How 3D-Printed Robotic Ammonites are Helping Bring Ancient Fossils to Life
Using 3D-printed robotic ammonites, researchers from the University of Utah were able to learn more about how these ancient animals moved.
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A Sustainable Lunar Outpost Could Become a Reality With Help From This Company
NASA is working with AI SpaceFactory, a deep tech company, to develop a lunar outpost printed with recycled materials.
Could China be Headed to Neptune Soon?
China has published a new proposal for an orbiter spacecraft that it says is capable of traveling to planet Neptune by 2040.
Will Future Spacecraft Use ‘Jaws’ Bacteria to Make Rocket Fuel?
Researchers say they have successfully used everyday bacteria to create the key ingredient for rocket fuel.
U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System
The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.
NASA’s Launch of CAPSTONE’s CubeSat Paves the Way for Next Phase of Space Exploration
NASA recently launched CubeSat, a small satellite that will help the space agency prepare for its forthcoming Artemis missions.
NASA’s New Mini Swimming Robots Could Help to Find Underwater Alien Life
A new NASA project known as SWIM will work to make tiny swimming robots to scour seas on other planets for alien life.
Venus Aerospace Reveals Designs for New Mach 9 Hypersonic Plane
Houston-based Venus Aerospace has revealed plans to develop what it calls the Stargazer, a new hypersonic Mach 9 space plane.
New Solar Panel Could Be a Game Changer at Home, and on Future Space Missions
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new type of solar panel that can catch sunlight in all directions.
More Optimism Leads to a Longer Lifespan, New Research Suggests
Higher levels of optimism were found to be linked to longer lifespans in several participants in a new study.
How Much is Dinosaur DNA Actually Worth?
Gene patents on dinosaur DNA have yet to be filed, but they could be a lucrative prospect for many biotech companies.
Mind-Bending Physics Reveals Electrons Travel in “Lanes” While Moving Along Quantum Wires
A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals that electrons can simultaneously possess different energy levels.
NASA Announces Artemis Concept Award Winners, as it Plans to Take Nuclear Power to the Moon
NASA has announced the winners of the Artemis Concept Awards, a project working to put nuclear power on the Moon.
South Korea’s Space Program Sees Advances With Successful Satellite and Rocket Launche
South Korea recently demonstrated the capabilities of its space program with successful launches of its domestically developed Nuri rocket.
We’ve Lost The Fight Against Extreme Heat So We Now Have to Adapt, Says New Report
Global warming is causing irreversable extreme heat, meaning we must strengthen power grids, alter how we look at our cities, and our world.
More Fitness Trackers Doesn’t Equal More Exercise, Research Shows
There has been a significant increase recently in the number of fitness trackers being sold, but research suggests no increase in overall exercise.
Working Remotely May Increase Productivity and Help Companies Become More Resilient
Working remotely seems to boost individual productivity, and could help companies be more resilient in cases involving natural disasters, new research shows.
Could this Immunotherapy Treatment be a “Miracle Drug” for Fighting Cancer?
A drug trialed at MSK cured 100% of the patients involved in a new study, possibly qualifying as a "miracle drug" in fighting rectal cancer.
New Data from the Gaia Space Telescope is Helping Reveal the Secret Lives of Asteroids
The latest batch of data released from the Gaia Space Telescope is shedding new light on asteroid formation and distant galaxies.
Physicists Might Have Developed a Way to Make an Atomic Laser Stay on Forever
Physicists at the University of Amsterdam may have developed a novel system that allows the continuous use of an atomic laser.
This Famous Effect of Space Travel Seen in “Star Wars” Can Now Be Tested in the Lab
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are looking at the Unruh effect, an obscurely named sci-fi staple famously depicted in "Star Wars".
Researchers Were Stunned by What They Recently Found Deep Under Antarctica
Researchers in Antarctica were shocked to find a thriving community of crab-like creatures living under the ice.
“Impossible” Time Crystals May Actually Exist, According to New Research
Time crystals were once thought to be an impossibility. However, new research from Lancaster University suggests otherwise.
These Plastic-Eating Superworms Could Stop Earth’s Plastic Pollution Problems
New research from the University of Queensland reveals that superworms possess a gut that may allow them to digest Styrofoam.
What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?
A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.
How Science Tried, and Failed, to Find a “Gay Gene”
For decades, science has tried to find a "gay gene," an alleged genetic component that determines sexual orientation. Here's why it failed.
Mach Nine Stargazer Spaceplane is Finally Revealed
Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World
Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World
Aviation startup Venus Aerospace has finally revealed new animation and key specifications of its Stargazer spaceplane.
Could a Multiverse Actually Exist?
There are many theories to why a multiverse may exist, but are difficult to prove due to a lack of evidence.
Could Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Help Smokers Quit in the Long Term?
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) may offer a way to help people avoid relapse when they quit smoking.
New Images from the James Webb Space Telescope Reveal More Information about Our Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently dispatched a new series of stellar images captured by its high-powered camera system. The latest batch of images are part of the last phase of testing by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA)...
“Why is He Such a Jerk?” Research Reveals Why Middle-Aged Men May Fall Into This Weird Demographic
A new study from the University of Georgia has found a similarity between people with bad attitudes: many of them are middle-aged men.
Could Dinosaurs Survive in the Modern World? The New Jurassic Park Movie Says Yes
The new Jurassic Park: World Domination movie asks the question: could dinosaurs survive in today's society?
Air Force War Games Match Lasers & Kinetic Weapons
The U.S. Air Force is running war game simulations putting cutting-edge fighter-mounted lasers and kinetic energy weapons systems to the test
A New Microchip Powered by Your Phone Can Test for Diseases
Researchers from the University of Minnesota are developing a microchip that can be used to test for diseases
Smart Device is Tricking Metals to Behaving like Other Metals within Electronic Devices
A new smart device is tricking metals into behaving like more valuable metals used in electronic devices, helping with the metal shortage.
Coffee Alters Brain Connectivity to Make You Smarter
Coffee improves the functional connectivity within the human brain, making it operate at a higher level of efficiency, new research says.
Could the Double-Slit Experiment Finally be Solved?
The famous double-slit experiment has puzzled scientists for decades, but now a new breakthrough might change our perception of it.
Could Depression Be Linked to Certain Proteins in Our Food?
New research details the possible links between certain proteins like proline and individuals who suffer with depression.
Good News About Blueberries, this Fruit Can Help Reduce Risk for Prediabetes and Dementia
A recent study has linked the consumption of blueberries with lower risks of dementia as well as prediabetes.
Navy Funding Drone that Can Fly for 10 Days Straight
The United States Navy is investing in a record-breaking drone that can stay aloft without refueling for up to ten days. Most U.S. military branches use the MQ-9 Reaper drone for long-duration reconnaissance missions since it can stay on target...
Adam and Eve and the Garden of AI: Looking at Human Origins
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping to better preserve the past, and connect it to the present. From composing symphonies to archiving wine pedigrees, this technology is making science more streamlined. AI is helping to restore ancient ruins and answer...
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
A Genetic Mutation Can Boost Your Intelligence…But Also Cause You to Go Blind
There is no standard definition of intelligence. From book smarts to street smarts, the definition of intelligence varies from person to person. Yet, intelligence is something most people want more of and work to gain. New research from Leipzig University...
A New Virtual Reality Headset Is Creating Feelings of Touch for Users
Using ultrasound waves, researchers at Carnegie Melon University are beginning to make virtual reality more lifelike.
New Portable Desalination Device from MIT Could Have Big Impacts on Global Water Shortage
Researchers from MIT have developed a portable desalination device that can help with the global water shortage.
How Does Spaceflight Affect the Brain?
There are different effects that spaceflight can have on the human body. From more exposure to radiation to changing sleep cycles, traveling in space significantly impacts human functions and overall health. In a recent study, scientists from NASA and the...
Hearing Loss May Not be a Problem of the Future Thanks to Therapy Developed by MIT Researchers
New science reveals how reversing hearing loss could become more accessible - and affordable - in the years ahead.
WARP Drive Pioneer Releases New Futuristic Video Animation
Warp drive pioneer Dr. Harold G “Sonny” White has released a new video animation about the future of advanced propulsion systems.
The Rise of Fictosexuality: Why People are Falling in Love with Fictional Characters
Is Fictosexuality is on the rise? Thanks to one Japanese man and his recent wedding, it is becoming a more popular movement than you'd think.
Archaeologists Have Found Ancient Friendship Bracelets, Revealing the Roots of this Tradition
Whether it’s a matching shirt or necklace, or our favorite video games, we love to share physical objects with our close friends. The psychological benefits of gift-giving are very powerful and help individuals connect and solidify relationships with others. Recently,...