David Grossman
Correspondent
As a Correspondent for Science and Discovery, David Grossman chronicles the vital fields of ecology, climate science, and biodiversity. He approaches environmental reporting through a narrative lens, bringing readers directly into the labs and field sites where scientists work to understand our changing planet. By focusing on both the rigorous research and the human stories behind conservation, his work provides readers with deep insights into the natural systems shaping our future.
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James Webb spots mysterious Little Red Dots in the early universe
Over 300 mysterious 'Little Red Dots' (LRDs) have been spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), appearing just a billion years after the Big Bang.
Jul 31, 2026 · 4 min read
Muon Magnetic Moment Mystery Shrinks as Theory Catches Up
A decade-long quest for 'new physics' at Fermilab, fueled by a tiny wobble in a subatomic particle, has just seen its most promising lead significantly shrink.
Jul 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Manakins evolved to eat fruit by repurposing umami receptors
A single male manakin can consume its entire body weight in berries in only 1.5 hours.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
How Ocean Warming Drives Sea Level Rise
In 2024, the ocean recorded its warmest year ever, a stark indicator of its escalating role in climate change, according to Science Nasa .
Jul 19, 2026 · 3 min read
What is the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis?
In 2014, a prominent article in Nature directly posed the question: 'Does evolutionary theory need a rethink?
Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read
What is Assembly Theory and why does it challenge definitions of life?
A 2023 paper, "Assembly theory explains and quantifies selection and evolution," proposed a new framework for life, but its very title immediately drew criticism for being misleading.
Jul 9, 2026 · 3 min read
What is Synthetic Life and Why Does It Matter for Our Future?
Scientists have engineered a cell, dubbed SpudCell, that embodies most characteristics of life, blurring the lines between natural and artificial existence, The New York Times reports.
Jul 8, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Deep Sea Life Adaptations and Their Biomedical Potential?
Pharmaceuticals derived from marine organisms boast success rates two to four times higher than those from terrestrial sources.
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Climate Reversal vs. Climate Change: Misinterpreting Science
Scientists have recently refined their climate models, adjusting the probabilities of the most catastrophic warming outcomes.
Jul 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Metsera IPO and Edison Scientific's New Partnership
Metsera's initial public offering secured approximately $275.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read
SpaceCamp Movie's Tragic Timing, 40 Years Later
Just five months after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, killing seven astronauts, 20th Century Fox released 'SpaceCamp,' a children's movie about a group of kids who accident
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
'Logan's Run' at 50: Sci-Fi Classic Was a Summer Hit
In 1976, MGM saved an estimated $3 million on set construction for its sci-fi epic 'Logan's Run' by filming its futuristic 23rd-century city scenes in modern-day Dallas.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
How Can We Trace Meteorite Origins and Cosmic Journeys?
At a distance of over 62 million miles from Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft's Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA) instrument detected nano-dust particles.
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Venezuela double earthquake kills 235, strikes flagged faults
In the span of about a minute on Wednesday, two powerful earthquakes, initially reported as magnitudes 7.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
What is a Bolide Impact and How Does it Cause Mass Extinction?
Sixty-six million years ago, a single asteroid impact plunged Earth into a decade of darkness, wiping out 75% of all species, including the non-avian dinosaurs.
Jun 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Global Ecosystems Adapt to Environmental Stress
As of October 2024, approximately 77% of coral reefs worldwide have been affected by the worst global coral reef bleaching event since records began, according to Statista.
Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
DOJ Charges 455 in National Health Care Fraud Crackdown
Over $182 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and jewelry were seized in a nationwide healthcare fraud takedown in 2026.
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Trust Generic Drugs: Efficacy, Savings, and Informed Choices
A recent nationwide study in India delivered a powerful message: every single one of 131 generic medicine samples, spanning 22 essential categories, met all quality criteria.
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
How Plate Tectonics Shapes Continents, Oceans, and Volcanoes
Between 1975 and 1984, a single fissure zone in Iceland ripped apart by a total of 7 meters, a dramatic testament to the Earth's restless crust.
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Echo map hints at dark matter clusters by supermassive black holes
In five of 14 observed galaxies, a new 'echo mapping' technique has revealed mass around supermassive black holes increases in a way visible matter alone cannot explain, strongly hinting at dense dark
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read