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Scientists Develop First-Ever Long-Lasting Synthetic-Biological Armor Capable of Stopping Supersonic Projectiles

Tim McMillan·December 16, 2022

Researchers have created a new long-lasting synthetic-biological material capable of absorbing impacts from supersonic projectiles that could revolutionize the future of armor.

The Case For Alien Life Elevated By The Exciting First-Ever Confirmation of Two Exoplanet Water Worlds

Christopher Plain·December 16, 2022

Researchers from the University of Montreal have confirmed the presence of two water worlds orbiting a star 218 light years from earth.

Despite Micrometeoroid Impacts NASA Says James Webb Telescope Should Survive and Thrive for Another 20 Years

Christopher Plain·December 15, 2022

Following the announcement that the James Webb Space Telescope has already endured 14 micrometeoroid impacts, NASA says that, barring an unforeseen event, the groundbreaking observatory should still be able to conduct science operations for another 20 years.

Dark Matter Could Actually Be Theoretical ‘Dark Photons’, New Research Suggests

Christopher Plain·December 14, 2022

Researchers have postulated that readings from the Hubble Space Telescope may help to explain the nature of the ever-elusive dark matter, which may actually be made up of something called dark photons.

This Star Trek-Style ‘Tractor Beam’ Allows Objects to be Moved Using Metamaterials and Sound Waves

Christopher Plain·December 13, 2022

Researchers studying acoustic levitation have devised a method using metamaterials that lets them manipulate objects of any shape and size without actually touching them.

International Fusion Energy Experts Are Looking to Lasers for the Future of Clean Energy

Micah Hanks·December 13, 2022

Fusion energy researchers around the world are increasingly looking to lasers as the path toward producing cleaner, more sustainable energy in the years ahead.

U.S. Department of Energy to Make Major Fusion Energy Announcement This Week: Here’s What We Know

Christopher Plain and Micah Hanks·December 12, 2022

Scientists from the Nuclear Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL) have achieved a major milestone in fusion energy as the energy needed to cause the reaction was less than the energy produced.

Plasma Propulsion Discovery Could Herald a ‘New Era of Space Exploration’

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2022

Researchers say they have discovered the solution to a problem that has long hindered progress with a novel form of plasma propulsion.

Physics Thinktank Proposes Method for Detecting Extraterrestrial Spacecraft Using Gravitational Waves

Christopher Plain·December 9, 2022

The research team behind the first physical warp drive has partnered with an associate dean of physics from Carnegie-Mellon University to detect extraterrestrial spacecraft using gravitational waves.

Ignorant and Overconfident: Scholars of The Popular ‘Dunning-Kruger Effect’ Win Prestigious Psychology Award

Tim McMillan·December 8, 2022

A prestigious academic award was issued to scholars behind the popular "Dunning-Kruger Effect," the psychology theory that says sometimes people are too stupid to know their stupid.

Odd Emissions Detected from a High-Energy Space Object Prompted Investigations by Astronomers. Here’s What They Found.

Micah Hanks·December 7, 2022

Astronomers say the results of a long-term study of a distant, high-energy space object have yielded new details about the behavior of one of our universe’s most prevalent extragalactic sources of gamma rays.

Cannabis Use May Offer Wide-Ranging Benefits for Bipolar Disorder

Christopher Plain·December 7, 2022

According to new research, people suffering from the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder may see significant benefits from regular cannabis use.

Levitation Breakthrough Achieved in New Study of Acoustic Radiation Force Phenomenon

Micah Hanks·December 6, 2022

Expanding the field of acoustic levitation, a team of researchers has revealed new applications for levitating small objects with sound.

Japan’s Space Agency Successfully Completes First Flight of Steam-Powered Spacecraft

Christopher Plain·December 6, 2022

Japan’s Space Agency JAXA has reported the first successful flight of a steam-powered spacecraft named EQUULEUS beyond low earth orbit.

A “Quantum Brain” Could Solve The Hard Problem of Consciousness, New Research Suggests

Tim McMillan·December 5, 2022

New research claims to have observed quantum entanglement in the brain, suggesting that a "quantum brain" might solve the hard problem of consciousness.

What’s That Rumbling Beneath Yellowstone? Supervolcano Study Doubles Past Magma Estimates

Micah Hanks·December 2, 2022

According to new research, the Yellowstone Supervolcano contains almost twice the amount of magma researchers once believed.

Black Hole Simulated in the Lab Suddenly Starts Glowing, Potentially Pointing to a Unified Theory of Gravity

Christopher Plain·December 2, 2022

A team of European physicists simulated a "glowing" black hole in the lab, which they say might help confirm one famous physicist's theory.

Extraterrestrial Minerals Never Before Seen on Earth Discovered in Meteorite

Extraterrestrial Minerals Discovered in Meteorite Have Never Been Seen on Earth

Christopher Plain·November 30, 2022

Researchers from the University of Alberta say they have found two minerals hiding inside a recently fallen meteorite that have never been found before on earth.

The USAF’s B-21 Raider Will Be Unveiled This Week: Here’s What We Know About the World’s First Sixth-Generation Aircraft

Micah Hanks·November 29, 2022

This week the public will finally get its first look at Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider. Here's what we know about the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft.

Collective Intelligence: New Research Examines The Wisdom of Flocks

Tim McMillan·November 28, 2022

New research demonstrates how hierarchy and democracy come together to allow some animal flocks to achieve collective intelligence.

Science Textbooks May Be Wrong? Fossil Mystery Has Scientists Scrutinizing Brain Evolution

Micah Hanks·November 28, 2022

Half a billion years ago, an ancient wormlike animal was preserved in a seabed, whose fossil remains are now challenging our current theories about brain evolution.

Algorithm in U.S. Government Test Hacked in Under an Hour with Unique Mathematical Theorem

Micah Hanks·November 25, 2022

Belgian researchers successfully hacked a United States government algorithm with a special theorem developed by a Canadian mathematician.

Asteroid Impact in Canada May Have Left Something Behind That Astronomers Now Want

Micah Hanks·November 23, 2022

Astronomers say an asteroid impact in Canada near the shores of Lake Erie could provide a rich source of information for future studies.

New Measurements of Gravity Suggest Theory Proposed by Albert Einstein Could Be Wrong

Christopher Plain·November 23, 2022

A new study that used measurements of cosmic phenomena suggests the theory of gravity proposed by Albert Einstein may actually be wrong.

Anti-Aging Technology Will Help Indiana Jones ‘Time Travel’ Back to 1944 to Battle Nazis

Micah Hanks·November 22, 2022

Actor Harrison Ford will be time-traveling back to 1944 to fight Nazis with the help of anti-aging technology in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones film series.

‘Impossible’ Discovery Reveals New Science Linking Genetics and Human Height

Micah Hanks·November 22, 2022

New results from the largest genome-wide association study ever carried out have revealed a link between genetics and height, according to the authors of a recent paper.

Take a Scroll Through the Cosmos With This Awe-Inspiring New Map of the Universe

Micah Hanks·November 21, 2022

A new map of the universe has been made available free to the public, showing the cosmos in unprecedented color and detail.

Brain-Machine Interface Allows Wheelchair to Navigate a Cluttered Room With ‘Mind Control’

Christopher Plain·November 21, 2022

A new Brain Machine Interface (BMI) allows tetraplegic people to drive their wheelchairs using only the power of mind control.

Nation’s Largest Center for Historical Records on UFOs to be Established in New Mexico

Micah Hanks·November 18, 2022

At its new home in New Mexico, the National UFO Historical Records Center is set to become the largest archive of historical records on UAP ever assembled.

A Curious New Organism Has Been Discovered Hiding Within an Underground Cave

Micah Hanks·November 17, 2022

Japanese researchers have discovered a new microorganism within a cave that could offer clues about the evolution of multicellular life.

Russia Left Behind a Trove of Classified Intelligence During its Retreat From Kherson

Tim McMillan·November 17, 2022

During its hasty retreat from Kherson, Russia's security services apparently left behind critical classified documents, which have now been seized by Ukraine's SBU.

Is Ayahuasca Safe? New Research Examines Risks Linked to the Ancient Psychedelic Brew

Tim McMillan·November 16, 2022

New research examines the adverse health effects of consuming ayahuasca, with results offering a nuanced view of the ancient psychedelic drink.

Defying Current Theories, Researchers Say Something ‘Unexpected’ Has Been Observed During Fusion Experiments

Micah Hanks·November 16, 2022

New studies reveal unexpected behavior of ions in fusion reactions, which may offer clues in the effort to achieve sustained fusion ignition.

Physicists Claim Wormholes May Have Been Detected, with Help from a New Theoretical Model

Micah Hanks·November 15, 2022

Wormholes may have already been detected, but have been hiding in plain sight, according to a team of Bulgarian physicists.

DARPA Is Engineering Plants to Help Clean Soil Contaminated by Explosive Chemicals

The Ceres Project Will Automate Soil Remediation with Bioengineered Plants

MJ Banias·November 15, 2022

A new DARPA program wants to remediate soil contaminated with explosives and aircraft fuel using bioengineered plants.

Controversial Theory of Consciousness Challenged by New Study Involving Mysterious Brain Region

Christopher Plain·November 15, 2022

New research seems to show that a popular theory of consciousness centered on a region of the brain known as the claustrum is likely wrong.

This Concerning Theory May Explain Why We Haven’t Found Evidence of Intelligent Alien Life

Micah Hanks·November 14, 2022

A team of researchers argues the "Great Filter" theory could offer a concerning explanation for why astronomers have yet to find evidence of intelligent alien life.

Caught on Tape: A Sticky Study in Electricity Solves an 80-Year-Old Physics Mystery

Micah Hanks·November 11, 2022

New insights into the phenomenon of contact electricity have been revealed by a research team with the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology.

Inception: How Scientists Are Treating Reoccurring Nightmares by Injecting Sounds into Dreams

Christopher Plain·November 10, 2022

In a scene right out of the blockbuster movie Inception, Swiss researchers have discovered a method for treating people with reoccurring nightmares by injecting positively associated sounds into their dreams.

Researchers Detect a Mysterious ‘Structure’ Hidden Beyond the Milky Way’s Zone of Avoidance

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2022

A research team has reported the discovery of a large extragalactic structure obscured from view beyond a portion of the Milky Way galaxy, in a new paper outlining their preliminary findings.

A “Living Fossil” Has Been Discovered Alive in California’s Coastal Waters

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2022

The recent amazing discovery of a "living fossil" revealed a species presumed to be extinct that was alive and well in an unlikely place.

MIT Researchers ‘Use The Force’ to Engineer Structures at the Nano-Scale

Christopher Plain·November 8, 2022

A research team from MIT has figured out how to use the forces of nature to manipulate nano-scale structures, potentially revolutionizing the fabrication of computer chips, lasers, LEDs, and a number of other devices.

“Unexpected” Discovery in Anti-Aging Science Reveals Process that Lengthens Immune Cell Lifespan

Micah Hanks·November 8, 2022

A new breakthrough in anti-aging science that slows the degradation of immune cells has been reported by an international team of scientists.

A Bold Solution To a Quantum Mystery: Does a “Game” Between Observer and Nature Define Existence?

Tim McMillan·November 7, 2022

A newly proposed solution to a long-held quantum mystery could indicate existence is really determined by a "game" between the observer and nature.

NASA-Funded Project Will Crowdsource Data to Study Mysterious Transient Luminous Events

Micah Hanks·November 4, 2022

Lightning sprites and other mysterious Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) will be explored in a new NASA-Funded citizen science project.

North Korea Launches Record-Breaking Barrage of Missiles, Prompting Air Raid Alert and Evacuations

Micah Hanks·November 2, 2022

North Korea reportedly fired almost two dozen missiles early on Wednesday, prompting evacuations to underground shelter facilities on South Korea’s Ulleung island.

“Quantum Watch” Helps Physicists Reveal a Completely New Way to Measure Time

Micah Hanks·November 1, 2022

An international team of physicists says it has discovered a new way to measure time, in a research effort that led to the creation of a kind of “quantum watch.”

Existence of Long-Rumored ‘Strange Star’ Made of Weird Matter May Finally Be Confirmed

Micah Hanks·October 31, 2022

Composed entirely of strange “quark matter,” astronomers believe they may have discovered a long-rumored space object possessing unusual stellar qualities.

Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation is Challenged by Controversial New Astrophysics Discovery

Micah Hanks·October 28, 2022

New discoveries by a team of astrophysicists are pointing to revelations that could challenge Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.

Solar Flares Might Actually Increase Habitability of Trappist-1 Exoplanets

Christopher Plain·October 27, 2022

A new study claims solar flares may actually make the planets in Trappist-1's habitability zone even more habitable than first thought. Teams using the James Webb Space Telescope are planning to search those same planets for chemical traces of extraterrestrial life, called 'biosignatures,' in their atmospheres.