Scientists Create Bio-Inspired Robots to Hack the Hovering Powers of This Exceptional Species to Build Better UAVs
An innovative new approach to building safer, more efficient small unmanned aerial vehicles is taking a cue from nature.
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The First Ancient Protein Analysis of Homo Naledi Has Revealed a New Burial Mystery
A recent study, published in Cell, marks the first ancient protein analysis of Homo naledi and raises the possibility that the Dinaledi Chamber may contain predominantly, or possibly exclusively, female individuals.
Lost for Centuries, One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Has Been Rediscovered, and is Now Rising from the Mediterranean Sea
After more than seven centuries, the third-longest-surviving of the seven ancient wonders is rising again, offering archaeologists clues to the appearance and construction of this historic marvel.
Look What NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Just Spotted Lurking in the Red Planet’s Arbot Hills
A tiny green dot in an image taken by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures a historic tale of Red Planet exploration.
Whirlpool in Spacetime Around a Black Hole Merger Provides First Detection of this General Relativity Prediction
Physicists have unlocked clues hidden within gravitational waves that reveal how black holes drag spacetime along with their spin.
CERN Provides Good News on Climate Change as Nature Proves Unexpectedly Resilient
New climate change research conducted at CERN offers rare, hopeful news about the planet’s resilience to global warming.
A Slowly Aging Butterfly Could Help Scientists Understand Longevity
A University of Bristol-led study reports that a species of butterflies has evolved both longer lifespans and slower physical decline.
“We Call It Weather Jiu-Jitsu”: Scientists Want to Fight Extreme Weather With Precision ‘Nudges’ Instead of Force
Scientists have unveiled a method for controlling the weather with existing technology to alter the path of extreme storms before they land.
Two-Century-Old Light Phenomenon Could Power the Next Generation of Communications and Data Storage Tech
A new breakthrough with a light phenomenon discovered two centuries ago has major implications for cutting-edge data storage research.
Discovery of Fungi Living Within Desert Moss is Challenging Past Thinking on How Organisms Thrive in Arid Environments
Moss has long been regarded as unusual among land plants for its resilience and apparent independence from fungal partnerships, which are common in other species; however, new research from UC Riverside indicates that this view may not apply in desert environments.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Complex Carbon at Ancient Martian Site Rich in Potential Biosignatures
Evidence for possible life on Mars in the ancient past continues to build, thanks to a recent discovery by NASA’s Perseverance rover.
“Dark Matter Might Have Additional Interactions that are Hidden”: Physicists Are Searching for a Mysterious “Dark Force”
Dark matter interactions may point to a hidden “dark force,” unexpectedly constraining our Universe’s expansion and structural development.
“It Was the Most Incredible Thing I Ever Witnessed”: New Film Details World’s First Private Astronauts—and a Life-Altering UAP Encounter
A newly released documentary film, 'Beyond Blue Sky: The Untold Story of the First Private Astronauts' describes one pilot's life-changing UAP experience.
A “Magical” Ancient Curse Artifact Turned Up in an Unexpected Location—and in the Wrong Language
A cursed ancient Roman tablet, intended to invoke divine and demonic wrath upon one’s enemies, was discovered in the Netherlands.
A 2,700-Year-Old Stone Could Shed New Light on a Religious Reform Described in the Bible
A massive stone, deliberately laid on its side and buried within the walls of an ancient Judean home, may provide physical evidence consistent with interpretations of King Hezekiah’s reported religious reforms.
Scientists Say ‘Timescapes’ Could Unlock the Mystery Behind Non-Human Perception of Time
Researchers say "timescapes" offer a new framework for understanding how species experience the flow of reality.
Tiny Artifact Found by Metal Detectorist Complicates the Story of Sutton Hoo, May Rewrite the History of Early English Metallurgy
A chance discovery is challenging archaeologists’ understanding of one of England’s most famous archaeological sites.
Could Spaceflight Alter Human Consciousness? Scientists Say Microgravity May Mimic Psychedelic Brain States
Consciousness may change in space, as new research suggests microgravity reshapes the brain and produces effects resembling psychedelic states.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Spied on Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS as It Left Our Solar System—What It Spotted “Surprised Researchers”
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed surprising new data about the mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
Deep in the Jungles of Borneo, Scientists Just Discovered a “Hyperparasite” Organism That Preys on Zombie Fungi
Scientists working in the jungles of Borneo report an unsettling discovery: a parasitic organism that they say has a hunger for zombie fungi.
Scientists Warn Extraterrestrial Encounters Could Endanger Earth—a Quarantine Facility on the Moon May Be Our Last Line of Defense
Researchers say a biocontainment facility on the Moon could be humanity's last line of defense against potential future alien contamination.
“It Was Completely Shocking to Me”: Archaeologists Discover the Earliest Monumental Egyptian Hieroglyphs Written 1,000 Years Before the Pyramids
Yale Archaeologists have discovered the earliest monumental Egyptian hieroglyphs, predating the Great Pyramid of Giza by over 1,000 years.
eVTOLS Are Here: Archer Aviation Confirms ‘Midnight’ Aircraft On-Track for FAA Certification, 2028 Olympics
Archer Aviation is in the final stages of FAA certification for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft and will ferry Team USA at the 2028 Olympics.
Scientists Want to Know Whether Meditation Can Boost the Effects of Psilocybin Therapy
A new research initiative at the University of Southern California is investigating the effects of combining psilocybin with structured mental training.
Scientists Release New Images Captured by the Lucy Spacecraft Flyby of Asteroid Donaldjohanson
Newly released images of the asteroid Donaldjohanson captured by NASA's Lucy spacecraft reveal age, rotation, and composition details.
Earthlings on Europa? Provocative Study Explores ‘Reverse Panspermia’ Scenario Where Earth Life May Have Invaded an Alien Moon
A provocative study suggests that Jupiter’s frozen moon Europa may not only be hospitable, but that life from Earth could be thriving there.
NASA’s JPL Is Testing the Next Generation of Autonomous Martian and Lunar Technology
NASA is developing the next generation of surface exploration technology with its Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain.
Thinking of Gifting a DNA Test for Father’s Day? This Researcher Warns it Could Lead to Surprising Discoveries
Psychologists warn that DNA testing kits may reveal shocking family secrets, which may lead to emotional distress, and even privacy concerns.
James Webb Space Telescope Made a Salty Discovery in This Unusual Exoplanet’s Skies
James Webb Space Telescope observations have revealed the colorful secret of the Pink Planet, the coldest object of its type ever observed.
A Bizarre ‘Bullseye’ in Space Could Hold a Major Clue to Unraveling One of the Universe’s Greatest Mysteries
New research reveals how an unusual celestial object resembling a cosmic “bullseye” could offer clues to one of the most perplexing phenomena in our universe.
Could Humans Regrow Limbs? Scientists Are Closer Than Ever to Unlocking a Hidden Power of Regeneration
Scientists have regrown skeletal and connective tissues in mammals, marking a “critical step” toward enabling tissue regeneration in humans.
Inside a Martian Meteorite, These Grains of an Unexpected Gemstone Hold Clues to a Hidden Past
A Martian meteorite fragment containing unexpected grains of the mineral garnet could hold clues to the Red Planet’s geological history.
Earthquake That Shifted the Entire Japanese Archipelago Reveals “Previously Unrecognized Source of Seismic Hazard”
An earthquake shockwave bouncing around inside the Earth moved the entire Japanese archipelago by 5 to 6 millimeters.
Physicists Say This Exotic Particle’s Odd Decay Could Reveal Clues to a Longstanding Mystery
Physicists have revealed that the unusual decay of an “exotic” subatomic particle could offer new clues to its mysterious structure.
Astronomers Observing a Supermassive Black Hole Just Had an Unexpected UFO Sighting
Scientists report the detection of one of the strongest "UFOs" astronomers have ever seen during observations of a supermassive black hole.
Darkest Black Ever? New “Ultra-Black” Automotive Coating with Carbon Nanotubes Absorbs over 99% of Visible Light
To create the darkest black, scientists invented an ultra-black carbon nanotube automotive coating that absorbs over 99% of visible light.
Material Scientists Just Created a Revolutionary New Building Material Based on a Tangled Ball of Staples
A new material, inspired by the frustrating strength of a tangled ball of staples could be the future of flexible, adaptable design.
Holographic Breakthrough: This New Futuristic 3D Imaging System Overcomes a Longstanding Problem for Holographic Tech
A new 3D image projection system marks a major step toward overcoming a longstanding problem for holographic technology.
Archaeologists Discover Stonehenge ‘Prototype’ Constructed 500 Years Before Britain’s Most Famous Megalithic Site
Archaeologists have discovered a Stonehenge 'prototype' structure aligned with the solstices that is 500 years older than the famous site.
NASA Just Tested a Secretive Experimental Aircraft in a “Major Milestone” for Supersonic Flight
An experimental aircraft just achieved a “major milestone” that NASA officials say brings the future of quiet supersonic flight closer to being a reality. The test flights involved the American space agency’s secretive X-59 aircraft, which reportedly reached speeds of...
This Breakthrough Propulsion Technology Could One Day Carry Humans to the Stars—But There’s a Problem
A futuristic propulsion system may have a few hurdles to cross before it can attain the near-light-speeds many experts had hoped for.
Scientists Say We Need to Prepare Astronauts for What They May Encounter Inside the Moon’s Oldest and Largest Crater
Scientists examining the Moon's oldest and largest crater have provided a "roadmap" for what future Artemis astronauts may encounter.
Could Alien Consciousness Be Unlike Anything We Can Imagine? Non-Human Intelligence May Be Stranger Than We Think, These Experts Say
Consciousness may arise in systems far different than the biology on Earth we are used to, according to new research.
Ancient Microbes Preserved in Rapidly Thawing Arctic Middens Are Waking Up—Could They Pose a Threat to Us Today?
An analysis of ancient microbes frozen in rapidly thawing ancient middens spanning Greenland estimates the potential for modern-day spread.
Forgotten in a Museum for Two Centuries, This Weird Artifact’s Rediscovery Upends a Long-Held Belief About the Vikings
A curiosity that had been locked away in a museum’s archives for more than 200 years is now revealing clues to a longstanding Viking mystery.
Scientists Uncover New Evidence of Mysterious ‘Time-Reversal Symmetry Breaking’ in This ‘Exotic’ Kagome Metal
Physicists report the discovery of new evidence for a mysterious quantum state in an unusual class of materials.
“We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”: Discovery of a Hidden Biological Clock Reveals the “Master Key” to Growth and Development
A hidden biological clock has been discovered by genetic researchers, revealing how proteins act as a timing mechanism during development.
Experts Warn of Potential Covert Misuse of Fusion Reactors—Antineutrino Detectors Could Offer a Safeguard, New Research Reveals
New research reveals how fusion reactors could be monitored for any potential illicit production of plutonium for nuclear weapons.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Two Completely Different Twilights on an Alien World
For the first time, astronomers have distinguished between the morning and evening atmospheres of a single planet, revealing two remarkably different environments at its edges.
Quest for Fire: New Technique Pushes First Intentional Use of Fire to Over One Million Years Ago
Scientists studying the site of the oldest-known intentional use of fire have found evidence pushing that date past one million years ago.