Bizarre Krayt Dragon-Like “Penis Worm” Discovered in Grand Canyon Reveals Ancient Evolutionary Arms Race
A newly discovered Cambrian, "Kraytdraco," reveals a bizarre predatory 'penis worm' in an ancient arms race beneath Grand Canyon seas.
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“It Is a Scientific First”: Groundbreaking Star Map Reveals Stellar Evolution at a Galactic Scale
Variable stars are being studied on a new scale, thanks to a star map bringing together open clusters and providing astronomers new tools.
This Parasitic Worm Could Invade Your Body Undetected—Scientists Finally Know How It Infects Millions Annually
Research reveals how a parasitic worm can disable pain neurons to evade immune detection, offering deeper insights into infection and pain.
What Is It? Astronomers Reveal “Punctum,” a New Celestial Object Unlike Any Other Known to Exist
A faint signal detected in a nearby galaxy led to the discovery of "Punctum," a celestial object unlike any previously observed in our universe.
NASA Investigates Strange, Leopard-Spotted Martian Stone Discovered by Perseverance Rover
NASA's perseverance rover recently collected samples from an unusual red stone on Mars bearing spots resembling a leopard’s coat.
“It Was Unclear to Scientists Why They Existed”: Breakthrough Study Reveals Why “Impossible” Quasicrystals Exist
Quasicrystals, an unusual atomic structure between crystal and glass, may be the most stable arrangement of atoms.
Scientists Use Lasers to Reveal Mysterious Hidden Phenomena Occurring Over Ocean Waves
Scientists using lasers have discovered a previously hidden environment that exists in the transitional zone between the air and the sea.
This Meteorite Crashed Through a Georgia Home—Experts Warn the Next Impact Could Be a “Catastrophic Situation”
A scientist who analyzed fragments of the McDonough meteorite, which struck a home in June, now warns of a future "catastrophic situation."
Landmark James Webb Space Telescope Discovery Has Astronomers Working to Solve “The Case of a Disappearing Planet”
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided crucial new evidence of a giant planet orbiting one of three stars making up Alpha Centauri.
No, That’s Not ‘Coral’ on Mars—Here’s Why the Red Planet’s Terrain Often Plays Tricks on the Eye
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover recently discovered a strange Martian feature resembling a piece of Earthly ocean coral.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Most Distant Black Hole Ever Identified, Challenging Models of Early Cosmic Evolution
A 13.3 billion-year-old black hole—the most distant ever discovered—has been observed by an international team of astronomers, providing new insights into the early universe.
Scientists Directly Measure ‘Impossible’ Zero-Point Motion That Cannot be Explained Classically
Scientists say they have achieved the "impossible" by directly measuring zero-point motion in a molecule at its lowest energy state.
“Their Identity Remains a Mystery”: Archaeologists Unearth Evidence of Mysterious Ancient Humans on “Hobbit’s” Neighbor Island
Archaeologists don't know who made one-million-year-old stone tools recently found on Sulawesi Island near the home of the "Hobbits."
Scientific Fraud Exposed: The Multi-Million-Dollar ‘Shadow Industry’ Creating Junk Science to Propel Academic Careers
From paper mills to fake journals, a new study by Northwestern University researchers exposes sprawling global networks of scientific fraud.
Astronomers Discover Unusual White Dwarf That Shouldn’t Exist—Unless It Has a Very Rare Origin Story
A white dwarf star close to Earth may be the result of a powerful cosmic collision, where two stars merged into one.
“Neglectons”—Particles Once Considered Mathematical Garbage—May Hold the Key to Quantum Computing
Researchers offer fresh perspectives on challenges in quantum computing with a new look at a once-overlooked particle called the "neglecton."
A Damaging Aquatic Invader Was Discovered in the Colorado River—Officials Have Finally Solved the Mystery of Its Origins
Officials were baffled by the surprise discovery of a destructive invasive species in the Colorado River earlier this year.
“Rare Snapshot of a Vanished Arctic World”: 75,000-Year-Old Cave Reveals Complex Ice Age Community
An international team of explorers have revealed unexpected findings discovered in a 75,000-year-old ice age European Arctic cave.
High-Resolution Images Reveal Rare ‘Plasma Ribbon’ in a Distant Black Hole Galaxy
A stunning image reveals the plasma jet at the heart of the OJ 287 galaxy, providing new data on black holes’ impact on their surroundings.
Scientists Warn Moonquakes Are Stronger and Happen More Often Than Expected
Moonquakes created landslides on the lunar surface, according to new research highlighting new concerns for safety in moon habitation.
A Radioactive Wasp Nest Was Just Discovered at a Cold War-Era Nuclear Site by Department of Energy Officials
A concerning find was recently made at the Savannah River Site’s F-Area Tank Farm, involving the discovery of a radioactive wasp nest.
In the Darkness Between Stars, Mysterious Rogue Planets May Be Building Worlds of Their Own, Webb Telescope Reveals
New research has revealed that mysterious ‘rogue planets’ could be assembling scaled-down planetary systems of their own.
“We Call it Megaflash Lightning”: Scientists Use Satellites to Find New Record-Breaking Weather Extremes
Scientists have now observed the largest megaflash lightning strike ever documented across 515 miles of the Great Plains.
Engineers Invent “Cosmic Veil” That Could Revolutionize Energy Generation in Space
Engineers have announced the development of a "cosmic veil" they believe could dramatically improve energy generation in space.
Eruption of Meltwater from Beneath Greenland Ice Sheet Reveals First Look at an Unexpected New Climate Concern
A meltwater flood beneath the Greenland ice sheet created such pressure that it cracked the glacier, defying previous climate models.
Scientists Are Still Perplexed by Quantum Physics and Can’t Agree on Its True Meaning, Landmark Survey Finds
Quantum mechanics remains mysterious as it turns 100, and a landmark survey reveals physicists are still sharply divided over its meaning.
Tsunami Waves Strike Pacific Nations After 8.8-Magnitude Russian Earthquake—Here’s What You Should Know
Several countries remain on tsunami alerts after a colossal magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late on Tuesday.
Kardashev Collapse? New Study Warns Alien Megastructures Could Destroy Themselves Before We Ever Find Them
A new study challenges whether alien megastructures, such as Dyson spheres, could last as durable signs of advanced civilizations.
Experiments Show Mental “Time Travel” Trick Can Improve Recall and Restore Lost Memories
Experiments show mental "time travel" recreating the circumstances of the original memory can improve recall and restore lost memories
A Radical New Theory Has Scientists Rethinking the Origins of the Universe
A radical new model of the universe redefines the first few moments of existence, reducing reliance on theoretical concepts.
Baltic Sea Turns an Eerie Green as Ancient Organisms Invade Its Waters, New Satellite Images Reveal
Brilliant swirls of green are adding color to the waters of the Baltic Sea, as its summer waters are being overrun with microorganisms.
‘Extreme’ Chip Will Help LHC Scientists Explore Fundamental Questions About the Universe
Columbia University engineers invent an extreme chip capable of surviving the harsh radiation emitted during high-energy LHC experiments.
“I’m Stunned and Flabbergasted”: Scientists Were “Blown Away” By a Rare Fossil Discovery Challenging Past Thinking on Pre-Dinosaur Evolution
A newly discovered prehistoric reptile, Mirasaura grauvogeli, was found to have unusual structures similar to feathers.
Cosmic Radiation Gifted ‘The Fantastic Four’ With Superpowers—But What Would It Do to a Person in Real Life?
What would happen to someone in real life if they were exposed to the same cosmic forces that gifted The Fantastic Four with superpowers?
NASA’s “Hail Mary” Moment: Incredible Deep Space Surgery Saves JunoCam from Jupiter’s Fierce Radiation Fields
NASA successfully completed a rescue mission to save the JunoCam camera on the Juno spacecraft, only recently revealed.
Stonehenge Mystery: Enigmatic ‘Newall Boulder’ Wasn’t Moved by Glaciers After All—Its True Origins Are Even More Striking
A discovery from England’s famous Stonehenge has now been traced to a surprising source, which upends past thinking on its origins.
Scientists Reveal Most Detailed Map of Antarctica’s Seafloor Canyons Ever Made
Scientists have just published the most detailed map of Antartica's seafloor revealing ultra-deep canyons reaching up to 4,000 meters.
Seismologists Identify Rare Supershear Event During Devastating Myanmar Quake
Seismologists reveal that the March 28, 2025, Myanmar earthquake likely moved at 'supershear' velocity, which is analogous to supersonic.
Enter Ammonite: Discovery of Distant Space Object Shakes Up the Hunt for Planet Nine
Astronomers have discovered "Ammonite," a mysterious object on the solar system’s edge whose unusual orbit challenges current theories about a hypothetical ninth planet.
An Ancient Viral Code in Our DNA Is Still Shaping What It Means to Be Human, Study Reveals
New study reveals hidden viral DNA in primates plays key role in gene regulation and evolution through ancient regulatory elements.
The Fountain of Youth Might Be Psychedelic: Breakthrough Study Finds Psilocybin Boosts Lifespan and Cellular Health
Psilocybin shows potential as an anti-aging drug, extending lifespan and improving cellular health in new studies.
Astronomers Reveal Betelgeuse Has an Elusive Stellar Companion Linked to Star’s Curious Brightness Cycle
Betelgeuse, the red supergiant star closest to Earth, has finally been proven to have a companion star in observations from NASA scientists.
Researchers Discover “Doubling-Back Aversion” —The Hidden Bias Sabotaging Smart Decisions
A new study reveals how Doubling-Back Aversion leads people to reject smarter choices just to avoid undoing past progress.
Satellite Images Reveal Strange Circles, Smiley Faces, and Other Seasonal Curiosities on the Greenland Ice Sheet
With the arrival of summer, the Greenland Ice Sheet has adopted its ‘summer look,’ revealing a few odd shapes and other curiosities.
Evolution Keeps Producing Anteaters, and New Research Finally Reveals the Strange Reason Why
New research has revealed the evolutionary reason anteaters have evolved at least a dozen times since the time of the dinosaurs.
Look: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Just Had Its Closest-Ever Encounter with the Sun, and Has Historic Pictures to Prove It
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has proven to be an essential tool in understanding space weather, a major potential hazard to life on Earth.
“Everything is Unusual About This Galaxy”: James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Strangely Shaped ‘Infinity Galaxy’
The Infinity Galaxy is a recent discovery from the James Webb Space Telescope’s COSMOS-Web survey, found in archival data.
American Southwest Faces ‘New Reality’ as Scientists Warn Severe Megadrought May Endure for Centuries
The worst megadrought in 1200 years is affecting the American southwest, and there's likely no relief coming anytime soon.
“It Could Tell Us the Story of Many Other Solar Systems”: Doomed Exoplanet May Change Our Understanding of Planetary Evolution
On a collision course with its star, the Jupiter-like exoplanet TOI-2109b has astronomers keenly observing its unusual orbital decay.
Forget OLEDS, QLEDS and PHOLEDS. New Ultra-Bright QRLEDS Are Finally Here
A team of scientists trying to improve upon OLEDs and QLEDs used in modern smartphone displays have created ultra-bright QRLEDs.