James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity Christopher Plain·November 15, 2024New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.
Study Finds People with Traditional Paranormal Beliefs Feel More Stressed Than Those with New Age Varieties Christopher Plain·November 14, 2024People with traditional paranormal beliefs report more feelings of stress and worse coping than those with new-age paranormal beliefs.
12,000-Year-Old Stones May Be Earliest Evidence of This Transformative Technology Christopher Plain·November 14, 2024A new analysis of 12,000-year-old stones from Israel shows that they may be the earliest evidence of this society-changing technology.
NASA-Funded Study May Have Finally Solved ‘A Mystery at the Sun’s Poles’ Christopher Plain·November 13, 2024New research funded by NASA into the potential formation of solar vortices may finally solve the mystery at the sun's poles.
CERN Physicists Hunting for ‘New Physics’ with the Large Hadron Collider Reveal First Results Christopher Plain·November 12, 2024Cern physicists searching for the telltale signs of new physics within the Large Hardon Collider have released their first results.
Size Matters: Male Stalk-Eyed Flies with This Shorter Physical Feature Compensate by Being More Sexually Aggressive Christopher Plain·November 12, 2024Male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate by being more aggressive to attract females who generally prefer longer eyestalks.
NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth Christopher Plain·November 11, 2024NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.
Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Design Moves European Space Agency Closer to 2035 Launch Christopher Plain·November 8, 2024The European Space Agency is moving one step closer to launching a nuclear-electric propulsion system for deep space missions in 2035.
Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts May Be Coming From These Massive Cosmic Structures, New Research Reveals Christopher Plain·November 7, 2024Cal Tech astronomers have found a link between mysterious radio signals called FRBs and magnetars within massive star-forming galaxies.
Fake Social Media Accounts with AI-Generated Images Linked to Spread of Propaganda and Conspiracies, New Research Shows Christopher Plain·November 7, 2024New research is revealing the prevalence of fake social media accounts using AI-generated images and their involvement with the spread of misinformation online.
12 Million Years Ago This Massive Predator “Terrorized” South America Christopher Plain·November 6, 2024The fossil of a massive predator called a terror bird that roamed South America 12 million years ago is from the largest animal ever found.
5,000-Year-Old Symbols Predating Recorded History Could Hold the Key to Decoding Undecipherable Ancient Texts Christopher Plain·November 5, 2024Scientists have started to decode mysterious symbols found on 5,000-year-old cylinder seals to trace the invention of writing.
Hybrid “Anti-Frost” Surface Prevents Accumulation on Airplane Wings and Power Lines for Days Christopher Plain·November 5, 2024Northwestern researchers have developed a novel anti-frost surface that prevents accumulation on airplane wings for a week or more.
Lidar Imagery Reveals More Than 6,500 Unexplored Ancient Mayan Settlements, Including Pyramids Christopher Plain·October 29, 2024Lidar scanning technology has revealed over 6,500 ancient Mayan settlements, including pyramids hidden by dense jungle forests.
Scientists Invent Ultrathin Film that Protects Electronics by Absorbing Electromagnetic Radiation Christopher Plain·October 29, 2024Materials 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 Christopher Plain·October 28, 2024A 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’ Christopher Plain·October 25, 2024Virginia 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’ Christopher Plain·October 24, 2024Physicists 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” Christopher Plain·October 23, 2024A 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 Christopher Plain·October 23, 2024Researchers 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 Christopher Plain·October 22, 2024The 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 Christopher Plain·October 21, 2024New 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 Christopher Plain·October 19, 2024Regular 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 Christopher Plain·October 18, 2024Scientists 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 Christopher Plain·October 17, 2024High-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 Christopher Plain·October 16, 2024Researchers 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 Christopher Plain·October 15, 2024Seven 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 Christopher Plain·October 14, 2024New 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 Christopher Plain·October 12, 2024The 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 Christopher Plain·October 12, 2024Scientists 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 Christopher Plain·October 10, 2024Researchers 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 Christopher Plain·October 9, 2024Electric 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 Christopher Plain·October 4, 2024Harvard 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 Christopher Plain·October 3, 2024New 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 Christopher Plain·October 2, 2024Astronomers 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 Christopher Plain·September 27, 2024Shocking 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’ Christopher Plain·September 26, 2024Astronomers 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 Christopher Plain·September 25, 2024Astronomers 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’ Christopher Plain·September 25, 2024New 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 Christopher Plain·September 24, 2024Scientists 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 Christopher Plain·September 23, 2024A 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 Christopher Plain·September 21, 2024Cornell 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 Christopher Plain·September 21, 2024A 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 Christopher Plain·September 20, 2024Scientists 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 Christopher Plain·September 20, 2024An 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 Christopher Plain·September 19, 2024Korean 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 Christopher Plain·September 19, 2024Researchers 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 Christopher Plain·September 18, 2024The 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 Christopher Plain·September 18, 2024This 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 Christopher Plain·September 16, 2024Researchers using the James Webb space Telescope have discovered how supermassive black holes are creating dead galaxies.