James Webb Space Telescope finds evidence the mysterious 'little red dots' are black hole stars

• Researchers discovered that galloylquinic acids, natural compounds extracted from a Brazilian Atlantic Forest tree, can combat COVID-19 through multiple mechanisms. • In a separate study, scientists analyzed the skull of a 380-million-year-old Antarctic fish to understand the evolutionary transition of animals moving from water to land.

• NOAA has officially transitioned the Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1) observatory into operational service. • As the first U.S. satellite dedicated exclusively to continuous space weather observations, SOLAR-1 provides critical data from the L1 Lagrange point.

• NPR highlighted five winning images from the "Scientists at Work" photo contest, showcasing the visual beauty of scientific research and discovery. • One featured image captures vector biologist Lee Haines from the University of Notre Dame using a microscope to examine a mosquito.

• NASA has announced updates to the agenda and abstract submission process for the upcoming Ad ASTRA Community Science workshop. • The event will utilize breakout sessions combining formal presentations with flexible discussions to foster collaboration among teams.

• UC San Diego engineers are researching the ability to grow plants under simulated space conditions to produce essential pharmaceuticals during long-term missions. • The initiative addresses a critical safety gap, as medications degrade faster in space; studies show over half of the International Space Station's drug supply expires within three years.

• Five astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for approximately two hours on Friday due to a worsening air leak. • The emergency was triggered by a crack located on the Russian segment of the orbital laboratory, which Russian crews attempted to repair.

• SETI experts have updated their official guidance on how to share news regarding the potential discovery of intelligent extraterrestrial life. • The new framework emphasizes the need for transparency and rigorous verification to prevent premature or false announcements that could mislead the public.

• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman addressed public criticism and "outrage" following the selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III test mission. • The controversy stems from the lack of female representation in the crew lineup for the mission intended to return humans to the lunar surface.

• Journalist Graham Readfearn criticizes News Corp for misrepresenting new climate science data to suggest that global warming risks are decreasing. • While the "worst-case" high-emissions scenario has been revised downward, the "best-case" low-emissions scenario is now considered implausible.

• Researchers have developed a new 2-in-1 propulsion system that feeds a single "monopropellant" fuel into both electrical and chemical thrusters. • By combining two types of propulsion into one package, the system aims to significantly reduce overall spacecraft mass and mechanical complexity.

• The White House has introduced a new proposal that could allow the government to deny research funding to scientists based on their political opinions. • Critics argue the guidance replaces objective expertise with political appointees, potentially gutting the U.S. scientific ecosystem and decoupling the nation from global research collaborations.