Study Reveals People Overestimate Their Ability to Detect BS
New research reveals the difficulties in detecting misinformation in what researchers affectionately call the "bullshit blind spot."
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Anomalous Phenomenon Observed in Quantum Bunching Effect “Utterly Contradicts Common Knowledge”
An anomalous bunching effect appears to contradict our accepted understanding of the properties of photons, according to a new paper.
New Phase of Matter Revealed in Physics Breakthrough By Scientists Who Engineered a “Frustration Machine”
A new phase of matter has been discovered by a team of physicists who succeeded in engineering what they call a “frustration machine.”
What’s That Orbiting the Moon? Data Suggests a Lost Spacecraft Could be Lurking in Lunar Orbit
Recent calculations suggest a famous "lost" spacecraft could have been hiding for decades in orbit around the moon.
APEC Conference Exploring Anti-Gravity, Warp Dive and Advanced Propulsion Returns June 10th
The Alternative Propulsion and Engineering Conference returns this Saturday, June 10th, including discussions of Warp drive, anti-gravity and even UAPs.
A New Study Reveals Surprising Results on the Mind-Altering Power of Binaural Beats
A new study offers promising findings on binaural beats to profoundly affect human brain function and induce states of relaxation.
Experimental Drug Could Help You Survive a Dirty Bomb or Even a Nuclear War
Researchers funded by the National Institute of Health are beginning human clinical trials on a drug that can help people survive a dirty bomb attack, an accidental ingestion of nuclear material, or even a nuclear war.
Researchers Discover New Organisms with an Appetite That Could Help Revolutionize Plastic Recycling
Scientists say they have discovered a variety of microbes that can break down plastic at low temperatures.
Unmasking Deception and Disinformation: New Study Reveals the Challenges of Detecting Manipulation in Group Settings
New research reveals the significant challenges of detecting deception and disinformation in real-world group settings.
New Study Finds Evidence For a Surge in Consciousness-Related Brain Activity Near-Death
New study reveals a surge in consciousness in the dying brain, shedding light on enigmatic near-death experiences.
New Research Reveals LSD’s Mind-Altering Power To Enhance Learning and Exploratory Thinking
Researchers report they have uncovered remarkable new effects of the potent psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on human cognition, according to findings detailed in a new study.
Potential New Keys to Anti-Aging and Regeneration Revealed in “Zombie” Cells of Salamanders
Growing evidence suggests that senescent cells could play a much more significant role in the remarkable anti-aging and regenerative capabilities some organisms display.
Mysterious Infrasound Signals of Unknown Origin Detected in Earth’s Stratosphere Baffle Scientists
A mysterious infrasound signal has been detected in Earth’s upper atmosphere, and U.S. Department of Energy scientists say they are currently unsure of its source.
Strange Physics State May Help Reveal Link Between Photosynthesis and Fifth State of Matter
Scientists with the University of Chicago say they have discovered links between photosynthesis and an unusual state that facilitates the flow of energy through materials, according to newly published research.
The Mysterious Nature of Dark Matter May Finally be Solved
A new study proposes that Dark Matter, the elusive substance that makes up 85% of the universe, is likely made up of ultralight particles known as axions and not the Weakly Interacting Massive Particles, or WIMPs, favored by most current theories.
Breakthrough Smart Material Can Change Shape and Color In Response To Multiple Stimuli
Researchers have created a breakthrough smart material that can change its shape and color after being activated by heat and electricity.
How to Land a Rocket on Another Planet Without Wreaking Havoc
How to land a rocket on another planet, moon, or even a comet without completely destroying the landing site or damaging the craft.
Mysterious Tracks Spotted in Landsat 9 Satellite Images Over Greenland Prompt NASA Investigation
The Landsat 9 Earth observation satellite captured imagery of a series of mysterious tracks as it passed over Greenland on March 13, 2023. Here's what a NASA investigation determined.
NASA’s Incredible Superalloy GRX-810 May Lead to New Breakthroughs in Spacecraft Construction
A new 3D printable superalloy capable of producing components for aircraft and spacecraft with unprecedented durability could represent a major breakthrough for the aerospace industry, according to a new NASA study.
Extreme Weather Warnings and More: The U.K. Just Tested Its Controversial New Emergency Alert System
The U.K. is implementing its new emergency alert system, partially in response to the rapid rise of extreme weather events globally.
New Free VR Program, Psyrreal, Lets You Experience Psychedelic Trips Without Drugs
Researchers have created a new freely available VR program called Psyrreal that can simulate the subjective effects of psychedelic experiences.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Accelerator Facility Reveals Stunning Details in Virtual Tour
The Thomas Jefferson Lab has released an interactive map that lets users take a virtual tour of their National Accelerator Facility.
Mystery of “Strange Metals” and Their Uncanny Behavior Is Closer to Being Resolved, Research Team Says
Researchers at the University of Toronto say they are closer than ever before to resolving the curious behavior of “strange metals,” a metallic phase of matter that is not described well in current theory.
Researchers Have Developed an Incredible New Method of Producing Realistic Holograms
Researchers have developed a new method for creating realistic 3D holographic projections that are three orders of magnitude better than the current state-of-the-art technology.
A Plant Communication First: Scientists Detect Sounds Likened to Ultrasonic ‘Distress Signals’ from Plants
Researchers have recorded and analyzed ultrasonic airborne sounds produced by plants under stress, which can even reveal the plant’s type and condition
A Mysterious Midnight Celestial Event Was Detected Using a Cold War Spying Technique
A seldom-seen midnight celestial event reportedly occurred in recent weeks, marking what may be just the second time the rare solar phenomena has been observed in more than a decade.
New Study Reveals Sharp Decline in American IQ Scores as the “Reverse Flynn Effect” Takes Center Stage
A new study found a sharp decline in American IQ scores in recent years, offering support for what researchers term the "Reverse Flynn Effect."
Could Earth be at Greater Risk from a Deadly Asteroid Impact Than We Realize?
Recent studies indicate that potential threats related to an asteroid impact could be greater than previously realized.
Mysterious South Atlantic Anomaly is “Deepening,” Recent Government Report Says
An anomalous magnetic region in the South Atlantic Ocean is growing, according to data that appeared in a government report published earlier this year.
Department of Energy Scientists Achieve the Impossible with Major Breakthrough in Ultrafast Beam-Steering
Scientists in New Mexico say they have mastered ultrafast steering of light pulses from conventional, “incoherent” sources in a major scientific breakthrough.
First Detection of Neutrinos in a Particle Collider Reported by California Physicists in a Scientific First
Physicists in California have reported the detection of neutrinos in a particle collider, marking a new breakthrough development in physics.
Comprehensive Climate Change Report Warns That World Leaders Must Take Action to Limit Severe Weather Events
The United Nations is calling on governments around the world to take urgent action in the face of climate change, according to a new report that says current efforts to combat the crisis are insufficient.
Breakthrough Study of Anomalous Photoemission Challenges Our Current Understanding of the Phenomenon
Physicists report a discovery they say could upend our long-held scientific views involving the phenomenon that causes the photoelectric effect.
Source of the Sun’s Curious “Heartbeat” is Revealed in Unexpected Discovery
A new study reveals the source of a curious feature of the Sun’s atmosphere that produces a signal pattern that researchers have likened to a human heartbeat.
New Quantum Computing Study Proposes First-Ever Practical Blueprint for a Verifiable Lab-Created Transversable Wormhole
A recent study has proposed the first-ever practical blueprint for a lab-created wormhole that can verifiably bridge spacetime.
This Extreme Enzyme Makes Electricity Out of Thin Air
A naturally-occurring enzyme that helps some forms of bacteria survive in extreme environments has that seemingly magical ability to make electricity out of thin air.
Rise of the Organoids: “Brains in a Dish” Could Power a New Wave of Non-Human Intelligence Through Biocomputing
Artificially grown masses of cells or tissue known as “organoids” could represent the next wave of innovation in modern computing, new research says.
“Impossible” Photonic Breakthrough: Scientists Manipulate Light at Sub-Wavelength Scale
In a breakthrough for photonics previously considered impossible, researchers have shown the ability to manipulate microscopic objects with light at the sub-wavelength scale.
This Futuristic Bandage Can Heal Wounds by Harvesting Electricity Out of Thin Air
Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a "magic" bandage that accelerates healing by harvesting electricity out of thin air.
Green Energy Game-Changer? The Environmental Benefits of Nuclear Fusion
Now is the time to be looking at the variety of ways nuclear fusion will be beneficial for the environment in the decades ahead.
Scientists Find Previously Hidden Corridor Inside The Great Pyramid of Giza
Egyptian Antiquities officials say researchers from the ScanPyramids Project have discovered a previously hidden corridor within the Great Pyramid of Giza
The New Frontiers of Psychedelic Therapy
Science is finally breaking down many of the longstanding stigmas around entheogens, revealing new potential for psychedelic therapy.
First Law of Thermodynamics Breakthrough Could Upend a Century of Equilibrium Theory in Physics
Physicists in West Virginia have announced a potential breakthrough that could help upend a longstanding constraint imposed by the first law of thermodynamics.
Mystical Experiences from Psychedelics Offer Highest Psychological Benefits, New Study Reports
New research shows how "mystical" and "insightful" one's experience is while taking psychedelics may directly affect how beneficial those drugs are for treating anxiety, depression, and even PTSD.
Mystery of How Psychedelic Drugs Rapidly Rebuild Neural Connections Solved
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, believe they now understand why psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA, and mushrooms rapidly regrow neural connections within the brain.
‘Magic Angle’ Superconductivity of 2D Graphene Connected to Double-Slit Experiment
The magic angel where bilayer graphene turns into a superconductor may have already been revealed in the famous double-slit experiment that showed electrons can be both particles and waves.
A Humanlike “Living Fossil” Could Still Be Alive in Indonesia, This Anthropologist Says
A ancient human, homo floresiensis, may survive in Indonesia, says a retired professor of anthropology at the University of Alberta.
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Found to ‘Magically’ Regrow Brain Cells, New Research Shows
New research has shown that certain compounds found in lion's mane mushrooms that are part of traditional Asian medicine can magically help the body regrow completely new brain cells.
The Mysterious Origin of Life on Earth and Other Planets One Step Closer to Being Solved
Research into which metals were present at the time life first formed on earth is shedding new light on the possible origin of life both here and potentially on other planets.
“Magic” Drug Restores Lost Memories and Unleashes Hidden Knowledge
Researchers have used an FDA-approved asthma drug to restore lost memories and otherwise hidden knowledge that had been previously considered lost.