Lidar Imagery Reveals More Than 6,500 Unexplored Ancient Mayan Settlements, Including Pyramids
Lidar scanning technology has revealed over 6,500 ancient Mayan settlements, including pyramids hidden by dense jungle forests.
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Scientists Invent Ultrathin Film that Protects Electronics by Absorbing Electromagnetic Radiation
Materials scientists have invented a composite material that protects electronics by absorbing over 99% of electromagnetic radiation waves.
Suicide Risk Is Highest on This Day of the Week, New 50-Year Survey Reveals
A survey of five decades of data found that the risk of suicide increased on one particular day of thew week and one day of the year.
Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out How to Kill the ‘Tree of Heaven’
Virginia Tech scientists are developing a fungus that can use the movements of the invasive spotted lanternfly to kill the Tree of Life.
MIT and Cal Tech Physicists Spot Something They’ve Never Seen Before: A ‘Black Hole Triple’
Physicists from MIT and Cal Tech say they have discovered evidence of a black hole triple, something they have never seen before.
Beetlejuice, Betelgeuse, Betelbuddy? Astronomers Find Something Unexpected Orbiting Infamous “Doomed Star”
A team of astronomers says they've found something unexpected orbiting Betelgeuse and they have nicknamed it Betelbuddy.
People Cheat in Online Games like Fortnite, Valorant, and Apex Legends, and Researchers Just Figured out How
Researchers have figured out people cheat in online games such as Fotnite, Valorant and Apex Legends by exploiting Windows kernel access.
Recalculating the Drake Equation: The SETI Institute Funds a Fresh Look at Astronomy’s Biggest Question
The SETI Institute is looking for young scientists to help fill in the missing parts of the infamous Drake Equation.
Mysterious Healing Power of Music Reduces Pain, Anxiety, and Speeds Recovery from Surgery, Meta-Analysis Finds
New study finds that listening to music after surgery can improve recovery times and overall health outcomes
Coffee and Other Drinks with Caffeine Might Be Good for You After All
Regular caffeine consumption, including the caffeine found in coffee, may help support vascular health by reducing inflammation.
Scientists Turn Ordinary Smartphone into a Movie-Quality Full-Body Motion Capture System
Scientists from Northwestern University have invented a movie quality full-body motion capture app that can run on an ordinary smartphone.
High-Potency Cannabis Use May Have an Unexpected Effect on DNA and Psychosis
High-potency cannabis may cause changes to human DNA expression resulting in a user's first experience with psychosis.
The Moon’s Phases Can Directly Affect Animal Behavior, New Research Reveals
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences have shown that a full moon can have a direct effect on animal behavior.
Engage! Newly Discovered Frogs that Sound Like Star Trek Sound Effects Named After Series’ Iconic Captains
Seven Madagascar frog species whose whistles sound like Star Trek sound effects have been named after the franchise's most iconic captains.
Experiments Show Harnessing Energy from ‘Superhot’ Rocks Deep Underground is Now Possible
New lab experiments show that it may now be possible to tap into renewable energy from superhot rocks deep underground.
James Webb Space Telescope Peers 13 Billion Years into the Past and Spots an Unusual ‘Inside-Out’ Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has peered 13 billion years into the past and spotted an ancient inside-out galaxy.
Lightning Strikes May Release Deadly, High-Energy ‘Killer Electrons’ That Can Fry Electronics and Humans
Scientists say lightning strikes may be releasing deadly high-energy "killer electrons" that can fry electronics and humans alike.
Ancient Underwater Caves Reveal Tantalizing Clues about Early Human Expansion
Researchers studying ancient underwater caves on the coast of Sicily say they've found tantalizing clues about the area's first inhabitants.
Electric Propulsion Pioneer Morpheus Space Unveils Enhanced ‘JOURNEY’ Satellite Tracking Analytics Platform
Electric Propulsion pioneer Morpheus Space has unveiled its enhanced JOURNEY satellite mission tracking and analytics platform.
Harvard Researchers Reveal ‘Treasure Trove’ of Data on Mysterious Voids in African Rainforest That Appear Out of Nowhere
Harvard scientists reveal a 'treasure trove' of new information about mysterious voids in the African rainforest that appear out of nowhere.
Vertical Farming Can Help “Future-Proof” Food Production and Reduce Energy Usage Say Scientists
New study shows how improved vertical farming techniques that also use fewer resources can help future-proof worldwide food production.
Astronomers Reveal Presence of a Planet Orbiting Our Solar System’s Closest Single Star Just 6 Light Years Away
Astronomers using the ESO's VLT say they have spotted a planet orbiting our solar system's closest single star, a.k.a. Barnard's star.
Shocking New Evidence Suggests Norse Hunters Met Indigenous North Americans 500 Years Before Columbus
Shocking genetic evidence from walrus tusks suggest that Norse hunters may have met indigenous North Americans centuries before Columbus.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots ‘Weird’ Galaxy Containing ‘Exotic’ Stars That May Be Universe’s ‘Missing Link’
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a 'weird' galaxy with 'exotic' stars that may be the universe's missing link.
James Webb Space Telescope Creates Three-Dimensional Map of Planet’s ‘Puffed-Up’ Atmosphere
Astronomers have created a three-dimensional map of WASP_107b's 'puffed-up' atmosphere using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
New Evidence Reveals 16th-Century Spies With ‘Eyes Everywhere’ Infiltrated ‘Stranger Churches’
New research into the 'Stranger Churches' of 16th-century England shows a shady world of multilingual spies, espionage, and counterespionage.
Hardy, Radiation-Resistant Organism Could Rewrite Your Genetic Code to Cure High Cholesterol
Scientists have developed a powerful new gene editing tool that could one day rewrite the human genetic code to cure high cholesterol.
Look: Over 300 New ‘Nazca Lines’ Geoglyphs Have Been Revealed by AI
A team of archaeologists using advanced AI software have identified over 300 previously identified Nazca Lines geoglyphs.
“Hellish Landscape” of Jupiter’s Moon Io Enhances Case for Life on the Planet’s Icy Moons
Cornell University astronomers studying Jupiter's moon Io say tidal heating may help support life in the oceans of Jupiter's icy moons.
MIT Engineers Create 3D Printable Glass Bricks That Can Withstand the Same Pressures as Concrete Blocks
A team of MIT engineers have invented a recyclable glass brick that can withstand similar pressures as a standard concrete block.
20 Mysterious, Large-Scale Structures Found Hidden Beneath an Ancient ‘Lost’ Ocean on Mars
Scientists creating a gravity map of Mars have discovered the presence of mysterious large-scale structures hidden beneath a lost ocean.
Forget Melatonin Supplements? LED Light with ‘Sky’s Splendid Hues’ Could Reset Circadian Body Clocks
An LED light that alternates between red and blue 19 times a second could advance melatonin production and reset the body's internal clock.
Bio-Inspired ‘Cat’s Eye’ Camera Can See Through Background Camouflage and in Low Light Conditions
Korean researchers have invented a 'cat's eye' camera that sees in low light conditions and distinguishes objects from background camouflage.
200-Year-Old South African Cave Painting May Depict an Animal Extinct for Over 200 Million Years
Researchers say this 200-year-old South African cave painting likely depicts an animal that has been dead for over 200 million years.
Interplanetary Spacecraft Designed to Scan Jupiter’s Moons for Life Passes Early Test by Confirming Habitability of Earth
The ESA's Juice mission designed to scan Jupiter's moons for signs of life has used those instruments to confirm Earth is habitable.
This Scuba Diving Lizard Creates its Own Harry Potter-style ‘Bubble Head Charm’ to Breathe Underwater
This scuba diving lizard creates an air bubble to breathe underwater just like Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals How This Powerful Phenomenon is Creating ‘Dead’ Galaxies
Researchers using the James Webb space Telescope have discovered how supermassive black holes are creating dead galaxies.
Higher Yield? Scientists Believe They Have Finally Cracked the Code to Increased Cannabis Sativa Production
Researchers say they have cracked the genetic code for significantly increasing the number of flowers on a Cannabis sativa plant.
Neuroscientists Are Unraveling the Mystery of Why Flickering Lights Cause Hallucinations
Neuroscientists are shedding new light on the phenomenon of geometric pattern hallucinations caused by flickering lights.
New Evidence Suggests Something Unexpected Happened on the Moon 120 Million Years Ago
New evidence collected by China's Chang'e-5 rover has found evidence that something unexpected happened on the Moon 120 million years ago.
New Research Shows Dungeons & Dragons Can Help People with Autism “Conquer” Social Situations and Find Their “Inner Hero”
A new study found that playing Dungeons and Dragons can have significant social benefits for people with autism.
Life in the Abyss: Arctic Scientists Detect Photosynthesis in Near Complete Darkness
Research in the Arctic Sea has found that deep-sea ice algae and phytoplankton can perform photosynthesis using only a few photons of light
Don’t Let Your Ears Deceive You! Competition Challenges Magicians to Make Illusions for the Blind
A first of its kind contest called the Auditory Magic Challenge is asking the magic community to create immersive illusions for the blind.
Scientists Demonstrate Key Technologies Behind Holy Grail of Timekeeping: The World’s First Nuclear Clock
A team of scientists have successfully demonstrated all of the technologies required to build the world's first nuclear clock.
Space Observatories From Around the Globe Join Forces to Create One Massive “Earth-Sized” Telescope
An Earth-sized telescope that combines numerous arrays captures the highest-ever resolution observations for a ground-based telescope.
Astronomers Scan Over 2,800 Distant Galaxies for Signs of “Super Civilizations”
SETI researchers have announced an unprecedented search for "super civilizations" across over 2,800 distant galaxies.
Scientists Now Have a Way to Protect Future Martian Colonists from These Interstellar Killers
Scientists have discovered the simplest and most effective materials for protecting future Martian colonists from deadly cosmic rays.
Breakthrough “Smart” Window Generates Electricity from Raindrops
This newly invented smart window can reflect incoming heat, defrost itself, and generate electricity from falling raindrops.
DARPA-Funded Research Aims to Place Humans in “Suspended Animation”
DARPA-funded researchers from Harvard University have identified an Alzheimer's drug that could place patients in suspended animation.
NASA to Launch EXCITE Mission from Antarctica to Study Exoplanets from the Edge of Space
NASA is preparing to launch the EXCITE mission, which will travel to the edge of space to collect data on other worlds.