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.
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A Venus Flytrap Mystery That Has Perplexed Scientists Since Darwin Has Finally Been Solved
New research is finally shedding light on one of the Venus flytrap's most curious and enduring mysteries.
A Hidden Subterranean Fungal Network is Revealing the Secrets of Earth’s ‘Circulatory System’
Ancient mycorrhizal fungal networks, consisting of a billion astronomical units' worth of roots, have finally been mapped by scientists.
Black Holes Aren’t Real? Astronomers Propose Elusive Formation Mechanism for “Gravastar” Alternative That is “Easier to Accept”
After 25 years of debate, scientists have proposed a mathematical model for an alternative to black holes called a gravastar.
The Amaterasu Particle May Not Be a Proton at All, New Research Suggests
A recent study suggests that the Amaterasu particle, along with other extremely energetic cosmic rays, may actually be atomic nuclei heavier than iron.
DNA Breakthrough: Silver Nanoparticles Cut and Join DNA Segments with Incredible Efficiency
A new DNA splicing method developed by a Japanese research team using silver nanoparticles offers a incredible efficiency
From Lunar Dust to Lunar Cities: Engineers Turn the Moon’s Harsh Surface into a Blueprint for Settlement
Researchers at Texas A&M University are exploring how lunar material could become a key building block for the first permanent settlements beyond Earth.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Spots a Hidden ‘Galaxy Killer’ Lurking in the Early Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a cosmic catastrophe, as winds extinguished a star-forming galaxy in the early universe.
Transformers on the Moon? Japan Reveals Details of Tiny Shape-Shifting Rover’s Historic Lunar Exploration
Japan's space agency has revealed details from their historic SLIM mission, including an autonomous shape-shifting rover's lunar exploration.
What is Time? This Scientist Built a Miniature Universe to Find Out
The nature of time has long puzzled scientists, and now a researcher has constructed a mini-universe to get to the bottom of it.
Archaeologists Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Evidence of a Deadly Event in Ancient Mesopotamia
Archaeologists believe a site in present-day northern Iraq may preserve the remains of an ancient city whose fall was recorded in Mesopotamian texts.
This James Webb Space Telescope Discovery Could Finally Solve the Mystery Behind “Little Red Dots”
New James Webb Space Telescope imagery may hold the long-sought answers to the astronomical mystery of "little red dots."
New SPHEREx Space Telescope Images Confirm a Major Problem That Many Astronomers Were Afraid Of
Nearly 3 out of every 4 images obtained by NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope now confirm something many astronomers had been afraid of.
NASA and USAF-Backed Research Reveals the Breakthrough Propulsion Technology That Could Propell Future Satellite Swarms
A NASA and USAF-backed study demonstrates propellantless satellite formation control using magnetic forces for future spacecraft swarms.
A Remarkable 400,000-Year-Old “Time Capsule” Unsealed in Israel Could Reshape Our Understanding of Early Human Evolution
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a remarkable site "protected from the ravages of time," revealing an early human presence that may extend to 400,000 years ago.
High-Dose Psilocybin Case Report Suggests Hidden Function May Persist in Advanced Alzheimer’s
High-dose psilocybin case report describes temporary speech, mobility, and continence gains in a woman with advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
“Disclosure Day” in Real Life? Scientists and Mental Health Advocates Update Rules for Alien Contact as “Disclosure” Debate Grows
Scientists and public health advocates are urging for preparedness in advance of confirmation of the discovery of extraterrestrial life.
Pentagon Official Provides Update on “Hazardous Materials Incident” That Prompted Shelter-in-Place Order
A shelter-in-place order was issued at the Pentagon on Thursday following what was characterized as a “hazardous materials incident”.
“When We Build the ARC Fusion Power Plant, It Will Work”: Company Claims Nuclear Fusion Reactor Design Will Produce More Energy Than It Consumes
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has published a series of papers they claim will lead to the successful construction of their ARC fusion reactor.
New Analysis Confirms the Universe is Still Expanding, Refuting Controversial 2025 Claims and Prompting Immediate Response
A new paper suggests a 2025 study claiming the universe is not expanding, which refuted a previous Nobel Prize-winning discovery, is wrong.
Scientists Have Just Uncovered a Thriving Ecosystem Hiding in Fog
Fog is a living ecosystem for bacteria, rather than just a sterile cloud of mist, according to Arizona State University researchers.
This Species Was Long Thought Extinct—Scientists Just Spotted One Alive and Well on a Caribbean Island
The Cozumel dwarf fox, a rare species previously known only from secondhand reports and fossil records, has been discovered alive.
Earthquake Experts Modeled 1,000 Years of Activity in California—What They Found Now Has Scientists Concerned
California could be due for a major earthquake in the near future, according to concerning new models based on a millennium of data.
MIT Engineers Testing Exotic ‘Electrospray’ Propulsion for Faster, More Maneuverable Spacecraft
MIT engineers are testing "electrospray" propulsion thrusters that could make satellites and small spacecraft more powerful and maneuverable.
This Curious Moon Rock Preserves Evidence of Ancient Impacts Across Three Worlds
The ancient impact history of our planet is coming into focus as researchers triangulate similarly aged impacts across the solar system.
2,600-Year-Old Underground Discovery Reveals a Mysterious Ancient Structure Hidden Below Egypt’s Nile Delta
A curious recent discovery has revealed a promising new underground archaeological find at the ancient site of Buto in Egypt’s Nile Delta.
Working Against the Clock: A Bizarre Human Behavioral Tendency Has Emerged in New Research
An unexpected human behavioral tendency to prefer turning counterclockwise rather than clockwise has been uncovered by a team of researchers.
An Explorer Vanished Searching for a ‘Lost Civilization’ in the Amazon—Now Archaeologists Think They May Have Found It
Advancements in archaeology made with LiDAR and other technologies are revealing evidence of a "lost civilization" in the heart of the Amazon.
“We Must Act Now”: Congress Warns of Potential Threat in New Effort to Ban A.I. From Making Life-and-Death Military Decisions
Proposed "HALO Act" would require human oversight of AI weapons, ban autonomous nuclear decisions, and impose new Pentagon AI safeguards.
Decades of NASA Satellite Data Reveals the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Urban Pulse” of Six Major Cities
Decades of satellite data have revealed the Urban Pulse of six cities worldwide, including the "health" of each city and its neighborhoods.
People Have Reported Hearing a Mysterious Low-Frequency Hum for Decades—Scientists Now Think They’ve Found the Source
A recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), published in PLOS ONE, provides evidence that, for most people who experience The Hum phenomenon, the source is not external but may actually originate within the auditory system.
The Outer Space Treaty Was Designed for the Cold War—Researchers Say It Can’t Handle What’s Coming Next
Scientists warn the Space Treaty that has governed orbit for decades may be ill-equipped for a future shaped by militarization and lunar rivalry.
This Deep-Sea Predator Can Live for Centuries—Now Geneticists Are Close to Hacking the Secrets of Its Longevity
The mystery of the Greenland shark’s incredible longevity may finally be unraveling with the creature's first genome map.
A Hidden Brain Rhythm May Map the Line Between Conscious and Unconscious States
Researchers at LMU have found a new type of electrical rhythm in the central thalamus that allows them to closely track certain states of consciousness.
This Ancient Artifact Remained Unidentified for Decades—Now It’s Rewriting the History of One of Japan’s Early Iron Technologies
An iron artifact recovered by archaeologists may be the oldest of its kind ever found in Japan, according to new research.
This Rare Meteorite Could Be Evidence of a “Massive World” Once Hidden Deep in Our Solar System
A meteorite discovered in Africa could be evidence of a lost protoplanet that once orbited our Sun, say researchers.
After Swiss Scientists Injected ‘Repair’ Microrobots into the Injured Spinal Cords of Fish and Mice, Something Incredible Happened
After magnetically driven microrobots loaded with stem cells were injected into the injured spinal cord of a mouse, something happened.
5,500-Year-Old Discoveries in a Remote Mountain Cave Reveal Evidence of Prehistoric Industry Linked to the Dawn of Metallurgy
Strange green stones, possible hidden burials, and other discoveries have been made in a remote cave high in the Pyrenees mountains.
The SETI Institute Searched For Signs of Technology From 3I/ATLAS—a New Paper Reveals What They Found
The SETI Institute says it found no evidence of technosignatures during a comprehensive examination of the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
This Deep Sea ‘Giant’ Can Go Five Years Without Eating—Now Scientists Are Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Its Extreme Survival
Scientists have uncovered the genetic secrets behind a novel strategy that allows the supergiant bathynomid to survive without food for years.
A Massive Hidden Planet May Be Lurking Beyond Neptune—This Caltech Scientist Thinks “Planet Nine” Could Be Confirmed This Year
A ninth planet could soon be located, according to this scientist searching for evidence of a mysterious object in the outer Solar System.
“A Game Changing Warfighting Capability”: DIU-Funded Hermeus Says Autonomous, High-Mach Payload Release Test Flights to Begin
Aviation defense company, Hermeus, has announced new test flights to expedite carrying and releasing payloads at high-Mach speeds.
Room-Temperature Quantum Computing? A Superlattice Breakthrough Could Be Poised to Help Supercharge Information Science
A novel phase of matter has been achieved by researchers, finally realizing a theoretical quantum prediction using nanoscale building blocks.
We Need a Way to Detect Conscious AI Before It’s Too Late—Here’s What Has Scientists Sounding the Alarm
Could Conscious AI be closer than we think? Researchers propose a new method to detect machine awareness before the question becomes urgent.
First Look: Enigmatic ‘Aurora’ Suborbital Spaceplane Spotted Carrying a Special John Hopkins Payload in Previously Unseen Video
Dawn Aerospace has released raw footage of its Aurora Spaceplane ferrying a Johns Hopkins Advanced Propulsion Lab payload to suborbital space.
4,500-Year-Old Discovery on a Remote Island Could Change Everything We Know About Ancient Nautical Technology in the High Arctic
A discovery by archaeologists on a remote island in the High Arctic could upend past thinking on ancient seafaring technology.
In Antarctica, Scientists Just Discovered a Massive Hidden Structure Deep Below the Frozen Surface
A massive, semi-continent-sized subsurface structure has been discovered by scientists beneath Antarctica’s frozen surface.
A Black Hole Mystery That Has Puzzled Scientists for Half a Century Has Finally Been Solved
A black hole mystery has been solved after half a century, after researchers discovered evidence of a long-missing cosmic wind.
Look What NASA Captured in Satellite Images as This Bizarre Phenomenon Erupted from the Heart of a Super Typhoon
A violent typhoon that tore across the North Pacific Ocean in April offered a rare look at an unusual spectacle of the natural world, captured in nighttime imagery by a U.S. satellite.
Stonehenge Mystery Deepens as New Study Reveals Altar Stone’s 466-Mile Journey Across Ancient Britain
New study reveals how Stonehenge's Altar Stone may have traveled hundreds of miles across prehistoric Britain before arriving at the monument.