Mysterious New Deep Ocean Predator Discovered Thriving in the Extreme Depths of the Atacama Trench
Researchers exploring the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean's Atacama Trench say they have discovered an entirely new species of predator.
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35,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Entered a Deep Cavern to Worship this Enigmatic ‘Reptilian God’
An excavation of Manot Cave in Galilee, Israel, has discovered a turtle god totem worshipped in a deep, dark cavern over 35,000 years ago.
James Webb Space Telescope Confirms Controversial ‘Hubble Tension’ in Most Extensive Study of Universal Expansion
A Nobel Prize winning scientist using the James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the controversial Hubble Tension.
Ultra-Powerful New WEAVE Telescope Undergoing ‘First-Light’ Spots High-Speed Cosmic Collision
Europe's ultra-powerful WEAVE telescope witnessed a two million miles per hour galactic collision while undergoing its inaugural first-light.
Astronomers Say They Are Close to Solving a Decades-Old ‘Intergalactic Mystery’
An international team of researchers has proposed an explosive solution to the decades-old intergalactic mystery of giant galaxy formation.
7,000-Year-Old Weapon Shows “Unprecedented Degree” of Precision and Technical Mastery
Analysis of a 7,000-year-old weapon kit discovered in a European cave has revealed an unprecedented degree of precision and technical mastery.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Previously Hidden Planet in Star’s Habitable Zone
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope report the discovery of a planet orbiting within the habitable zone of Kepler-51.
Astrophotographer Captures Mysterious Blue Flash During Avalanche
A Chinese astrophotographer says his camera captured a mysterious blue flash of light during an avalanche on Mount Xiannairi in Sichuan
Scientists Studying Near Earth Objects Release Stunning New Images from NASA’s NEOWISE Mission
NASA scientists studying Near-Earth Objects with NEOWISE release a treasure trove of never-before-seen images of the cosmos.
Source of Mysterious Glow First Spotted in the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Midnight Zone’ Finally Revealed
A mysterious glow coming from the Pacific Ocean's pitch-black "midnight zone" leads to the discovery of an enigmatic new life form.
Stellar Snapshot! Astrophysicist Captures First-Ever Close-Up Image of a Star in Another Galaxy
An astrophysicist and his team have made history by capturing the first-ever close-up image of a star in another galaxy.
Department of Energy Study Directly Refutes Alternate Theories of Gravity, Affirms Einstein
DOE study scanning over 6 million galaxies and quasars offers support for general relativity while refuting alternate theories of gravity.
Astrophysicist Believes He’s Solved ‘Baffling’ Zebra Patterned Signal Coming From the Crab Nebula
A theoretical astrophysicist believes he had solved the baffling mystery of the zebra patterned signal coming from the Crab Nebula.
First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.
Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.
James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity
New 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
People 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
A 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’
New 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
Cern 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
Male 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
NASA 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
The 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
Cal 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
New 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
The 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
Scientists 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
Northwestern 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
Lidar 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
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.