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Ancient Ritual Sacrifice? Archaeologists are Unraveling the Enigma of an Ancient Ecuadorian Burial
Researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient Ecuadorian woman who may have been involved in ritual sacrifice.
Laser Light Transformed Into a Supersolid in Groundbreaking Experiment
Physicists have transformed laser light into a supersolid, marking an entirely new process for achieving this mysterious state of matter.
Discovery of Oldest-Known Impact Crater is Radically Changing Our Understanding of Earth’s Ancient Past
Scientists have identified one of the oldest known impact craters, offering new insights into Earth's formation and early life.
EV Battery Showdown: New Study Examines Tesla and BYD’s Competing Designs
Researchers took apart batteries from Tesla and BYD electric vehicles (EV) to compare their components, looking for efficiencies.
Unprecedented Nova Eruption Reveals Extreme Heat and Mysterious Silicon Signature
A shockingly bright Nova explosion occurred right on cue, but its brilliance and strange chemical signature baffled astronomers.
FDA Seeks to Rehire Employees Let Go in Federal Layoffs, Including Neuralink Reviewers
Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees, including some involved in reviewing Elon Musk’s Neuralink, have been fired or released recently. Now, the FDA wants them back.
“They’re Enigmas.” Scientists Perplexed by Mysterious Martian Stones That Hint at Possibility of Life
Ancient Mars may have been warmer, wetter, and weirder than expected, according to an discovery made by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover.
“Every Day Could Be Our Last.” Voyager Instruments Shut Down as Iconic Spacecraft Continue Farthest-Ever Journey from Earth
NASA plans to disable instruments on its iconic Voyager probes to extend the missions of the two farthest human-made objects from Earth.
1.5-Million-Year-Old “Factory” for Bone Tool Production Reveals Unexpected Cognitive Leap in Early Humans
A prehistoric "factory" discovered in Tanzania pushes human ancestor bone tool-making back by over a million years from earlier estimates.
This is Your Brain on Microplastics: Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Brain Microplastic Levels
Alarming levels of microplastics discovered inside the human brain might be directly affecting its proper operation.
Is Solar Activity Driving Earthquakes? New Research Suggests a Correlation Between the Sun and Seismic Events
Japanese scientists have discovered new significant correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, according to recent research.
Hidden at the Bottom of a 2,516 Meter Hole in Finland, Scientists Made a Volatile Organic Discovery
Poor air quality markers were discovered in Finland’s Outokumpu drill hole, marking concerns for carbon generation and nuclear waste storage.
Study Yields New Evidence of Advanced Technology Use Over 40,000 Years Ago
An analysis of artifacts from the Islands of Southeast Asia has revealed the use of advanced technology millennia before previously believed.
Introducing the ‘Woolly Mouse’: Colossal Biosciences Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough in De-Extinction Technology
Colossal Biosciences has used genetic engineering to produce a cold adapted woolly mouse using woolly mammoth DNA.
Scientists Solve Centuries-Old Mystery of Why Hot Droplets Rebound Off Cool Surfaces
Scientists say hot droplets on cool surfaces show properties similar to the Leidenfrost effect, potentially advancing fire proof materials.
Antarctic Ice Loss Could Mean Extreme Slowing of Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current by 2050
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is slowing due to melting Antarctic ice sheets, potentially compounding climate concerns.
2,700-Year-Old Meteorite Jewelry Unearthed in Poland Reveals Ancient Connection to the Cosmos
New research has revealed artifacts recovered from ancient Polish burial sites included pieces forged from rare extraterrestrial iron.
Interstellar Objects: Oumuamua, Borisov, and the Case for Studying Visitors from the Stars
New research suggests that interstellar objects like ‘Oumuamua and Borisov arrive near Earth far more frequently than previously thought.
Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2: NASA’s Latest Missions Target Moon’s Mysterious South Pole
NASA’s latest technology advances are on their way to the Moon, poised to answer lingering questions ahead of the next crewed lunar landing.
The Science of Becoming an Elite Special Forces Solider: New Study Reveals What It Takes to Make the Cut
A new study by the U.S. Army Research Institute reveals the science behind who makes the cut to become an elite Special Forces soldier.
Mind-Shattering Discovery Reveals How a Human Brain Turned to Glass in the Ancient Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
An individual who perished in the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 CE had his brain turned to glass under a unique set of conditions.
Microbial Research Aboard the International Space Station Suggests Astronauts Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
The International Space Station may be too clean for astronauts' own good, allowing hostile microbiota to flourish.
Sustainability Hack for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Makes Mixing Oil And Water a Good Thing
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered a new sustainability hack with a simple way to recycle lithium-ion batteries.
The Brain’s Working Memory Has Limits, and These Scientists Say They Know Why
In a new study, researchers from Brown University found that dopamine levels have effects on working memory, including short term memory.
Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4
A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.
22,000-Year-Old Evidence of Transport Technology Reshapes Our Understanding of the Ancient Americas
Archeologists say they have discovered evidence of 22,000-year-old transport technology used in the ancient Americas.
Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color
Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.
Misinformation, Deception, and Harm Reveal the ‘Dark Side’ of Influencer Culture, Alarming Study Says
Researchers reveal that social media influencers can cause misinformation, unrealistic beauty standards and unethical practices.
This New Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Live Moth Antennae to Navigate by Sensing Odors
Researchers recently unveiled a new bio-hybrid drone that integrates live silkworm moth antenna to detect smells.
Physicists Thought This “Doubly Magic” Atomic Nucleus was Perfectly Spherical. An Unexpected Discovery Says Otherwise.
A long-held belief involving lead-208 challenges past beliefs that the element’s atomic nucleus is a perfect sphere.
DARPA’s RESTORE Program Aims to Hack Sleep for Warfighters Operating on Three Hours of Rest
DARPA's latest program, RESTORE, aims to supercharge sleep deprived soldiers on as little as three hours of rest.
FDA Staff Reviewing Musk’s Neuralink Among Those Fired in DOGE Employee Layoffs
Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration employees connected to reviewing Elon Musk’s brain interface company Neuralink have been fired.
Satellite Data Reveals Concerning Trend in Major Cities That Were Once a Gateway to Opportunity
Satellite data and city records suggest major metropolitan areas have ceased functioning as effective springboards for progress.
Digital Detox: Doing This With Your Smartphone Can Significantly Boost Mental Health, New Study Finds
New research shows how blocking mobile internet can significantly boost one's mental health, focus, and well-being.
New Research Links Aspartame to Heart Health Risks
New research suggests that one of the most common sugar substitutes, aspartame, may have unintended consequences for heart health.
Static Electricity Gets a Jolt as Scientists Solve Decades-Old Mystery
New research out of Australia is helping to bring order to the enduring chaos involving static electricity.
Rare Hexagonal Diamond is Finally Created in the Lab, Overturning Decades of Controversy
For the first time, researchers in China have synthetically produced a nearly pure hexagonal diamond, marking a significant breakthrough in materials science.
Physicists Uncover Evidence of Two Opposing Arrows of Time in the Quantum Realm
Physicists at the University of Surrey have uncovered evidence suggesting that, at the quantum level, time does not have a single, forward direction but instead can emerge in two opposing directions.
The Science of Creativity: Study Reveals the Best Ways to Organize Teams for Idea Generation
New research reveals how different organizational structures impact idea generation, offering insights into the best ways to foster creativity.
Survival Secrets of Antarctica’s Largest Land-Dwelling Creature Are Finally Revealed
The hardy Antarctic midge finally reveals some of its survival secrets to Osaka Metropolitan University researchers in a new study.
Are You Ready for Love? Your Friends Might Know Before You Do
Could your friends know when you're ready to find love even before you do? A new study suggests they might.
Secrets of Cone Snail Toxins Decoded by AI Could Lead to New Drug Discoveries
Researchers have found that cone snail toxins can be a good model for AI simulations of molecular interactions.
White Dwarf Supernovae May Hold the Key to Dark Energy and Unresolved Cosmic Mysteries
Recent observations of white dwarf explosions have revealed new insights into their diversity and relationship to dark energy.
“Astronomy is Facing an Existential crisis,” Says Researcher Who Solved Radio Telescope Mystery
An American Astronomy team at Brown University found themselves in a mystery when an Australian telescope recorded some perplexing data.
“The Devils Money”: Archaeologists Uncover a Horde of Gold and Jewelry at Mysterious Early Medieval Cult Site
Archaeologists have uncovered an early medieval cult site in the Netherlands, that features hordes of gold and jewelry.
New Research Shows Bacterial ‘Sexome’ Could Help Identify Perpetrators in Sexual Assault Cases
Researchers have discovered that unique bacterial species, known as the “sexome,” are transferred between individuals during sexual intercourse.
Department of Energy Scientists Discover Unexpected New Method of Detecting High-Energy Protons
Department of Energy researchers have discovered a novel means of detecting high-energy protons.
High-Energy Detection from Deep in the Ocean Marks “A New Chapter In Neutrino Astronomy”
The most powerful neutrino on record, with help from a deep-sea sensor, has provided the first evidence for high-energy neutrinos.
Exploring the Universe’s True Shape: New Study Proposes Challenges to the Cosmological Principle
A new study proposes a way to use weak gravitational lensing data to test the long-held Cosmological Principle of the universe.