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Rise of the Stellarators: Fusion Power Could Become a Reality with This Innovative Technology, But There’s a Twist

Micah Hanks·September 9, 2022

Scientists could soon be closing in on making sustainable fusion energy a reality, thanks to an innovative new take on an existing technology that could help fusion reactions occur in a more confined space.

Infodynamics: Discovery of a New Law of Physics Could Help Scientists Predict Genetic Mutations

Micah Hanks·September 7, 2022

Researchers say a new law of physics could help predict the occurrence of genetic mutations, in a remarkable development in the research field known as infodynamics.

A new survey in psychoactive drugs by psychiatrists suggests that new classifications are needed.

A New Survey of U.S. Psychiatrists Suggests that Some Psychoactive Drugs Need to be Reclassified by the DEA

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·September 7, 2022

A new survey shows a significant difference between U.S. policies on drugs versus how psychiatrists view their safety, which could eventually lead to a push for new classifications in the years ahead.

Researchers Bust the Myth That Cannabis Users Are Lazy

Christopher Plain·September 6, 2022

Researchers studying potentially harmful effects on regular cannabis users say they have busted the lazy stoner myth.

Could Augmented Reality Change How We Read Paper Books?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·September 2, 2022

A new augmented reality technology study recently examined how the technology may change the future of printed books and publishing.

Turbulence, the “Greatest Unsolved Problem in All of Science,” Could Soon be Decoded

Micah Hanks·August 31, 2022

Physicists with the Georgia Institute of Technology say they have demonstrated how the phenomenon of turbulence can be better understood with a bit of help from fluid dynamics.

“Cosmics” and “Phantoms”: Ukrainian Independent Study Reveals Observations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Micah Hanks·August 26, 2022

Ukrainian researchers say an independent study of unidentified aerial phenomena has produced images of objects that defy simple explanation.

Researchers Untangle “Arrow of Time” Mystery in Groundbreaking New Physics Study

Micah Hanks·August 24, 2022

Researchers are closing in on the mystery of the arrow of time, and how cells and particles could be the source for various phenomena that gives rise to the human concept of time.

Solving the Hard Problem of Consciousness: Physicist Nir Lahav Ph.D. on a Relativistic Theory of Consciousness

Micah Hanks·August 24, 2022

Dr. Nir Lahav explains how a relativistic approach to the hard problem of consciousness may help us unravel some of the perplexing questions we have about the brain, and other mysteries of the mind.

Radioactive Rock Accidently Found in High School Storage Room

Tim McMillan·August 23, 2022

A science teacher recently made a surprise discovery when they stumbled upon a radioactive rock, tucked away in a high school storage room.

Massive Megalithic Complex Discovered in Southern Spain

Tim McMillan·August 19, 2022

Archaeologists discover a massive megalithic complex on land initially set to become an avocado plantation in southern Spain.

Hidden Beyond the Edge of a Black Hole, a Curious Ring of Light Has Been Detected in a Supergiant Galaxy

Micah Hanks·August 17, 2022

Astrophysicists have revealed a once-hidden ring of light in “remastered” versions of the historic first images of a black hole.

Resurrecting the Thylacine: Colossal Announces Plans to “De-Extinct” the Tasmanian Tiger

Micah Hanks·August 16, 2022

Colossal Biosciences has announced its new effort to ressurrect the Thylacine using innovative de-extinction technologies.

We Have Ignition: Remarkable Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion Represents a New Physics Milestone

Micah Hanks·August 15, 2022

For the first time, scientists have confirmed a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion involving the first successful instance of ignition.

Nicolas Delsol, a researcher with the Florida Museum of Natural History, examines the tooth of the first domesticated horse found in the Americas.

DNA Study Confirms Evidence of the Oldest Domesticated Horse in America

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 13, 2022

The recent fossil discovery of a domesticated horse tooth is expanding our knowledge of the history of the early Americas.

Consciousness Mystery Could Be Solved By This Compelling New Physics Theory

Micah Hanks·August 12, 2022

A new physics theory proposes novel solutions to a longstanding mystery, which philosophers call the hard problem of consciousness.

A new study from University College London looked at how a smartphone could improve memory as a way to store extra information.

Research Suggests Smartphones Could Help Improve Your Memory, But There’s a Catch

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 12, 2022

A new study from University College London looked at how a smartphone could improve memory as a way to store extra information.

Rare and Unexplained, Scientists May Soon Solve the Mystery of Lightning “Superbolts”

Micah Hanks·August 11, 2022

For decades, scientists have been aware of the existence of a rare and mysterious form of lightning known as superbolts.

New Species Discovery Reveals a Mysterious Deep-Sea Giant in the Gulf of Mexico

Micah Hanks·August 10, 2022

A monstrous new variety of deep-sea isopod has been discovered deep below the waters of the southern Gulf of Mexico, according to new research published by an international team.

Did Scientists Just Prove the Existence of a Mirror Universe?

Christopher Plain·August 10, 2022

Researchers trying to explain cosmic expansion say they have found an elegant and simple solution: the existence of a mirror universe.

Research from several institutions in Canada have found that beer waste can be used to make quantum dots, devices used in medicine, electronics, and other applications.

New Study Suggests that Quantum Dots Could be Made Out of Beer Waste

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 9, 2022

Research out of Canada has found beer waste can be used to make quantum dots, devices used in medicine, electronics, and other applications.

New research looking at swarming lasers could change our definition of sentience.

This Awesome System of “Living” Lasers Displays Swarm Behavior

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 8, 2022

From guns to lightsabers, lasers have been powerful forces in the world of science fiction. But in reality, lasers have uses very different from the kinds of futuristic weaponry of fiction, assisting in medical procedures, a range of electronic devices,...

In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery

Christopher Plain·August 5, 2022

Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.

This Curvy Quantum Physics Discovery Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Reality

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2022

A recent discovery in the field of quantum physics by researchers at Purdue University has opened the doorway to a whole new way of looking at our physical reality.

MIT Scientists Just Did Something Remarkable With Holograms and 19th Century Technology

Micah Hanks·August 1, 2022

Employing holograms and an odd phenomenon in physics used in color photography, an MIT team has produced an all-new color printing technique.

Strange Science: The Crazy Things Researchers Have Done in the Name of Science

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 28, 2022

Researchers in the past have been more than willing to do strange things in the name of science, often with very questionable results.

Evidence of an Ancient Sea Monster Just Turned Up in an Unlikely Place, but it Wasn’t Loch Ness

Micah Hanks·July 27, 2022

New fossil evidence is changing what we thought we knew about plesiosaurs... and here's why it has some people talking about Loch Ness.

The Aristarchus Anomaly: What China Found on the Moon Could Help Solve a Centuries-Old Mystery

Micah Hanks·July 25, 2022

Astronomers have long reported sightings of mysterious flashes of light from within the Aristarchus crater, and new data could help scientists understand their source.

This Magnetic Material Seems to Bend the Laws of Physics by Freezing at Hotter Temperatures

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 25, 2022

A magnetic material seems to freeze and become stronger at warmer temperatures. Physicists believe they may understand why.

New research suggests that hearing noises in our dreams may be more common than expected.

Hearing Noises During your Dreams Might be Normal, According to New Research

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 22, 2022

New research suggests that hearing noises while we dream could be far more common than scientists once expected.

Researchers studied a molecule called inosine which may trigger the brown fat cell-burning process

Could Inosine be the Miracle Cure for Weight Loss?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 19, 2022

Researchers say a molecule called inosine may trigger the brown fat cell-burning process in a new study that could revolutionize weight loss.

“Impossible” Neutron Breakthrough is Made, Building on Famous Double-Slit Experiment

Micah Hanks·July 18, 2022

A physics first in neutron interferometry that builds on the famous “double slit” experiment has led to a surprising breakthrough.

MDMA Could Be the Next Big Thing in Trauma Treatment, Research Suggests

John Muldowney·July 18, 2022

MDMA-assisted therapy may one day prove to be valuable for helping trauma survivors recover from their PTSD.

Stunning First Images From James Webb Space Telescope Mark “Dawn of a New Era” for NASA

Micah Hanks·July 12, 2022

The first complete set of images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, “the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope,” was just revealed by NASA.

In Psychedelic Therapy, The “Mystical Experience” Could Be Key

Tim McMillan·July 12, 2022

A recent study further supports that altered states of consciousness are the key to psychedelic therapy, after finding no positive impact from psilocybin microdosing.

Will Future Spacecraft Use ‘Jaws’ Bacteria to Make Rocket Fuel?

Christopher Plain·July 11, 2022

Researchers say they have successfully used everyday bacteria to create the key ingredient for rocket fuel.

The Sun Causes An Odd Phenomenon to Occur Every July at This “Perfect Moment”, Research Reveals

Micah Hanks·July 8, 2022

The sun causes this fascinating phenomenon to occur on Earth every July 8, which most people have been completely unaware of until now.

Gene patents on dinosaur DNA have yet to be filed, but they could be a lucrative prospect for many biotech companies.

How Much is Dinosaur DNA Actually Worth?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 5, 2022

Gene patents on dinosaur DNA have yet to be filed, but they could be a lucrative prospect for many biotech companies.

From Edgar Allan Poe to Isaac Asimov, this article details non-scientists who have contributed to science, and whose work has inspired others

5 Surprising “Non-Scientists” Who Contributed to Science

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 5, 2022

From Edgar Allan Poe to Isaac Asimov, here are five non-scientists whose work contributed advances to science.

International Asteroid Day: How the Puzzling 1908 Tunguska Event Prompted a UN Resolution

Micah Hanks·June 29, 2022

June 30th is International Asteroid Day, a date recognized by the adoption of a UN resolution commemorating the 1908 Tunguska event over Siberia.

We’ve Lost The Fight Against Extreme Heat So We Now Have to Adapt, Says New Report

MJ Banias·June 29, 2022

Global warming is causing irreversable extreme heat, meaning we must strengthen power grids, alter how we look at our cities, and our world.

Mysterious Transient Object Detected by Astronomers Packs a Powerful Pulsar Punch

Micah Hanks·June 24, 2022

Astronomers have spotted a transient object they say is unique—and potentially a lot more energetic—than past examples they have witnessed, according to new research.

Gravity Mystery Could Soon be Solved with Help From This Mind-Bending New Theoretical Model

Micah Hanks·June 23, 2022

Gravity remains one of the great mysteries of modern physics, and this Toronto-based researcher thinks a new theoretical model may finally help to resolve it.

Researchers Were Stunned by What They Recently Found Deep Under Antarctica

Christopher Plain·June 22, 2022

Researchers in Antarctica were shocked to find a thriving community of crab-like creatures living under the ice.

An Anomaly Detected Deep Underground Could Point to New Fundamental Physics

Micah Hanks·June 20, 2022

A recent experiment deep below Russia's Caucasus mountains points to the existence of a new elementary particle: the sterile neutrino.

What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?

Christopher Plain·June 20, 2022

A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) may offer a way to help people avoid relapse when they quit smoking.

Could Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Help Smokers Quit in the Long Term?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 15, 2022

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) may offer a way to help people avoid relapse when they quit smoking.

Researchers have found that the most common demographic considered "a-holes," are middle-aged men, for many reasons.

“Why is He Such a Jerk?” Research Reveals Why Middle-Aged Men May Fall Into This Weird Demographic

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 14, 2022

A new study from the University of Georgia has found a similarity between people with bad attitudes: many of them are middle-aged men.

Is Reality an Illusion? New Research Explores How Perception Influences Physical Responses

Tim McMillan·June 8, 2022

New research on perception feeds into the debate that reality is, fundamentally, just an illusion.

A new smart device is tricking metals into behaving like more valuable metals used in electronic devices, helping with the metal shortage.

Smart Device is Tricking Metals to Behaving like Other Metals within Electronic Devices

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 7, 2022

A new smart device is tricking metals into behaving like more valuable metals used in electronic devices, helping with the metal shortage.