Researchers Are Engineering Bacteria to Help Break Down Microplastics in the Fight Against Pollution
Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.
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This Paper Thin, Flexible Tool Could Be a Game-Changer for Satellite Technology
A new advancement in satellite technology is making space tools lighter, more adaptable, and more resilient.
NASA “Blue Lurker” Discovery Sheds light on the Secrets of Triple-Star Evolution in M67
NASA has identified a rare and unusual "blue lurker" star that was produced during the collapse of a triple-star system in the M67 star cluster.
Colossal Secures $200M, Advancing De-Extinction Science That Soon Could Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth
Colossal, a leading Texas-based biosciences company working to combat environmental dangers and revive extinct species, has reached a new funding milestone that it says will accelerate its pioneering de-extinction efforts and advancements in genetic engineering.
Elon Musk Claims Neuralink’s Third Implant Is a Success, But Controversy Over Animal Testing and Health Issues Raises Doubts
Elon Musk says the third implant of Neuralink's brain chip was successful amid growing concerns over animal testing and health complications.
NASA Satellites Capture “Ghost Island” Appearing and Vanishing in the Caspian Sea
NASA satellites record Earth's awesome power by showing the sudden emergence and disappearance of a "ghost island" in the Caspian Sea.
Time Travel Paradoxes Solved? New Study Shows How Quantum Mechanics Prevents Changing the Past
New research provides a solution to time travel paradoxes by demonstrating that quantum mechanics prevents one from ever changing the past.
Mysterious and Vibrantly Colorful, This Newly Discovered Species May Already Be Living in Your Aquarium
A previously unrecognized aquatic species has been discovered in an unlikely place... and you may already have one living in your aquarium.
Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could Help You Live Longer, New Study Suggests
Avid morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of dying than those who drink it all day, according to new research.
Mystical Feelings of Awe Amplify Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects, Research Reveals
New research involving ketamine continues show that having a mystical experience is key to the effectiveness of psychedelic therapy.
Why Are We Fascinated With Stories About Serial Killers? New Research May Offer Answers
Sociologists from HSE University in Russia are unraveling why true crime stories of serial killers fascinate us so much.
Mysterious Submerged ‘Lost World’ Discovered Beneath the Pacific Ocean Stumps Scientists
An international team of geophysicists says it has discovered evidence of a "lost world" hidden beneath the Western Pacific Ocean.
Finding Love on the Spectrum: UCLA Launches New Dating Research Program for Adults with Autism
In a new effort that aims to help autistic adults find love, UCLA Health has launched a new research study called PEERS for Dating.
Need to Clear Your Mind? New Research Suggests a Good Night’s Sleep Could Help
New research suggests that a good night’s sleep does more than just recharge your body—it literally clears your mind.
How Lead Pollution During Ancient Rome’s Glory Days Shockingly Lowered IQ Across Europe
New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered intelligence across Europe.
Storm Surfing Bats Are Revealing Secrets to How They Conserve Energy During Long Migrations
New research is revealing that bats have the unique ability to "surf" along storms while making their distant migratory travels, according to recent findings.
Advancement in Quantum Memory Brings Us One Step Closer to Large-Scale Quantum Networks
Researchers have demonstrated a new method for storing and retrieving quantum information, marking a leap forward for quantum memory.
Deep Beneath Antarctica’s Frozen Lake Enigma, Something Has Been Hiding Under 14 Meters of Ice—Until Now
Scientists report the discovery of a thriving ecosystem of living organisms in one of Earth’s most extreme environments: beneath 14 meters of ice covering a frozen lake in Antarctica.
Dark Energy Doesn’t Exist, Proponents of Controversial New ‘Timescape’ Theory Claim
A controversial new model is presenting challenges to the long-theorized existence of mysterious dark energy throughout our universe.
Turn Trash into Treasure: Breakthrough Method Retrieves 99.9% of Gold from Electronic Waste
Cornell University researchers have developed a breakthrough non-toxic material that extracts 99.9% of the gold from electronic waste
Largest-Ever Study on Ayahuasca Reveals Its Potential to Boost Mental Health and Well-Being
Largest-ever study on ayahuasca sheds light on its potential benefits as a psychedelic therapy and ability to improve mental health.
Researchers Reveal How Ozone Can Be Used to Treat Certain Types of Lung Injuries
New research is highlighting the use of ozone therapy and its potential to help treat acute lung injuries caused by sepsis.
Evidence of Alien Life Became One of 2024’s Hot Topics—Could 2025 Be the Year We Learn We’re Not Alone?
Could we find alien life in 2025? Recent findings suggest we may be closer than ever to answering one of science's greatest questions.
Physicists Move Closer to Untangling the Quantum Mysteries Behind Our Classical Experience
Scientists have demonstrated how features of the classical world can emerge from the inherently strange quantum realm.
Major Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough Achieved Using Crowded Internet Cables
The first successful demonstration of quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable has been achieved, according to groundbreaking new research.
Largest Known Animal Die-Off in Modern History Leaves Scientists Searching for Answers
Concerning new research has revealed the largest ever recorded die-off of a single species known to have occurred in modern times.
“Just Make Sure You Give The Gift,” Says New Research On The Acceptability Of Late Gifts
Despite our anxieties over missing gift-giving occasions, Ohio State University researchers have found that even a late gift still sparks holiday cheer.
Edison’s Lightbulb and Blackbody Radiation Combine Forces in New Method of Generating “Twisted Light”
Researchers have devised a novel method of generating "twisted light" using technology similar to Thomas Edison’s lightbulb.
“Surprising Link” Between UAP Sightings and Economic Conditions Revealed in Controversial New Research
New research reveals a surprising connection between UAP sightings and financial conditions across the United States.
Coffee and Tea Consumption Could be Linked to Lower Risk of These Types of Cancer
Drinking coffee and tea may lower the risk of developing certain types of head and neck cancers, new research suggests.
A Hidden Carbon Crisis: How Human-Made Products Store Billions of Tons of Fossil Carbon
Humans are adding around 400 million tons of fossil carbon each year to long-lasting products like plastics, buildings, and infrastructure, new research has revealed.
These Tiny Magnetic Robots Can Navigate Obstacles and Carry Heavy Objects
Scientists in South Korea have unveiled swarms of tiny magnetic robots that mimic the collaborative strength of ants to achieve incredible tasks.
Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Complex Brain Science Behind Dyslexia
New insights into dyslexia reveal structural differences in the brain linked to the genetic predisposition for this neurodiverse condition.
Scientists Just Unlocked How These ‘Barbarians’ of the Bacterial Realm Withstand Exposure to Huge Amounts of Deadly Radiation
Researchers are unlocking the molecular secrets behind a unique bacterium that has a superpower for survival in some of the most extreme conditions.
National Science Foundation Hosts Interagency Meeting on Disruptive Technology with UAP in Focus
The advancement of low Earth orbit technologies and addressing challenges like UAP were among the issues discussed during a recent meeting hosted by the National Science Foundation.
Scientists Uncover The Secrets Of Sleep And Memory In Electrified Brain Experiments
German neuroscientists have made a significant advancement in finally uncovering the long-missing link between deep sleep and memory formation.
“We All Hate Needles.” Researchers Hack Skin Bacterium to Replace Shots with Topical Cream.
Researchers at Stanford University may be on the cusp of overcoming the fear of needles with a topical vaccine applied directly to the skin, after recent successful tests.
New Research Shows Suicide Rates Do Not Spike During the Holiday Season
New research by the Annenberg Public Policy Center suggests that suicide rates do not increase around the holiday season.
How AI Used Knee X-Rays To Accurately Predict Beer Drinking and Bean Eating Habits and Why it’s Concerning
By shortcutting the system, AI could accurately predict if someone drank beer or ate refried beans based on a knee x-ray.
Evidence of Ancient Hot Water on Mars Points to the Red Planet’s Potentially Habitable History
Traces of ancient hot water on the Red Planet hint that Mars may have had a habitable past, new research reveals.
Scientists Propose a Surprising Hero in the Fight Against Climate Change: Tiny Poop From Marine Life
In a new study, scientists propose an unconventional solution to combating climate change: tiny poop from microscopic marine life.
Archaeologists Discover “Smoking Gun” Evidence of Earliest Human Companionship with Canines in the Americas
Alaskan archaeological sites reveal the origins of human-canid friendship in the Americas began 2,000 years earlier than once thought.
Mysterious New Deep Ocean Predator Discovered Thriving in the Extreme Depths of the Atacama Trench
Researchers exploring the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean's Atacama Trench say they have discovered an entirely new species of predator.
35,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Entered a Deep Cavern to Worship this Enigmatic ‘Reptilian God’
An excavation of Manot Cave in Galilee, Israel, has discovered a turtle god totem worshipped in a deep, dark cavern over 35,000 years ago.
Desert Ants Rely on a “Sixth Sense” to Help Them Find Their Way, Study Reveals
Scientists have uncovered new insights into how desert ants use the Earth’s magnetic field to help them find their way.
Giant Hailstones Injured 70 and Destroyed Property During a Catastrophic Storm. Scientists Were Surprised by What They Found Inside.
Scientists have revealed the interior structure of giant hailstones that pummelled northern Spain in 2022, along with a few surprises.
‘Objectionable Conditions’ Involving Animal Testing Continue to Haunt Neuralink Amid FDA Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s brain-interface company Neuralink is once again under fire following new allegations of "objectionable" animal testing conditions.
Electrical Properties of Human Skin are Helping Researchers Unveil New Insights About Our Emotions
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University are investigating how the electrical properties of human skin can provide insights into emotional states.
“Nobody Knows How They Can Do This.” New Evidence of Cells “Learning” Upends Past Thinking on Cellular Function
Scientists have provided new evidence for cells learning without the need for complex brains and nervous systems.
Astrophotographer Captures Mysterious Blue Flash During Avalanche
A Chinese astrophotographer says his camera captured a mysterious blue flash of light during an avalanche on Mount Xiannairi in Sichuan