June 3, 2026

Venus in false-color ultraviolet light, with complex cloud structures surrounding the planet

Material from Earth may have reached Venus' clouds – but this is still not proof of life

A new model suggests that asteroid impacts on Earth could have sent biological material into the clouds of Venus. It's not proof of life, but it changes the way we think about the transfer of biological material between
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Do you travel a lot? This is how you can protect your back and neck during long drives

Practical tips for protecting your back and neck during long drives: seat adjustment, stretching exercises, recommended accessories, and habits that will prevent pain.
Just one Rika was able to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 80% through genetic editing. Illustration: Dr. Roy Tsezana via Gemini

A one-shot genetic vaccine for heart disease? One-time treatment reduced bad cholesterol by up to 80%

Just one injection has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 80% through gene editing. New research could pave the way for long-term preventive treatments against heart disease.
Plastic packaging waste on the beach. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Global study: Food and beverage packaging is a major source of plastic pollution on beaches

A study by One Earth, based on more than 5,000 beach surveys, found that food packaging, corks, and plastic bottles lead marine pollution.