A Sustainable Lunar Outpost Could Become a Reality With Help From This Company Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 13, 2022NASA is working with AI SpaceFactory, a deep tech company, to develop a lunar outpost printed with recycled materials.
Could China be Headed to Neptune Soon? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 12, 2022China has published a new proposal for an orbiter spacecraft that it says is capable of traveling to planet Neptune by 2040.
U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 11, 2022The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.
NASA’s Launch of CAPSTONE’s CubeSat Paves the Way for Next Phase of Space Exploration Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 9, 2022NASA recently launched CubeSat, a small satellite that will help the space agency prepare for its forthcoming Artemis missions.
NASA’s New Mini Swimming Robots Could Help to Find Underwater Alien Life Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 8, 2022A new NASA project known as SWIM will work to make tiny swimming robots to scour seas on other planets for alien life.
Venus Aerospace Reveals Designs for New Mach 9 Hypersonic Plane Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 8, 2022Houston-based Venus Aerospace has revealed plans to develop what it calls the Stargazer, a new hypersonic Mach 9 space plane.
New Solar Panel Could Be a Game Changer at Home, and on Future Space Missions Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 6, 2022Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new type of solar panel that can catch sunlight in all directions.
More Optimism Leads to a Longer Lifespan, New Research Suggests Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 6, 2022Higher levels of optimism were found to be linked to longer lifespans in several participants in a new study.
How Much is Dinosaur DNA Actually Worth? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 5, 2022Gene patents on dinosaur DNA have yet to be filed, but they could be a lucrative prospect for many biotech companies.
5 Surprising “Non-Scientists” Who Contributed to Science Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 5, 2022From Edgar Allan Poe to Isaac Asimov, here are five non-scientists whose work contributed advances to science.
Mind-Bending Physics Reveals Electrons Travel in “Lanes” While Moving Along Quantum Wires Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 1, 2022A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals that electrons can simultaneously possess different energy levels.
NASA Announces Artemis Concept Award Winners, as it Plans to Take Nuclear Power to the Moon Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 30, 2022NASA has announced the winners of the Artemis Concept Awards, a project working to put nuclear power on the Moon.
South Korea’s Space Program Sees Advances With Successful Satellite and Rocket Launche Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 30, 2022South Korea recently demonstrated the capabilities of its space program with successful launches of its domestically developed Nuri rocket.
More Fitness Trackers Doesn’t Equal More Exercise, Research Shows Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 29, 2022There has been a significant increase recently in the number of fitness trackers being sold, but research suggests no increase in overall exercise.
Working Remotely May Increase Productivity and Help Companies Become More Resilient Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 28, 2022Working remotely seems to boost individual productivity, and could help companies be more resilient in cases involving natural disasters, new research shows.
Could this Immunotherapy Treatment be a “Miracle Drug” for Fighting Cancer? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 28, 2022A drug trialed at MSK cured 100% of the patients involved in a new study, possibly qualifying as a "miracle drug" in fighting rectal cancer.
New Data from the Gaia Space Telescope is Helping Reveal the Secret Lives of Asteroids Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 27, 2022The latest batch of data released from the Gaia Space Telescope is shedding new light on asteroid formation and distant galaxies.
Physicists Might Have Developed a Way to Make an Atomic Laser Stay on Forever Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 24, 2022Physicists at the University of Amsterdam may have developed a novel system that allows the continuous use of an atomic laser.
This Famous Effect of Space Travel Seen in “Star Wars” Can Now Be Tested in the Lab Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 23, 2022Researchers at the University of Waterloo are looking at the Unruh effect, an obscurely named sci-fi staple famously depicted in "Star Wars".
“Impossible” Time Crystals May Actually Exist, According to New Research Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 21, 2022Time crystals were once thought to be an impossibility. However, new research from Lancaster University suggests otherwise.
These Plastic-Eating Superworms Could Stop Earth’s Plastic Pollution Problems Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 20, 2022New research from the University of Queensland reveals that superworms possess a gut that may allow them to digest Styrofoam.
How Science Tried, and Failed, to Find a “Gay Gene” Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 17, 2022For decades, science has tried to find a "gay gene," an alleged genetic component that determines sexual orientation. Here's why it failed.
Could a Multiverse Actually Exist? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 16, 2022There are many theories to why a multiverse may exist, but are difficult to prove due to a lack of evidence.
Could Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Help Smokers Quit in the Long Term? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 15, 2022Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) may offer a way to help people avoid relapse when they quit smoking.
New Images from the James Webb Space Telescope Reveal More Information about Our Galaxy Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 14, 2022The James Webb Space Telescope has recently dispatched a new series of stellar images captured by its high-powered camera...
“Why is He Such a Jerk?” Research Reveals Why Middle-Aged Men May Fall Into This Weird Demographic Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 14, 2022A new study from the University of Georgia has found a similarity between people with bad attitudes: many of them are middle-aged men.
Could Dinosaurs Survive in the Modern World? The New Jurassic Park Movie Says Yes Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 13, 2022The new Jurassic Park: World Domination movie asks the question: could dinosaurs survive in today's society?
A New Microchip Powered by Your Phone Can Test for Diseases Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 9, 2022Researchers from the University of Minnesota are developing a microchip that can be used to test for diseases
Smart Device is Tricking Metals to Behaving like Other Metals within Electronic Devices Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 7, 2022A new smart device is tricking metals into behaving like more valuable metals used in electronic devices, helping with the metal shortage.
Could the Double-Slit Experiment Finally be Solved? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 30, 2022The famous double-slit experiment has puzzled scientists for decades, but now a new breakthrough might change our perception of it.
Could Depression Be Linked to Certain Proteins in Our Food? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 30, 2022New research details the possible links between certain proteins like proline and individuals who suffer with depression.
Good News About Blueberries, this Fruit Can Help Reduce Risk for Prediabetes and Dementia Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 26, 2022A recent study has linked the consumption of blueberries with lower risks of dementia as well as prediabetes.
Adam and Eve and the Garden of AI: Looking at Human Origins Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 25, 2022Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping to better preserve the past, and connect it to the present. From...
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 24, 2022Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
A Genetic Mutation Can Boost Your Intelligence…But Also Cause You to Go Blind Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 20, 2022There is no standard definition of intelligence. From book smarts to street smarts, the definition of intelligence varies...
A New Virtual Reality Headset Is Creating Feelings of Touch for Users Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 16, 2022Using ultrasound waves, researchers at Carnegie Melon University are beginning to make virtual reality more lifelike.
New Portable Desalination Device from MIT Could Have Big Impacts on Global Water Shortage Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 16, 2022Researchers from MIT have developed a portable desalination device that can help with the global water shortage.
How Does Spaceflight Affect the Brain? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 16, 2022There are different effects that spaceflight can have on the human body. From more exposure to radiation to...
Hearing Loss May Not be a Problem of the Future Thanks to Therapy Developed by MIT Researchers Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 13, 2022New science reveals how reversing hearing loss could become more accessible - and affordable - in the years ahead.
The Rise of Fictosexuality: Why People are Falling in Love with Fictional Characters Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 12, 2022Is Fictosexuality is on the rise? Thanks to one Japanese man and his recent wedding, it is becoming a more popular movement than you'd think.
Archaeologists Have Found Ancient Friendship Bracelets, Revealing the Roots of this Tradition Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 10, 2022Whether it’s a matching shirt or necklace, or our favorite video games, we love to share physical objects...
What are the Evolutionary Origins of Recognizing Music? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 9, 2022Researchers exploring the evolutionary origins of music have found that the process of the brain recognizing melodies is older than expected.
Have Zoom Fatigue? It’s Because You’re Staring at Yourself Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 9, 2022Researchers at Stanford University have found that one of the causes for zoom fatigue is staring at oneself all day.
New Research Shows Another Key Feature to Identify a Psychopath Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 5, 2022New research from the University of New Mexico reveals a curious fact: psychopaths don't move their heads while talking.
The “Equal-Opportunity Jerk:” How Rudeness Can Cover Up Sexism Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 5, 2022New research from the University of Texas reveals that rudeness can be used as a cover for something even more concerning in the workplace.
Could Sound Waves be a Viable Cancer Treatment Option? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 4, 2022New research suggests that sound waves may provide promising results as a novel form of treatment for cancer.
Could AI Predict Future Earthquakes? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 3, 2022Scientists at Hiroshima University are employing new AI models to help predict places where future earthquakes may occur.
Could Marijuana Lower the Demand for Prescription Drugs? Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022With the cost of prescription drugs in the billions each year for the U.S., scientists are turning to marijuana to help lower the drug usage.
Every Breath You Take May Help You Fight Infections, New Research Says Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022Using a lungs-on-a-chip model, researchers at Harvard University have found that the process of breathing helps to fight infections.
A Kitchen Spice is Helping to Build a New Fuel Cell Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has been shown to have promising properties that may help build hydrogen fuel cells.