Science

Newly Found Remains of a 390 Million-Year-Old Forest Reveals Something Mysterious About Ancient Trees

MJ Banias·March 8, 2024

Researchers have uncovered the earliest fossil evidence of an ancient 390-million-year-old forest, and it alters how our understanding of ancient Earth.

Glowing Plants that Turn Energy into Light Are About to Be Commercially Available for the First Time

Christopher Plain·March 8, 2024

Company Light Bio says it will begin shipping orders for the first-ever commercially available glowing plants next month.

Psychedelic Therapy Breakthrough: FDA Awards First-Ever ‘Breakthrough’ Status to LSD-Based Drug for the Treatment of Anxiety

Tim McMillan·March 8, 2024

The FDA's historic nod to LSD-based drugs for mental health could revolutionize treatment for anxiety and depression.

3000-Year-Old Discoveries at Philistine Temple Reveal Psychoactive Rituals Linked to Mother Goddess Cult

Micah Hanks·March 6, 2024

Botanical remains and archaeological evidence from a 3,000-year-old temple in Israel are shedding light on the mysterious ancient Philistines.

Cuttlefish Ink is Used for More Than Just Evading Predators: It’s Part of Their Bizarre Mating Rituals

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 6, 2024

The first reported use of ink by cuttlefish in their mating rituals contradicts previous ideas about its primary use as a defense mechanism.

DARPA-Funded Wireless Communication Breakthrough Takes Data Transmission to Another Dimension… Literally.

Micah Hanks·March 5, 2024

A breakthrough in the creation of 3D processors using semiconductor technology could reshape the future of wireless communication.

Harvard Scientists Say New Research “Sets the Stage” For Helping Humans Regrow Lost Limbs

Christopher Plain·March 5, 2024

Harvard scientists say they have moved one step closer to science that could allow humans the ability to regrow lost limbs.

Chang’e-5 Sample Analysis Reveals Moon’s Hidden History, Curious Link to “Anomalous” Crater

Micah Hanks·March 4, 2024

Samples collected by China’s Chang’e-5 lander have revealed connections to a mysterious crater that has long perplexed astronomers.

Speed Record Breaking 80 mph Glacier Fracture in Antarctica is Fastest Ever Observed

Micah Hanks·March 4, 2024

The fastest known large-scale ice shelf breakage in Antarctica has been observed by researchers, according to new findings.

In Antarctica, These Mysterious Formations of Ice Are Vanishing. Half a Century of Satellite Images May Help Explain Why.

Micah Hanks·March 1, 2024

These odd looking humps in Antarctica are vanishing, and scientists are using half a century of satellite imagery to try and explain why.

Discovery Points to Promising Conditions For Ancient Life on Mars

Micah Hanks·February 29, 2024

Scientists may have explained the origin of organic materials on Mars that could shed light on whether life once existed on the planet.

COVID-19 ‘Brain Fog’ is Real and Can Last Over a Year, Dropping IQ As Much As 9 Points

Tim McMillan·February 29, 2024

Groundbreaking research on COVID-19's long-term effects, prove "brain fog" is real and can affect cognitive functions for over a year.

Creation of Two Novel Isotopes Could Produce New Insights into Mysteries of Atomic Nuclei

Micah Hanks·February 28, 2024

A pair of new isotopes have reportedly been created, an achievement could yield promising new insights into the mysteries of atomic nuclei.

This Massive Solar Farm, One of the Largest Projects in DoD History, Is Changing How We Look at Solar Energy

Micah Hanks·February 27, 2024

The massive Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage facility went online this month following announcements that the project had reached substantial completion.

This New Exosuit Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Decode Brain Signals For Movement

MJ Banias·February 26, 2024

The Wyss Synapsuit Exosuit uses artificial intelligence to decode brain signals into actual movement for users.

Dormant for Thousands of Years, These Organisms Are Suddenly Waking Up. Now Scientists Are Concerned.

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2024

Researchers have found that as global temperatures steadily rise, tiny organisms long dormant are now coming alive.

New Phase of Matter Created During Experiments with Exotic Particles in Quantum Processor

Micah Hanks·February 23, 2024

A new phase of matter previously recognized only in theory has been created by researchers using a quantum processor.

Universal Antivenom Able to Treat Nearly All Deadly Snakebites May Soon Be a Reality

Christopher Plain·February 23, 2024

Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute are closing in on a universal snake antivenom that could prevent over 100,000 deaths a year.

40,000 Years Ago, Neanderthals Developed This Sticky Technology to Help Them Craft Stronger Tools

MJ Banias·February 23, 2024

Neanderthals in Europe were using a glue-like adhesive around 40,000 years ago, new research reveals.

Unlocking the Power of Anthropomorphism: How Products with Human-Like Traits Could Shape Your Next Purchase

Tim McMillan·February 22, 2024

New research suggests anthropomorphism and products with human-like traits could revolutionize consumer behavior.

Pentagon’s BLUE Program Aims to Fuel Underwater Remote Sensors Using Microscopic Marine Organisms

Tim McMillan·February 21, 2024

DARPA's BLUE program seeks sustainable solutions for ocean deployments by harnessing the potential of microscopic marine organisms.

Naval Research Laboratory Leverages Exotic Properties of 2D Waveguides to Capture the Light of Dark Excitons

Micah Hanks·February 20, 2024

The milestone discovery of waveguides based on 2D materials with “exotic” properties has been achieved by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Revolutionary AI Tool, “Deep-DRAM,” Opens Door to Discovering Unprecedented Metamaterials with “Unusual Properties”

Tim McMillan·February 16, 2024

Deep-DRAM, an groundbreaking AI tool allows for the crafting of durable, customizable metamaterials with unprecedented functions.

Fiery Satellite Images Reveal New Insights on the Latest Volcanic Eruption That Has Rocked Iceland

Micah Hanks·February 15, 2024

Recent satellite images are offering a glimpse of the latest eruption in Iceland, along with other unique insights into the ongoing volcanic activity.

Scientists Have Designed the World’s First True ‘One-Way Glass’ Using the Magic of Metamaterials

Christopher Plain·February 15, 2024

A team of materials scientists say they have designed a novel optical NME metamaterial that could be used to build true one-way glass.

A Breakthrough in the Control of Quantum Phenomena at Room Temperature Has Been Achieved, Researchers Say

Micah Hanks·February 14, 2024

The control of quantum phenomena at room temperature has been achieved, according to the findings of a pioneering new study.

These Natural Heart-Shaped Features Top Our List of the World’s Most Romantic Locations

Micah Hanks·February 14, 2024

Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are several of the most striking natural heart-shaped formations found anywhere in nature.

Stunning Images Reveal How Melting Ice is Making Huge Parts of Greenland Live Up To Its Name

Christopher Plain·February 14, 2024

As ice sheets and glaciers melt away, huge portions of Greenland are becoming covered in wetlands and vegetation.

At Long Last, Scientists Have Finally Solved the Mystery of Why Blueberries Are Blue. Seriously.

Christopher Plain·February 11, 2024

For the first time in human history, we finally have a scientific explanation for why blueberries are blue.

Rethinking Human Evolution: New Study Challenges Ideas on Human Innovation and Homo Sapiens’ Leap to Modernity

Tim McMillan·February 9, 2024

New stone tool discoveries are reshaping our understanding of Homo sapiens' gradual evolution into modernity, challenging old beliefs.

Harvard Reveals Suspended Animation Drug that “Magically” Mimics Hibernation

Christopher Plain·February 9, 2024

Harvard researchers have announced the successful test of a seemingly magical 'suspended animation' drug that could aid trauma survival and organ transplantation.

‘They Are Rare, and Very Hard to Find.’ NASA’s Roman Telescope Could Solve a Cosmic Mystery by Viewing These Weird Celestial Objects

Micah Hanks·February 8, 2024

NASA’s Roman Telescope may soon help unravel one of the greatest mysteries about our universe, with help from a strange cosmic phenomenon.

New Study Suggests Octopuses Have Individual Differences When It Comes to Problem Solving

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 8, 2024

Researchers have discovered that octopuses have individualized differences when solving a task instead of mimicking behaviors from each other.

Look Who’s Clucking! Canadian Researchers Are Using Cutting-Edge Tech to Decode Chicken Chatter

Christopher Plain·February 8, 2024

Researcher from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia say they are using advanced technology to successfully create a Star Trek-style universal chicken translator.

Study Calls for New Category 6 Mega-Hurricane Classification Amid Climate Change

Tim McMillan·February 7, 2024

New study suggests adding a Category 6 to the current hurricane scale due to increased mega-hurricanes from global warming.

Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough Achieved as Researchers Report Successful Control of a Virtual Object While Sleeping

Micah Hanks·February 7, 2024

California researchers at REMspace say the first two-way control of a virtual object by participants while lucid dreaming has been documented.

Volcanic Lightning Could Have Ignited Life on Earth, New Study Finds

MJ Banias·February 7, 2024

A new study proposes that volcanic lightning may have played a pivotal role in sparking the origin of life on Earth.

Focusing Ultrasound Deep into the Human Brain May Revolutionize the Treatment of Pain

Christopher Plain·February 6, 2024

Virginia Tech researchers say they have successfully reduced pain and its stress-induced effects by targeting focused ultrasound deep into the human brain.

This Incredible New Tool Can Identify Microbes from Anywhere on Earth in Just Seconds

Micah Hanks·February 5, 2024

Researchers have developed a new tool that will allow microbes in samples from virtually anywhere in the world to be identified in mere seconds.

Revolutionary 3D-Printed Brain Tissue Paves the Way for Advances in Neurological Research

Tim McMillan·February 5, 2024

A groundbreaking 3D-printed brain tissue created by UW-Madison scientists offers new insights into neurological diseases and brain function.

Scientists Succeed in Producing A Durable “Time Crystal”

MJ Banias·February 2, 2024

Researchers have developed an ultra-robust time crystal, and a new method to keep it stable for over 40 minutes.

What’s That in the Night Sky? Photographer Captures Rare, Perplexing Phenomenon in Striking New Images

Micah Hanks·January 31, 2024

A rare natural electrical phenomenon was recently captured in images of the night sky over Iceland’s Kerid Crater.

First Ever Successful Measurement of Material Aging in Glass Reveals Unexpected Time Reversibility

Christopher Plain·January 31, 2024

While making the first-ever direct measurement of material aging, German researchers unexpectedly discover time reversibility in glass.

A Mysterious Noise is Aggravating South Florida Residents. Here’s How One Woman is Working to Find Out What’s Causing It.

Micah Hanks·January 30, 2024

The cause behind a mysterious noise that has perplexed residents of South Tampa, Florida, could soon be revealed, with help from a crowdfunded effort to fund scientific investigations into its cause.

Rare Sighting Captured in Photos Reveals an Ocean ‘Monster’ You’ve Never Seen Like This

Micah Hanks·January 30, 2024

Researchers have captured the first images of an infant great white shark, a discovery that could solve a longstanding mystery about this enigmatic species.

Discovery of ‘Obelisks’ Reveals an Entirely New Class of Virus-Like Agents in Our Bodies

Micah Hanks·January 29, 2024

An international team of researchers has revealed the existence of a previously unrecognized variety of virus-like agents that reside within the human body.

‘Strategic Location’ For Future Base at the Lunar South Pole is Being Rocked by Mysterious Moonquakes, NASA Images Reveal

Micah Hanks·January 26, 2024

A NASA-funded study of a key strategic location on the Moon has revealed the presence of moonquakes and faults near the lunar south pole.

Human-Sized “Hell Chicken” Roamed The Earth Millions of Years Ago, New Paleontological Research Finds

MJ Banias·January 26, 2024

Scientists have unearthed a new ancient species with a name straight out of a B-movie: the "Hell Chicken."

Evidence of 45,000-Year-Old Advanced Material Culture Discovered in North China

Micah Hanks·January 25, 2024

Evidence of an advanced material culture that once thrived 45,000 years ago in Asia has been discovered in North China, according to an international team of archaeologists.

Something is Orbiting These Distant Exoplanets After All, According to Researchers Who Fire Back Over Exomoon Controversy

MJ Banias·January 25, 2024

Have we discovered Exomoons? Recent news of moons orbiting planets outside our solar system has sparked debate in the astronomical community.