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Pentagon Warns of Emerging Threats from U.S. Adversaries as Nuclear Deterrence Strategy Gets an Update

Micah Hanks·November 22, 2024

Several nuclear-armed U.S. adversaries, including China and Russia, are presenting increased challenges as their arsenals are modernizing and diversifying, Pentagon officials have warned.

China Unveils New ‘Cuantianhou’ Spaceplane: Innovation or Simply Imitation of American Technology?

Tim McMillan·November 22, 2024

China has unveiled its new "Cuantianhou" spaceplane, which looks unmistakably like another iconic American aircraft.

Study Reveals Online Content Moderators Can Easily Become Victims of Misinformation

Ryan Whalen·November 22, 2024

Online content moderators may be susceptible to misinformation due to an "illusory truth effect," new research shows.

Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics

Chrissy Newton·November 21, 2024

Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.

Scientists Uncover the Terrifying Psychological Impact of the Mysterious Aztec Death Whistle

Tim McMillan·November 21, 2024

New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the brain.

“We Hit the Jackpot!” Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals Supermassive Black Holes May Be “Challenging the Limits of Physics”

Ryan Whalen·November 21, 2024

New research reveals supermassive black holes, billions of times the mass of the sun, formed much more rapidly than previously believed.

Oldest Alphabet Discovered in Ancient Syrian Tomb Redefines History of Writing

Chrissy Newton·November 21, 2024

A research team at Johns Hopkins University has discovered evidence of the world's oldest alphabetic writing, carved onto finger-length clay cylinders, outdating other scripts by 500 years. 

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Bizarre ‘Einstein Zigzag’ Produced by First Known Double Gravitational Lens

Micah Hanks·November 20, 2024

The discovery of the first known double gravitational lens has been made with help from observations by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Department of Energy Study Directly Refutes Alternate Theories of Gravity, Affirms Einstein

Christopher Plain·November 20, 2024

DOE study scanning over 6 million galaxies and quasars offers support for general relativity while refuting alternate theories of gravity.

Hurricane Forecasting Could Soon Get a Major Upgrade with Help from Machine Learning

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 20, 2024

Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach that could transform the accuracy of hurricane forecasting.

“We Do Have Some Very Anomalous Objects,” New Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Tells Lawmakers

Micah Hanks·November 19, 2024

The director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office confirmed to lawmakers on Tuesday that the U.S. is investigating "some very anomalous objects."

Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption

Micah Hanks·November 19, 2024

Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.

Astrophysicist Believes He’s Solved ‘Baffling’ Zebra Patterned Signal Coming From the Crab Nebula

Christopher Plain·November 19, 2024

A theoretical astrophysicist believes he had solved the baffling mystery of the zebra patterned signal coming from the Crab Nebula.

Geologists Uncover Clues in Colorado That Lend New Weight to Snowball Earth Hypothesis

Ryan Whalen·November 19, 2024

A recent study by Colorado geologists adds weight to the snowball Earth hypothesis, providing what may be the best evidence yet of our planet’s a frozen past. 

Discovery Challenges Einstein’s General Relativity as Mysterious Acceleration of Universe’s Expansion Suggests Unknown Physics

Micah Hanks·November 18, 2024

An international research team's new calculations of the distortion of time and space presents new challenges to predictions in Einstein's general relativity.

First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.

Christopher Plain·November 18, 2024

Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.

Researchers Name New Snail Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Characters

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 18, 2024

Two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Neutron Star Collision Leads to the Smallest Black Hole Ever Recorded

Ryan Whalen·November 16, 2024

Astrophysicists observing the collision of two neutron stars have detected the smallest black hole ever observed.

Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs. This New Study Reveals Why.

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 16, 2024

A new study suggests people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.”

Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station

Chrissy Newton·November 15, 2024

The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity

Christopher Plain and Ryan Whalen·November 15, 2024

New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.

Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow

Tim McMillan·November 15, 2024

Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.

Quest for Fabled ‘Island of Stability’ Sends Physicists on a Hunt for Mysterious Double Magic Nuclei

Ryan Whalen·November 15, 2024

Exploration of “double magic nuclei” is advancing nuclear physics and materials science through physicist's understanding of nuclear bonds.

Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? New Study Examines Ways to Prevent Ecological Collapse

Tim McMillan·November 14, 2024

New research examines if its possible for humanity to continue to thrive on Earth without triggering an ecological collapse.  

12,000-Year-Old Stones May Be Earliest Evidence of This Transformative Technology

Christopher Plain·November 14, 2024

A new analysis of 12,000-year-old stones from Israel shows that they may be the earliest evidence of this society-changing technology.

Children’s Animated Movies May Promote Bias Through Their Depiction of These Characters, Study Says

Tim McMillan·November 14, 2024

New research says animated films may promote bias by depicting characters with strabismus as villains, sidekicks, or bumbling fools.

Former Officials Warn Lawmakers of Alleged Secret UAP Programs Operating Beyond Congressional Oversight

Micah Hanks·November 13, 2024

A group of former government officials and disclosure advocates recently told lawmakers the U.S. is not being transparent enough on UAP.

Breakthrough in Photonic Time Crystals: New Material Design Could Revolutionize Light Control and Amplification

Tim McMillan·November 13, 2024

A recent breakthrough in the development of photonic time crystals could dramatically alter how we manipulate and amplify light. 

NASA-Funded Study May Have Finally Solved ‘A Mystery at the Sun’s Poles’

Christopher Plain·November 13, 2024

New research funded by NASA into the potential formation of solar vortices may finally solve the mystery at the sun's poles.

“PanoRadar”: Penn State Engineers Give Robots Superhuman Vision Using Breakthrough RF-Based 3D Imaging

Tim McMillan·November 13, 2024

Engineers from Penn State have unveiled PanoRadar, an innovative radar-based imaging system that can give robots superhuman vision.

“Halfway Between Order and Chaos”: New “Hurricanes of Light” Could Revolutionize Data Transmission and Communication

Tim McMillan·November 12, 2024

Tiny "hurricanes of light" could revolutionize the transmission of information in a process described as "halfway between order and chaos."

CERN Physicists Hunting for ‘New Physics’ with the Large Hadron Collider Reveal First Results

Christopher Plain·November 12, 2024

Cern physicists searching for the telltale signs of new physics within the Large Hardon Collider have released their first results.

New Clues from Voyager 2 Reveal Uranus May Be More Mysterious Than Originally Thought

Tim McMillan·November 12, 2024

Reexamination of data collected nearly 40 years ago by Voyager 2 has revealed that what's been believed about Uranus could be wrong.

U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’

Chrissy Newton·November 11, 2024

A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.

Revolutionizing Landmine Detection: Breakthrough Laser-Acoustic Technology Allows for Safer, Faster Clearances

Tim McMillan·November 11, 2024

Breakthrough acoustic-laser technology could pave the way for faster, safer landmine detection in global conflict zones.

NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth

Christopher Plain·November 11, 2024

NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.

Physicist Discovers Strange ‘Hidden’ Effect of Einstein’s Relativity Theory Long Overlooked by Science

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2024

New research has unveiled a previously unacknowledged effect of Einstein’s relativity theory similar to time dialtion and length contraction.

New Research Reveals What’s Happening in Your Brain While You Watch a Movie

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 9, 2024

New research is providing deeper insights into what's actually happening in our brains when we watch a movie.

This Record-Breaking Black Hole Consumes Matter 40x Faster Than Expected. Is it Defying Physics?

Ryan Whalen·November 8, 2024

An ancient black hole near the galactic center is consuming matter at over 40 times the theoretical limit, raising questions over whether this object and its voracious appetite are defying the known laws of physics. 

Chinese Rover Zhurong Uncovers New Compelling Evidence About Mars’s Ancient Past

Tim McMillan·November 8, 2024

New evidence collected by China's Zhurong rover makes a compelling case for the existence of ancient oceans on Mars.

Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Design Moves European Space Agency Closer to 2035 Launch

Christopher Plain·November 8, 2024

The European Space Agency is moving one step closer to launching a nuclear-electric propulsion system for deep space missions in 2035.

Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts May Be Coming From These Massive Cosmic Structures, New Research Reveals

Christopher Plain·November 7, 2024

Cal Tech astronomers have found a link between mysterious radio signals called FRBs and magnetars within massive star-forming galaxies.

New Testament Mystery of the “Miraculous Catch of Fish” May Have Been Solved, Scientists Say

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 7, 2024

Scientists are now pointing to striking similarities between the “miraculous catch of fish” and a well-known natural phenomenon.

Fake Social Media Accounts with AI-Generated Images Linked to Spread of Propaganda and Conspiracies, New Research Shows

Christopher Plain·November 7, 2024

New research is revealing the prevalence of fake social media accounts using AI-generated images and their involvement with the spread of misinformation online. 

Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is Melting Fast. Now Scientists Are Debating a Controversial Solution.

Ryan Whalen·November 6, 2024

Scientists are engaged in international debate over the best solution to averting a potential "Doomsday Glacier" catastrophe, in response to conflicting study results over the summer.

12 Million Years Ago This Massive Predator “Terrorized” South America

Christopher Plain·November 6, 2024

The fossil of a massive predator called a terror bird that roamed South America 12 million years ago is from the largest animal ever found.

James Webb Space Telescope Spots Cosmic Structure Eerily Similar to a Scene From Sagan’s ‘Contact’

Micah Hanks·November 5, 2024

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a massive disk surrounding the star Vega in unprecedented new detail.

NASA’s Voyager 1 Successfully Revives Antique Transmitter Last Used in 1981 to Prolong its Historic Mission

Ryan Whalen·November 5, 2024

NASA's Voyager 1 is reviving technology abandoned four decades ago to help keep its groundbreaking space exploration mission alive.

5,000-Year-Old Symbols Predating Recorded History Could Hold the Key to Decoding Undecipherable Ancient Texts

Christopher Plain·November 5, 2024

Scientists have started to decode mysterious symbols found on 5,000-year-old cylinder seals to trace the invention of writing.

Hybrid “Anti-Frost” Surface Prevents Accumulation on Airplane Wings and Power Lines for Days

Christopher Plain·November 5, 2024

Northwestern researchers have developed a novel anti-frost surface that prevents accumulation on airplane wings for a week or more.