Event Horizon Telescope Captures Rare Glimpse of a Cosmic ‘Monster’ in the Heart of the Milky Way
New imagery obtained by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration is offering an unprecedented look at the dynamics of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, revealing its strong and organized magnetic fields.
Astronomers Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Spot Tiniest ‘Starquake’ Ever
An international team of astronomers studying orange dwarf stars has recorded the tiniest starquake, or stellar oscillation ever.
Natural Alternatives to Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Identified by AI to Remain Secret For Now
A team of computer scientists say they have identified two natural alternatives to weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interfaces: Scientists Use AI Neural Decoding to Predict Mouse Movements with 95% Accuracy
Breakthrough AI neural decoding process able to predict mouse movements with 95% accuracy, advancing brain-machine interface technology.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse Brings NASA New Opportunities to Study the Sun and Earth’s Mysteries
NASA officials said on Tuesday that the space agency is planning to conduct a wide array of science experiments during the full solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, that will focus on gaining insights into a mysterious region of the Sun and how it affects the Earth.
Sunlight Powers This New Self-Cleaning White Paint That Also Cleans the Air
Potentially revolutionary self-cleaning white paint that never fades and also cleans the air uses the power of ordinary sunlight.
Exposed: South African Government Website Published Personal Data of its Lawmakers
Members of the South African parliament have had their personal contact information publicly listed on the parliament's official website, exposing them to a security risk.
Powerful Geomagnetic Storm Could Lead to Aurora Sightings, Space Weather Experts Say
Appearances of the aurora borealis are expected to be likely in parts of North America on Monday night, following an intense geomagnetic storm that struck the Earth on Sunday.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission May Soon Discover Alien Life. Here’s What’s Making Experts So Confident.
Laboratory experiments show a NASA mission planned for launch as soon as this October could be the first ever to detect alien lifeforms.
A Rare Once-in-a-Generation Total Solar Eclipse Occurs on April 8: What to Expect, and Safety Measures to Take
On April 8, 2024, North America will be treated to a rare total solar eclipse. Here's how to prepare for this once-in-a-generation event.
New Study Reveals the Hidden Health Cost of Video Games: What Every Hardcore Gamer Needs to Know
New research explores the undiscussed physical health risks associated with video games and being a hardcore gamer.
DARPA’s Lunar Railroad is the Latest Saga in the DoD’s Mysterious Obsession with the Moon
DARPA's plans to build a lunar railroad are the latest manifestation of the DoD's strategic obsession with the Moon.
NASA Launches BurstCube on New Mission to Study Mysterious Short Gamma Ray Bursts
NASA has just sent BurstCube on the first leg of its scientific mission to study the most powerful explosions in the known universe.
Digital Research Just Uncovered A Family Secret of the World’s Most Famous Playwright
A University of Bristol academic has uncovered that a mysterious religious tract found in the attic of William Shakespeare's Stratford home in the mid-1700s was written by the famous playwright's unknown sister, Joan Shakespeare.
Archaeologists Discover 1,000-Year-Old Ice Skate Made of Animal Bone
Czech archaeologists performing a rescue dig in the basement of a local house say they have discovered a 1,000-year-old ice skate.
Uncanny “Adaptive Durability” Makes This Strange New Material Stronger Every Time You Hit It
Engineers have invented a seemingly magical material possessing 'adaptive durability' that makes it stronger after repeated impacts.
African ‘Fairy Circles’ That Once Baffled Scientists Point to Mysterious ‘Swarm Intelligence’ in Plants
Mysterious "fairy circles" in Africa that have long baffled scientists aren't the work of angry gods after all, but something even stranger.
UAP Advocates Rally at Senator Schumer’s Office in New York as Efforts Mobilize Across 45 States
Advocates for the disclosure of U.S. records involving UAP will attend a rally in New York this week in support of the transparency efforts of Senator Chuck Schumer.
Excavations of 7,000-Year-Old Underwater Village Reveal Use of Advanced Nautical Technology
Excavations at a 7,000-year-old village that is currently underwater reveal the use of advanced nautical technology by ancient sailors.
Secret Underground Nuclear Tests May Be Obsolete, Thanks to Breakthrough New Detection Capabilities
Scientists report that secret underground nuclear tests may be a thing of the past, thanks to a breakthrough new method of detecting them.
NASA Says T Coronae Borealis Nova Set To Create a “New Star” in a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
T Coronae Borealis, the "Blaze Star," is set to brighten the night sky in a nova explosion event unlike anything seen since 1946.
The “Nocebo” Effect: Scientists Explore How Words and Beliefs Can Make You Sick
A new book about the "nocebo" effect explores how words alone may be powerful enough to exacerbate or even cause negative health outcomes.
New Evidence Reveals Humans Arrived on This Caribbean Island Far Earlier Than Previously Thought
Humans may have occupied the Caribbean island of Curaçao as much as 850 years earlier than previous estimates.
Controversial Dark Matter Discovery Could Upend Our Current Understanding of the Universe
A controversial new paper argues that there may not be enough room in the universe for dark matter, after all.
Brain’s Language Secrets Revealed in Groundbreaking New Investigations into Speech Processing
An investigation into how humans process speech is revealing new deep insights into what happens in our brains when we use language in our daily communication with others.
Astronomers Reveal the Largest Ever Three-Dimensional Map of the Known Universe
Data collected from quasars fueled by supermassive black holes helps create the first-ever three-dimensional map of the known universe.
Ancient Cult Site Unearthed by Archaeologists May Have Been Devoted to Persian Water Goddess
Archaeologists say they have located an ancient fortification that was once a possible cult site devoted to a Persian water goddess.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Alcohol and Icy Organic Molecules Around a Protostar Pair
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted alcohol and other complex organic molecules in icy areas around a pair of young protostars.
Scientists Found the Brain’s ‘Fear Switch’ and How To Turn it Off
UC San Diego researchers found a "fear switch" in the brain, then figured out how to turn it off in recent experiments.
Mold Will Be the Food of Our Dystopian Future: New Research Examines the Future of Fungi as Food
A new study shows researchers want to genetically engineer mold to replace animal proteins and meat as a food staple in the future.
“Space Headaches” May Affect Astronauts Who Have Never Had Migraines on Earth, New Study Finds
Astronauts who have never experienced headaches on Earth may develop migraine and tension-type "space headaches" during extended space travel, new research reveals.
Rare Asteroids Showing Strange “Activity” Are Challenging Existing Theories About the Solar System
Fifteen very unusual asteroids showcasing strange “active” properties have been detected as part of a an international volunteer effort.
New Study Says Mars Wasn’t That Wet, Not a Great Contender for Alien Life
A new study may prove that Mars was not as wet as we previously thought, making it more difficult for ancient alien life to have formed there.
Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Yet: Experts Debate the Existential Risks of AI
Will it revolutionize the world, or become an existential threat to humanity? Experts still aren't sure about our future with AI.
“Drinking Bird” Toy Generator Makes Electricity from Evaporating Water
A new device based on the drinking bird toy can generate up to 100 volts of usable electricity from just evaporating water.
U.S. Naval Research Lab Investigating Unexplained Arctic Phenomena That Evades Conventional Theories
The U.S. Naval Research Lab is investigating unexplained arctic phenomena that can cause intense “polar lows” and hazardous sea conditions.
Breakthrough Synthesis Reveals New Clues in Search for the Origins of Life
Scientists report the successful synthesis of a molecule that could play a crucial role in the search for the origins of life.
Archaeologists Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Relic Covered in Mysterious Symbols from Lost Ancient Language
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old hand covered in mysterious symbols from an unknown, ancient language they've never seen.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Has Created a Snake-like Robot to Search for Life on Enceladus
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has built a snake-like robot called EELS to search Saturn's moon Enceladus for signs of life.
Giant Volcano on Mars, Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades, is ‘Long-Sought Smoking Gun’ for Scientists
Scientists have discovered a gigantic volcano on Mars near the planet’s equator that remained unnoticed for decades, according to newly published research.
“Previously Unseen” Phenomenon in Liquid Crystal Challenges Conventional Laws of Physics
A previously unknown principle of motion, observed for the first time within liquid crystal, has been discovered by a team of researchers.
Engineers Create “Ultrablack” Coating for Light-Sensitive Equipment Operating in Outer Space
Engineers create an "ultrablack" coating for space applications that absorbs 99.3% of the light it encounters across a wide range of light wavelengths.
Fragmented Facts: AARO Report Unearths Odd Claims Involving U.S. Recovery of Material From 1952 UFO Incident
Was a fragment shot off a UFO near Washington D.C. in 1952? There may be more to this seemingly dubious story than meets the eye... but you wouldn't know that from reading AARO's recent, deeply flawed historical report.
New Cosmic Expansion Data Could Mean “We Have Misunderstood the Universe”, Nobel Prize Physicist Says
A Nobel Prize winning physicist studying cosmic expansion says that new astronomical data may mean we have misunderstood the universe.
NASA Reveals Message Europa Clipper Will Carry During its Search for Extraterrestrial Life on Jupiter’s Moon
NASA's Europa Clipper will carry a special message on its journey to Jupiter's moon as it seeks signs of extraterrestrial life.
Researchers Create First-Ever Single-Molecule Devices That Can Be Turned ‘On’ and ‘Off’ Using Only Light
Researchers say they have built the first-ever nanoscale, single-molecule electronic devices that can be turned on and off with light.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Triangulum Galaxy’s ‘Tendrils’ Amid a Chaotic Stellar Nursery
The James Webb Space Telescope is offering new perspectives on a chaotic star-forming region in the Triangulum galaxy in stunning new images.
Mutation Helps Team Solve a Meiosis Mystery That Has Baffled Scientists for Close to a Century
Studies involving mutation have revealed the molecular mechanism behind a previously unresolved biological pattern involving chromosomes.
Pentagon UAP Report Says No Evidence U.S. Has Collected Exotic Technology, Kept Programs Hidden from Congress
A new Pentagon UAP report says it found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or secret programs being kept from Congress.
Newly Found Remains of a 390 Million-Year-Old Forest Reveals Something Mysterious About Ancient Trees
Researchers have uncovered the earliest fossil evidence of an ancient 390-million-year-old forest, and it alters how our understanding of ancient Earth.