Chasing Shadows: New Breakthrough Brings Elusive Neutrino Mystery Into Focus
Physicists at KATRIN in Germany have found an upper limit to the mass of the neutrino, a subatomic particle of the Standard Model.
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A Long-Dormant Supermassive Black Hole Has Awakened, and It’s Doing Something Extreme and Unusual
A supermassive black hole that scientists have nicknamed "Ansky" is now awake after a long dormant period, emitting powerful X-ray flares.
The “Holy Grail” of Neuroscience? Researchers Create Stunningly Accurate Digital Twin of the Brain
Harnessing the power of AI, scientists have created a highly accurate "digital twin" of the brain in pursuit of neuroscience's "holy grail."
IARPA Research Achieves the Impossible in New Breakthrough Revealing the Brain’s Biggest Mysteries
New research by IARPA has achieved the "impossible," providing the most detailed map of brain activity to date.
“Quantum-Level Perspective” of Subatomic Particle Sprays Are Revealing New Quantum Secrets
Physicists studied proton interactions at the Large Hadron Collider to see if they could find quantum entanglement as a result.
“This is Something We Did Not See Coming.” New Physics from Odd Shapes Predicts what Appears as Random Motion
Basic physics quickly gets messy in an irregular world, scientists discover in new research on the old problem of a ball rolling downhill.
Previously Unknown Ancient Human Lineage Discovered in Libyan Rock Shelter
Homo sapiens migrated out of Africa roughly 50,000 years ago, but scientists have now discovered that some chose to remain behind.
Curious Grad Student Accidentally Discovers Shape-Changing Liquid That Bends the Laws of Thermodynamics
Bendng the laws of thermodynamics, University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a surprising "shape-changing liquid."
Strange “Supermazes” Are Stretching Our Understanding of Black Holes Beyond General Relativity
Physicists are reshaping our understanding of black holes in new research that maps theoretical structures within them known as “supermazes.”
Chew on This: Natural Bean Gum Could Help Stop the Spread of Flu and Herpes Viruses
Researchers created a chewing gum from lalab beans that has antiviral properties to help fight herpes and influenza strains.
Life on Titan? Scientists Are Rethinking Whether Alien Life Could Thrive on Saturn’s Mysterious Icy Moon
A new study challenges past optimism scientists have expressed about whether life could exist on Saturn's moon Titan.
“Fiendish” Martian Dust Devils Dancing on the Red Planet Engage in Cannibalism as NASA’s Perseverance Rover Looks On
New images captured by NASA's Perseverance rover reveals a Martian dust devil as it "cannibalizes" another of its kind.
Breakthrough Prize 2025: What to Know About the Awards Dubbed ‘Oscars of Science’
The 11th annual Breakthrough Prize recently honored pioneering researchers alongside Hollywood icons in a star-studded ceremony in Santa Monica.
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.
Hot Quantum Physics: Scientists Create Schrödinger’s Cat at Higher Temperatures
Researchers have found they can create quantum cat states at warmer temperatures, making these systems more robust to noise.
Neuroscientists Unveil Digital ‘Translator’ to Map the Mind Like Never Before
UCLA Health researchers have developed a new “digital toolbox” for brain network studies that allows them to map the mind like never before.
Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Photon Router Transforms Microwave Qubits into Light Pulses
A quantum computer breakthrough was made by Harvard physicists with a photon router, a powerful optical interface for quantum networks.
Miso in Microgravity: Fermented Flavor Takes Off Aboard the International Space Station
Astronauts made miso paste aboard the ISS to see if it would ferment similar to its Earth-based counterparts.
Rare Discovery of Complete Plesiosaur Skeleton is Unlocking the Evolutionary Secrets of Jurassic Europe
Researchers found a new fossil of a marine dinosaur, Plesiopterys wildi, which gives clues to early life during ancient times.
Images Reveal NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spotted a ‘Blue Ghost’ on the Moon
New images released by NASA have revealed an ambitious spacecraft's landing site during its recent mission to the lunar surface.
Chinese Companies are Accelerating the Brain Interface Race, Matching Neuralink with Human Trials
Chinese brain interface developers CIBR and NeuCyber are rapidly advancing in the global race to implant brain-computer interface chips in humans.
Physicists Are Decoding Mysterious Behavior of ‘Strange Metals’ Using Quantum Information
New findings are shedding light on the link between quantum entanglement and the anomalous behavior of strange metals.
Breakthrough in Quantum Magnetism Simulation Marks Turning Point for Quantum Computing
Researchers at Quantinuum, CalTech, and other institutes have successfully used a quantum computer to simulate quantum magnetism.
Transparent Wood? Scientists Invent Biodegradable Material That Could Replace Plastics
Scientist have invented a new type of transparent wood that could one day replace harmful plastics in several applications.
Microlightning in Water Droplets May Have Sparked Life on Earth, in a “Striking” New Twist on Life’s Origins
New microlightning research out of Stanford adds a "striking" twist to an existing theory about how life may have originated on our planet.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals ‘Cosmic Tornado’ and Hidden Galaxy in Striking New Images
New James Webb Space Telescope captures a "cosmic tornado" with imagery of the dramatic outflow from a newly formed star.
‘Impossible’ Device Physicists Said Wouldn’t Work Just Generated Electricity from the Earth’s Rotation
A controversial device that most scientists said was impossible has successfully generated electricity from the Earth's rotation.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Uncovers the Most Advanced Prebiotic Chemistry Yet on the Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover collected the largest organic compounds ever discovered on the Martian surface, with new hints of ancient life, after scientists analyzed the pulverized rock samples.
Chimpanzee “Engineering” Observed in Groundbreaking Study Offers Clues to Ancient Human Tool Use
New research from Oxford University has revealed chimpanzee "engineering" capabilities that aid them in retrieving insects as food sources.
Shimmering Caves on Earth May Hold Clues to Finding Extraterrestrial Life on Planetary Moons
Fluorescent caves on Earth may hold the secrets to survival necessary for scientists to detect life elsewhere in the universe.
Ultrafast Laser Breakthrough Reveals Light’s Ability to Instantly Transform Properties of Matter
The effects of ultra-fast lasers that can change material states in attoseconds are finally understood, thanks to new Israeli research.
Strange Spheres Spotted on Mars Baffle NASA Scientists, Point to Red Planet’s Mysterious Past
NASA scientists were recently “astonished” by the Perseverance rover's discovery of dark gray spheres on Mars, whose origin remains unclear.
This is Your Brain During Sex: New Research Shows What Happens to Mice During Intercourse
Researchers found that when mice had sex, their brain chemicals dopamine and acetylcholine worked together to produce pleasure.
Scientists Have Discovered a Previously Unknown Forest Giant in the Remote Mountains of East Africa
A previously unknown gigantic species has been discovered by researchers working in the remote Udzungwa Mountains of East Africa.
Who Was Entombed in the Pyramids? Surprising New Burial Discoveries Challenge Past Narratives
Researchers have located laborers beneath a pyramid in Tombos, Sudan, revealing burial was more inclusive in ancient Egypt than expected..
New Method for Isolating Lithium-6 Could Boost Nuclear Fusion Research
Researchers find a new method to isolate lithium-6 from other materials, paving the way forward in nuclear energy.
Mapping Ocean Floor Mysteries, NASA’s SWOT Satellite Unveils Earth’s Hidden Terrain Beneath the Waves
NASA and the French space agency CNES's SWOT satellite provides researchers with the tools to create the most accurate ocean maps yet.
NASA Earth-Observing Satellite Mission Spots Mysterious “Impact Structure” in Remote Australian Outback
An ancient impact structure in remote northern Australia was recently spotted by one of NASA's Earth-observing satellite missions.
Chinese Quantum Satellite Makes Groundbreaking Ultra-Secure Transmission with South Africa
The first quantum satellite link was established between the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1 and a South African university.
“We Might Need to Rethink Our Standard Model of Cosmology.” Largest 3D Universal Map Ever Could Solve Dark Energy Mystery
The largest 3D universal map ever produced is causing scientists to rethink our standard model of cosmology.
Ancient Genetic Discovery Challenges Single-Lineage Theory of Human Origins
New research has shown that modern humans descend from not one but two separate ancient human ancestral lineages.
Physicists Create Time Quasicrystal that Defies Common Perceptions of Time and Motion
Physicists have just created the first-ever time quasicrystal, a new phase of matter that appears to defy concepts of time and motion.
This Weird Illusion Can Fool Your Brain into Feeling Less Pain, New Study Reveals
Scientists discover the rubber hand illusion can reduce pain perception, revealing new possibilities for pain management and therapy.
Elusive Neutrinos Detected Deep Within the Ocean Could Provide Clues to Quantum Gravity
Neutrinos may be the key to quantum gravity, potentially leading to a unified theory combining quantum mechanics and general relativity.
First Data Release From Euclid Mission Hints at Dark Matter and Deep Field Discoveries to Come
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid space telescope is set to release its first data, a preview of new deep field space observations.
Virtual Headphones? Audio Engineers Create ‘Audible Enclaves,’ Where Only the Listener Can Hear
Researchers have created customized 'audio enclaves' that work like a virtual headset where only the listener can hear the sound.
Cosmic “Dirty Windows” Can Distort Our View Into the Universe. A New 3D Map Aims to Wipe Away the Problem
As astronomers peer through telescopes across the cosmos, dust clouds may distort the light from distant objects, altering observations.
James Webb Space Telescope Snaps The First Images of an Exoplanet with Possible Life-Giving CO₂
New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images show the first carbon dioxide-containing planet discovered outside of Earth’s solar system.
Effort to Map the “Uncharted Expanses” of the Ocean Floor Funded by the Office of Naval Research
A new effort to map the ocean floor funded by the Office of Naval Research uses the magic of mathematics and the power of sound waves.
NASA’s “Blue Ghost” Lunar Lander Captures New Close-Up Images of the Moon’s Surface
The first images of lunar lander engine thruster stirring up moon dust were captured during the successful Blue Ghost descent.