Secretive SR-72 Hypersonic Aircraft, Successor to Lockheed Martin’s Legendary SR-71, Could Soon Take Flight
New indications suggest Lockheed Martin's secretive SR-72 hypersonic demonstrator aircraft could finally be nearing production.
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An Unexpected Discovery Could Rewrite the History of Cocaine Use in Europe
A surprise discovery reveals cocaine may have been widely available and used in Europe, centuries earlier than previously thought.
DARPA-Funded Research Aims to Place Humans in “Suspended Animation”
DARPA-funded researchers from Harvard University have identified an Alzheimer's drug that could place patients in suspended animation.
The Pentagon’s Official UAP Investigative Office Has a New Full-Time Director
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) announced on Monday that Dr. Jon T. Kosloski has been selected as its new full-time director.
Is The Universe Conscious? Growing Dissatisfaction with Materialist Views of the Mind Are Propelling a Resurgence in Panpsychism
Panpsychism, the theory that the universe itself is a conscious entity, has seen renewed interest in academia in recent years.
NASA to Launch EXCITE Mission from Antarctica to Study Exoplanets from the Edge of Space
NASA is preparing to launch the EXCITE mission, which will travel to the edge of space to collect data on other worlds.
New Research Reveals Space Flight is Altering the Gut Microbiome in Mice Aboard the ISS
Researchers have discovered significant changes occurred in the gut microbiome of mice aboard the International Space Station.
4,000 Years before Euclid, Neolithic Builders Likely Understood Geometry and other “Early Science” Concepts
A new analysis of the ancient Neolithic site Menga reveals its builders likely understood early science concepts like geometry.
Scientists Have Developed an Innovative Method of Producing Water on the Moon
Chinese scientists have developed a novel method to produce water on the moon, a resource that is scarce in the lunar environment, in support of eventual permanent human settlement.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals “Hidden Consciousness” in Up to 25% of Unresponsive Patients
New research reveals up to 25% of unresponsive patients possess "hidden consciousness," challenging long held views in healthcare.
‘Killing’ Asteroids May Subject Earth to Meteoroid Bombardment, New Research Reveals
A new study maps out the ejecta from NASA's Asteroid impact DART mission. Turns out, the debris could hit Earth in 7 years.
Exoplantets Could Be Hiding Something Beneath Their Surface That Boosts Possibility of Alien Life
New research suggests that planets once assumed to be covered in massive global oceans may be more Earth-like than earlier models predicted.
Bird Flu Beyond Birds: Scientists Reveal Expanding Threat After Virus’s Species Jump
Scientists work to understand how Bird Flu is infecting dairy cattle and other species, and what it means for humans.
Dark Matter “Conspiracy” Unravels as New Research Challenges Long-Held Assumptions
New data is overturning decades of confusion about a potential "conspiracy" between dark matter and stellar matter.
50,000-Year-Old Tree Resin Revealing ‘Sophisticated Technological Processes’ Could Rewrite History of Ancient Human Expansion
A 50-thousand-year-old tree resin sample reveals ancient humans colonized the Pacific Ocean thousands of years earlier than previously shown.
These Electric Bandages Can Heal Wounds 30% Faster Than Normal Varieties, Accelerating Recovery Rates
Researchers have created new water-powered electric bandages that accelerate the healing of chronic wounds.
Playing Video Games Can Boost Satisfaction and Improve Mental Wellness, New Research Shows
Contradicting previous studies, new research finds that playing video games can improve life satisfaction and mental health.
Researchers Discover “Unexpected” New States of Matter in Observations of Odd Electron Phenomena
Unexpected new states of matter that challenge existing theories have been revealed in recent investigations by Georgia researchers.
NASA’s Cold Atom Lab Aims to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries with Quantum Experiments in Space
The Cold Atom Lab (CAL) is a groundbreaking research setup that introduces a new frontier of quantum science to the International Space Station (ISS).
Poisons in the Pages? New Research Shows Victorian-Era Books Could Poison Readers
Researchers have found that brightly colored books dating back to the Victorian era could contain poison in their pages.
NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Unidentified Speeding Object Racing Through Space at 1 Million MPH
NASA citizen scientists make the remarkable discovery of an unknown object traveling through space over 1 million MPH.
‘Acid for Squares’ Explores Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Experiences in Groundbreaking New Podcast
Transformative psychedelic experiences, healing through plant medicines, and UFO disclosure are all among the topics that will be explored in 'Acid for Squares.'
Hacking Wireless Bicycle Brakes Could be a Big Issue for Races like the Tour de France
Bicycles in races like the Tour de France are using wireless braking systems, making them vulnerable to hacks and other cybersecurity issues.
Scientists Have Traced Six Meteorites Back to Their Original Craters on Mars in a Scientific First
Scientists have successfully traced six meteorites to their original craters on Mars, providing unprecedented new insights into their origins.
DARPA-Funded Laser Research Program May Lead to New Atomic Clock Breakthrough
New laser research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is paving the way toward developing the most accurate atomic clock ever constructed.
Awesome Super-Sized Nano Transparent Screen Uses Nanoparticles to Adjust to Its Environment
A new 100-inch Nano Transparent Screen (NTS) has been developed that can change its transparency depending on its environment.
How the Barbie Movie Unexpectedly Spiked Public Interest in Gynecologic Care
Recent research is showing how the Barbie Movie unexpectedly sparked renewed interest in gynecologic care.
4 Billion People Lack Access to Clean Water, Concerning New Study Reveals
Half of the planet's population lacks access to clean water, according to new findings that reveal the impact of poor water quality.
47-Year-Old ‘Wow! Signal’ Mystery Solved? Arecibo Observatory Scientists Think They Have an Answer
Researchers from the famous Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico say they may have finally solved the 47-year-old mystery of the 'Wow! Signal.'
Google’s DeepMind Has Developed an AI-Driven Robot That Can Beat Humans at Table Tennis
Google's DeepMind has developed an AI-driven robot that can beat human players in table tennis, marking a significant advancement in robotics
Addicted to True Crime, Death, and Dark Events? New Research Aims Understand Why.
A new study examines why people love “dark events” and the handful of different social and scientific factors that push us to desire them.
New Sonic Device Helps Researchers Tackle the Challenge of Measuring Martian Winds
Scientists have developed a novel solution to the long-standing problem of accurately measuring the Martian winds by utilizing sound.
In the Era of “Fast Fashion,” New Research Reveals the Environmental Toll of Trendiness
New research reveals that "fast fashion" has a waste problem, and it's outpacing recycling efforts.
5,000 Years Ago, ‘Advanced Transport Methods’ Were Used to Move Massive Altar Stone at the Center of Stonehenge
New research suggests that the Altar Stone at the Center of the Stonehenge monument likely came from hundreds of kilometers away.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Evidence That Could Finally Resolve Cosmology’s Most Contentious Debate
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope have renewed debate over the Hubble Tension, one of the most controversial issues in astrophysics.
Despite Dire Warnings, New Research Reveals AI Poses No Existential Threat to Humanity
Despite all the ominous warnings, new research debunks the idea that AI is an existential threat to humanity.
Rule-Breaking “Alien” Bacteria Creates Free-Floating Genes, Upending Ideas on How Cells Use Chromosomes
Evidence of genetic behavior in organisms that researchers liken to “alien biology” has reportedly left them in “disbelief” and suggests similar strange genes may even exist in humans.
Are We Alone? New Study Offers a Grim Outlook on the Discovery of Advanced Extraterrestrial Life
A new study casts doubt on the likelihood of humanity discovering technologically advanced alien civilizations.
Department of Energy Neutrino Breakthrough Using Prototype Detector Moves Scientists Closer to Solving a Cosmic Mystery
Scientists with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) have successfully detected the first neutrinos using a novel prototype particle detector.
Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Riddle of Human Creativity
Neuroscientists have pinpointed a specific region of the brain that plays a pivotal role in the generation of human creativity.
Source of the Moon’s Mysterious Atmosphere Revealed in New Analysis of Apollo-era Samples
What is the source of the lunar atmosphere? A new paper suggests the primary source of fresh atoms and molecules in the lunar atmosphere.
Plasma Bubbles and Dead Stars: Scientists are Unraveling the Nebular Origins of Fast Radio Bursts
The weakest persistent radio emission ever recorded for fast radio bursts is revealing new insights about their origins.
Neuralink CEO Claims Its Second Brain Implant is “Working Very Well.” But Is It?
Neuralink has implanted its experimental N1 brain-computer interface (BCI) within a second patient, with Elon Musk, the company's CEO, saying the procedure is “working very well.”
Consciousness Could be Driven by “Eureka” Moments, Challenging Past Ideas About the Mind’s Greatest Mysteries
A promising new method of studying consciousness and its phases of cognitive processes focuses on learning curves and behavioral observations.
Look: NASA Releases 3D Multiwavelength Movie of the “Pillars of Creation”
Watch NASA's nearly five-minute 3D multiwavelength movie of the stunning "Pillars of Creation" compiled from numerous space observatories.
Terraforming Mars with Metal Nanorods Could Be 5,000 Times Faster Than Greenhouse Gas Proposals
New research into terraforming Mars says using metal nanorods to trap the sun's heat could be 5,000 times faster than greenhouse gas concepts.
37-Million Electron-Volt Discovery Reveals New Insights Into the Most Powerful Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Detected
Scientists have discovered the highest energy spectral line features ever associated with a gamma-ray burst, according to newly published findings.
Compelling Theory Suggests Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Builders Used This Technology to Lift Massive Stones
Ancient Egyptian pyramid builders may have used hydraulic technology to move the massive stones used in the monuments' construction.
NASA Thinks We’re Closer Than Ever to Discovering Evidence of Life on Mars. Here Are Three Reasons Why.
NASA scientists are becoming more confident about the prospects for finding evidence for the existence of ancient life on Mars.
James Webb Space Telescope Makes a Jaw-Dropping Discovery That Leaves Astronomers Seeing Double
A team of astronomers say they have made a jaw-dropping new discovery with help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.