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New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth

Ryan Whalen·November 25, 2024

A recent groundbreaking NASA study has revealed a significant discovery about the protein configurations that may give rise to life, challenging existing scientific assumptions.

Strange “Quack-like” Noises Were Detected Off the New Zealand Coast Decades Ago. This Researcher Thinks They Were Communication.

Micah Hanks·November 23, 2024

No one knew the source of the odd, repeating noises coming from somewhere in the ocean depths off the New Zealand coast.

James Webb Space Telescope Spots “Red Monsters” Deep in the Cosmos That Astronomers Say Shouldn’t Exist

Micah Hanks·November 22, 2024

A trio of cosmic "red monsters" discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are complicating our accepted ideas about the cosmos.

Scientists Uncover the Terrifying Psychological Impact of the Mysterious Aztec Death Whistle

Tim McMillan·November 21, 2024

New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the brain.

Scientists Aiming to Build Massive Underwater Structure to Protect Antarctica Could Face Territorial Challenges

Ryan Whalen·November 21, 2024

The construction of a massive underwater structure to protect Antarctica’s melting ice sheets could be met with unexpected international challenges, new research reveals.

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Bizarre ‘Einstein Zigzag’ Produced by First Known Double Gravitational Lens

Micah Hanks·November 20, 2024

The discovery of the first known double gravitational lens has been made with help from observations by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Hurricane Forecasting Could Soon Get a Major Upgrade with Help from Machine Learning

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 20, 2024

Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach that could transform the accuracy of hurricane forecasting.

Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption

Micah Hanks·November 19, 2024

Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.

The FDA Wants to Curb Controversial Animal Testing. Here’s How They Plan to Do It.

Ryan Whalen·November 19, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration is pushing ahead with new measures aimed to help reduce its reliance on live animal subjects.

Geologists Uncover Clues in Colorado That Lend New Weight to Snowball Earth Hypothesis

Ryan Whalen·November 19, 2024

A recent study by Colorado geologists adds weight to the snowball Earth hypothesis, providing what may be the best evidence yet of our planet’s a frozen past.

Discovery Challenges Einstein’s General Relativity as Mysterious Acceleration of Universe’s Expansion Suggests Unknown Physics

Micah Hanks·November 18, 2024

An international research team's new calculations of the distortion of time and space presents new challenges to predictions in Einstein's general relativity.

First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.

Christopher Plain·November 18, 2024

Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.

Researchers Name New Snail Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Characters

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 18, 2024

Two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs. This New Study Reveals Why.

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 16, 2024

A new study suggests people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.”

Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow

Tim McMillan·November 15, 2024

Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.

Scientists Have Created a New App That Could Help Users Reduce Negative Thoughts

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 14, 2024

Scientists at Harvard University have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of negative thoughts that contribute to depression.

Study Finds People with Traditional Paranormal Beliefs Feel More Stressed Than Those with New Age Varieties

Christopher Plain·November 14, 2024

People with traditional paranormal beliefs report more feelings of stress and worse coping than those with new-age paranormal beliefs.

Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? New Study Examines Ways to Prevent Ecological Collapse

Tim McMillan·November 14, 2024

New research examines if its possible for humanity to continue to thrive on Earth without triggering an ecological collapse.

Children’s Animated Movies May Promote Bias Through Their Depiction of These Characters, Study Says

Tim McMillan·November 14, 2024

New research says animated films may promote bias by depicting characters with strabismus as villains, sidekicks, or bumbling fools.

Breakthrough in Photonic Time Crystals: New Material Design Could Revolutionize Light Control and Amplification

Tim McMillan·November 13, 2024

A recent breakthrough in the development of photonic time crystals could dramatically alter how we manipulate and amplify light.

CERN Physicists Hunting for ‘New Physics’ with the Large Hadron Collider Reveal First Results

Christopher Plain·November 12, 2024

Cern physicists searching for the telltale signs of new physics within the Large Hardon Collider have released their first results.

Size Matters: Male Stalk-Eyed Flies with This Shorter Physical Feature Compensate by Being More Sexually Aggressive

Christopher Plain·November 12, 2024

Male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate by being more aggressive to attract females who generally prefer longer eyestalks.

U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’

Chrissy Newton·November 11, 2024

A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.

NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth

Christopher Plain·November 11, 2024

NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.

Physicist Discovers Strange ‘Hidden’ Effect of Einstein’s Relativity Theory Long Overlooked by Science

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2024

New research has unveiled a previously unacknowledged effect of Einstein’s relativity theory similar to time dialtion and length contraction.

Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is Melting Fast. Now Scientists Are Debating a Controversial Solution.

Ryan Whalen·November 6, 2024

Scientists are engaged in international debate over the best solution to averting a potential "Doomsday Glacier" catastrophe, in response to conflicting study results over the summer.

12 Million Years Ago This Massive Predator “Terrorized” South America

Christopher Plain·November 6, 2024

The fossil of a massive predator called a terror bird that roamed South America 12 million years ago is from the largest animal ever found.

Hybrid “Anti-Frost” Surface Prevents Accumulation on Airplane Wings and Power Lines for Days

Christopher Plain·November 5, 2024

Northwestern researchers have developed a novel anti-frost surface that prevents accumulation on airplane wings for a week or more.

In the Search for Dark Matter, Scientists Have a Rock-Solid New Strategy

Micah Hanks·November 4, 2024

Scientists are planning to look within billion-year-old rock formations in the search for mysterious dark matter.

Did Dinosaurs Have an Icy Ascent? New Evidence Sheds Light on Pangea’s Breakup and the Rise of Dinosaurs

Ryan Whalen·November 4, 2024

New research suggests that the breakup of Pangea led to an unexpected cooling event, paving the way for dinosaurs to thrive in the Jurassic era.

Thomas Edison, Ghost Hunter? The Forgotten History of Edison’s Mysterious “Spirit Phone”

Tim McMillan·October 31, 2024

Forgotten to history, Thomas Edison once sought to build a "spirit phone" to allow the living to communicate with the dead.

Scientists Have Discovered a New Way to Create Superheavy Elements

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·October 30, 2024

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory say they have discovered a new way to create superheavy elements.

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Astronomers Tracking Ultrahigh-Energy Gamma Rays Reveal the Origins of a Violent Galactic Mystery

Ryan Whalen·October 29, 2024

An international team of researchers has traced the source of mysterious ultrahigh-energy gamma rays to the heart of the Milky Way.

Debunking Myths: Autism Doesn’t Increase or Protect Against Conspiracy Beliefs, New Research Shows

Tim McMillan·October 29, 2024

New research finds that people with autism are no more susceptible to conspiracy beliefs than the general public.

Scientists Invent Ultrathin Film that Protects Electronics by Absorbing Electromagnetic Radiation

Christopher Plain·October 29, 2024

Materials scientists have invented a composite material that protects electronics by absorbing over 99% of electromagnetic radiation waves.

Ancient Remains of a Previously Unknown “Swamp Dweller” Have Been Discovered in Colorado

Ryan Whalen·October 28, 2024

Paleontologists have discovered a previously unrecognized hairy "swamp dweller" in Colorado that thrived during the dinosaur era.

Genome Breakthrough Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Reviving Extinct Thylacine

Ryan Whalen·October 27, 2024

Scientists are one step closer to reviving the thylacine, thanks to key advances that include a recent genome breakthrough.

New “Death Clock” AI Longevity App Claims It Can Predict When You’ll Die

Chrissy Newton·October 25, 2024

A new AI longevity app called Death Clock says it can predict when you'll die. Here's how it can also potentially help people live longer.

Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out How to Kill the ‘Tree of Heaven’

Christopher Plain·October 25, 2024

Virginia Tech scientists are developing a fungus that can use the movements of the invasive spotted lanternfly to kill the Tree of Life.

This Drug-Free Patch is Using Electricity to Combat Bacterial Infections

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·October 25, 2024

Researchers have developed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric currents to stop bacterial infections.

Department of Energy Scientists Capture Imagery of Perplexing Object That Evades Easy Description

Micah Hanks·October 24, 2024

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy say an object once predicted only in theory has now been captured in 3D X-ray images.

1,200-Mile-Wide Meteorite that Slammed Into Earth Billions of Years Ago May Have Actually Helped Life Flourish, Study Reveals

Tim McMillan·October 22, 2024

A meteorite 200 times larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs once hit Earth. Surprisingly, it may have helped kick start life.