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New research looking at swarming lasers could change our definition of sentience.

This Awesome System of “Living” Lasers Displays Swarm Behavior

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 8, 2022

From guns to lightsabers, lasers have been powerful forces in the world of science fiction. But in reality, lasers have uses very different from the kinds of futuristic weaponry of fiction, assisting in medical procedures, a range of electronic devices,...

Interstellar Archaeology: The Search for Non-Terrestrial Artifacts

Avi Loeb·August 5, 2022

If anomalous, non-terrestrial artifacts exist in space, using the best tools at our disposal through "interstellar archaeology" may find them.

In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery

Christopher Plain·August 5, 2022

Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.

Russia’s Withdrawal from the ISS May Quicken the Arrival of Future Private Space Stations

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 5, 2022

Russia's withdrawal from the ISS could cause a lot of future problems, and hints at trends toward private space stations.

Dark Matter Mystery Comes Into Focus With New Mapping of Distant Galaxies

Micah Hanks·August 3, 2022

For the first time, scientists have mapped the dark matter around distant galaxies in a cosmological analysis that studies high redshift galaxies, according to new research.

This Curvy Quantum Physics Discovery Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Reality

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2022

A recent discovery in the field of quantum physics by researchers at Purdue University has opened the doorway to a whole new way of looking at our physical reality.

U.S. Military Tests Record-Setting Ultra-Endurance Stratospheric Drone

The Zephyr could be a game-changer for intelligence, surveillance, target accusation, and reconnaissance support in combat environments

Tim McMillan·August 3, 2022

Currently, the U.S. military is testing an ultra-endurance stratospheric drone capable of flying continuously for months without refueling and at altitudes over 70,000 feet. Dubbed the “Zephyr,” the stratospheric drone has the potential to be a game-changer when it comes...

MIT Scientists Just Did Something Remarkable With Holograms and 19th Century Technology

Micah Hanks·August 1, 2022

Employing holograms and an odd phenomenon in physics used in color photography, an MIT team has produced an all-new color printing technique.

Pfizer Will Use Virtual Reality to Help Build its Innovative New Sterile Injectables Plant

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 1, 2022

With the help of virtual reality (VR) technologies, Pfizer is creating a "virtual factory" that will harness digital twin technology.

Search Underway For Russian Soldier Filmed Castrating, Murdering Ukrainian POW

Tim McMillan·July 30, 2022

A search is said to be underway for the Russian soldier seen torturing and castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in a sickening video that recently appeared online. The video, which first appeared on several pro-Russian Telegram channels Thursday evening,...

Physicists Discover Strange New Phase of Matter in Experiment With Quantum Computers

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 29, 2022

Physicists have created a newly seen phase of matter with two possible time dimensions by beaming a laser pulse into a quantum computer.

New research looking at unwanted thoughts reveals methods of how we control these thoughts.

Don’t Think About It: How Does Our Brain Control Unwanted Thoughts?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 29, 2022

New research addressing how people cope with unwanted thoughts has revealed new strategies that may help us control the way we think.

A new hackathon has been released in collaboration between the USSF and Air Force as part of the BRAVO series to try and create new technology.

Could a Hackathon Series Help Advance the Military’s Technology?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 28, 2022

A new hackathon has been announced in collaboration between the USSF and USAF as part of the BRAVO series of collaborative events.

Evidence of an Ancient Sea Monster Just Turned Up in an Unlikely Place, but it Wasn’t Loch Ness

Micah Hanks·July 27, 2022

New fossil evidence is changing what we thought we knew about plesiosaurs... and here's why it has some people talking about Loch Ness.

DeepMind Researchers Say Their AI Can Learn Physics With Help From Optical Illusions

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 27, 2022

Researchers with DeepMind have succeeded in teaching an AI system fundamental ideas in physics using videos of optical illusions.

Recent media articles have hinted that a moon take-over could be possible for either China or the U.S.

Feud Between NASA and China Reveals the Difficulties of a Moon Takeover

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 26, 2022

Recently, speculation has been rife that either China or the U.S. may have aspirations to attempt a moon take-over.

The Aristarchus Anomaly: What China Found on the Moon Could Help Solve a Centuries-Old Mystery

Micah Hanks·July 25, 2022

Astronomers have long reported sightings of mysterious flashes of light from within the Aristarchus crater, and new data could help scientists understand their source.

This Magnetic Material Seems to Bend the Laws of Physics by Freezing at Hotter Temperatures

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 25, 2022

A magnetic material seems to freeze and become stronger at warmer temperatures. Physicists believe they may understand why.

Artemis-I: NASA Has Its Eyes on the Moon as it Preps For Future Mars Missions

Christopher Plain·July 22, 2022

NASA's Artemis-I mission has set a trio of possible dates for the space agency's first official launch to the Moon in 50 years.

New research suggests that hearing noises in our dreams may be more common than expected.

Hearing Noises During your Dreams Might be Normal, According to New Research

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 22, 2022

New research suggests that hearing noises while we dream could be far more common than scientists once expected.

The Pentagon Just Revealed the New Name of Its UAP Investigative Office

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2022

The DoD says the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the newest iteration of its UAP investigations, will continue the efforts of the UAP Task Force.

Mysterious “String” Spotted by Mars Rover Suddenly Disappears

Christopher Plain·July 21, 2022

A piece of string-like material photographed on Mars by the Perseverance Rover just last week has suddenly disappeared.

The U.S. Air Force is Gearing Up For Action With Its New Fighter-Mounted Lasers

Christopher Plain·July 20, 2022

After years of testing and development, the United States Air Force has received its first delivery of fully functional, fighter-mounted lasers.

The Psyche asteroid could be a protoplanet, according to new research from NASA

Upcoming Psyche Mission Could Help Determine if Asteroid is Actually a Protoplanet

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 20, 2022

NASA's Psyche mission scheduled for later this year may be able to determine whether a curious asteroid is in fact a protoplanet.

Researchers studied a molecule called inosine which may trigger the brown fat cell-burning process

Could Inosine be the Miracle Cure for Weight Loss?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 19, 2022

Researchers say a molecule called inosine may trigger the brown fat cell-burning process in a new study that could revolutionize weight loss.

“Impossible” Neutron Breakthrough is Made, Building on Famous Double-Slit Experiment

Micah Hanks·July 18, 2022

A physics first in neutron interferometry that builds on the famous “double slit” experiment has led to a surprising breakthrough.

Researchers have found that the surface of Bennu is getting rockier due to an erosion of space dust.

Space Dust Gives Asteroids a Rough Appearance, Latest Studies of Asteroid Bennu Show

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 18, 2022

Asteroids provide an extremely important resource for astronomers, which includes the way they help to unravel clues about planetary origins. During past impact events, these space rocks have also helped shape the surfaces of the Earth and Moon, and have...

MDMA Could Be the Next Big Thing in Trauma Treatment, Research Suggests

John Muldowney·July 18, 2022

MDMA-assisted therapy may one day prove to be valuable for helping trauma survivors recover from their PTSD.

Deep Learning “Ice Breaker” Missile Finally Revealed

Christopher Plain·July 15, 2022

Air, land, and sea-launch-able, the fully autonomous, AI-controlled missile known as the Ice Breaker has finally been revealed.

Artificial blood may be the solution to the large blood shortage crisis happening across the U.S.

Could Artificial Blood Actually Help with the Blood Shortage Crisis?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 15, 2022

Artificial blood is a novel potential solution to the current blood shortage crisis occurring across the U.S.

Using robotic ammonites, researchers from the University of Utah were able to learn more about how these ancient animals moved.

How 3D-Printed Robotic Ammonites are Helping Bring Ancient Fossils to Life

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 14, 2022

Using 3D-printed robotic ammonites, researchers from the University of Utah were able to learn more about how these ancient animals moved.

Missing X-Rays in Black Hole Mystery May Be Explained in New Study of “Spaghettified” Star

Micah Hanks·July 13, 2022

Astronomers witnessed the shredding of a star by a supermassive black hole that “spaghettified” it in an event 215 million light-years away.

Death by Space Junk? Concerning Report Warns That the Risk is Higher Than You Think

Christopher Plain·July 13, 2022

A new report says that there is a six to 10 percent chance space junk will seriously injure or kill someone on Earth in the next decade.

Fleeced and Furious: Russia’s FSB Steals Car from Russian Military, First Stolen From Ukraine

Tim McMillan·July 13, 2022

In a bizarre series of events, Russia's FSB steals a car from the Russian military that was originally stolen from Ukraine.

NASA is working with AI SpaceFactory, a deep tech company, to develop a lunar outpost printed with recycled materials.

A Sustainable Lunar Outpost Could Become a Reality With Help From This Company

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 13, 2022

NASA is working with AI SpaceFactory, a deep tech company, to develop a lunar outpost printed with recycled materials.

Stunning First Images From James Webb Space Telescope Mark “Dawn of a New Era” for NASA

Micah Hanks·July 12, 2022

The first complete set of images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, “the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope,” was just revealed by NASA.

In Psychedelic Therapy, The “Mystical Experience” Could Be Key

Tim McMillan·July 12, 2022

A recent study further supports that altered states of consciousness are the key to psychedelic therapy, after finding no positive impact from psilocybin microdosing.

China has published a new proposal for an orbiter to travel to Neptune.

Could China be Headed to Neptune Soon?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 12, 2022

China has published a new proposal for an orbiter spacecraft that it says is capable of traveling to planet Neptune by 2040.

James Webb Space Telescope First Image Unveiled in Early Preview at the White House

Micah Hanks·July 11, 2022

President Joe Biden has unveiled one of the first images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in an early debut at the White House.

Will Future Spacecraft Use ‘Jaws’ Bacteria to Make Rocket Fuel?

Christopher Plain·July 11, 2022

Researchers say they have successfully used everyday bacteria to create the key ingredient for rocket fuel.

U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 11, 2022

The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.

NASA’s Launch of CAPSTONE’s CubeSat Paves the Way for Next Phase of Space Exploration

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 9, 2022

NASA recently launched CubeSat, a small satellite that will help the space agency prepare for its forthcoming Artemis missions.

The Sun Causes An Odd Phenomenon to Occur Every July at This “Perfect Moment”, Research Reveals

Micah Hanks·July 8, 2022

The sun causes this fascinating phenomenon to occur on Earth every July 8, which most people have been completely unaware of until now.

A new NASA project known as SWIM will work to make tiny swimming robots to scour seas on other planets for alien life.

NASA’s New Mini Swimming Robots Could Help to Find Underwater Alien Life

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 8, 2022

A new NASA project known as SWIM will work to make tiny swimming robots to scour seas on other planets for alien life.

Venus Aerospace is making a name for themselves by working on a new hypersonic plane design.

Venus Aerospace Reveals Designs for New Mach 9 Hypersonic Plane

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 8, 2022

Houston-based Venus Aerospace has revealed plans to develop what it calls the Stargazer, a new hypersonic Mach 9 space plane.

New Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Reporting Procedures Outlined in Amendment to FY 2023 NDAA

Sean Munger and Craig Labadie·July 7, 2022

New language proposed for inclusion in the 2023 NDAA aims to ensure transparency about information the Pentagon collects on UAP.

Mysterious Georgia Guidestones, “America’s Stonehenge,” Vandalized in Early Morning Explosion

Micah Hanks·July 6, 2022

The curious monument has long been a source of intrigue and speculation due to the content of messages that appear on the monument's large stone columns.