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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
Human Hibernation May Be the Key to Future Space Travel. This Unlikely Source is Offering Clues to How it Might Be Achieved.
Scientists are getting new insights into how human hibernation could be possible for long periods during space travel by studying bat blood.
Discovery of “Lost” Large-Headed Human Species, ‘Homo Juluensis,’ Challenges Accepted Ideas on Early Hominin Evolution
Scientists have revealed the discovery Homo Juluensis, a mysterious, large-headed ancient human species, in provocative new research.
Something is Growing in the Ocean’s Deep Submarine Canyons. Now Scientists Have Revealed the Cause.
Scientists have discovered something concerning in the deep submarine canyons of Earth’s oceans, and it appears to be growing.
This New Quantum Battery doesn’t Need An External Field to Charge
Researchers have unveiled 'quantum batteries' that are far more compact, efficient, and faster-charging than conventional batteries.
Scientists Print Sensors Using E-Tattoos to Measure Brain Activity
Scientists have created a liquid ink that can be printed directly onto a patient’s scalp to monitor brain activity.
Scientists Discovered Hayabusa 2 Asteroid Sample Was Teeming With Microbes, But Where Did They Come From?
Imperial College London scientists say microbes on asteroid samples from Japan's Hayabusa 2 mission have down to Earth origins.
Oldest Firearm Ever Found in the U.S. Offers New Insights in Native American’s Resistance Against Spanish Conquistadors
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest firearm ever found in the U.S. at the site of a major Native American battle.
Look at What the ESA’s Solar Orbiter Just Spotted in These Remarkable Images of the Sun’s Surface
Remarkable phenomena have been revealed in the most detailed imagery of the Sun to date, made possible by the ESA's Solar Orbiter mission.
Cryptocurrency Scammers Are Trying to Exploit Typos in Your Digital Wallet
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new cryptocurrency scam that exploits human error to siphon funds from unsuspecting users.
Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornadoes Are Creating Mysterious Dark Spots Like A Reverse Aurora
Researchers have discovered short-lived spots possibly generated by magnetic tornadoes occurring on Jupiter.
Source of Mysterious Glow First Spotted in the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Midnight Zone’ Finally Revealed
A mysterious glow coming from the Pacific Ocean's pitch-black "midnight zone" leads to the discovery of an enigmatic new life form.
Teens Using Cannabis Report Increased Psychosis Symptoms
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on the complex relationship between adolescent cannabis use and psychosis.
Athletes Excel at Mental Gymnastics: Study Reveals Link Between Sports and Working Memory
A new meta-analysis shows that athletes have significantly superior working memory compared to their sedentary counterparts.
New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The US Food and Drug Administration is pushing ahead with new measures aimed to help reduce its reliance on live animal subjects.