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.
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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.
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.