Today's science news spans medical breakthroughs, climate research, space exploration, and AI developments, with discoveries ranging from treating rare diseases to understanding ancient marine life.

Researchers discovered a previously unknown bacteria species in patients with noma, a neglected tropical disease causing severe facial disfigurement in children, potentially opening pathways for new treatments.

Scientists solved the mystery of volcanic lightning by identifying that fine carbon coating on silica particles in volcanic updrafts causes electrical charges responsible for the spectacular displays.

A new gene therapy was approved by the FDA enabling children with a rare form of deafness to hear, marking the first treatment of its kind with parents reporting successful outcomes.

Study of fossilized beaks reveals ancient 'kraken-like' giant octopuses from 100 million years ago were up to 19 meters long and possessed powerful beaks capable of crunching through bone.

Researchers identified a hardy fungal species capable of surviving extreme radiation, heat, and simulated Martian soil, posing new challenges for NASA protocols intended to keep Mars pristine.

A mysterious deep-sea 'golden blob' retrieved from the ocean near Alaska in 2023 was identified as part of an anemone, solving years of scientific speculation about its origin.

The UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of AI datacenters, with revised figures increasing concerns about energy-intensive facilities worsening the climate emergency.

A study of the 2011 Japan tsunami found that mud-rich coastlines significantly amplified wave destructiveness as it traveled over rice paddies, exerting considerably more force on communities.

Researchers tracked brain activity in cinema settings to understand what makes films immersive, with findings to help directors create better movies and take greater creative risks.

Gibraltar's macaques have learned to eat soil to counteract gut irritation from salty and sugary snacks provided by tourists, demonstrating adaptive behavior in wild animal populations.