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.
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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.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals “Hidden Consciousness” in Up to 25% of Unresponsive Patients
New research reveals up to 25% of unresponsive patients possess "hidden consciousness," challenging long held views in healthcare.
Bird Flu Beyond Birds: Scientists Reveal Expanding Threat After Virus’s Species Jump
Scientists work to understand how Bird Flu is infecting dairy cattle and other species, and what it means for humans.
These Electric Bandages Can Heal Wounds 30% Faster Than Normal Varieties, Accelerating Recovery Rates
Researchers have created new water-powered electric bandages that accelerate the healing of chronic wounds.
Researchers Discover “Unexpected” New States of Matter in Observations of Odd Electron Phenomena
Unexpected new states of matter that challenge existing theories have been revealed in recent investigations by Georgia researchers.
NASA’s Cold Atom Lab Aims to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries with Quantum Experiments in Space
The Cold Atom Lab (CAL) is a groundbreaking research setup that introduces a new frontier of quantum science to the International Space Station (ISS).
Poisons in the Pages? New Research Shows Victorian-Era Books Could Poison Readers
Researchers have found that brightly colored books dating back to the Victorian era could contain poison in their pages.
Hacking Wireless Bicycle Brakes Could be a Big Issue for Races like the Tour de France
Bicycles in races like the Tour de France are using wireless braking systems, making them vulnerable to hacks and other cybersecurity issues.
Scientists Have Traced Six Meteorites Back to Their Original Craters on Mars in a Scientific First
Scientists have successfully traced six meteorites to their original craters on Mars, providing unprecedented new insights into their origins.
DARPA-Funded Laser Research Program May Lead to New Atomic Clock Breakthrough
New laser research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is paving the way toward developing the most accurate atomic clock ever constructed.
Awesome Super-Sized Nano Transparent Screen Uses Nanoparticles to Adjust to Its Environment
A new 100-inch Nano Transparent Screen (NTS) has been developed that can change its transparency depending on its environment.
How the Barbie Movie Unexpectedly Spiked Public Interest in Gynecologic Care
Recent research is showing how the Barbie Movie unexpectedly sparked renewed interest in gynecologic care.
4 Billion People Lack Access to Clean Water, Concerning New Study Reveals
Half of the planet's population lacks access to clean water, according to new findings that reveal the impact of poor water quality.
47-Year-Old ‘Wow! Signal’ Mystery Solved? Arecibo Observatory Scientists Think They Have an Answer
Researchers from the famous Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico say they may have finally solved the 47-year-old mystery of the 'Wow! Signal.'
Addicted to True Crime, Death, and Dark Events? New Research Aims Understand Why.
A new study examines why people love “dark events” and the handful of different social and scientific factors that push us to desire them.
Something Odd is Happening to the World’s Largest Iceberg, and It’s Making Experts Dizzy
The world’s largest iceberg has been engaged in unusual behavior in recent months that has left some glaciologists dizzy.
5,000 Years Ago, ‘Advanced Transport Methods’ Were Used to Move Massive Altar Stone at the Center of Stonehenge
New research suggests that the Altar Stone at the Center of the Stonehenge monument likely came from hundreds of kilometers away.
Department of Energy Neutrino Breakthrough Using Prototype Detector Moves Scientists Closer to Solving a Cosmic Mystery
Scientists with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) have successfully detected the first neutrinos using a novel prototype particle detector.
CERN Experiment Achieves Groundbreaking First Observations of High-Energy Neutrino Interactions in a Particle Collider
High-energy neutrino interactions have been observed within a particle collider for the first time, according to findings detailed in a new study that marks an important new milestone in particle physics.
Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Riddle of Human Creativity
Neuroscientists have pinpointed a specific region of the brain that plays a pivotal role in the generation of human creativity.
Source of the Moon’s Mysterious Atmosphere Revealed in New Analysis of Apollo-era Samples
What is the source of the lunar atmosphere? A new paper suggests the primary source of fresh atoms and molecules in the lunar atmosphere.
Plasma Bubbles and Dead Stars: Scientists are Unraveling the Nebular Origins of Fast Radio Bursts
The weakest persistent radio emission ever recorded for fast radio bursts is revealing new insights about their origins.
Neuralink CEO Claims Its Second Brain Implant is “Working Very Well.” But Is It?
Neuralink has implanted its experimental N1 brain-computer interface (BCI) within a second patient, with Elon Musk, the company's CEO, saying the procedure is “working very well.”
Terraforming Mars with Metal Nanorods Could Be 5,000 Times Faster Than Greenhouse Gas Proposals
New research into terraforming Mars says using metal nanorods to trap the sun's heat could be 5,000 times faster than greenhouse gas concepts.
Revolutionary Gold Nanowires Could Allow Better Connections Between Nerves and Electronics
These innovative new gold nanowires may help provide the best connection between nerve cells and medical electronics ever achieved.
37-Million Electron-Volt Discovery Reveals New Insights Into the Most Powerful Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Detected
Scientists have discovered the highest energy spectral line features ever associated with a gamma-ray burst, according to newly published findings.
Quantum Tunneling Mysteries to be Unraveled Under New NSF Funded Effort
New research into quantum tunneling aims to unravel the central mystery behind the seemingly impossible quantum physics phenomenon.
“Speech” Using Only the Power of Thought May Soon Be a Reality, New Research Reveals
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals a potential way for patients to "speak" using only the power of thought.
Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed? Regenerative Genes Extend Lifespan in Study Revealing Genetic ‘Fountain of Youth’
Researchers who transferred highly regenerative genes from flatworms to fruit flies say it extended the recipient insect's life span.
Mysterious Gigantic Features Discovered Beneath Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf by Underwater Robotic Survey
New imagery from beneath Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf has revealed the existence of previously unknown features.
This Cannabis Extract Showed Reductions in Anxiety and “Statistically Significant” Improvements in Memory
Researchers studying this lesser-known cannabis extract report reduced feelings of anxiety and stress along with improvements in memory.
These Microrobots Mimic Beetles For Insect-Like Flight
New research is attempting to make robot flight more efficient by turning to nature, and the flight characteristics of beetles.