7000-Year-Old Evidence of a Mysterious Cosmic Event is Helping Reveal the Secrets of an Ancient European Settlement
Data from an ancient cosmic event has helped researchers accurately date a prehistoric settlement in northern Greece.
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Look: DARPA’s High-Speed X-Plane Just Got a Makeover, New Images Reveal
An experimental high-speed, vertical-lift X-plane has a new look, as revealed in new conceptual images as the aircraft moves toward its preliminary design phase.
Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting the Most Common Star in the Galaxy Found Hanging Out in Our Cosmic Back Yard
Researchers operating a worldwide network of telescopes say they have spotted an Earth-sized planet hanging out in our cosmic backyard.
The Search for Alien Technology May Have Actually Found Something
A team of astronomers searching the cosmos for signs of alien technology think they may have actually found something.
Cutting-Edge AI Program “CosmoAgent” Simulates First Contact With Alien Civilizations
Researchers develop "CosmoAgent," a groundbreaking AI framework to simulate human-alien interactions and interstellar coexistence.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovery Reveals Earliest Black Hole Merger Ever Witnessed
Astronomers report the discovery of the most distant black hole merger ever observed, with help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Satellites Detected This Odd “Glow” Coming from Plants on Earth. Now Scientists Say It Could Help Predict Severe Droughts.
A glow that plants produce during photosynthesis could offer a breakthrough in predicting devastating droughts before they strike.
Perception of Time Can Be Skewed by What We See, New Research Reveals
New research reveals visual stimuli can skew our perception of time, challenging conventional understandings of how time is encoded by the brain.
This New Solar Power Technology Generates A Massive Amount of Heat, No Fossil Fuels Required
Researchers can harness solar energy at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C and could maybe revolutionize high-temperature industrial processes.
MIT Astronomers Say They Have Discovered a Planet Current Theories Can’t Explain
Astronomers from MIT say they have discovered a distant planet so unusual that they cannot explain how it exists.
This Long Lost Waterway May Hold the Secrets to How the Pyramids Were Built
New research sheds light as to how the pyramids were built, but also why they rest in the middle of a barren desert.
Repetition Creates False Memories: New Study Exposes the “Truth Effect” and Its Impact on Misinformation
Research reveals that the "truth effect" and "illusion of knowledge effect" create false memories from repeated information, impacting beliefs in the digital age.
“Alien World” Revealed in Most Detailed Map of the Human Brain Created by Google and Harvard Researchers
A team of Harvard and Google researchers have created the most detailed map of the human brain ever rendered.
US and Japan Sign Agreement to Build Hypersonic Missile Interceptors by 2030s
The United States and Japan have officially signed a cooperative agreement to develop a hypersonic missile interceptor by the 2030s.
Warp Drive Breakthrough Could Enable Constant-Velocity Subluminal Travel, Physics Team Says
A warp drive breakthrough has been unveiled by leading propulsion researchers in in a groundbreaking new study.
Parabolic Flight Experiments Test Boiling in Partial Gravity to Prepare Future Off-World Colonists
Southwest Research Institute scientists are studying boiling in partial gravity to help future off-world colonists survive in space.
DARPA Funding Military-Grade Quantum Laser Prototype
DARPA is funding the development of a military-grade quantum laser prototype that can penetrate dense fog and operate over long distances.
Artificial Superintelligence Could Doom Humanity and Explain We Haven’t Found Alien Civilizations, Proposes New Research
A recent study suggests artificial superintelligence could be the reason we haven't detected alien civilizations, warning of AI's existential risks to humanity.
Researchers Studying Proxima Centauri b Tout ‘Significant Leap Forward’ in Understanding Habitable Earth-Like Planets
A new analysis of exoplanet Proxima Centauri b marks a significant leap forward in understanding habitable Earth-like planets.
James Webb Space Telescope Data Reveals New Insights Into the Brightest Gamma Ray Burst Ever Detected
James Webb Space Telescope data is offering new clues about a massive supernova associated with the brightest gamma-ray burst ever recorded.
Star Wars Tatooine-Style Planet with Two Suns Found Orbiting in the Habitable Zone
A Tatooine-style planet with two suns like Luke Skywalker's home in 'Star Wars' has been spotted in its host star's habitable zone.
Most Severe Geomagnetic Storm Forecast in Two Decades Could Mean Northern Lights Sightings
A severe geomagnetic storm is expected to occur over the weekend, which space weather experts say will likely begin as early as Friday afternoon or evening.
Future Humans Could be Haunted by Digital “Ghosts” of Their Dead Loved Ones, Researchers Warn
Researchers warn that people could become unintended targets of emotional distress from AI "deadbots" that emulate their deceased loved ones.
UK Space Agency Testing Extremely Low Orbit Propulsion System That Runs on Solar Power and Thin Air
UK's new extremely low orbit propulsion system that could keep satellites aloft for years at a time will run on solar power and thin air
James Webb Space Telescope Finds ‘Best Evidence to Date’ for Rocky Exoplanet Atmosphere
NASA researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the ‘best evidence to date’ for a rocky exoplanet atmosphere.
New “Iontronic Memristor” Could Revolutionize Brain-Like Computing Using Only Salt and Water
The iontronic memristor, a breakthrough device mimicking human brain synapses with salt and water is advancing neuromorphic computing.
Stanford Researchers Create First-Ever Augmented Reality 3D Holographic Headset Using Ordinary Glasses
A team of Stanford researchers has created the world's first augmented reality 3D holographic headset using ordinary glasses.
Scientists Create Swarming Micro-Robots That Can “Hunt” Microplastics and Bacteria Contaminating Water
Scientists report the development of microbiotic swarms that capture microplastics and potentially harmful microbes in water, paving the way for new approaches to combatting pollution in our oceans and waterways.
Astronomers Detect Unusual X-Ray Pulsar Producing Bursts of Energy Current Models Can’t Explain
An unusual celestial object recently discovered by astronomers has been revealed to be a bursting accreting millisecond X-ray pulsar, according to newly published research.
Journey to Earth’s Nearest Black Hole
Recently, the Gaia collaboration discovered the most massive black hole that originated from the collapse of a star in the Milky Way galaxy. What would it be like to visit it?
Veins in Plant Leaves Inspire Creation of a New “Universal” Law Based on a Century-Old Theory
A new twist on a century-old law draws inspiration from nature, and could lead to more efficient batteries and improvements to a range of other technologies.
Players of Immersive “FathomVerse” Will Help Science Solve Deep Sea Mysteries and Identify New Life Forms
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has released a game called FathomVerse to help science solve the mysteries of deep-sea life.
DARPA’s Futuristic Manta Ray Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Sees First Full-Scale Ocean Testing
DARPA's Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) has successfully completed initial full-scale tests in an ocean environment.
New Fusion Milestone with Tungsten ‘WEST’ Tokamak Sustains Super-Hot Plasma for Record-Breaking Six Minutes
A record-breaking milestone in fusion has been achieved using a device internally clad in tungsten, according to researchers at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
Synthetic Cells That Mimic Biology Could Offer Clues on Mysteries of Life, its Origins, and Extraterrestrials
Scientists are making progress in the development of synthetic cells capable of emulating the biological processes of living systems, which could expand our knowledge of life’s essential functions and potentially offer new clues about the origins of life on Earth.
75,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Woman’s Facial Reconstruciton Sheds New Light on Our Archaic Human Ancestors
Archaeologists from The University of Cambridge have unveiled the reconstructed face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman.
Energy Scientists Say They Have Solved the Centuries-Old Mystery of Why Ultra-Thin Sheets of Gold Glow
An international team of energy scientists and theoretical physicists say they've solved the centuries-old mystery of why ultra-thin sheets of gold glow.
Scientists Keep Finding Giant Sinkholes in China that Hide Ancient Forests, Unknown Wildlife, and Long Lost DNA
In the heart of China, massive sinkholes hide ancient forests teeming with life. A new study published in March finds that these forests contain long lost DNA.
James Webb Space Telescope Maps Weather on Planet 280 Light Years Away, Raising Hopes For Biosignature Detection
Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope say they have successfully mapped the weather of a planet 280 light years away.
This New Solar Thermal Propulsion System Could Revolutionize How We Navigate the Cosmos
Solar thermal propulsion has been a hot topic for future satellites in Earth’s orbit, but a new start-up promises to build it.
From 186,000 Miles Per Second to Zero: Scientists Use Photonic Crystal to Stop Light in its Tracks
Researchers in the Netherlands report the successful use of a photonic crystal to stop light in its tracks.
Cells Have a Mysterious Hidden Communication System Independent of DNA, New Study Suggests
Cells use a non-genomic system for rapid decisions, according to a new study that challenges the DNA-centric view of cell function.
New Study Challenges the Safety of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Highlighting Risks Alongside Benefits
New research from Sweden and Iceland highlights the potential short-term and long-term risks of psychedelic assisted therapy.
Contact with Non-Human Intelligence of the Aquatic Kind: Will Extraterrestrials be Next?
A team of scientists says they have successfully communicated with a form of non-human intelligence in our oceans.
Do Magnetic Monopoles Exist? CERN’s MoEDAL Detector Aims to Find Out.
The future detection of magnetic monopoles or dark matter will shed new light on physics beyond the Standard Model and could help develop new technologies.
NASA is Developing Future Propulsion Systems and Improving Sustainability with This Pint-Sized Jet Engine
A small-scale jet engine compact enough to fit on a tabletop is helping to make the future of aviation more sustainable, according to NASA engineers currently involved in tests that could help pave the way toward new aircraft propulsion systems of the coming decades.
New James Webb Space Telescope Findings Are Challenging Our Accepted Ideas on How Galaxies Form
New findings made possible by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveal how galaxies that formed early in the universe appear to have developed more quickly than past models suggested.
DARPA’s Experimental RACER Heavy Platform is the Massive New Autonomous Fleet Vehicle of the Future
DARPA says it has successfully conducted tests with an extra-large new fleet vehicle as part of its Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program.
China Claims New Breakthrough in Laser Propulsion Could Lead to Ultrafast, Stealth Submarines
Chinese scientists claim a breakthrough in laser propulsion that could transform submarine technology and shift global naval power dynamics.
Lockheed Martin’s ‘Mako,’ the U.S. Navy’s Powerful New Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile, is Officially Unveiled
Lockheed Martin’s new Mako missile has officially made its debut, marking the arrival of the first hypersonic weapon developed for compatibility with fifth-generation fighter aircraft.