Origins of Life on Earth May Be Extraterrestrial After All
Researchers have shown that amino acids can form peptides, the building blocks of life, in space, potentially explaining the origin of life.
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Birds with Big Brains Best at Resisting Climate Change
New research shows that birds with big brains are better at resisting climate change-induced shrinking than birds with smaller brains. Such loss of body volume has become prevalent across most bird species over the last 40 years, a phenomenon nearly...
A New Surgical Duct Tape Could Save Thousands of Lives
Engineers from MIT believe that they've created an effective surgical duct tape that can seal wounds and help the recovery process.
Scientists Make Cannabis Without Growing the Plant
Technology May Also Help Feed and Medicate Future Space Colonists
Technology May Also Help Feed and Medicate Future Space Colonists
BioHarvest Sciences has announced the successful production of 22 pounds of fully viable cannabis biomass without actually growing the plant.
Science Just Validated These Mask Hacks That Work for Better Comfort
Social media has propagated several mask hacks. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge has tested them to see if they work.
Oversized Animal Weapons May Actually Be a Big Bluff
Oversized animal weapons may not indicate better fighters but instead may show the animal is cheating to appear more threatening.
Can Artificial Leaves Help Lessen the Impact of Climate Change?
Artificial leaves may be able to help offset climate change and reduce the need for fossil fuels by producing clean sources of energy.
New Research Could Make Small Quantum Computers a Bigger Part of Our Future
New research underway at MIT is paving the way toward smaller, more practical components for quantum computers.
In the Search for E.T., Moon Size Matters
New research indicates that the size of Earth’s moon relative to the size of the planet may have been key to the development of life.
New “Impossible” Plastic is Stronger than Steel
Researchers at MIT have created a new type of two-dimensional plastic that is stronger than steel or even bulletproof glass.
Deep Space Travelers May Imitate Hibernating Squirrels
Deep space travelers and others suffering from muscle loss may be able to take advantage of a trick used by squirrels during hibernation.
Is the Cost of the Metaverse Limiting its Diversity?
The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment.
Laser Beams to Power Satellites in Low Earth Orbit
A new project from researchers in the U.K is aiming to use laser beams to power satellites while they are out of sight of the sun.
The Skyrora Sees Success with Test of Its Third Stage “Space Tug” Maneuvering Platform
Scottish space company Skyrora has successfully test-fired its third stage “space tug” maneuvering vehicle at its engine development complex in Fife, Scotland.
Negative Messaging is More Powerful, Even When it Comes to Food
Researchers studying the role labeling plays in the perception of food taste and quality have that found negative messaging is more influential than positive messaging, the latter having a measurable, but much smaller effect. According to new research published in the...
Are Earthlike Planets Plentiful Throughout the Milky Way?
Earthlike planets, which might have features like continents and liquid water on their surface, may be plentiful across the Milky Way galaxy.
Which Country is the Best Place to Die? These Researchers Wanted to Find Out.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us look at the world, and for some, that even includes how we look at death and dying. Therefore, as the influx of coronavirus cases increase, maybe it isn’t surprising that...
The Confessions of a High-Functioning Psychopath
You've probably met many psychopaths in your lifetime, and didn't know it. Welcome to the world of the high-functioning psychopath.
Don’t Worry… Be Healthy? New Studies Link Worrying to Cardiovascular Health
Middle-aged men who worry more than their peers are at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiometabolic-related health issues, according to new research.
The Seedy Underbelly of Sperm Donations
Due to COVID 19 and other factors, many couples and individuals are finding they have fewer options when it comes to finding the right donor.
Experts in Vertical Farming Share Their Secrets
With sustainability becoming a more prevalent topic for society, more and more farmers and growers are turning to vertical farming in the 21st century. “Vertical farming is a form of controlled environment agriculture (CEA),” explains Romy Wilkin, the Business Development Manager of...
Russian Space Junk Nearly Downs Chinese Satellite
A Chinese science satellite narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic collision with debris from an exploded Russian satellite earlier this week. Part of a Russian anti-satellite missile test last November that drew worldwide condemnation, the same field of space junk recently...
Mars May Have Had an Ocean Three Billion Years Ago
New research indicates Mars may have had a liquid ocean on its surface 3 billion years ago even if the surface temperature was freezing. Furthermore, the researchers behind the study say that such an ocean may have been able to...
Action Video Games can Boost Your Child’s Learning
As technology becomes more accessible to younger children, the value of educational video games increases. These video games vary in genre and age range, allowing parents to customize their child’s playtime. Many of these games claim to be educational, but...
How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space
The North Atlantic Treaties Organization (NATO) has issued a formal policy statement, which says that any attack on a member’s assets in space will be considered an attack on the entire alliance. This policy comes mere weeks after Russia put...
How Binge Watching Too Much TV Can Kill You
Watching television for more than four hours a day increases the likelihood of fatal blood clots by more than 35%, compared to watching for less than 2.5 hours a day, a new study says. Also, being more physically active overall...
Mars Curiosity Rover Finds “Tantalizing” Signs of Life
NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover has found signs of a type of carbon that is associated with biological processes when found on Earth. A recent announcement that organics found in a Martian meteorite are likely not from a biological process had...
Why Are Asteroids Sneaking Up on Earth?
NASA funded scientists have identified a celestial “danger zone” where asteroids approaching Earth can go undetected by the system designed to spot such objects until it is too late. In the past, such space rocks have caused significant damage, even...
China Creates Gravity Chamber for Moon Simulations
Chinese scientists have created a gravity manipulation chamber that simulates low gravity environments like those found on the moon. Inspired by previous research that involved levitating a frog, the “artificial moon” is expected to help the Chinese National Space Agency...
SETI to Begin Searching for Alien Lasers
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is adding a new set of laser detectors to its arsenal, upping its array of tools in the search for signs of life beyond Earth. Designed to detect laser pulses originating from space, including...
Authorities Confirm Sightings of Mysterious Drones Over Swedish Nuclear Facilities
Authorities in Sweden have confirmed a rash of mysterious drone sightings that occurred over several nuclear facilities late last week.
Personal Flying Saucer Makes 1st Successful Flights
Electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) manufacturer Zeva has announced that its Zeva Zero flying wing airframe recently made its first successful test flights. The manufacturer of the unique, one-person craft, which looks hauntingly like a flying saucer, had previously...
Controversial ‘Smart Guns’ Finally Coming to Market
Smart guns, meaning guns that use technology to prevent unauthorized users from firing them, are finally coming to market later this year. For proponents, such weapons have promised a viable solution to accidental gun deaths and unauthorized use of law...
Chinese Rover Finds Water on the Moon
China’s Chang’E-5 rover has found evidence of water molecules on the surface of the moon. Also, measurements taken by the rover indicate that the sun itself is the likely cause of the sparse yet detectable lunar water. BACKGROUND: WATER ON...
There’s Good News When it Comes to Climate Change on Coral Reefs
Climate change has caused significant damage to coral reefs. These reefs are extremely important as they provide food and shelter for a large diversity of fish. Some fish species are endemic to specific reefs, making their entire existence threatened when...
Astronomers Spot Second Ever Exomoon Candidate
Discovery May Mean Exomoons are Common, Increasing the Odds of Extraterrestrial Life.
Discovery May Mean Exomoons are Common, Increasing the Odds of Extraterrestrial Life.
Astronomers studying a huge, Jupiter-like exoplanet say they have successfully detected a moon in its orbit. Although this is only the second such “exomoon” spotted thus far, the location and overall circumstances of the find supports the idea that exomoons...
Organic Material in Martian Meteorite is NOT Biological
However, New Research Reconfirms Mars' Watery Past and Potential for Life
However, New Research Reconfirms Mars' Watery Past and Potential for Life
Organic material found in a Martian meteorite does not have a biological origin, new research has determined. Instead, the organics found in this particular chunk of Mars that fell to earth were formed by a natural process involving rocks and...
Middle Aged Men Most Likely to Die from Sex
According to a recent study, middle aged men are more likely to die from a sudden cardiac event shortly after (or even during) sexual intercourse than women of the same age or younger individuals of either gender. That same study...
Breakthrough Metamaterial Makes its Own Decisions
Inspired by the Venus flytrap, this metamaterial moves without human intervention
Inspired by the Venus flytrap, this metamaterial moves without human intervention
A new metamaterial that senses its environment is able to use that information to make changes to its shape or even color. Inspired by natural systems that work similarly and without human intervention, this new material could be a boon...
“Gates of Hell” to Finally be Extinguished
A massive crater known as the “Gates of Hell” that has been burning in the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan’s desert for over 50 years is finally going to be extinguished. This effort is the latest attempt to squelch the...
Why Does Being Fat Increase Your Risk of Cancer?
Previous research has shown a link between cancer and obesity, and now a Norwegian research team says they think they know why. Plus, those same researchers say, this new ability to understand why obesity can raise your risk of cancer,...
NASA to Include Custom Alexa on its ARTEMIS Missions
The National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) is planning to include an Amazon Alexa on its upcoming Artemis missions. With the first launch currently planned for 2025, Artemis is the North American space agency’s first attempt at a series of...
First Moon Landing in 50 Years Only Weeks Away
The first moon landing since the final Apollo missions of the early 1970’s is expected to touch down on Earth’s lone satellite sometime early this year. If everything goes according to plan, the same NASA contractor behind the lander hopes...
Can Science Help Performers Who ‘Choke’ Under Pressure?
Scientists looking into the phenomenon of reduced performance under pressure say they have zeroed in on its underlying mechanisms. And, the same researchers say, there may be techniques to help everyone from athletes to concert pianists do their best work...
These Deep-Sea Organisms Make Oxygen without Sunlight
Tiny organisms living deep in the world’s oceans have stunned scientists, who now say some of these unusual creatures are making their own oxygen. And unlike extremophiles that inhabit niche environments, the researchers behind the groundbreaking discovery say that these...
Extreme Meditation Supercharges Human Immune System
A type of extreme meditation known as Inner Engineering has been shown to dramatically increase the body’s natural immune system. The finding also showed success without any drugs or additional medical interventions, offering hope to people fighting a wide range...
Previously Extinct Fish Successfully Brought Back to Life
A species of fish that previously became extinct in the wild has been successfully bred and reintroduced back into its native habitat. Known as the tequila splitfin, or “zoogoneticus tequila” in scientific terms, the western Mexican fish previously played a...
DART Returns First Photos Readying for Asteroid Smash
NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft has returned its first photos, proving its onboard navigation camera survived launch. Known as DRACO, which is short for Didymos Reconnaissance and Asteroid Camera for Optical navigation, the lone camera carried by DART...
Psilocybin is Safe in Therapeutically Viable Doses
Researchers have shown that psilocybin is safe in doses of either 10mg or 25 mg, with no adverse effects to short-term or long-term health. The same study also affirmed the safety of scaling the administration of psilocybin to a large...
Chinese Fusion Reactor Sets New Record of 1,056 Seconds
China’s EAST Tokamak fusion reactor has set a new world’s record by maintaining its nuclear fusion reaction for a total of 1,056 seconds. This milestone smashes the previous record set in May of 2021, when the same team saw their...