World’s Oldest Tortoise Still Doing His Thing Reptile Style
At 190 years old, Jonathan the "sexually active" tortoise has been declared the oldest living tortoise to ever live.
Debriefs
Sorry Everybody, but Alcohol “Directly Causes” Cancer
Alcohol consumption directly causes a number of types of cancer regardless of other lifestyle choices, according to a new genetic study.
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.
Exoplanet Atmosphere Mapped by Researchers
Results Will Help Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Results Will Help Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Researchers have created a three-dimensional map of the atmosphere of an exoplanet 322 light-years from Earth. The resulting 3D map of the swirling gases surrounding the Jupiter-like exoplanet is not only an astronomical first, but it should also help inform...
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.
The Science of VR Vision: How Does Virtual Reality Imagery Work?
The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic for users to enjoy.
Ball Lightning First Described by 12th Century Monk
A text from a 12th-century English monk known for his interest in weather seems to be the first written account of ball lightning.
If you have Fewer Friends You may have Fewer Teeth
Social isolation and loneliness have been correlated with teeth loss, in a new study from NYU looking at over 4,000 adults.
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.
Growing This Plant in Your Garden Can Act as an Alternative Fertilizer
Looking at chemical fertilizer alternatives, a new study suggests black-eyed peas could be planted as an alternative.
Frogs Regrow Lost Legs After Innovative New 24-Hour Treatment
Scientists say they have helped African clawed frogs regrow lost legs, using a one-day treatment that kicks off a many-month regrowth process. If it can be refined and ultimately applied to other animals, including humans, this relatively simple treatment offers...
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.
Social Media is Impacting Young People’s Mental Health, New Research Shows
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz shows just how problematic social media can be, especially in terms of the impact it can have on children's mental health.
Are Squids and Octopuses Actually Space Aliens?
Squids, octopuses and other cephalopods may be organisms from outer space, according to a 2018 scientific paper.
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...
“Death Star” Moon Mimas May Have a Subsurface Ocean
Saturn’s moon Mimas, sometimes called the Death Star moon, may have a subsurface ocean capable of supporting extraterrestrial life.
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.
Tech Talk with Josh and Stefan: Episode #2
The SiOnyx Aurora Pro Night Vision Monocular
The SiOnyx Aurora Pro Night Vision Monocular
If you are planning on hunting for UFOs (or anything else that may be hiding in the dark), you’ve probably considered purchasing some sort of night vision scope, or even a night vision camera, that can record your (potentially) extraterrestrial...
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...
World’s First Space Studio to Launch by 2024
Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E.) has announced plans for the world’s first entertainment production studio in space. With the first launch planned for the end of 2024, the new project is designed to reside aboard the Axiom Space module that will...
You Can’t Outsmart Your Gut
It’s no surprise that Americans have a problem with sugar. The average American consumes more than the recommended limit of 9.5 teaspoons of added sugar a day. In order to get around the unhealthy benefits of sugar, many individuals have...
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...
Does the Time of Day for Working Out Matter?
From helping to reduce anxiety, boosting sleep to helping with weight management, the pros of physical activity outweigh the chore of doing it. Knowing the best time to exercise for maximum benefits can be essential for those looking to start...
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...
New Research Says Face Masks Can Make You Appear More Attractive
The unwritten rules for beauty and style have changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a nice shirt and sweatpants being the uniform of zoom meetings and fewer people going out in public, many have decided there’s no...
Air Force Designing Robotic Fleet to Service Satellites
Leading a consortium of researchers selected by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), a team from Carnegie-Mellon University (CMU) is laying the foundation for a fleet of AI-controlled robotic craft designed...
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...
Brains “Tune” to Unfamiliar Voices During Sleep
New research reveals how the brain balances the need to sleep with the need to wake up based on external sensory information.
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...
Could You Grow Your Own Liver from Your Spleen? Mice Did.
With at least two million people dying each year from liver diseases, finding solutions is critical. Many scientists are turning to biotechnology, exploring protein manipulation and gene editing to try and restore damaged liver cells or hepatocytes. Now, one team of...
Research Finds That Speed Learning is Possible, But Only Up to a Point
As society progresses at an ever-increasing pace, most individuals hope to learn at a similar rate. Learning, or comprehension, varies from person to person. While speed-readers and double-speed listeners seem to process information faster, are these people actually learning? A...
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...
Are Super-Earths Actually the Best Places to Search for ET?
Super-Earths may be the best place to search for extraterrestrial life due to their long-lived magnetic shields, according to a recent study. Scientists had previously thought that Earth-sized rocky exoplanets, meaning planets located outside of our own solar system that...
Is Cybersickness Real and Do I Already Have It?
While virtual reality may be fun for some people, for others it has painful consequences. One of these consequences is virtual reality sickness, also called cybersickness, which can mimic motion sickness symptoms when in a virtual reality setting. A new...
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...
Does your Virtual Suite come with Virtual Room Service?
Like many business sectors, the travel and hospitality industries have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of financial loss, these industries are trying to get creative in encouraging more travel. Many hotels are starting to...
Is Apple Averse to the Metaverse?
Unlike some companies, Apple is not jumping onto the metaverse bandwagon. Instead, its new augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headset is intended for a more mindful gaming experience. Is Apple really focusing on the user for their headset...
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...