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Secrets of the Caterpillar God: Indigenous Traditions Shaped Cassava’s Genetic Diversity for Millennia, Study Reveals

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 11, 2025

Researchers found that indigenous farming practices like planting cassava for the caterpillar god helped preserve genetic diversity.

James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Mysterious Structures Encircling Planetary Nebula NGC 1514

Micah Hanks·March 10, 2025

Stunning James Webb Space Telescope images reveal new details about a pair of mysterious infrared rings around planetary nebula NGC 1514.

The Next Generation of Smart Clothing: New Fabric Allows Hands-Free Control of Devices, Even Underwater

Tim McMillan·March 10, 2025

Revolutionary smart textiles enable hands-free interactions, even underwater, in this next-gen wearable tech.

House Bill Aims to Prevent U.S. Military Conflicts With Canada, Panama, and Greenland

Marie Nicola·March 10, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill, the "No Invading Allies Act," that would bar military action against Canada, Panama, and Greenland.

Laser Light Transformed Into a Supersolid in Groundbreaking Experiment

Ryan Whalen·March 8, 2025

Physicists have transformed laser light into a supersolid, marking an entirely new process for achieving this mysterious state of matter.

Primordial Black Holes: Could Dark Matter Hold a Deadly Secret?

Avi Loeb·March 8, 2025

Is it possible that dark matter, which makes up 85% of the cosmic matter budget, is simply a collection of primordial black holes?

Discovery of Oldest-Known Impact Crater is Radically Changing Our Understanding of Earth’s Ancient Past

Ryan Whalen·March 7, 2025

Scientists have identified one of the oldest known impact craters, offering new insights into Earth's formation and early life.

Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander in Trouble as Engineers Rush to Salvage Mission after Moon Landing Mishap

Ryan Whalen·March 7, 2025

The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is in trouble after a botched landing, with the company rushing find it's condition and orientation. 

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Midflight in Second Major Setback for Musk’s Mars Plans

Micah Hanks·March 7, 2025

SpaceX saw setbacks on Thursday after the eighth test flight of one of its Starship rockets ended in flames.

Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm With His Thoughts in Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough

Ryan Whalen·March 7, 2025

A robotic arm commanded by the human brain is allowing a paralyzed man to manipulate his environment with fine control.

Would You Trust a Robot with Your Secrets? Science Says It’s All About the Look

Tim McMillan·March 7, 2025

New research provides some compelling insights into what influences the human-robot trust relationship, and the future of robotics.

Look: NASA Photos Capture Experimental Supersonic Aircraft as it Noiselessly Breaks the Sound Barrier

Micah Hanks·March 6, 2025

In stunning images, NASA has revealed the moment an experimental supersonic aircraft broke the sound barrier without producing an audible sonic boom.

Unprecedented Nova Eruption Reveals Extreme Heat and Mysterious Silicon Signature

Ryan Whalen·March 6, 2025

A shockingly bright Nova explosion occurred right on cue, but its brilliance and strange chemical signature baffled astronomers. 

“They’re Enigmas.” Scientists Perplexed by Mysterious Martian Stones That Hint at Possibility of Life

Ryan Whalen·March 6, 2025

Ancient Mars may have been warmer, wetter, and weirder than expected, according to an discovery made by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover. 

“Every Day Could Be Our Last.” Voyager Instruments Shut Down as Iconic Spacecraft Continue Farthest-Ever Journey from Earth

Micah Hanks·March 5, 2025

NASA plans to disable instruments on its iconic Voyager probes to extend the missions of the two farthest human-made objects from Earth.

1.5-Million-Year-Old “Factory” for Bone Tool Production Reveals Unexpected Cognitive Leap in Early Humans

Ryan Whalen·March 5, 2025

A prehistoric "factory" discovered in Tanzania pushes human ancestor bone tool-making back by over a million years from earlier estimates. 

This is Your Brain on Microplastics: Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Brain Microplastic Levels

Christopher Plain·March 5, 2025

Alarming levels of microplastics discovered inside the human brain might be directly affecting its proper operation.

How Adaptive LiDAR Could Revolutionize Autonomous Farming

Tim McMillan·March 5, 2025

Researchers unveil new adaptive LiDAR system that could revolutionize agriculture and make autonomous farming a reality.

Is Solar Activity Driving Earthquakes? New Research Suggests a Correlation Between the Sun and Seismic Events

Ryan Whalen·March 5, 2025

Japanese scientists have discovered new significant correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, according to recent research. 

Hydrogen Breakthrough: New Palladium Nanosheet Tech Could Accelerate Green Energy Revolution

Ryan Whalen·March 4, 2025

Japanese scientist's new hydrogen energy breakthrough replaces expensive platinum, drastically reducing the cost of clean fuel production. 

Study Yields New Evidence of Advanced Technology Use Over 40,000 Years Ago

Christopher Plain·March 4, 2025

An analysis of artifacts from the Islands of Southeast Asia has revealed the use of advanced technology millennia before previously believed.

Introducing the ‘Woolly Mouse’: Colossal Biosciences Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough in De-Extinction Technology

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 4, 2025

Colossal Biosciences has used genetic engineering to produce a cold adapted woolly mouse using woolly mammoth DNA.

Antarctic Ice Loss Could Mean Extreme Slowing of Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current by 2050

Ryan Whalen·March 3, 2025

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is slowing due to melting Antarctic ice sheets, potentially compounding climate concerns.

2,700-Year-Old Meteorite Jewelry Unearthed in Poland Reveals Ancient Connection to the Cosmos

Chrissy Newton·March 3, 2025

New research has revealed artifacts recovered from ancient Polish burial sites included pieces forged from rare extraterrestrial iron.

Star Trek-Style Life Detector Successfully Finds Microbial Life in Mars Rock Analogue

Christopher Plain·March 3, 2025

A Star Trek-style life signs detector has successfully detected ancient microbial life in gypsum rocks similar to rocks on Mars.

Flat is the Future for Optic Lenses, Radically Altering How Telescopes Work

Ryan Whalen·March 3, 2025

For centuries, the optic lens has bent light through translucent, curved material, but now flat lenses are reimagining the technology.

Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2: NASA’s Latest Missions Target Moon’s Mysterious South Pole

Ryan Whalen·February 28, 2025

NASA’s latest technology advances are on their way to the Moon, poised to answer lingering questions ahead of the next crewed lunar landing.

The Science of Becoming an Elite Special Forces Solider: New Study Reveals What It Takes to Make the Cut

Tim McMillan·February 28, 2025

A new study by the U.S. Army Research Institute reveals the science behind who makes the cut to become an elite Special Forces soldier.

Mind-Shattering Discovery Reveals How a Human Brain Turned to Glass in the Ancient Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Ryan Whalen·February 27, 2025

An individual who perished in the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 CE had his brain turned to glass under a unique set of conditions. 

Microbial Research Aboard the International Space Station Suggests Astronauts Need to Get Their Hands Dirty

Ryan Whalen·February 27, 2025

The International Space Station may be too clean for astronauts' own good, allowing hostile microbiota to flourish. 

Sustainability Hack for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Makes Mixing Oil And Water a Good Thing

Ryan Whalen·February 27, 2025

Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered a new sustainability hack with a simple way to recycle lithium-ion batteries.

Harvard Engineers Develop Springtail-Inspired Micro-Robot Capable of Leaping 23 Times Its Body Length

Tim McMillan·February 27, 2025

Harvard engineers have developed a micro-robot based on the springtail insect that is capable of leaping 23 times its body length.

America’s New “Golden Dome”: What to Know About the Next-Gen Missile Defense System

Tim McMillan·February 26, 2025

The U.S. is moving forward with plans to develop a "Golden Dome" missile defense system. What exactly does this mean for national security?

Unusual New Materials “May Hold the Key” to Unlocking Holy Grail of High-Temperature Superconductivity

Christopher Plain·February 26, 2025

Claims of a new family of superconducting materials that can operate at relatively high temperatures have physicists excited.

Canada’s UAP Challenges: Will the Government Act on the Sky Canada Project Report?

Chrissy Newton·February 26, 2025

Member of Parliament Larry Maguire discusses the Sky Canada Project initiative examining unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Canada.

The Brain’s Working Memory Has Limits, and These Scientists Say They Know Why

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 26, 2025

In a new study, researchers from Brown University found that dopamine levels have effects on working memory, including short term memory.

Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4

Micah Hanks·February 25, 2025

A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.

22,000-Year-Old Evidence of Transport Technology Reshapes Our Understanding of the Ancient Americas

Ryan Whalen·February 25, 2025

Archeologists say they have discovered evidence of 22,000-year-old transport technology used in the ancient Americas.

Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color

Ryan Whalen·February 25, 2025

Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.

Misinformation, Deception, and Harm Reveal the ‘Dark Side’ of Influencer Culture, Alarming Study Says

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 25, 2025

Researchers reveal that social media influencers can cause misinformation, unrealistic beauty standards and unethical practices.

Breakthrough Solar System Makes Fuel from Thin Air, Transforming Pollution in to Power

Christopher Plain·February 25, 2025

A groundbreaking invention that produces fuel from thin air could transform atmospheric carbon dioxide from a threat into a potentially valuable resource.

Pentagon Warns AI Warfare Risks Unknown, Launches SABER Program to ‘Red Team’ AI Battlefield Systems

Tim McMillan·February 24, 2025

The Pentagon is launching a new program aimed at red-teaming AI battlefield systems to mitigate unknown risks.

Scientists Reveal the Discovery of “Quipu,” the Largest Cosmic Superstructure Ever Seen

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2025

Astronomers have discovered a cosmic superstructure so massive it reshapes our understanding of the universe's largest-scale composition.

Lost for 3,500 Years, Archaeologists Unearth Long-Missing Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II

Ryan Whalen·February 24, 2025

A Pharaoh's tomb belonging to Thutmose II, lost in the depths of the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis, has been discovered.

This New Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Live Moth Antennae to Navigate by Sensing Odors

Tim McMillan·February 24, 2025

Researchers recently unveiled a new bio-hybrid drone that integrates live silkworm moth antenna to detect smells.

Physicists Thought This “Doubly Magic” Atomic Nucleus was Perfectly Spherical. An Unexpected Discovery Says Otherwise.

Micah Hanks·February 23, 2025

A long-held belief involving lead-208 challenges past beliefs that the element’s atomic nucleus is a perfect sphere.

“We May Be at a Turning Point”—Scientists Reveal Untapped Energy Source Lurking in a Mountain Near You

Micah Hanks·February 23, 2025

Large-scale natural accumulations of hydrogen within mountain ranges could soon lead to a breakthrough in sustainable energy production.

James Webb Space Telescope Detects ‘Chaos’ at the Heart of the Galaxy that Defies Astronomer’s Predictions

Micah Hanks·February 23, 2025

New observations made by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed a chaotic and perpetual light show occurring at the galaxy’s center, revealing phenomena that defy current models.  

Einstein Probe’s “Lobster Eyes” Detect Puzzling Energy Burst Coming from an Odd Binary System

Micah Hanks·February 21, 2025

An X-ray flash coming from an unusual binary star system was recently spotted with help from the unique "Lobster eyes" on the Einstein Probe.

Lockheed Martin’s New Missile Tracking Spacecraft Aim to Defend U.S. Against Foreign Hypersonic Threats

Ryan Whalen·February 21, 2025

Lockheed Martin spacecraft will support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, tracking threats in the hypersonic missile arms race.