NASA Prepares For the First Moonshot of Its Artemis Program
As NASA gears up for its Artemis mission, we look at what NASA plans to accomplish during its first test flight with its SLS rocket and the Orion capsule.
Could the ISS Host the First Remote Surgical Robot in Space?
A new surgical robot called MIRA could be implemented on the ISS in the near future, making remote surgery a possibility.
Chinese Scientists Say They Have Developed a New Covert “Anti-Stealth” Radar
A team of Chinese scientists claim they've developed a new "anti-stealth" radar system that can be covertly set up virtually anywhere.
Hidden Beyond the Edge of a Black Hole, a Curious Ring of Light Has Been Detected in a Supergiant Galaxy
Astrophysicists have revealed a once-hidden ring of light in “remastered” versions of the historic first images of a black hole.
Resurrecting the Thylacine: Colossal Announces Plans to “De-Extinct” the Tasmanian Tiger
Colossal Biosciences has announced its new effort to ressurrect the Thylacine using innovative de-extinction technologies.
Canadian Researcher Chris Rutkowski Talks UFOs on ‘Rebelliously Curious’
Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski says his UFO journey began when he intercepted a call to his univerity's astronomy department.
The Enigmatic Cosmos: Universal Laws and Life on Other Worlds
Astronomer Avi Loeb looks at the nature of scientific knowledge, as he discusses dark matter, the universe, and life on other worlds.
We Have Ignition: Remarkable Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Represents a New Physics Milestone
For the first time, scientists have confirmed a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion involving the first successful instance of ignition.
Meteorite Debris Patterns Could Help Reveal Their Origins, According to New Research
A recent study has found patterns in how meteorites fall to Earth, offering new details on what parts of these space objects survive reentry.
DNA Study Confirms Evidence of the Oldest Domesticated Horse in America
The recent fossil discovery of a domesticated horse tooth is expanding our knowledge of the history of the early Americas.
Extraterrestrial Intelligence: What is Our Rating on the Cosmic Dating Scene?
Avi Loeb shares his insights on the first Galileo Project conference and the scientific search for the relics left behind by extraterrestrial intelligence.
Consciousness Mystery Could Be Solved By This Compelling New Physics Theory
A new physics theory proposes novel solutions to a longstanding mystery, which philosophers call the hard problem of consciousness.
Research Suggests Smartphones Could Help Improve Your Memory, But There’s a Catch
A new study from University College London looked at how a smartphone could improve memory as a way to store extra information.
Rare and Unexplained, Scientists May Soon Solve the Mystery of Lightning “Superbolts”
For decades, scientists have been aware of the existence of a rare and mysterious form of lightning known as superbolts.
China’s New Top Secret Spaceplane Looks Awkwardly Familiar
China recently launched its new top-secret spaceplane, which is believed to look awkwardly similar to the U.S.'s X-37B spaceplane.
How Liquid Water is Stored on Exoplanets Could Shed More Light on Extraterrestrial Life
New research reveals more about the atmospheric conditions needed to find liquid water, which may help in the search for extraterrestrial life.
As the Length of Days on Earth Changes, Scientists Search for Answers
This week we examine what atomic clocks are revealing about changes to the length of days on Earth, and why it has some scientists worried.
New Species Discovery Reveals a Mysterious Deep-Sea Giant in the Gulf of Mexico
A monstrous new variety of deep-sea isopod has been discovered deep below the waters of the southern Gulf of Mexico, according to new research published by an international team.
Did Scientists Just Prove the Existence of a Mirror Universe?
Researchers trying to explain cosmic expansion say they have found an elegant and simple solution: the existence of a mirror universe.
Are Incels the Future Face of Terrorism?
A look at the dark online world of incels, an online community of mostly young men who share extreme views based on their perception of being unable to attract women sexually.
Habitable Zone Super-Earth Found Just 37 Light Years Away
Japanese researchers say they have spotted a “super-earth” exoplanet orbiting within the star's habitable zone a mere 37 light years away.
In the Hunt for Technosignatures, Researchers Now Say to Add Searches For Urban Lights on Alien Worlds
In the search for intelligent alien life, a research team now suggests looking for technosignatures that include urban lights on distant worlds.
New Study Suggests that Quantum Dots Could be Made Out of Beer Waste
Research out of Canada has found beer waste can be used to make quantum dots, devices used in medicine, electronics, and other applications.
Cosmic Origins: When Did the First Stars Form?
Stars could not have existed during early phases of the universe because the extreme heat would have dispersed them. Hence, the question: When did the first stars form?
This Awesome System of “Living” Lasers Displays Swarm Behavior
From guns to lightsabers, lasers have been powerful forces in the world of science fiction. But in reality, lasers have...
Opinion: What Amnesty International Got Wrong in its Ukraine Endangering Civilians Claim
In accusing the Ukrainian military of unnecessarily placing civilians in harm, Amnesty International showed off remarkable unfamiliarity with military operations.
Interstellar Archaeology: The Search for Non-Terrestrial Artifacts
If anomalous, non-terrestrial artifacts exist in space, using the best tools at our disposal through "interstellar archaeology" may find them.
In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery
Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.
Russia’s Withdrawal from the ISS May Quicken the Arrival of Future Private Space Stations
Russia's withdrawal from the ISS could cause a lot of future problems, and hints at trends toward private space stations.
Free-Flying Robots and Sample Returns Are the Focus For Expedition 67 Crew Aboard the ISS
The Expedition 67 crew is currently working with free-flying robots aboard the ISS in its efforts to improve future science missions in orbit.
Earendel: The Most Distant Star in the Universe Seen Through the Eye of Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope managed to capture images of the most distant star in the universe... this week, we take a look at that star, and the origins of its unique name.
Dark Matter Mystery Comes Into Focus With New Mapping of Distant Galaxies
For the first time, scientists have mapped the dark matter around distant galaxies in a cosmological analysis that studies high redshift galaxies, according to new research.
This Curvy Quantum Physics Discovery Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Reality
A recent discovery in the field of quantum physics by researchers at Purdue University has opened the doorway to a whole new way of looking at our physical reality.
U.S. Military Tests Record-Setting Ultra-Endurance Stratospheric Drone
Currently, the U.S. military is testing an ultra-endurance stratospheric drone capable of flying continuously for months without refueling and at...
MIT Scientists Just Did Something Remarkable With Holograms and 19th Century Technology
Employing holograms and an odd phenomenon in physics used in color photography, an MIT team has produced an all-new color printing technique.
Pfizer Will Use Virtual Reality to Help Build its Innovative New Sterile Injectables Plant
With the help of virtual reality (VR) technologies, Pfizer is creating a "virtual factory" that will harness digital twin technology.
Search Underway For Russian Soldier Filmed Castrating, Murdering Ukrainian POW
A search is said to be underway for the Russian soldier seen torturing and castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war...
Physicists Discover Strange New Phase of Matter in Experiment With Quantum Computers
Physicists have created a newly seen phase of matter with two possible time dimensions by beaming a laser pulse into a quantum computer.
Don’t Think About It: How Does Our Brain Control Unwanted Thoughts?
New research addressing how people cope with unwanted thoughts has revealed new strategies that may help us control the way we think.
2033 Will Mark a New Milestone as NASA Delivers First Samples From Mars
NASA has outlined its latest plans for its ambitious Mars Sample Return Program, now expected to deliver samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth by 2033.
With The Belgorod, Russia Bulks Up its “Other,” Secret Navy
The world's longest submarine recently entered the shadowy fleet of Russia's "other," highly-secretive navy.
Strange Science: The Crazy Things Researchers Have Done in the Name of Science
Researchers in the past have been more than willing to do strange things in the name of science, often with very questionable results.
Could a Hackathon Series Help Advance the Military’s Technology?
A new hackathon has been announced in collaboration between the USSF and USAF as part of the BRAVO series of collaborative events.
Evidence of an Ancient Sea Monster Just Turned Up in an Unlikely Place, but it Wasn’t Loch Ness
New fossil evidence is changing what we thought we knew about plesiosaurs... and here's why it has some people talking about Loch Ness.
DeepMind Researchers Say Their AI Can Learn Physics With Help From Optical Illusions
Researchers with DeepMind have succeeded in teaching an AI system fundamental ideas in physics using videos of optical illusions.
The Bright Side of the Moon
Interstellar travel would require major investments. Instead, first we should examine the objects that arrive in our solar system from interstellar space.
Life Not As We Know It: Probing the Nature of Dark Matter
If any civilizations out there use dark matter or dark energy to fuel their spacecraft, they may be harder to detect than we might assume.
Feud Between NASA and China Reveals the Difficulties of a Moon Takeover
Recently, speculation has been rife that either China or the U.S. may have aspirations to attempt a moon take-over.
The Aristarchus Anomaly: What China Found on the Moon Could Help Solve a Centuries-Old Mystery
Astronomers have long reported sightings of mysterious flashes of light from within the Aristarchus crater, and new data could help scientists understand their source.
This Magnetic Material Seems to Bend the Laws of Physics by Freezing at Hotter Temperatures
A magnetic material seems to freeze and become stronger at warmer temperatures. Physicists believe they may understand why.
