“Hellish Landscape” of Jupiter’s Moon Io Enhances Case for Life on the Planet’s Icy Moons
Cornell University astronomers studying Jupiter's moon Io say tidal heating may help support life in the oceans of Jupiter's icy moons.
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Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization
The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.
MIT Engineers Create 3D Printable Glass Bricks That Can Withstand the Same Pressures as Concrete Blocks
A team of MIT engineers have invented a recyclable glass brick that can withstand similar pressures as a standard concrete block.
20 Mysterious, Large-Scale Structures Found Hidden Beneath an Ancient ‘Lost’ Ocean on Mars
Scientists creating a gravity map of Mars have discovered the presence of mysterious large-scale structures hidden beneath a lost ocean.
People With Different Political Ideologies Have Slightly Different Brain Structures, Scientists Reveal
New findings reveal differences in the brains of certain political ideologies and their counterparts on the opposite end of the political spectrum.
Forget Melatonin Supplements? LED Light with ‘Sky’s Splendid Hues’ Could Reset Circadian Body Clocks
An LED light that alternates between red and blue 19 times a second could advance melatonin production and reset the body's internal clock.
New Insights Challenge Idea of Violent Conflict in Iberia During Transition from Copper to Bronze Age
New findings propose a less violent explanation for the rapid demographic changes in southern Spain between the Copper and Bronze Ages than previously thought.
Bio-Inspired ‘Cat’s Eye’ Camera Can See Through Background Camouflage and in Low Light Conditions
Korean researchers have invented a 'cat's eye' camera that sees in low light conditions and distinguishes objects from background camouflage.
New MIT Study Suggests Mars Could Be the Key to Unveiling Primordial Black Holes and the Mystery of Dark Matter
Physicists from MIT suggests looking to Mars as a novel way to find evidence of primordial black holes and dark matter.
200-Year-Old South African Cave Painting May Depict an Animal Extinct for Over 200 Million Years
Researchers say this 200-year-old South African cave painting likely depicts an animal that has been dead for over 200 million years.
Astronomers Detect Massive 23 Million Light-Year Wide Megastructure, Revealing Largest Black Hole Jets Ever Seen
In a breakthrough discovery, astronomers report the detection of the largest pair of black hole jets ever observed, which span an incredible distance of 23 million light years.
Interplanetary Spacecraft Designed to Scan Jupiter’s Moons for Life Passes Early Test by Confirming Habitability of Earth
The ESA's Juice mission designed to scan Jupiter's moons for signs of life has used those instruments to confirm Earth is habitable.
ALS Patient Uses Synchron Brain-Chip Interface to Control Smart Devices Through Thought
Synchron, a competitor to Neuralink, has announced one of its patients with ALS is now able to control devices using only his mind with its brain chip implant.
This Scuba Diving Lizard Creates its Own Harry Potter-style ‘Bubble Head Charm’ to Breathe Underwater
This scuba diving lizard creates an air bubble to breathe underwater just like Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Martian “Spider” Mystery is Finally Solved by NASA Scientists Who Recreated These Strange Formations on Earth
Mysterious Martian "spider" formations have been recreated in the lab, providing a deeper understanding of what leads to their creation.
Easter Island Mystery Debunked: New Study Disputes “Ecocide” Theory and Island’s Supposed Dark Past
New genetic research helps debunk a popular theory about Easter Island and the mysterious decline of its indigenous population.
How the Polaris Dawn Mission Made History With the First Civilian Commercial Space Walk
Polaris Dawn, SpaceX’s most ambitious mission to date, successfully carried astronauts the furthest from Earth since the Apollo era.
This Awesome New Holographic Microscope Allows Smartphone-Based 3D Measurements on the Go
A new portable digital holographic microscope allows precision 3D measurements to be made through smartphone-powered technology.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals How This Powerful Phenomenon is Creating ‘Dead’ Galaxies
Researchers using the James Webb space Telescope have discovered how supermassive black holes are creating dead galaxies.
Millions Could Qualify for Psilocybin Therapy: Study Predicts Massive Demand if FDA Approves Depression Therapy
A new study from Emory University has provided early estimates on the potential demand for innovative psilocybin therapy.
Mysterious ‘Dark Companion’ Detected Near Giant Star Reveals Elusive “Mass Gap” Phenomenon
One of the most significant black hole discoveries in years points to the elusive "mass gap" phenomenon, defying our current understanding of stellar evolution.
Living the High Life: Scientists Discover Odd, Potentially Dangerous Lifeforms Thriving High in Earth’s Atmosphere
Surprising new research has revealed high-altitude air in Earth's atmosphere is teeming with potentially dangerous living organisms.
Higher Yield? Scientists Believe They Have Finally Cracked the Code to Increased Cannabis Sativa Production
Researchers say they have cracked the genetic code for significantly increasing the number of flowers on a Cannabis sativa plant.
New Research Reveals Where Love Lives in the Brain
In a recent study, researchers at Aalto University used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to explore how different types of love activate the brain.
Time to Rethink the Big Bang? New Research Suggests Universal Expansion May Not Be What It Seems
A new study challenges the Big Bang theory, in favor of a nearly century old theory to explain the universe's expansion.
Neuroscientists Are Unraveling the Mystery of Why Flickering Lights Cause Hallucinations
Neuroscientists are shedding new light on the phenomenon of geometric pattern hallucinations caused by flickering lights.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Sparked Premature Brain Aging in Teens, New Research Finds
New research finds COVID-19 lockdowns caused unusually accelerated brain aging in teenagers, potentially effecting long-term mental health.
James Webb Space Telescope’s Latest Breakthrough is Upending Our Understanding of Cosmic Reionization
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another discovery that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the early Universe and the phenomenon of cosmic reionization.
Citizen Scientist Discovers Evidence of Possible Crater Left by Ancient Meteorite Impact
A Canadian outdoor enthusiast may have discovered evidence of a previously undiscovered ancient meteorite impact site.
Robotic Deception: Researcher Investigates How Humans Handle Being Lied to by AI
Researchers have investigated how humans respond to being lied to by a robot, shedding light on where human and AI interaction may be headed.
New Evidence Suggests Something Unexpected Happened on the Moon 120 Million Years Ago
New evidence collected by China's Chang'e-5 rover has found evidence that something unexpected happened on the Moon 120 million years ago.
“Out-of-Body Experiences” Can Lead to Profound and Lasting Psychological Transformations, New Research Reports
New research says "out-of-body experiences" can lead to profound psychological transformations, including increased empathy.
New Math Brings Us One Step Closer to Unifying Einstein’s Relativity and Quantum Physics (Updated)
New mathematics could provide researchers with a framework for a "unified theory" that will allow new methods of resolving several of the universe’s mysteries.
NASA’s BurstCube Satellite Detects Gamma-Ray Burst, Marks a Milestone in Space Observation
NASA’s BurstCube satellite has successfully detected a gamma-ray burst in outer space, achieving a major milestone in its mission.
No Laughing Matter: Medical Clowns Help Hospitalized Kids Recover Faster from Illness
A recent study found that medical clowns can significantly reduce the length of hospital stays for children with pneumonia.
Earth-like Planet Discovery Near Distant White Dwarf Offers Clues to Earth’s Future
The discovery of an Earth-mass planet around a white dwarf based on gravitational microlensing could offer clues to the future of Earth and our Sun.
Gold from Electricity? New Research into Earthquake Phenomena Suggests It’s Possible
The formation of large gold nuggets could be driven by a unique electrical phenomenon that occurs during earthquakes, new research suggests.
NASA’s New Radar-Equipped Gulfstream Aircraft is Set to Enhance Earth Science Capabilities
NASA’s heavily modified Gulfstream IV twin jet will greatly enhance the agency’s data collection capabilities for Earth science missions.
China’s Classified Space Plane, Shenlong, Returns from Secretive 267-Day Mission in Space
China’s mysterious experimental spacecraft, Shenlong, has returned from space after completing its third orbital test, where it spent 268 days in space testing the country’s reusable space technology.
Researchers Discover Mysterious Exoplanet That Displays “Very Unusual” Unpredictable Movement
Researchers have identified a mysterious exoplanet exhibiting an unusual orbit that defies conventional astrophysical theories.
Biomedical Breakthrough: Researchers Uncover a Surprisingly Simple Way to Turn Living Skin Transparent
Breakthrough research discovers surprisingly simple method for rendering living skin transparent, potentially revolutionizing bio-imaging.
Life in the Abyss: Arctic Scientists Detect Photosynthesis in Near Complete Darkness
Research in the Arctic Sea has found that deep-sea ice algae and phytoplankton can perform photosynthesis using only a few photons of light
“Biohybrid” Robot Breakthrough Unveils First Robotic System Controlled by an Odd and Unlikely Organism
In a groundbreaking new development in robotics, researchers at Cornell have integrated robots with an unlikely organism to create “biohybrid” machines capable of sensing and responding to their environment.
Massive Asteroid Knocked Ganymede Off Its Axis Four Billion Years Ago, Study Finds
A massive asteroid knocked Jupiter’s moon Ganymede off its axis about four billion years ago, according to new research.
Scientists Demonstrate Key Technologies Behind Holy Grail of Timekeeping: The World’s First Nuclear Clock
A team of scientists have successfully demonstrated all of the technologies required to build the world's first nuclear clock.
Space Observatories From Around the Globe Join Forces to Create One Massive “Earth-Sized” Telescope
An Earth-sized telescope that combines numerous arrays captures the highest-ever resolution observations for a ground-based telescope.
Astronomers Scan Over 2,800 Distant Galaxies for Signs of “Super Civilizations”
SETI researchers have announced an unprecedented search for "super civilizations" across over 2,800 distant galaxies.
Fishermen Off Hawaii Stumble Upon Mysterious Classified DARPA Drone, Potentially Revealing Unique Capabilities
Fisherman off the coast of Hawaii accidentally stumble across a classified DARPA drone with unique features.
Scientists Now Have a Way to Protect Future Martian Colonists from These Interstellar Killers
Scientists have discovered the simplest and most effective materials for protecting future Martian colonists from deadly cosmic rays.
NASA Has Confirmed the Existence of a Phenomenon in Our Atmosphere That Has Puzzled Scientists for Half a Century
For the first time, a team of rocket scientists at NASA says they have finally succeeded in detecting a mysterious phenomenon in Earth’s atmosphere.