Look: Over 300 New ‘Nazca Lines’ Geoglyphs Have Been Revealed by AI
A team of archaeologists using advanced AI software have identified over 300 previously identified Nazca Lines geoglyphs.
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Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization
The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.
MIT Engineers Create 3D Printable Glass Bricks That Can Withstand the Same Pressures as Concrete Blocks
A team of MIT engineers have invented a recyclable glass brick that can withstand similar pressures as a standard concrete block.
Mysterious Dark Energy May Solve Two Cosmic Mysteries, Say MIT Scientists
MIT scientists say that dark energy could be the missing factor that explains some of the most perplexing phenomena in the universe.
20 Mysterious, Large-Scale Structures Found Hidden Beneath an Ancient ‘Lost’ Ocean on Mars
Scientists creating a gravity map of Mars have discovered the presence of mysterious large-scale structures hidden beneath a lost ocean.
People With Different Political Ideologies Have Slightly Different Brain Structures, Scientists Reveal
New findings reveal differences in the brains of certain political ideologies and their counterparts on the opposite end of the political spectrum.
Forget Melatonin Supplements? LED Light with ‘Sky’s Splendid Hues’ Could Reset Circadian Body Clocks
An LED light that alternates between red and blue 19 times a second could advance melatonin production and reset the body's internal clock.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation for ‘Blindsight’ Implant Aiming to Restore Vision
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) company, has received the FDA's “breakthrough device” designation for its innovative 'Blindsight' implant.
Bio-Inspired ‘Cat’s Eye’ Camera Can See Through Background Camouflage and in Low Light Conditions
Korean researchers have invented a 'cat's eye' camera that sees in low light conditions and distinguishes objects from background camouflage.
200-Year-Old South African Cave Painting May Depict an Animal Extinct for Over 200 Million Years
Researchers say this 200-year-old South African cave painting likely depicts an animal that has been dead for over 200 million years.
ALS Patient Uses Synchron Brain-Chip Interface to Control Smart Devices Through Thought
Synchron, a competitor to Neuralink, has announced one of its patients with ALS is now able to control devices using only his mind with its brain chip implant.
This Scuba Diving Lizard Creates its Own Harry Potter-style ‘Bubble Head Charm’ to Breathe Underwater
This scuba diving lizard creates an air bubble to breathe underwater just like Fleur Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Martian “Spider” Mystery is Finally Solved by NASA Scientists Who Recreated These Strange Formations on Earth
Mysterious Martian "spider" formations have been recreated in the lab, providing a deeper understanding of what leads to their creation.
Easter Island Mystery Debunked: New Study Disputes “Ecocide” Theory and Island’s Supposed Dark Past
New genetic research helps debunk a popular theory about Easter Island and the mysterious decline of its indigenous population.
This Awesome New Holographic Microscope Allows Smartphone-Based 3D Measurements on the Go
A new portable digital holographic microscope allows precision 3D measurements to be made through smartphone-powered technology.
Millions Could Qualify for Psilocybin Therapy: Study Predicts Massive Demand if FDA Approves Depression Therapy
A new study from Emory University has provided early estimates on the potential demand for innovative psilocybin therapy.
Living the High Life: Scientists Discover Odd, Potentially Dangerous Lifeforms Thriving High in Earth’s Atmosphere
Surprising new research has revealed high-altitude air in Earth's atmosphere is teeming with potentially dangerous living organisms.
Higher Yield? Scientists Believe They Have Finally Cracked the Code to Increased Cannabis Sativa Production
Researchers say they have cracked the genetic code for significantly increasing the number of flowers on a Cannabis sativa plant.
New Research Reveals Where Love Lives in the Brain
In a recent study, researchers at Aalto University used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to explore how different types of love activate the brain.
Neuroscientists Are Unraveling the Mystery of Why Flickering Lights Cause Hallucinations
Neuroscientists are shedding new light on the phenomenon of geometric pattern hallucinations caused by flickering lights.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Sparked Premature Brain Aging in Teens, New Research Finds
New research finds COVID-19 lockdowns caused unusually accelerated brain aging in teenagers, potentially effecting long-term mental health.
James Webb Space Telescope’s Latest Breakthrough is Upending Our Understanding of Cosmic Reionization
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another discovery that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the early Universe and the phenomenon of cosmic reionization.
Citizen Scientist Discovers Evidence of Possible Crater Left by Ancient Meteorite Impact
A Canadian outdoor enthusiast may have discovered evidence of a previously undiscovered ancient meteorite impact site.
“Out-of-Body Experiences” Can Lead to Profound and Lasting Psychological Transformations, New Research Reports
New research says "out-of-body experiences" can lead to profound psychological transformations, including increased empathy.
New Research Shows Dungeons & Dragons Can Help People with Autism “Conquer” Social Situations and Find Their “Inner Hero”
A new study found that playing Dungeons and Dragons can have significant social benefits for people with autism.
Slippery Situation: Japanese Eels Have Evolved the Ability to Escape a Predator’s Stomach After Being Eaten
Researchers have captured evidence of juvenile Japanese eels, known as Anguilla japonica, escaping from the stomachs of their fish predators.
New Math Brings Us One Step Closer to Unifying Einstein’s Relativity and Quantum Physics (Updated)
New mathematics could provide researchers with a framework for a "unified theory" that will allow new methods of resolving several of the universe’s mysteries.
No Laughing Matter: Medical Clowns Help Hospitalized Kids Recover Faster from Illness
A recent study found that medical clowns can significantly reduce the length of hospital stays for children with pneumonia.
Gold from Electricity? New Research into Earthquake Phenomena Suggests It’s Possible
The formation of large gold nuggets could be driven by a unique electrical phenomenon that occurs during earthquakes, new research suggests.
Biomedical Breakthrough: Researchers Uncover a Surprisingly Simple Way to Turn Living Skin Transparent
Breakthrough research discovers surprisingly simple method for rendering living skin transparent, potentially revolutionizing bio-imaging.
Life in the Abyss: Arctic Scientists Detect Photosynthesis in Near Complete Darkness
Research in the Arctic Sea has found that deep-sea ice algae and phytoplankton can perform photosynthesis using only a few photons of light
Don’t Let Your Ears Deceive You! Competition Challenges Magicians to Make Illusions for the Blind
A first of its kind contest called the Auditory Magic Challenge is asking the magic community to create immersive illusions for the blind.
Scientists Demonstrate Key Technologies Behind Holy Grail of Timekeeping: The World’s First Nuclear Clock
A team of scientists have successfully demonstrated all of the technologies required to build the world's first nuclear clock.
This Special Quantum Neural Network Can “See” Optical Illusions Just Like Humans Can
A quantum neural network capable of perceiving optical illusions similar to the human brain has been developed, according to newly published research.
NASA Has Confirmed the Existence of a Phenomenon in Our Atmosphere That Has Puzzled Scientists for Half a Century
For the first time, a team of rocket scientists at NASA says they have finally succeeded in detecting a mysterious phenomenon in Earth’s atmosphere.
Forget 5G, This Electromagnetic Vortex Cannon May be the Future of Telecommunications
Researchers have developed a novel electromagnetic vortex cannon with potential applications in telecommunications.
New Research Exposes the Narcissistic Traits and Fragile Egos of Online Trolls
New research reveals the psychological traits of "online trolls," show the majority are narcissists with low self-esteem.
NASA is Building an Autonomous Robot Fleet to Explore Beneath the Uncharted Arctic Ice Caps
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is building autonomous robots to go deep under the arctic ice to measure rising water temperatures.
Tiny Black Holes with Appetites Could Help Shed Light on Quantum-Gravitational Physics
The quantum dance of mini black holes offers potentials for understanding how accretion occurs at the subatomic level.
New Research Reveals Fear’s Hidden Role in Shaping Early Civilizations
Fear may have more significantly influenced the development of early civilizations than previously known, new research shows.
Dinosaur Footprint Discovery Sheds New Light on Prehistoric Life Before Continental Drift
The recent discovery of matching dinosaur footprints in Brazil and Cameroon reveals how dinosaurs lived before the continents separated.
Strange New Organism Found Thriving in One of Earth’s Harshest “Alien” Landscapes is Challenging Our Thinking on Evolution
The discovery of a new organism thriving in a seemingly inhospitable "alien" landscape is revealing new insights into the evolution of life.
Breakthrough “Smart” Window Generates Electricity from Raindrops
This newly invented smart window can reflect incoming heat, defrost itself, and generate electricity from falling raindrops.
Neuralink Implant Enables Second Study Participant to Play ‘Counter-Strike 2’ with His Mind
Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted a second clinical trial participant with the “The Link” brain interfacing chip.
An Unexpected Discovery Could Rewrite the History of Cocaine Use in Europe
A surprise discovery reveals cocaine may have been widely available and used in Europe, centuries earlier than previously thought.
DARPA-Funded Research Aims to Place Humans in “Suspended Animation”
DARPA-funded researchers from Harvard University have identified an Alzheimer's drug that could place patients in suspended animation.
43% of FDA-Approved AI-based Medical Devices Are Trained Using Fake Patient Data
Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.
Is The Universe Conscious? Growing Dissatisfaction with Materialist Views of the Mind Are Propelling a Resurgence in Panpsychism
Panpsychism, the theory that the universe itself is a conscious entity, has seen renewed interest in academia in recent years.
New Research Reveals Space Flight is Altering the Gut Microbiome in Mice Aboard the ISS
Researchers have discovered significant changes occurred in the gut microbiome of mice aboard the International Space Station.
4,000 Years before Euclid, Neolithic Builders Likely Understood Geometry and other “Early Science” Concepts
A new analysis of the ancient Neolithic site Menga reveals its builders likely understood early science concepts like geometry.