A Newly Discovered Dinosaur Could Explain the Advantage of Having Tiny Arms
Researchers have discovered a new dinosaur, Meraxes gigas, that may help answer the question of why some large dinosaurs had tiny arms.
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Could Inosine be the Miracle Cure for Weight Loss?
Researchers say a molecule called inosine may trigger the brown fat cell-burning process in a new study that could revolutionize weight loss.
Space Dust Gives Asteroids a Rough Appearance, Latest Studies of Asteroid Bennu Show
Asteroids provide an extremely important resource for astronomers, which includes the way they help to unravel clues about...
Could Artificial Blood Actually Help with the Blood Shortage Crisis?
Artificial blood is a novel potential solution to the current blood shortage crisis occurring across the U.S.
How 3D-Printed Robotic Ammonites are Helping Bring Ancient Fossils to Life
Using 3D-printed robotic ammonites, researchers from the University of Utah were able to learn more about how these ancient animals moved.
A Sustainable Lunar Outpost Could Become a Reality With Help From This Company
NASA 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?
China 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
The 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
NASA 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
A 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
Houston-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
Researchers 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
Higher 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?
Gene 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
From 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
A 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
NASA 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
South 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
There 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
Working 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?
A 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
The 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
Physicists 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
Researchers 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
Time 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
New 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”
For 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?
There 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?
Non-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
The 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
A 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
The 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
Researchers 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
A 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?
The 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?
New 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
A 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
Artificial 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
Fierce 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
There 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
Using 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
Researchers from MIT have developed a portable desalination device that can help with the global water shortage.
How Does Spaceflight Affect the Brain?
There 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
New 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
Is 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
Whether 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?
Researchers 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
Researchers 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
New 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
New research from the University of Texas reveals that rudeness can be used as a cover for something even more concerning in the workplace.