Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Riddle of Human Creativity
Neuroscientists have pinpointed a specific region of the brain that plays a pivotal role in the generation of human creativity.
Tim McMillan
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New Spacesuit Inspired by ‘Dune’ Allows Astronauts To Convert Urine into Drinking Water
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new spacesuit that allows astronauts to convert urine into drinking water.
Mysterious “Dark Comets” May Hold Clues to Origins of Earth’s Water, New Study Reveals
A new study suggests that mysterious asteroids known as "dark comets" likely contain ice and could explain Earth's water origins.
Breakthrough in Robotics: New Actuator Mimics Human Muscle Allowing For Safer, More Flexible Robots
Engineers develop breakthrough actuator that mimics human muscle, allowing for the advancement of softer, safer robots.
New Study Illuminates Brain’s Response to Emotionally-Charged Stimuli, Highlighting Evolutionary Survival Mechanisms
New research reveals how the human brain processes emotionally charged situations more effectively than AI machine learning.
NASA’s GOLD Satellite Discovers Mysterious Plasma Structures in the Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA's GOLD satellite has stumbled onto bizarre X-and C-shaped plasma structures in the Earth's atmosphere, leaving scientists stumped.
Yes, the George Carlin AI-Generated Comedy Special Was Fake. But AI Can Still Be Funnier Than Humans.
Research finds that AI-generated jokes are as funny, if not funnier, than human ones, challenging beliefs AI and emotion.
Researchers Achieve High Vacuum Levitation of Silica Nanoparticle, Paving the Way for Future Levitation Technologies
Researchers achieved high-vacuum levitation of a silica nanoparticle on a photonic-electric chip, revolutionizing nanotechnology.
Scientists Develop Breakthrough “DNA Origami” Nanobots That Can Precisely Target and Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists have developed DNA origami nanorobots that precisely target and destroy cancer cells in mice, sparing healthy cells.
Scientists Uncover New Clues To Why the U.S. is the Tornado Capital of the World
New research relying on computer modeling helps answer the question of why the U.S. is the tornado capital of the world.
Physicists Are Closing In on The Elusive “Chameleon Particle” and Discovering the Mysterious Nature of Dark Energy
Physicists are now able to detect gravitational anomalies at unprecedented precision in the hunt for the elusive "Chameleon particle."
“Sportswashing” Remains a Prevalent and Highly Effective Way To Hide Dark Realities, Research Shows
How sportswashing manipulates global perception, from Nazi Germany's 1936 Olympics to modern regimes, masking controversies through sports.
Futurist Predicts Humans Will Soon Live 1,000 Years, Thanks to Nanobots and AI
Futurist Raymond Kurzweil predicts humans may soon live up to 1,000 years by merging biotechnology, AI, and nanobots.
Forget Counting Sheep, Try LSD: Microdosing Study Shows Significant Improvement in Sleep Quality
New research reveals that LSD microdosing can significantly enhance sleep quality, promoting earlier bedtimes and longer sleep durations.
2,000-Year-Old Wine Unearthed in Ancient Tomb Sheds Light on Mysterious Roman Burial Rituals
World's oldest wine discovered in a 2,000-year-old Roman tomb in Carmona, Spain, revealing Rome's funerary practices and wine culture.
Adding This Supplement To Your Coffee or Caffeine Significantly Boosts Brain Power, Finds New Research
The combo of creatine nitrate and caffeine enhances cognitive function according to a new study from Jacksonville State University.
Rolls-Royce Unveils New ‘Stealth Mode’ Hybrid Propulsion for Next-Gen Armored Vehicles
Rolls-Royce unveils a new hybrid propulsion system aimed at enhancing stealth and efficiency of armored vehicles.
Look: New Images Showcase the Navy’s Cutting-Edge “Orca XLUUV” Autonomous Underwater Drone
New photos reveal the size and potential of Boeing's Orca XLUUV, the Navy's autonomous undersea vehicle featuring a modular payload design.
Israeli Military Gets Medieval By Deploying 12th Century Trebuchet Against Hezbollah Fighters
The IDF uses a medieval trebuchet to combat Hezbollah on the Lebanon border, highlighting unconventional tactics in modern warfare.
DARPA’s Secretive New Neutrino Detector Program Could Be A Game-Changer for Global Underwater Military Surveillance
DARPA is aiming to revolutionize global military surveillance and underwater communication using neutrino detection technology.
Don’t Expect Aliens Anytime Soon: NASA Scientists Discuss The Challenges James Webb Faces In the Hunt For ET
Insights from NASA scientists reveal why even with James Webb the quest to find alien life remains challenging and elusive.
Scientists Develop Breakthrough “Living Bioelectronics” to Heal Skin and Revolutionize Medical Treatment
Scientists develop "living bioelectronics" combining cells and electronics, potentially revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatments.
Mysterious Newly Discovered “Phoenix” Exoplanet with Atmosphere Near Star Forcing Scientists to Rethink Planetary Evolution
"Phoenix," a mysterious exoplanet retains its atmosphere despite harsh radiation from host star, challenging theories on planetary evolution
Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness
Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.
Shocking New Study Says AI is Quickly Becoming “Masters of Deception,” Teaching Itself to Lie and Manipulate Human Users
New research finds AI systems are becoming masters of deception, quickly learning how to lie and manipulate human users.
SpaceX Starlink “Extreme Flaring” Increases Reported UAP Sightings and Poses Aviation Risks, New Research Finds
New research shows SpaceX's Starlink satellites can cause extreme flaring, confusing airline pilots and complicating UAP tracking.
Cutting-Edge AI Program “CosmoAgent” Simulates First Contact With Alien Civilizations
Researchers develop "CosmoAgent," a groundbreaking AI framework to simulate human-alien interactions and interstellar coexistence.
Perception of Time Can Be Skewed by What We See, New Research Reveals
New research reveals visual stimuli can skew our perception of time, challenging conventional understandings of how time is encoded by the brain.
Repetition Creates False Memories: New Study Exposes the “Truth Effect” and Its Impact on Misinformation
Research reveals that the "truth effect" and "illusion of knowledge effect" create false memories from repeated information, impacting beliefs in the digital age.
Artificial Superintelligence Could Doom Humanity and Explain We Haven’t Found Alien Civilizations, Proposes New Research
A recent study suggests artificial superintelligence could be the reason we haven't detected alien civilizations, warning of AI's existential risks to humanity.
New “Iontronic Memristor” Could Revolutionize Brain-Like Computing Using Only Salt and Water
The iontronic memristor, a breakthrough device mimicking human brain synapses with salt and water is advancing neuromorphic computing.
Cells Have a Mysterious Hidden Communication System Independent of DNA, New Study Suggests
Cells use a non-genomic system for rapid decisions, according to a new study that challenges the DNA-centric view of cell function.
New Study Challenges the Safety of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Highlighting Risks Alongside Benefits
New research from Sweden and Iceland highlights the potential short-term and long-term risks of psychedelic assisted therapy.
China Claims New Breakthrough in Laser Propulsion Could Lead to Ultrafast, Stealth Submarines
Chinese scientists claim a breakthrough in laser propulsion that could transform submarine technology and shift global naval power dynamics.
Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? Why U.S. Lawmakers Are Pushing to Ban the Popular Social Media App
Is the popular TikTok app really a Trojan horse for Chinese surveillance? Here's why U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban TikTok amid espionage fears.
DARPA’s Groundbreaking “ACE” Program and X-62A Becomes First AI-Controlled Jet to Dogfight Against Manned F-16 in Real-World
DARPA's ACE program achieves a milestone with the first AI jet to successfully engage in a real-world dogfight against a manned F-16.
Breakthrough Next-Generation Perovskite Digital Display Reacts to Touch, Light, and Even Your Pulse
Swedish researchers' breakthrough perovskite digital display technology promises to revolutionize smartphones and tablets.
Game-Changing Design a Major Breakthrough in the Development of Muscle-Powered “Biohybrid Robotics”
New MIT flexure design could be a game-changer for biohybrid robotics and the development of muscle-powered machines.
Groundbreaking Non-Invasive Universal Brain-Computer Interface Lets People Play Video Games Using Only Their Mind
A new universal brain-computer interface allows you to control video games with thoughts, offering both accessibility and ease of use.
IDF Reportedly Using AI system, “Lavender,” to target militants in Gaza, Sparking Debates on the Future of AI Warfare.
Israel's AI program, Lavender, targets militants in Gaza, sparking debates on ethics, legality, and the future of AI in warfare.
Media Outlets Sunk By April Fool’s Prank of the Navy’s New “Caterpillar Drive” Stealth Submarine
Reports about a new stealth submarine with an advanced "caterpillar drive" sounds like something right out of a Tom Clancy novel... because it is.
Explosive Investigation Links Russia’s Shadowy “Unit 29155” to ‘Havana Syndrome’ Attacks on U.S. Officials Worldwide
A new investigation has linked Russia's GRU Unit 29155 to 'Havana Syndrome' attacks, challenging the U.S. government's official stance.
Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interfaces: Scientists Use AI Neural Decoding to Predict Mouse Movements with 95% Accuracy
Breakthrough AI neural decoding process able to predict mouse movements with 95% accuracy, advancing brain-machine interface technology.
New Study Reveals the Hidden Health Cost of Video Games: What Every Hardcore Gamer Needs to Know
New research explores the undiscussed physical health risks associated with video games and being a hardcore gamer.
DARPA’s Lunar Railroad is the Latest Saga in the DoD’s Mysterious Obsession with the Moon
DARPA's plans to build a lunar railroad are the latest manifestation of the DoD's strategic obsession with the Moon.
NASA Says T Coronae Borealis Nova Set To Create a “New Star” in a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
T Coronae Borealis, the "Blaze Star," is set to brighten the night sky in a nova explosion event unlike anything seen since 1946.
Scientists Found the Brain’s ‘Fear Switch’ and How To Turn it Off
UC San Diego researchers found a "fear switch" in the brain, then figured out how to turn it off in recent experiments.
Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Yet: Experts Debate the Existential Risks of AI
Will it revolutionize the world, or become an existential threat to humanity? Experts still aren't sure about our future with AI.
Breakthrough Synthesis Reveals New Clues in Search for the Origins of Life
Scientists report the successful synthesis of a molecule that could play a crucial role in the search for the origins of life.
NASA Reveals Message Europa Clipper Will Carry During its Search for Extraterrestrial Life on Jupiter’s Moon
NASA's Europa Clipper will carry a special message on its journey to Jupiter's moon as it seeks signs of extraterrestrial life.