The Sahara’s Mysterious “Richat Structure” Makes a Stunning Appearance in New NASA Satellite Images
One of Earth’s most impressive natural wonders—the Sahara Desert’s mysterious Richat Structure—just made a striking appearance.
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Can AI and One of History’s Most Preeminent Military Strategists Explain the U.S.-Iran War? The Answer Was Striking
AI applies Clausewitz to the U.S.-Iran war, revealing how strategy, politics, and power shape a conflict still far from resolved
Ohio’s Serpent Mound Still Fuels Debate, as Haunting Questions Remain About America’s Most Mysterious Earthwork
Ohio’s famous Serpent Mound has long remained one of America’s most iconic, mysterious, and hotly-debated prehistoric monuments.
Controversial Study Challenges Age of Famous Monte Verde Site, Reigniting One of Archaeology’s Greatest Debates
A new study questions the age of Chile's Monte Verde archaeological site, reigniting debate over when the first people reached South America.
Mysterious Stone Structures in Southern Quebec’s Wilderness Spark Debate Over Canada’s Ancient Past
A Quebec landowner says huge stone formations on his property could point to evidence of a previously unknown chapter in Canadian prehistory.
Questions Mount Over Viral Claims of Apocalyptic Iran War Briefings in the Military
A viral claim has been circulating that as many as 200 US troops were told that the war in Iran is being conducted to hasten the end times.
A Forgotten ESP Study From 1943 Is Raising New Questions About Experiments on Canada’s Indigenous Children
A resurfaced 1943 study brings the history of human experiments conducted on Indigenous children in Canadian residential schools into focus.
What Happens to Consciousness After Death? Scientists and Researchers Are Still Debating This Age Old Question
A growing number of professional institutions are seriously looking at questions involving consciousness and what happens to it after we die.
NASA’s Artemis II Mission Will Soon Carry Humans Deeper into Space Than Ever Before—Here Are Five Things You Need to Know
For the first time in more than half a century, NASA will soon be sending an intrepid crew of astronauts toward the Moon with the launch of the Artemis II mission.
Landmark Brazilian UFO Case Reaches Capitol Hill as Varginha Incident Turns 30
Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal report on discussions between U.S. lawmakers and Brazilian witnesses marking the thirtieth anniversary of the "Varginha UFO Incident."
Why is Everyone on Sora AI Obsessed with Star Trek?
A growing number of creators have become captivated with using the app for a specific purpose: making Star Trek parody videos.
2026 Space Outlook: New Missions Look to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond as Humanity Seeks Permanent Space Habitation
2026 is shaping up to be a stellar year for space exploration with plans for Moon and Mars missions, planetary defense initiatives, and more.
New Warp-Drive Propulsion Concept Moves Fictional Starships Closer to Engineering Reality
A new warp-drive study proposes a novel segmented design that brings hyper-fast space travel one step closer to becoming a reality.
“She Was and Is Pregnant with My Babies”: Research Reveals Just How Deep Human–Chatbot Romance Already Goes
Study of Replika chatbot reveals users forming deep romantic bonds, marriages, and emotional reliance on AI partners in surprising new ways.
Eerie Sightings of “Sea Serpents” Have Haunted Sailors for Centuries—We Went to a Famous Monster Hunter for Answers to the Mystery
Tales of sea serpents have haunted seafarers for centuries, and Scottish researcher Adrian Shine offers a naturalist's view on some of history's most famous cases.
From Historic Shipwrecks to Submarines, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum Offers Lessons in Canadian–American Relations
From WW II submarines to 19th-century trade shipwrecks, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum illuminates the history of Canadian-American relations.
Why We Love to See the Mighty Fall: The Science Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Seeing Others Fail
Science explore schadenfreude—the pleasure in others’ failures—and reveals how it shapes envy, empathy, and self-esteem.
US Navy Scientists Teach Zero-Gravity Robot to Fly in Space Without Human Interference
US Naval Research Laboratory scientists have successfully trained an Astrobee zero-gravity robot to fly in space without human interference.
Building Safe AI Is Harder and More Urgent Than Our Leaders Realize—a Philosopher Explains Why
Michael Glawson, Ph.D., argues that now is the time to eliminate the "blind spots" in the quickening development of artificial intelligence, before it's too late.
Ancient Breathwork Meets Modern Neuroscience, Offering Psychedelic Therapy Without Substances, Study Finds
New peer-reviewed research reveals how breathwork may contribute to inducing altered states of consciousness with potential therapeutic benefits.
Inside the BCI Race: How a Global Push to Bridge Minds and Machines Reveals Competing Paths Toward BCI Integration
The rapidly expanding brain-computer interface (BCI) field is not only driving cutting-edge neuroscience but also fueling a competitive race for market dominance.
A Giant Rockfall at Yosemite Decades Ago Caused a Supersonic Airblast—Here’s What Made the One-of-a-Kind Event So Deadly
In 1996, an large rockfall in the Yosemite Valley resulted in a devastating event that generated a sonic boom and a huge granite dust cloud.
Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink’s First Brain Interface Recipient, Reflects on Neurotechnology, Ethics, and Identity
In an exclusive interview, Noland Arbaugh discusses becoming the first person to receive Neuralink's brain-computer interface, The Link.
How The Giant Magellan Telescope Could Confirm Potential Signs of Life Spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope team explains how the observatory will help solve the mysteries of the cosmos including the search for life.
Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI and Stop a Chip War Over Taiwan? Experts Clash Over the High-Stakes Semiconductor Race
The U.S.-China chip war intensifies as nations grapple with export controls and strategic dominance in the global race for AI.
Video: Interactive 3D Hologram Allows Users to Manipulate Virtual Objects with Their Hands
Researchers unveil the first-ever interactive 3D hologram that lets users manipulate objects projected into thin air with their hands.
The Dire Wolf, an Extinct Canine that Roamed Prehistoric America, Has Been Resurrected
The dire wolf has been resurrected in a remarkable achievement by Texas-based biotechnology company Colossal Biosciences.
Will the Declassification Task Force or President Trump Compel the DoD to Release its Trove of Unclassified UAP Videos?
Christopher Mellon offers perspectives on the need for reducing unnecessary secrecy regarding the management of unclassified U.S. government videos of unidentifed aerial phenomena (UAP).
Did Our Solar System Pass Through a Giant Molecular Cloud Ten Million Years Ago?
Could our solar system have been temporarily exposed to an enhanced flux of cosmic-rays at some point in the ancient past?
AI Governance Through ‘Equity by Design’ is Needed to Protect Marginalized Communities, Expert Warns
Experts are calling for the implementation of a framework for AI equality to help elevate the voices of communities that could become lost amid a shifting digital landscape.
AI Phishing Revolution: Study Reveals Bots Now Out-Scheme Humans in Cyber Deception
New research has revealed that artificial intelligence systems are now capable of crafting phishing emails as effectively as human experts.
Do Faster-than-Light Particles Exist? Tachyons, Black Holes, and the Limits of Faster-Than-Light Physics
Are there particles that can move faster than light? Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explores this question and the mysterious role of hypothetical particles known as tachyons.
Is Humanity the Pinnacle? A Cosmic Perspective on Intelligence and Survival
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explains why it's an understatement to think that humans could have behaved more intelligently throughout our history, and what that means for the future.
Where The Second UAP Disclosure Act Failure May Now Steer The Ark of Human History
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, returns to address the ongoing legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act.
National Science Foundation Hosts Interagency Meeting on Disruptive Technology with UAP in Focus
The advancement of low Earth orbit technologies and addressing challenges like UAP were among the issues discussed during a recent meeting hosted by the National Science Foundation.
France Unveils Multi-Layered Air Defense Strategy Amid Concerns Over Drones and Aerial Threats
In an era of evolving aerial threats, France's air defense forces have refined their operational strategies to safeguard national security.
Why the ‘Mystery Drone’ Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps
The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.
Life in the ‘Big Crunch’: What If the Velocities of All Particles in the Universe Suddenly Reversed?
What would happen if the velocities of all particles in the Universe underwent what physicists call 'Big Crunch'? Avi Loeb explores in this Thanksgiving installment of 'Our Cosmic Neighborhood.'
Strange “Quack-like” Noises Were Detected Off the New Zealand Coast Decades Ago. This Researcher Thinks They Were Communication.
No one knew the source of the odd, repeating noises coming from somewhere in the ocean depths off the New Zealand coast.
UAP Transparency Under Trump 2.0: What the New Administration Could Mean for UFO Disclosure
Donald Trump's return to the White House raises questions about what role his administration might play in the push for transparency on UAP.
Inside America’s UFO Cults: A Look at Manipulation and Misinformation in the UFO Counterculture
In his new documentary "Dark Alliance," filmmaker Darcy Weir presents a case study in the dangers of manipulation and the spread of misinformation in the UFO community.
Thomas Edison, Ghost Hunter? The Forgotten History of Edison’s Mysterious “Spirit Phone”
Forgotten to history, Thomas Edison once sought to build a "spirit phone" to allow the living to communicate with the dead.
Storytelling for Justice: Director X and Scientists Explore Cinema’s Power in Justice Reform
Recent research explores how popular cinema can serve as a catalyst for positive change in justice reform.
AI Sexbots Are On The Rise. Should We Regulate Them?
As AI sexbots are becoming more prevalent, researchers are concerned over how they will impact the future and the ethics of human sexuality.
Tiny Black Holes with Appetites Could Help Shed Light on Quantum-Gravitational Physics
The quantum dance of mini black holes offers potentials for understanding how accretion occurs at the subatomic level.
Mystery of Göbekli Tepe Deepens as Scientists Search for Clues to Ancient Site’s Strange Symbols
A controversial new paper says Göbekli Tepe may be the world's oldest calendar, reigniting debate over the 11,500-year-old megalithic site.
Is Dark Matter Made of Primordial Black Holes?
New research is placing dynamical constraints on primordial black holes (PBHs) as a potential dark matter candidate.
Interstellar Sun-Divers: Probing the Sun’s Corona for Exotic Artifacts
NASA's Parker Solar Probe and other space observatories could be used to study interstellar "Sun-divers." What else could they reveal?
Beyond the Horizon: How the Rubin Observatory Will Transform Our Understanding of the Cosmos
The Rubin Observatory will revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos by capturing unprecedented data on interstellar objects, potentially uncovering evidence of extraterrestrial technology.
Can Black Holes Be Made from Light? Scientists Say No, but Gravity Suggests Otherwise.
Can a black hole be made from light? A recent paper says no, but there was a crucial factor omitted from their calculations.