47-Year-Old ‘Wow! Signal’ Mystery Solved? Arecibo Observatory Scientists Think They Have an Answer
Researchers from the famous Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico say they may have finally solved the 47-year-old mystery of the 'Wow! Signal.'
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5,000 Years Ago, ‘Advanced Transport Methods’ Were Used to Move Massive Altar Stone at the Center of Stonehenge
New research suggests that the Altar Stone at the Center of the Stonehenge monument likely came from hundreds of kilometers away.
Belief in God Has Been Overwhelmingly Linked with This Specific Behavior
Researchers from the University of California, Merced, have found a significant link between a belief in God and this particular behavior.
Look: NASA Releases 3D Multiwavelength Movie of the “Pillars of Creation”
Watch NASA's nearly five-minute 3D multiwavelength movie of the stunning "Pillars of Creation" compiled from numerous space observatories.
Terraforming Mars with Metal Nanorods Could Be 5,000 Times Faster Than Greenhouse Gas Proposals
New research into terraforming Mars says using metal nanorods to trap the sun's heat could be 5,000 times faster than greenhouse gas concepts.
Compelling Theory Suggests Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Builders Used This Technology to Lift Massive Stones
Ancient Egyptian pyramid builders may have used hydraulic technology to move the massive stones used in the monuments' construction.
Quantum Tunneling Mysteries to be Unraveled Under New NSF Funded Effort
New research into quantum tunneling aims to unravel the central mystery behind the seemingly impossible quantum physics phenomenon.
42,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Used ‘Advanced Technology’ to Traverse Oceans and Colonize Remote Islands
New discoveries on the remote Tanimbar Islands reveal ancient seafaring humans used advanced maritime technologies over 42,000 years ago.
This Cannabis Extract Showed Reductions in Anxiety and “Statistically Significant” Improvements in Memory
Researchers studying this lesser-known cannabis extract report reduced feelings of anxiety and stress along with improvements in memory.
Scientists Explore Expanded Wavelength Single-Photon Emitters for the Quantum Internet of the Future
New research explores the possibility of using improved single-photon emitters to power the quantum internet of the future.
First-Ever Grid-Scale Wave Energy Device Funded by the US Department of Energy Installed by the Navy
The world's first-ever grid-scale wave energy harvesting device has been installed on a US Naval Base off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
NASA-Funded Hypersonic Breakthrough Can Eliminate Deadly “Shock Train” at the Speed of Light
Optical sensors that rapidly detect a 'shock train' inside a scramjet engine could revolutionize hypersonic flight.
Energy Scientists Invent Device That Draws Electricity Out of Thin Air
Scientists have invented a novel technology that grabs RF signals out of thin air and converts them directly into usable electrical energy.
Apex Predator Dinosaurs like T-Rex Used Iron-Coated Teeth to “Rip Apart” Their Prey, Study Suggests
A new study of Komodo dragons has suggested that ancient dinosaur apex predators like Tyrannosaurs Rex may have had iron-coated teeth.
Effort to Harness Gamma Rays Using Quantum Theory Aims to Create the World’s Most Powerful Laser
Researchers working to control high energy gamma-rays hope their work will help produce the most powerful laser ever built.
Morpheus Space Launching First-Ever Mass Production Facility for Field Emission Electric Propulsion Systems
Morpheus Space has opened its 'Reloaded' production facility to scale up production of its GO-2 field emission electric propulsion system.
Patented ‘Super Battery’ Made from Rocks Could Power Future Electric Vehicles
A patented new form of solid-state battery that researchers are terming a 'super battery' is made out of ordinary rocks.
World’s Most Powerful Supercollider Ever Takes Huge Leap Forward Following Muon Beam Breakthrough
Researchers have announced a major breakthrough in muon-marshalling that could lead to the world's most powerful supercollider ever.
NASA Scientist Says Patented ‘Exodus Effect’ Propellantless Propulsion Drive that Defies Physics is Ready to go to Space
The inventor of a propellantless propulsion drive, which he claims uses an unknown force called the 'Exodus Effect,' is ready to go to space.
Good News, Nerds! Playing Dungeons and Dragons is Probably Good for You
A new study has found that playing the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons can improve your overall mental health.
Advanced Propulsion Researchers from GE Aerospace Successfully Test Cutting-Edge Dual-Mode Hypersonic Ramjet
Researchers from GE Aerospace have announced their first-ever successful test of a dual mode hypersonic ramjet engine.
Photon Energy System Allegedly Generates 60 Times More Power than Solar Panels, May Power an Electric Car without a Battery
The company behind a new Photon Energy System claims its futuristic-looking spheres can generate 60 times more power than solar panels.
The Southwest Research Institute’s New High-Speed Propulsion Facility Officially Breaks Ground
The Southwest Research Institute has officially broken ground on their new CAMP high-speed propulsion facility.
Air Force-Funded Ursa Major Successfully Test Fires “Draper” Engine Built to Power Spacecraft of the Future
Ursa Major has announced the first successful test firing of its Draper engine, which will power both hypersonic and in-space flight.
Warp Theorists Say We’ve Entered an Exotic Propulsion Space Race to Build the World’s First Working Warp Drive
The Debrief recently spoke with a team of warp drive researchers about advancements in their field of research and the dawn of the world's next space race.
Was Pi Just Hacked? String Theory Scientists ‘Stumble Upon’ Whole New Way to Represent Famously Irrational Number
String Theory scientists say they have "hacked" Pi, resulting in a whole new way to represent the famously irrational number.
MIT Geologists Say Liquid Lakes on Saturn’s Moon Titan Probably Experience Waves Similar to Earth’s Lakes
Models developed by MIT geologists indicate that the coastlines of the lakes on Saturn's moon Titan were likely formed by waves.
Biomolecular Engineers Create Entirely New Class of Materials with Unique Properties Called ‘Glassy Gels’
NC State researchers say they have created an entirely new class of material called 'glassy gels' with several unique properties.
600,000 Years Ago, A Transfer of Ancient Knowledge Kicked Off a Sudden and Rapid Advance in Technology
An analysis of artifacts from over 57 sites around the world reveals a sudden and rapid advance in technology 600,000 years ago.
Astronomers Say They Just Witnessed a Massive Black Hole Appear Out of Nowhere
An international team of astronomers studying a distant galaxy say they just witnessed a black hole appear out of nowhere.
Scientists Launch Pioneering Experiment to Demonstrate Advanced Zero-Fuel Energy Harvesting in Space
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology has launched a program to test an innovative new form of energy harvesting in space.
Planets Orbiting Burnt-Out Stars May Be Ideal Targets in the Search for Alien Life
Researchers studying the dynamics of white dwarfs say that these burnt-out stars are ideal places for astrobiologists to search for life.
Invention Inspired by Superman’s X-ray Vision Will Let Your Mobile Device ‘See’ Through Walls
Scientists have created a scanning chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision that can let your mobile device see through walls.
Scientists Are Using This Living Organism to Generate Power
Research scientists from Concordia University have designed a cutting-edge fuel cell that uses a living organism to generate power
Two Million Years Ago, an Encounter between the Sun and Something Outside the Solar System Altered All Life on Earth
Two million years ago our Sun collided with something from outside our Solar System, potentially affecting all living things on Earth.
Engineers Studying One-Dimensional Materials Discover the World’s Thinnest Wire
Swiss engineers studying one-dimensional materials say they have stumbled upon what may be the world's thinnest wire.
DOE-Funded Experiments that ‘Squeeze’ Infrared Light by 90% Establish a Whole New Class of Optical Materials
Experiments funded by the U.S. Department of Energy show the uncanny ability to squeeze infrared light by 90%.
Astrobiologist Makes ‘Improbable’ Find atop Massive Martian Volcanoes
An international research team led by a Brown astrobiologist says they've discovered something 'improbable' atop these Martian volcanoes.
Large Lake of Liquid Water underneath Mars’ Polar Ice Caps May Just be a Mirage
New research says the previous discovery of large lakes of liquid water underneath mars' polar ice caps may just be an optical illusion.
Artificial “Phantom Sensations” Without Physical Contact Could Lead to Immersive Virtual Reality
Researchers show how to create phantom sensations, or the feeling of being touched someplace on the body where there is no physical contact
Optical Engineers Invent Ultra-Thin Coating That Turns Ordinary Glasses into High-Efficiency Night Vision Goggles
Cutting-edge night vision coating is thinner than plastic wrap and can turn ordinary glasses into high-efficiency night vision goggles.
First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality
The University of Ottawa is offering a first-of-its-kind Master's degree program studying the medical and spiritual aspects of psychedelics. as well as their links to human consciousness.
Analysis of 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Skull Reveals Something ‘Extraordinary’ That Leaves Researchers ‘Stunned’
Scientists studying a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull say they were left 'stunned' when they found something 'extraordinary.'
Discovery of Supercapacitors ‘Missing Link’ Moves Laptops That Charge in 1 Minute Closer to Reality
A breakthrough in the understanding of ion movement within supercapacitors could pave the way for laptops that charge in one minute.
New Study Supports Theory a Liquid Water Ocean Lies Beneath the Icy Surface of Pluto
New models of Pluto support the idea that a liquid water ocean lies beneath the dwarf planet's frozen surface.
Engineers Invent Strings That Can (Almost) Vibrate Forever
A team of engineers reports they have invented strings that can almost vibrate forever, which could revolutionize nanotechnology.
Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting the Most Common Star in the Galaxy Found Hanging Out in Our Cosmic Back Yard
Researchers operating a worldwide network of telescopes say they have spotted an Earth-sized planet hanging out in our cosmic backyard.
The Search for Alien Technology May Have Actually Found Something
A team of astronomers searching the cosmos for signs of alien technology think they may have actually found something.
MIT Astronomers Say They Have Discovered a Planet Current Theories Can’t Explain
Astronomers from MIT say they have discovered a distant planet so unusual that they cannot explain how it exists.
Parabolic Flight Experiments Test Boiling in Partial Gravity to Prepare Future Off-World Colonists
Southwest Research Institute scientists are studying boiling in partial gravity to help future off-world colonists survive in space.