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U.S. Military’s New Spy Plane on the Horizon as GAO Denies Protest Halting ‘HADES’ Program

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2025

The U.S. Army is back on track with development of its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) spy plane, following setbacks that involved prospective contractors for the program.

Korean Scientists Reveal Futuristic New ‘WeaRo’ Exoskeleton For Industrial Use

Ryan Whalen·January 10, 2025

Korean scientists have unveiled a manual labor exoskeleton they call WeaRo, paving the way for safer robot assisted work.

Excitons Demonstrate Exciting Quantum Mysteries With Potential For Revolutionary Computing Power

Ryan Whalen·January 10, 2025

The unpredictable quantum world just got stranger thanks to Brown University physicists' discovery of unexpected behavior in particles called fractional excitons.

Carbon-Capturing Construction Materials Could Help in the Fight Against Climate Change

Ryan Whalen·January 10, 2025

New carbon-capturing building materials could help reduce the effects of climate change, according to new research.

Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Have Impacted Thousands—Here’s How You Can Help

Micah Hanks·January 9, 2025

Here's how you can help those who have been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have been called “the most destructive in history.”

Proof of Life on Mars? NASA Plans to Return Tantalizing Rover Samples to Earth by 2035

Christopher Plain·January 9, 2025

NASA says it has a dual approach plan to bring home potential proof of life on Mars by 2035 after updating its Mars Sample Return Mission.

Toyota is Getting into the Rocket Game With Investments in Japanese Space Startup

Chrissy Newton·January 9, 2025

Toyota Motor Corporation, a name that has long been synonymous with cars, has announced new plans that could soon also make the company a recognized name in the growing commercial space industry.

Mysterious Submerged ‘Lost World’ Discovered Beneath the Pacific Ocean Stumps Scientists

Christopher Plain·January 9, 2025

An international team of geophysicists says it has discovered evidence of a "lost world" hidden beneath the Western Pacific Ocean.

Supercomputer Simulations of Plasma Beams in Electric Propulsion Engines Aims to Revolutionize Space Travel

Christopher Plain·January 8, 2025

Researchers used supercomputer simulations to unlock the secrets of electrons in plasma beams ejected by electric propulsion engines.

Revolutionary Swarm-Controlled Cyborg Insects Could Redefine Search-and-Rescue Missions

Tim McMillan·January 8, 2025

Researchers recently unveiled a new method for controlling swarms of cyborg Insects, potentially redefining the future of search and rescue.

1,100 Pound Space Object Falls from the Sky in Kenya, Fueling Misinformation 

Chrissy Newton·January 8, 2025

A mysterious space object that crashed into a remote area of Kenya has led to widespread speculation online.

James Webb Space Telescope Spies Stars in “Dragon Arc” 6.5 Billon Light Years from Earth

Christopher Plain·January 7, 2025

Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have imaged individual stars in the Dragon Arc galaxy thanks to gravitational lensing.

How Lead Pollution During Ancient Rome’s Glory Days Shockingly Lowered IQ Across Europe

Tim McMillan·January 7, 2025

New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered intelligence across Europe.

NASA’s “LEXI” X-ray Vision Imager is Scheduled to Launch to the Moon This Month

Christopher Plain·January 7, 2025

NASA is planning to launch it LEXI X-ray imager, which is part of the ARTEMIS effort to return humans to the Moon, later this month.

Researchers Unlock Fusion Mysteries with Novel Plasma Modeling, Propelling Nuclear Fusion Closer to Reality

Micah Hanks·January 6, 2025

Researchers say recent advancements with inertial confinement fusion bring us one step closer to making accessible nuclear fusion a reality.

Storm Surfing Bats Are Revealing Secrets to How They Conserve Energy During Long Migrations

Ryan Whalen·January 6, 2025

New research is revealing that bats have the unique ability to "surf" along storms while making their distant migratory travels, according to recent findings. 

Advancement in Quantum Memory Brings Us One Step Closer to Large-Scale Quantum Networks

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 5, 2025

Researchers have demonstrated a new method for storing and retrieving quantum information, marking a leap forward for quantum memory.

Where Should We Search for Extraterrestrial Life?

Avi Loeb·January 5, 2025

In the search for extraterrestrial life, our best success could come from searching nearer to home than many astronomers would have guessed.

Dark Energy Doesn’t Exist, Proponents of Controversial New ‘Timescape’ Theory Claim

Micah Hanks·January 3, 2025

A controversial new model is presenting challenges to the long-theorized existence of mysterious dark energy throughout our universe.

Turbulent Origins of Twinkling Fast Radio Burst Revealed by MIT Scientists

Ryan Whalen·January 3, 2025

The origin of a sparkling Fast Radio Burst (FRB) has been discovered in a galaxy 200 million light years away through the work of MIT astronomers. 

Turn Trash into Treasure: Breakthrough Method Retrieves 99.9% of Gold from Electronic Waste

Christopher Plain·January 3, 2025

Cornell University researchers have developed a breakthrough non-toxic material that extracts 99.9% of the gold from electronic waste

The Force is Strong in This One: Engineers Discover All-Optical Nanoscale Force Detector

Christopher Plain·January 2, 2025

Engineers have discovered an all-optical nanoscale force detector that is up to 100 times more sensitive than existing nanoparticle sensors.

Largest-Ever Study on Ayahuasca Reveals Its Potential to Boost Mental Health and Well-Being

Tim McMillan·January 2, 2025

Largest-ever study on ayahuasca sheds light on its potential benefits as a psychedelic therapy and ability to improve mental health.

Tech Companies Are Seeking To Develop AI That Excels at Flattering and Manipulating Us

Ryan Whalen·January 1, 2025

A disturbing new use of AI to understand and manipulate our intentions through flattery and false friendship has been identified in new research at the University of Cambridge.

Researchers Reveal How Ozone Can Be Used to Treat Certain Types of Lung Injuries

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 1, 2025

New research is highlighting the use of ozone therapy and its potential to help treat acute lung injuries caused by sepsis.

Evidence of Alien Life Became One of 2024’s Hot Topics—Could 2025 Be the Year We Learn We’re Not Alone?

Micah Hanks·December 31, 2024

Could we find alien life in 2025? Recent findings suggest we may be closer than ever to answering one of science's greatest questions.

‘Dead Internet Theory’ Looms as Meta Unveils Plans to Flood Facebook and Instagram with AI ‘Users’

Ryan Whalen·December 31, 2024

Dead Internet Theory seemingly comes true as Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta reveals a plan to stock its social media platforms with fake AI users. 

Physicists Move Closer to Untangling the Quantum Mysteries Behind Our Classical Experience

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·December 31, 2024

Scientists have demonstrated how features of the classical world can emerge from the inherently strange quantum realm.

Fully Digital Twin of “Mcity” Simulated Urban Environment for Testing Autonomous Vehicles Now Available to Download

Christopher Plain·December 31, 2024

University of Michigan researchers have released a fully digital twin of their "Mcity" autonomous vehicle testing facility for download.

Major Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough Achieved Using Crowded Internet Cables

Micah Hanks·December 30, 2024

The first successful demonstration of quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable has been achieved, according to groundbreaking new research.

Artifacts on Mars Could Help Track Humanity’s Expansion into Space Similar to Earthly Archaeology, Researchers Say

Christopher Plain·December 30, 2024

Scientists say artifacts on Mars left behind by humanity should be tracked and preserved for future study just like heritage sites on Earth.

Hidden Texts in Medieval Manuscripts Are Revealing Iceland’s Lost Secrets

Ryan Whalen·December 30, 2024

Investigating the lost literary history of Iceland reveals religious upheavals and clever forgeries, new research has revealed.

NASA’s Parker Space Probe Succeeds in Making Closest-Ever Approach To The Sun

Ryan Whalen·December 27, 2024

After receiving healthy signals from the Parker Space Probe, NASA can breathe a sigh of relief following the craft's record-breaking approach to the Sun.

Largest Known Animal Die-Off in Modern History Leaves Scientists Searching for Answers

Micah Hanks·December 27, 2024

Concerning new research has revealed the largest ever recorded die-off of a single species known to have occurred in modern times.

America’s Hidden Crisis: Rising Water Poverty in Urban Centers

Chrissy Newton·December 26, 2024

A new study reveals that Americans are living without running water, even in some of the nation's wealthiest areas.

Christmas Tree Clusters and Cosmic Wreaths: How NASA Celebrates Christmas in the Cosmos

Micah Hanks·December 25, 2024

Christmas is here, and so are brand new images of some of the most beautiful holiday-inspired celestial views available in the visible universe, courtesy of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.

“Just Make Sure You Give The Gift,” Says New Research On The Acceptability Of Late Gifts

Ryan Whalen·December 25, 2024

Despite our anxieties over missing gift-giving occasions, Ohio State University researchers have found that even a late gift still sparks holiday cheer. 

Landing On Santa’s Naughty List Ranks Among Parents’ Top Discipline Strategies, New Research Finds

Ryan Whalen·December 25, 2024

According to new research, parents frequently use concerns involving Santa skipping a Christmas visit to discipline their children. 

Edison’s Lightbulb and Blackbody Radiation Combine Forces in New Method of Generating “Twisted Light”

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·December 24, 2024

Researchers have devised a novel method of generating "twisted light" using technology similar to Thomas Edison’s lightbulb.

“Surprising Link” Between UAP Sightings and Economic Conditions Revealed in Controversial New Research

Chrissy Newton·December 24, 2024

New research reveals a surprising connection between UAP sightings and financial conditions across the United States.

Naughty or Nice? New Study Reveals Surprising Findings About Selfish Tendencies in Children

Chrissy Newton·December 24, 2024

The debate over how birth order influences personality has persisted for years. But do selfish tendencies really occur more often in only children?

Magnetizing Laser Unveiled by MIT Physicists Could Radically Change Data Storage

Ryan Whalen·December 23, 2024

MIT scientists have developed a groundbreaking magnetizing laser in new research that could have significant ramifications for highly efficient and resilient data storage solutions.

Researchers Reveal Startling Psychology Behind How AI Biases Affect Humans

Ryan Whalen·December 23, 2024

New University College London (UCL) research has discovered how biased AI systems can influence biased beliefs in humans.

James Webb Space Telescope Spots Monstrous Black Hole Lounging After a Cosmic Feast

Ryan Whalen·December 22, 2024

Even a monstrous black hole needs a break after a cosmic feast, according to new findings by University of Cambridge astronomers. 

A Hidden Carbon Crisis: How Human-Made Products Store Billions of Tons of Fossil Carbon

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·December 22, 2024

Humans are adding around 400 million tons of fossil carbon each year to long-lasting products like plastics, buildings, and infrastructure, new research has revealed. 

Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Complex Brain Science Behind Dyslexia

Chrissy Newton·December 20, 2024

New insights into dyslexia reveal structural differences in the brain linked to the genetic predisposition for this neurodiverse condition.

This is Your Brain On Surveillance: New Study Reveals How Awareness of Being Watched Alters Our Brains

Ryan Whalen·December 19, 2024

According to the latest research from Australian Neuroscientists, being under surveillance imperceptibly alters our brains. 

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: How and When to Witness the Year’s Final Cosmic Spectacle

Chrissy Newton·December 19, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, so does the final celestial show for skywatchers of the year: the Ursid meteor shower. 

James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Exoplanet Trappist-1 B Could Have An Atmosphere, Challenging Past Conclusions

Potentially Habitable

Ryan Whalen·December 18, 2024

The Earth-like exoplanet Trappist-1 b may have an atmosphere after all, potentially overturning earlier findings.

Scientists Just Unlocked How These ‘Barbarians’ of the Bacterial Realm Withstand Exposure to Huge Amounts of Deadly Radiation

Micah Hanks·December 18, 2024

Researchers are unlocking the molecular secrets behind a unique bacterium that has a superpower for survival in some of the most extreme conditions.