Harnessing the Power of Cancer to Cure Paralysis and Reverse Brain Damage
A biomedical engineer is studying how to use cancer to potentially reverse brain damage and even possible reverse paralysis.
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New Study Says an Extra-Dimension May Explain Dark Matter
In a recently published study, theoretical particle physicists from the University of California Riverside propose dark matter might be explained by the existence of a new extra-dimension in space-time. In astrophysics, dark matter is a theoretical form of matter that...
Thermoelectric Devices Will Turn Your Body Into A Battery
Researchers are looking at turning an entire range of materials into Thermoelectric Devices where everyday items can be powered by your body.
Engineering Nanotubes for Future Tech That Will Be As Tiny as An Atom
Researchers have developed a method to position carbon nanotubes on the atomic scale for future technology that may one day, be very tiny.
“Extinct” Giant Galápagos Tortoise Species Rediscovered by Scientists
The rediscovery of a giant tortoise belonging to a species thought to have been extinct now for more than a century has been confirmed, according to Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Water.
Perception of Time Slows in Virtual Reality Environments, Research Shows
According to new research, a user’s perception of time may actually slow down when using immersive virtual reality (VR) devices.
Auditory Pareidolia: The Voices in Your Head Have a Rational Explanation
Have you ever thought you heard voices or music in the midst of random noise? Then you have likely experienced the common form of sensory illusion known as audio pareidolia.
Microchipping Humans With Ultrasound Powered Devices Could Alter Medicine
Conspiracy Theories Aside, New Research Into Tiny Microchips Could Save Countless Lives
Conspiracy Theories Aside, New Research Into Tiny Microchips Could Save Countless Lives
Conspiracy theories aside, microchipping humans with tiny live saving computers powered by ultrasound will change the medical field forever.
Mystery Booms: Multiple Theories Exist Behind Booms Reported for Decades
In modern times, many reports of strange sounds frequently described as “mystery booms” have been logged, particularly in parts of the eastern United States.
Ball Lightning and the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Mystery
The Debrief recently spoke to experts on the subject of ball lightning, looking into some of the existing research on the often cited, but little-understood phenomenon.
Access to Ethical Meat Will Motivate Future Hunters
A new survey indicates that the future of hunting in the United States may shift towards sustainability and ethical meat consumption.
New Cloaking Device Can Alter Thermal Appearance of Objects
"Scotty, engage the cloaking device!"
"Scotty, engage the cloaking device!"
Researchers have worked out how 'thermal cloaking an object can make it invisible or appear like a completely different object altogether.
New “Mindwriting” AI Allows People With Paralysis to Write
Stanford Researchers Develop a Brain-Computer Interface That Can Handwrite for People Using Their Thoughts
Stanford Researchers Develop a Brain-Computer Interface That Can Handwrite for People Using Their Thoughts
"Mindwriting" allows people who have lost the ability to type or often even talk the ability to do so once again with the help of a BCI.
“Twistronics” May Lead to a New Era in Quantum Communication and Night Vision
Research Funded by the US Army into 2D materials may “usher in a new era of night vision technology and quantum communication networks”.
Research Funded by the US Army into 2D materials may “usher in a new era of night vision technology and quantum communication networks”.
Research Funded by the US Army into "Twistronics" may lead to innovations in night vision technology and quantum communication networks.
Physicists Discover a New Mysterious Type of Aurora
In a recent study, physicists with the University of Iowa say they have discovered a new new feature of auroras – the brilliant natural light displays predominantly seen near Earth’s high-latitude regions. Examining a nearly two-decades-old video of auroras, researchers said...
Researchers Locate The ‘Gateway to Consciousness’
Researchers zeroed in on the brain's anterior insular cortex, and found that it plays key role in human consciousness.
The Ethics of a Human-Monkey “Chimera” Embryo
Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?
Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?
Researchers were able to produce more than a hundred "chimera" embryos for the purpose of potentially growing human organs for transplant.
Sharks Use Earth’s Magnetic Field Like a “GPS” to Navigate, New Study Proves
In a new study, researchers have proven that sharks use magnetic fields to navigate. It may not be safe to go back in the water just yet.
Corals ‘Talk’ To Each Other, New Study Concludes
What are they saying?
What are they saying?
A study has shown how the genetic profile of corals indicates that that these living ocean forests indeed communicate with each other.
Blood Falls: How a Macabre Glacier May Help the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Flowing from Antarctica's Tony Glacier into nearby Lake Bonney is Blood Falls, a bizarre waterfall which spews crimson liquid.
Wandjina: Using An Old God To Track Ancient Australian Climate Change
Wandjina is part of Australia's cultural and geographic landscape, but the god was more than myth and may have helped track climate change.
Making America Great Again? National Nostalgia Influences Political and Racial Perceptions
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Virginia Commonwealth University say they found that having a high level of national nostalgia predicted both positive attitudes toward former President Donald Trump and racial prejudice. In previous studies, nostalgia, or feeling a...
Once an Oceanic Anomaly, Scientists are closing in on Mysterious Megaplumes
Scientists at the University of Leeds are unlocking the mystery of megaplumes, a phenomenon produced as columns of heated water rise from the base of the ocean.
This Plastic Is Compostable and Could End ‘Forever Plastics’
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
This new compostable plastic can break down with just a little heat and water, and this technology may end the reign of 'forever plastics.'
Researchers Use AI to Track the Evolution of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
Researchers used a new artificial intelligence program to accurately identify COVID-19 related conspiracy theories on social media and model how the misinformation evolves in a recently published study. Researchers say the tool could ultimately help public health officials in combating...
Alien Artifacts on Earth and in Our Solar System is Possible, NASA Reports
A 2018 report published by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows the lengths America’s premier space agency is willing to consider when proving the existence of intelligent alien life. Entitled NASA and The Search For Technosignatures, the...
Catholic Conference to Discuss ET, A.I., and Other Life ‘Beyond Human’.
The Society of Catholic Scientists has scheduled their 2021 SCS conference, and this year's topic is literally out of this world.
The Richat Structure: The “Eye of the Sahara” is One of Earth’s Strangest Marvels
The Richat Structure is one of the most impressive and unusual natural features visible anywhere on Earth from space.
Brain to Machine Interface – Neuralink Monkey Playing a Video Game with its Mind.
Do you know what a brain to machine interface is? Elon Musk, CEO of Neuralink, recently released a video of a macaque monkey playing video games with its mind. What video game did the monkey start off with? Just a...
Chinese Lab-Leak Origin For COVID-19 Possible, Say Top Intelligence Officials
During Wednesday’s open-hearing on Current Worldwide Threats, America’s top intelligence officials said they have not ruled out the possibility that COVID-19 originated from a lab-leak in Wuhan, China. “It is absolutely accurate that the intelligence community does not know exactly where,...
Past Global Changes Horizons Magazine Targets Gen Z to Curb Fake Science News
Scientists and artists have joined forces to publish the online Past Global Changes Horizons magazine to fight spread of fake science news.
Dunning-Kruger Effect: Ignorance and Overconfidence Affect Intuitive Thinking, New Study Says
In a newly published study, researchers say the Dunning-Kruger Effect can cause low-performers to overestimate their judgments during the intuitive decision-making process. According to the study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology on April 8, 2021, researchers found that persons with...
Effects of Climate Change Unknown For 98% of Land Mammals Scientists Warn
Recently published research says there are significant gaps in understanding the impact of climate change on the world's terrestrial mammals.
Hypnosis Radically Alters How The Brain Processes Information, New Study Finds
In a new study, researchers from the University of Turku in Finland found the brain’s normal information processes are radically altered whenever one undergoes hypnosis. According to the study published in the Neuroscience of Consciousness journal, brain regions that normally...
Going To Mars Will Shrink Your Heart
Long periods spent in space can cause a shrinking heart causing issues for any possible missions to Mars and the Moon.
“Online Haters” Are Psychopaths, Recent Study Finds.
Recently published research finds that “online haters” or people who post hateful comments on online forums and social media demonstrate high levels of personality disorder traits associated with psychopathy. Today’s internet and social media platforms offer people the ability to...
Looming Climate Disaster Pushing Scientists to Consider Solar Geoengineering as Possible Solution
In an attempt to solve the climate crisis, scientists urge U.S. to look into solar geoengineering as a method to cool the Earth's atmosphere.
The Antikythera Mechanism Still Challenges Our Ideas About the Past
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
“Zombie Fires” Represent a New Siberian Climate Change Catastrophe
The recent appearance of "Zombie Fires" represent conflagrations that can re-establish themselves even after the harshest of Russian winter conditions.
Study Finds Surprising Connections Between Snake Venom and Our Saliva
Humans and other animals have the same genetic basis for the development of venom like some snakes and other poisonous creatures.
Biden Pledges To Nearly Triple Science Research Funding
During his first press conference, U.S. President Joe Biden said his administration was planning to invest heavily in science, pledging to increase federal funding for scientific research “closer to 2%” of America’s overall GDP. “Back in the ’60s, we used to...
Army Develops New Plasma-Treated Nanoparticles For Future Weapons
Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory, say they have developed a new class of plasma-treated aluminum nanoparticles that could significantly improve future explosive weapon systems. By adding a mixture...
Instant ‘Vaccine-in-a-Box’ is DARPA’s Solution to A Future Viral Outbreak
GE Research and DARPA want to build a "vaccine-in-a-box" to speed vaccine development from months to hours to prevent a future outbreak.
Richard Garriott Becomes First Astronaut and Polar Explorer to Visit Mariana Trench
Richard Garriott has become first person to have visited the Mariana Trench, both poles of the Earth, and also fly aboard the International Space Station.
Biologging Reveals Strange Circles Made by Marine Life, Baffling Researchers
Researchers using biologging technology have found that marine animals move in strange, circular patterns that scientists can't yet explain.
Lightning Sparked the Origin of Life, According To Recent Study
Could lightning be responsible for the origin of life on Earth? According to a new study published by researchers at Yale and the University of Leeds, yes. In their study, published today in the journal Nature Communications, researchers contend that...
DARPA Will Use Marine Life to Spy on Enemy Subs
With PALS, DARPA is turning the sensors towards marine life in hopes of recruiting them as underwater spies.
Will Hyperintelligent Octopuses Take Over the World?
What if massively-evolved octopuses were able to rule the world and then the entire universe? Scientists address our tentacle-filled future.
The Epidemic of Forgotten Ideas: Science and the “Virus” of Innovation
Among the most significant scientific discoveries are forgotten ideas that reemerged, and saw widespread acceptance and implementation.
New “Soft Robot” Conquers The Deepest Part of the Ocean
Researchers in China have successfully tested a soft robot that swims like a manta ray in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean, reaching a hull-crushing depth of 10,900 meters. With results published in the journal Nature, the...