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Organic Material in Martian Meteorite is NOT Biological

However, New Research Reconfirms Mars' Watery Past and Potential for Life

Christopher Plain·January 13, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 13, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022

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?

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 11, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 11, 2022

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?

Christopher Plain·January 7, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 7, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 6, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 6, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 5, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 4, 2022

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

Christopher Plain·January 4, 2022

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...

The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change

Kenna Castleberry·December 28, 2021

Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.

The James Webb Space Telescope Lift Off A Success, A New Era Of Astronomy Is About to Begin

Kenna Castleberry·December 25, 2021

As of 7:20 EST, the Ariane 5 rocket successfully launched, taking the James Webb Space Telescope far into space.

Deepfake Audio Detection Method Spots Fake Voices

Christopher Plain·December 23, 2021

Engineers have developed a deepfake audio detection method designed to sniff out increasingly realistic audio deepfakes. Unlike the more commonly known video deepfakes which can reproduce the look and voice of an actual person, audio deepfakes use advanced AI software...

Why Did SpaceX Just Launch Muscle Cells into Space?

Christopher Plain·December 22, 2021

SpaceX just launched a fresh set of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), including a batch of custom-made human muscle cells. Once aboard the ISS, the unusual package and the researchers behind its contents hope the accelerated effects of...

Interstellar Bussard Ramjet Undergoes New Analysis

Christopher Plain·December 22, 2021

The advanced propulsion concept known as the Bussard Ramjet has undergone a new analysis to determine its feasibility. And according to the team behind the second look, the concept is sound. But, they add, the physical dimensions of the innovative...

Shrodinger’s Tardigrade: Did We Actually Quantum Entangle a Living Organism?

We treat these little buggers horribly...

Kenna Castleberry·December 21, 2021

Did scientists quantum entangle a tardigrade? If anything, they proved that humanity will never stop abusing these small and cute "water bears."

Could Black Holes Account for ‘Missing’ Dark Matter?

Christopher Plain·December 21, 2021

A new study proposes that black holes formed at the dawn of time may actually account for all dark matter. This theory, the authors note, builds on previous work from Stephen Hawking performed in the 1970s, and may finally answer...

Huge Water Deposit Found in Mars “Grand Canyon”

Christopher Plain·December 17, 2021

A massive water deposit almost twice the size of Vermont has been discovered just beneath the surface of Mars. Whether bound to other minerals or stored as water ice, the new discovery made by the European Space Administration (ESA) was...

United States Navy Testing Cutting Edge Saildrone

Christopher Plain·December 17, 2021

The United States Navy is currently conducting live field tests of a new sail-powered autonomous drone known simply as Saildrone. Equipped with an on-board solar array to power its electronics, this unique, wind-powered vehicle made by a company with the...

Step Aside Scarecrows, Here Come the ‘Scarefish’

Christopher Plain·December 17, 2021

Australian researchers have designed a robot “scarefish” that mimics the natural predator of invasive Mosquito fish species, successfully scaring them off. Plus, the research team behind the robotic fish says, its newest invention not only chased away the intended target...

U.S. Navy Successfully Test Fires Drone Killing Laser

Christopher Plain·December 16, 2021

On December 14th, the United States Navy conducted a live-fire test of their Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD), successfully destroying the floating target. This latest test, which took place in the Gulf of Aden, is an attempt to address the...

First Venus Life Finder Mission Eyes 2023 Launch

Christopher Plain·December 16, 2021

A new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) details the privately funded Venus Life Finder (VLF) missions, starting with the first proposed launch in 2023. Hoping to settle the debate regarding potential microbial life in the clouds of...

MARS Perseverance Rover Reveals Key Discoveries

Christopher Plain·December 16, 2021

NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has made some exciting new discoveries, offering even more clues to the red planet’s complex, watery past. Plus, mission scientists say, these new discoveries will help direct the planned Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission planned for the...

Are Rocket Scientists & Brain Surgeons Really Smarter?

Christopher Plain·December 15, 2021

A new study seems to disprove the age old notion that folks in certain professions are smarter than the average public, particularly rocket scientists and brain surgeons. And given the research team’s unexpected results, we may have to rethink some...

Why is This Cancer Treatment Giving People Night Vision?

Christopher Plain·December 15, 2021

A type of cancer treatment called photodynamic therapy is giving recipients superhuman night vision. While temporary, the researchers looking into the actual mechanisms behind the unexpected side effect believe their findings may help those suffering from an array of vision...

Is Your Cat Really Just a Psychopath?

Christopher Plain·December 14, 2021

Your cat is most definitely a psychopath. At least, that’s what researchers behind a new study have determined. Plus, those same researchers have developed a questionnaire that can help you determine just how psychopathic your own cat is. BACKGROUND: PSYCHOPATHIC...

“Unidentified Aircraft” Causes Russian Commercial Flights To Change Course

Tim McMillan·December 14, 2021

The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced it would be looking into the circumstances surrounding an “unidentified aircraft” that forced two Russian commercial airliners to change course over the Black Sea last Friday. According to local news reports, at 11:56 A.M. (Moscow...

How an Artificial Magnetic Field Could Make Mars Habitable

Christopher Plain·December 13, 2021

A new study suggests that humans may possess the technological capabilities to create an artificial magnetic field, or magnetosphere, around Mars. And, the study authors note, if successful, such an artificial magnetic field could help protect future Mars colonists from...

New 3D NASA App Shows All Near Earth Objects

Christopher Plain·December 13, 2021

A new app released by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) provides users a unique tour of the varied array of space rocks known as Near Earth objects (NEOs) currently surrounding our planet. The 3D real-time visualization tool’s developers...

What is a Planet and Why Does it Matter?

New Research Paper Says it is Time to Return to Original Definition made by Galileo

Christopher Plain·December 10, 2021

A group of researchers are pushing the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to change its current definition of a planet from one based on its orbital mechanics to one focused on its inherent composition. This change, they note, is long overdue,...

Solar Wind May Have Helped Create Life on Earth

Christopher Plain·December 9, 2021

New research has shown that the stream of charged particles emitted by the sun known as the solar wind may have played a significant part in making Earth habitable. And they say, this force not only helped bring water to...

Scientists Transform Physical Materials Using Light

Unlike Previous Technologies, New Method Leaves Zero Heat Damage

Christopher Plain·December 9, 2021

A team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) have reported the ability to transform physical materials using only the power of light. Unlike previous, more limited methods, this new approach dramatically reduces the absorption of waste heat,...

Humans Enter Creative Sweet Spot Right Before Sleep

Christopher Plain·December 9, 2021

New research has shown that the human mind seems to enter into a creative “sweet spot” right before passing into deep sleep. Previous studies had found possible connections between deeper forms of sleep and mental well-being, but this latest effort...

List of Confirmed Exoplanets Grows by 301

Christopher Plain·December 8, 2021

A recent analysis of previously recorded satellite data has added 301 new exoplanets to the continuously growing list. This latest addition comes as a result of a new deep neural network tool employed by NASA researchers that can distinguish the...

Study Says “Spiritual” Psychedelics May Aid Mental Health

Christopher Plain·December 8, 2021

A new study has found a positive relationship between the use of psychedelics and improved mental health. Specifically, the study found that psychedelics can cause increased feelings of spirituality, and that these feelings lead to better emotional regulation, and therefore...

DARPA Funded Researchers Accidentally Discover The World’s First Warp Bubble

"Engage."

Christopher Plain·December 6, 2021

Warp drive pioneer Dr. Harold G “Sonny” White has reported research results that he believes could theoretically manifest a warp bubble under laboratory conditions.

As Defense Bill Stalls in Senate, Experts Are Divided Over the Pentagon’s New UAP Investigations Unit.

Senators, scientists, and defense experts express mixed opinions about the DoD’s latest efforts to address military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.

Micah Hanks·December 6, 2021

Senators, scientists, and defense experts express mixed opinions about the DoD’s latest efforts to address military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.

NASA Video Animates Space Laser Communication System

Christopher Plain·December 6, 2021

A November, 2021 video animation from NASA shows how their soon to be launched demonstrator spacecraft will test laser communications in space, both between two satellites as well as between the International Space Station and Earth. Dubbed the “Laser Communications...

Researchers Achieve Mind Control Using Only Light

Christopher Plain·December 3, 2021

A form of mind control using only the power of light has been developed by a team of South Korean researchers. And, the research team says, the process is fully reversible and has already been used successfully on mice in...

Venus Phosphine Signal Confirmed by Original Team

Christopher Plain·December 3, 2021

A year after the discovery of phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus, a signal many believe could be indications of microscopic life, the research team behind the controversial discovery have reexamined the data. And, they say, this reanalysis only...

Tess Finds Mars-Sized Planet That is Dense as Iron

Find May Point to Entire System of Habitable Exoplanets

Christopher Plain·December 3, 2021

Researchers using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have discovered a relatively nearby (at least in astronomical terms) exoplanet that is the size of Mars, but as dense as pure iron. Plus, the team behind the discovery notes, this planet...

Mysterious Area in Space Causes Spacecraft to Slow Down

Christopher Plain·December 2, 2021

A mysterious area of outer space directly above the Earth’s atmosphere causes spacecraft to slow down, and researchers are trying to figure out why. This same area has foiled GPS and other technologies, causing NASA to launch the latest fact-finding...

Europa Becomes Next Target in NASA’s Hunt for Life

Christopher Plain·December 1, 2021

NASA’s hunt for extraterrestrial life has a new target, Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. According to researchers involved, a new, dedicated mission will peer miles below Europa’s icy surface to determine if the sea of water hidden underneath is capable of...

Pair of Supermassive Black Holes Closest to Earth

Christopher Plain·December 1, 2021

Astronomers have spotted a pair of supermassive black holes that are not only huge, but are also the closest black holes to Earth. And according to the researchers who made the discovery, the two black holes are close enough to...

Time Travel May be Possible Inside the Quantum Realm

Christopher Plain·November 30, 2021

Time travel may be possible after all, particularly in the quantum realm. And based on recently published research, this may include moving both backward and forward in time. BACKGROUND: BUT ISN’T TIME TRAVEL IMPOSSIBLE? In classical physics, the movement of...

“Super Jelly” Can Survive Elephant Stomp and Retain Shape

Christopher Plain·November 29, 2021

Researchers have developed a new type of hydrogel called “super jelly” that can withstand the crushing impact of an elephant’s stomp or the weight of a car without losing its original shape. Made from 80% water, the material is virtually...