New Research Suggests that Green Spaces Can Promote Peace Over War
Green spaces like parks or fields can help boost individual psychology and may help promote peace in a war-torn area.
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Odds Increasing for Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa
Features found on Jupiter’s moon Europa may dramatically increase the chances of finding life within its sub-surface oceans.
Magic Mushrooms May Help Stop Opioid Addiction, New Research Suggests
Psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, may be helpful in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction.
Corporate Secrets and Competition at CERN: How Knowledge Leaks Happen
Competition is a normal occurrence within most workplaces. Whether employees are competing over sales, office supplies, or potential clients, some competition can be a good thing. However, when there is too much competition, things can quickly go downhill. Recently, one...
Group Preparing to Send Messages to TRAPPIST-1
A group known as Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) is preparing to send digital messages to the Trappist-1 exoplanet system.
Electric Cars May Be Able to Power Your Home, But Not Yet
Electric cars are becoming more popular, but they're not yet able to power your home... and science gives us the reason why.
Go Big Brained or Go Home: The Secret to Parrots’ Long Lives in Brain Size
New research suggests that a parrot's large brain size may also help researchers explain their lengthy lifespan.
Worth a Shot: Jose Cuervo Tequila is Coming to the Metaverse
Jose Cuervo, a big name in tequila, has announced a metaverse distillery, the first of its kind, launching in the summer.
Natal Attractions: Unlocking the Psychology of Pregnancy Cravings
New research from the University of Barcelona sheds light on the psychology of pregnancy cravings.
You Literally Are What You Eat, According to New Research
Research from Texas A&M University reveals a link between the gut microbiome and an individual's moods.
Filtered Faces: How the Selfie is Driving Up Requests for Plastic Surgery
New research suggests that individuals using a selfie to distort how they look can drive them to want plastic surgery.
Good News for Avocado Lovers: New Research links Avocados to a Lower Risk of Heart Disease
New research suggests that a higher serving of avocados could significantly lower your risk of heart disease.
Co-offenders Likely to Commit Violence Against One Another
New research indicates that criminal gang members who work together are likely to commit violence against one another in the future.
Public Perception Around GMOs is Becoming More Positive, New Study Says
A new study on GMO foods shows that the general public is becoming more positive toward the science behind their production.
This Tech Could Provide Humans Full Color Night Vision
Researchers have used infrared (IR) imaging and machine learning to turn monochromatic “night vision” images into their actual colors.
Air Force Finally Building THOR’s Hammer
The United States Air Force is building a working prototype of its anti-drone weapon system known as THOR's hammer.
Martian ‘A.I.-Biker’ Rovers Could Swarm Red Planet
Two-wheeled Martian rovers designed to work independently and as a team may one day search the planet’s surface like a swarm of AI-bikers.
Could CBD Be A Safer Alternative to Opioids?
New research suggests that CBD compounds may be better painkillers than common varieties, and with fewer negative side effects.
Newly Discovered Martian Ice Craters Reveal More History of the Planet
Researchers from the American Geophysical Union look into newly discovered ice caps on Mars to learn more about the planet's beginnings.
A New Smart Material Inspired by Squid Skin Could Keep Your Coffee Warm
Researchers at UC Irvine have developed a new smart material for heat insulation that was inspired by squid skin.
Tech Talk #6: UFO Hunting Gear
Hosts Josh Rutledge and Stefan Gearhart highlight the tech gear everyone should have when going on a UFO hunt.
Is Spider-Man’s ‘Spidey Sense’ a Real Phenomenon?
The Key May Lie in Sensing Vibrations
The Key May Lie in Sensing Vibrations
Research into the ability of spiders to detect sound waves using their webs seems to indicate spidey sense may be a real thing after all.
CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology Could Create Hypoallergenic Cats and Designer Dogs
Scientists at the company InBio are using CRISPR gene-editing to try and create the world's first hypoallergenic cat.
COSMIC SETI is Going Large in the Search for Technosignatures
After decades of scanning the heavens for technosignatures, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is about to go large.
Our Next Pain Killers Could Come from Cone Snails
New research suggests a unique protein found within cone snails could be helpful in producing pain relievers.
Water Plasma Space Thruster Passes Key Test
Company Hopes to Begin Space Deployment of Unique Propulsion System This Year
Company Hopes to Begin Space Deployment of Unique Propulsion System This Year
Space startup Momentus says their Vigoride water plasma thruster has successfully completed thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.
Telescopes are Producing a Significant Amount of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A recent study by astronomers shows how telescopes and their corresponding observatories emit significant amounts of greenhouse gas.
Did MIT Scientists Invent a Tool That Can Predict the Future?
MIT researchers say they have developed a simple tool that can help time-series data analysts predict the future.
Ice Volcanoes Make Pluto Target in Search for E.T.
Ice volcanoes spotted on Pluto’s surface mean conditions may exist within the dwarf planet to support extraterrestrial life.
What Are ‘Digital Drugs’ and Who is Using Them?
Researchers have found that people are increasingly using digital drugs for a wide range of reasons, including reported drug-like effects.
Windy Weather Brings Social Media Users Together: A New Tornado Warning System
As experts predict more extreme weather due to climate change, social media is proving to be an effective warning system.
Transgenic Lettuce Will Help Astronauts Combat Bone Loss
Researchers have designed customized "transgenic" lettuce that can help astronauts combat micro-gravity-induced bone loss.
Booze, Boobs, and the Psychology of Sexual Coercion in Alcohol Advertisements
Research shows that individuals embracing gender stereotypes are more likely to perform sexual coercion after suggestive advertisements.
Could Science Read Someone’s Imagination?
Researchers at Osaka University recently worked on trying to read someone's imagination, by analyzing brain waves.
Video Shows Astrolab Moon Rover in Action
Commercial space venture Astrolab has released a video of its cutting-edge moon rover concept vehicle undergoing real-world testing.
LSD or Magic Mushrooms? They Actually Might be Almost the Same
Scientists just used language programming to analyze the verbal and written accounts of people who took LSD and magic mushrooms.
Popular Artificial Sweeteners Probably Give You Cancer
French researchers have found a significant link between the regular use of artificial sweeteners and cancer.
Microsoft’s Azure Quantum Breakthrough Helps Make Quantum Computers a Reality
Microsoft's Azure Quantum program has found a new way to synthesize quantum computers, making them more of a reality in our future.
Is Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Dangerous?
New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"
New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"
Secondhand cannabis smoke, especially from bongs, contains high levels of carcinogens and particulate matter, according to new research.
Mars Rover Making Mad Dash to Tantalizing Life Target
NASA's Perseverance Rover is driving at a record-setting pace toward a river delta potentially teeming with signs of ancient life.
New Research Shows that Spider Silk can Help Create an Effective Cancer Treatment
A team of researchers has found a way to stabilize an important protein used in cancer treatment... using spider silk.
Israeli Laser Wall Operational by Years End
Israel has reaffirmed their plans to build a “laser wall” defense system, including initial deployment by the end of 2022.
Mental Health Experts Reveal Which Natural Medicines Actually Work and Which Don’t
An international team of researchers has assembled a 'best of the best' analysis of natural medicines used to treat mental health disorders.
Scientists Are Working to Map Psychedelic Use in the Brain
Humans have a long, rich history involving the use of psychedelics. Because of this, not all of the different kinds of uses of psychedelics have been scientifically studied, as the effects of many types have only been verbally recounted, rather than...
Could A.I. Make COVID-19 Testing Easier?
An AI model developed by West Virginia University looks at demographic areas to determine areas in need of COVID-19 testing.
Could An App Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack?
A new app developed by the Scripps Research Institute can help calculate how likely someone is to have coronary artery disease.
How Anxiety Directly Increases or Decreases Motivation
New research indicates that low anxiety individuals become extra-motivated by stress, while high anxiety individuals essentially shut down.
Meet Ghost Bat: Boeing’s AI-Controlled Combat Drone
Boeing and the RAAF have officially announced the naming of their latest AI-controlled air combat drone, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
Being Read on Reddit: How an AI Model can Predict a User’s Mental Health
Researchers with Dartmouth College are using AI algorithms on Reddit to try and diagnose if users have mental disorders.
This Experiment Could Show Whether Information is a ‘Fifth Element’
A newly proposed experiment could prove (or disprove) that information itself is the fifth element of physical matter.
