution in Sensing**: Scientists from Sweden and the UK have created flat HARFF optical fiber that is 1,000 times more sensitive than standard fiber. 📉 🧠 **How it works**: New geometry and micro-cavities with metals allow the fiber to "feel" pressure and temperature. 🚀 **Where it applies**: From monitoring the condition of bridges and aircraft to controlling battery safety and medicine. The main advantage is compatibility with standard equipment! #Science #Technology #OpticalFiber
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Artistic illustration of a hypothetical 'star-black hole' — a new type of cosmic object discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in the early Universe

New type of cosmic objects: 'James Webb' discovers a 'black hole star' in the early Universe

Science 08/16/2026, 04:28
🚀 'James Webb' discovers a new type of object: 'black hole stars'. In the early Universe (660 million years after the Big Bang), the object MoM-BH*-1 was found. This is a supermassive black hole in a dense gas shell, mimicking a star. 🔹 Luminosity is 100 billion times higher than stellar. 🔹 Explains the rapid growth of black holes. 🔹 Solves the mystery of 'Little Red Dots'. #JWST #Science #Astronomy #BlackHoles
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Golden wooden Antarctic station shaped like the letter Y, built on a snowy plateau with containers and equipment around

Golden 'House at the Edge of the World': Construction of a Unique Wooden Station in Antarctica Nears Completion

Science 08/16/2026, 03:14
🏗️ Construction of the unique Polish Arctowski Station in Antarctica is nearing completion. The golden 'house at the edge of the world' made of wood and steel will withstand winds of 160 km/h and become a home for 28 scientists. Inside — a sauna, gym, and library. The project was assembled from 113 containers! #Antarctica #Architecture #Science
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Robotic hand with red lighting points to the OpenAI logo, symbolizing an AI breakthrough related to proving a mathematical hypothesis using GPT-5.6

Unexpected breakthrough: Chinese neurosurgeon proves mathematical hypothesis with GPT-5.6 that stumped experts for two decades

Science 08/16/2026, 01:35
🚨 SCIENTIFIC SENSATION! A Chinese neurosurgeon without specialized education proved the Kruse hypothesis with the help of OpenAI AI. 🤖🧠 Dr. Jin Shanmu, while solving an ultrasound task, accidentally stumbled upon a problem that mathematicians could not solve for 20 years. The GPT-5.6-Sol model helped him find the solution in 16 hours. World experts have confirmed the accuracy of the proof. This proves that AI is democratizing science, allowing even non-specialists to solve Nobel Prize-level tasks. 🌍📉
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