NASA’s Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope Detects Possible First Direct Evidence of Dark Matter
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope may have detected the first direct evidence for dark matter, according to new research.
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Engineered ‘Nanopores’ Displayed Learning-Like Traits in Recent Breakthrough Experiments, Scientists Say
A team of researchers from EPFL has discovered that biological nanopores exhibit electrical signal responses that resemble learning-like behavior.
Scientists Say Consciousness Is Far Older—and More Widespread—Than We Ever Realized
New studies reveal consciousness is older and more widespread than believed, with birds showing signs of awareness and self-perception.
Fame Kills, Even if You’re Rich: Artists in This Profession Die Before Their Peers, New Research Suggests
Scientists studying the link between fame and early death have found famous singers die earlier than their peers even if they're rich.
Scientists Revisiting the ‘Faraday Effect’ Have Uncovered a Surprising Magnetic Interaction Between Light and Matter
New research reveals light's magnetic field directly influences matter, causing scientists to rethink the 'Faraday Effect.'
New Study Suggests Some Neanderthals Were Victims of Targeted Cannibalism During Late Pleistocene Conflicts
New study uncovers why non-local female Neanderthals at Goyet were targeted, revealing conflict, capture, and cannibalism.
“These Are Not Random Oddities”: New Clues Emerge About Anomalous Continent-Sized Structures Deep Within the Earth
New insights into a pair of colossal, continent-sized structures 1,800 miles beneath the Earth’s surface have revealed clues into how the planet formed and evolved.
Forget Meat—Here Comes Genetically Modified Protein Fungus
Move over meat, scientists have engineered a fungal organism that produces protein more efficiently than conventional livestock while dramatically reducing environmental damage.
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Images of “Repetitive, Predictable Structures” in a Rare Star System
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first-ever image of four dust spirals surrounding the Wolf-Rayet stars in the Apep system.
Archaeologists Uncover a Massive Bronze Age ‘Proto-City’ in Kazakhstan That Rewrites Steppe History
Archaeologists reveal Semiyarka, was a vast Bronze Age settlement, reshaping our understanding of early Steppe cities and metallurgy.
The Origins of Theia, the Cosmic Impactor that Violently Birthed the Moon, Has Finally Been Revealed
New research reveals that Theia, the colossal, Mars-sized impactor that collided with the Earth to birth our Moon, may have come from the direction of the Sun.
Scientists Discover New Quantum ‘Pinball’ State of Matter Where Electrons Break the Rules
A new study reveals a "pinball phase" in a Wigner crystal, where electrons act as both solid and liquid in a quantum breakthrough.
A Medieval Poem Misled Historians About the Black Death for Centuries—Scholars Now Reveal the “Spider’s Web” of Plague Myths
A new study in the Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies shows that a widely accepted belief about the Black Death’s rapid spread from Central Asia to the Mediterranean is not based on records or eyewitness accounts, but on a single medieval poem.
“We Never Came This Far”: Accidental Discovery May Finally Unravel Mystery of What Sparks Lightning
An accidental discovery involving laser beams and particles suspended in light may unravel the mysterious nature of lightning strikes.
Mysterious Magnetic Fossils Left Behind by An Unknown Ancient Creature Offer Clues to the Origins of Nature’s “Sixth Sense”
Ninety-seven-million-year-old magnetic fossils, left behind in sea beds by an unknown creature, may have been a biological GPS.
Could Toothpaste Made From Hair Help Teeth Regrow Enamel? Scientists Think So
Scientists at King’s College London have developed a sustainable biomaterial derived from hair that could help rebuild tooth enamel.
Life on Earth Began About One Billion Years Earlier than Previously Thought, New Research Finds
Scientists have detected signatures in ancient rocks that push back the timeframe for the discovery of early life by billions of years.
Researchers Trace How a Psychedelic Compound Alters Brain Circuits Tied to Addiction
Scientists have identified a neural mechanism that could explain how a psychedelic compound reduces alcohol intake.
Watch As This Parasitic Ant Queen Deploys a “Chemical Weapon” and Tricks Worker Ants into Killing Their Own Mother
Researchers have discovered parasitic ant queens that use natural "chemical weapons" to trick ants from rival colonies.
An Unexpected Discovery in Lunar Soil Samples Could Solve a Magnetic Moon Mystery
Scientists have made a surprise discovery in lunar soil samples that could help unravel the mystery behind the Moon’s magnetic anomalies.
Bees Can Tell Time: New Study Reveals Shockingly Advanced Insect Intelligence
Bees can distinguish split-second flashes of light, revealing surprising timing abilities and advanced cognitive flexibility.
MIT Neuroscientist Proposes Brain Waves are the Hidden Engine Behind Thought and Consciousness
An MIT neuroscientist proposes that brain waves perform analog computations that give rise to thought and consciousness.
Eerie Sightings of “Sea Serpents” Have Haunted Sailors for Centuries—We Went to a Famous Monster Hunter for Answers to the Mystery
Tales of sea serpents have haunted seafarers for centuries, and Scottish researcher Adrian Shine offers a naturalist's view on some of history's most famous cases.
Forget Drop Bears, Ancient Australia’s Real Life “Drop Croc” Ambushed Its Prey from Above
Australia may be known for its tourist myth of the drop bear, but researchers have now uncovered the remains of a real-life “drop croc.”
Scientists Confirm Discovery of Massive Crater in China, Revealing Scale of Ancient Impacts Was “Far Greater than Previously Recorded”
A recently discovered impact crater in China is among the best-preserved ever found, offering insight into how space rocks shaped our planet.
“Our Current Models Are Being Put to the Test”: Researchers Say Our Solar System is Moving Impossibly Fast
Our solar system appears to be breaking the cosmic speed limit, casting fresh doubt on the Standard Model of Cosmology.
Neanderthals’ Disappearance May Not Have Been from Extinction, Controversial New Study Argues
Neanderthals may not have truly gone extinct, according to a new mathematical model that suggests they underwent genetic dilution over time.
No, Your Gut Microbiome Doesn’t Contribute to Autism—New Study Dismantles Decades of Misleading Claims
A comprehensive analysis has found no scientific evidence supporting the hypothesis that the gut microbiome causally contributes to autism.
Lost in Thought: New Research Reveals How Meditation Can Potentially Unsettle the Mind
Many people view meditation as a way to achieve a calm state of well-being, but a recent study led by psychologist Nicholas Van Dam at the University of Melbourne suggests the effects can vary from person to person.
“Tectonics, Climate, and Life Co-Evolved Through Deep Time”: How a Supercontinent Breakup Produced All Complex Life on Earth
All complex life on Earth may be the result of plate tectonics tearing apart the ancient supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago.
How Reliable Is Forensic Gait Analysis? Science Weighs In on Controversial Jan 6 Pipe Bomber Claims
A new study finds Gait Analysis can aid investigations but isn’t reliable enough to identify suspects with certainty.
3I/ATLAS Radio Signal Detections Offer New Confirmation of What Many Astronomers Have Been Saying for Months
New radio observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS leave little question about the object’s natural origin.
Quantum Physics May Predict the Next Financial Crash, New Study Finds
Researchers have adapted Bell’s theorem from quantum mechanics to help them predict financial crises before they happen.
New Study Finds Half of Americans Don’t Know Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk
A recent study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports that most adults in the United States do not realize that alcohol use increases their risk of developing cancer.
Archaeologists Decode Peru’s Mysterious “Band of Holes,” Revealing Ancient Indigenous Accounting System
Archaeologists uncover the secret behind Peru’s mysterious 'Band of Holes,' revealing an ancient Indigenous system of accounting and trade.
New Study Finds No Clear Link Between Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism
New study finds no clear link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism, easing fears and reaffirming its safety.
Extraterrestrial Dust Trapped in Arctic Ice Challenges Our Understanding of Climate Change
A new study has opened a window into the Arctic’s distant past by using cosmic dust to reconstruct nearly 30,000 years of sea ice history.
From Petals to Patties: Sunflowers Could Power the Next Generation of Vegan Meat
Researchers in Brazil and Germany have developed a new plant-based meat substitute using sunflower flour, one of the world’s most common oil crops.
New Research Reveals Humans Have a Hidden “Seventh Sense” of Remote Touch
New research reveals humans may possess a “seventh sense” known as remote touch, an ability to detect objects without direct contact.
Cancer Breakthrough: Nanomedicine ‘Hack’ Unleashes Common Drug’s Hidden Power to Kill Cancer Cells Up to 20,000 Times More Effectively
A common chemotherapy drug’s hidden potential for becoming a game-changing weapon in the fight against cancer has been revealed by researchers at Northwestern University.
Scientists Say They Have Proof the Universe Isn’t a Simulation—The Math Makes It Impossible
A new physics study challenges the simulation hypothesis, arguing that the universe contains realities that can likely never be calculated using computers.
Could Dark Matter Be Under the Influence of a Mysterious “Fifth Force”?
New research finally answers whether hypothetical dark matter follows the same behavior as regular matter, a long-standing mystery.
2.75-Million-Year-Old Stone Tools Unearthed in Kenya Reveal Evidence of Ancient Human Technological Innovation
New evidence is emerging in Kenya of early humans crafting stone tools for nearly 300,000 years during the Pliocene, despite extreme environmental changes like wildfires and droughts that endured during this period.
Bioengineering ‘Hack’ Allows Scientists to Recreate Octopus Camouflage Pigment Using Bacteria
Scientists at UC San Diego have successfully used bacteria to reproduce a unique pigment that allows octopuses to blend in with their surroundings.
DARPA Eyes “Ghost Imaging” Breakthrough to Spot Hidden Nuclear Threats with Quantum Precision
DARPA is exploring Ghost Imaging to revolutionize nuclear detection, using quantum physics to see hidden threats with precision.
Flatworm Stem Cell Discovery Could Soon Rewrite the Rules of Regeneration Science
Scientists have long been intrigued by the ability of flatworms to regenerate complete bodies from small fragments of tissue. The underlying mechanisms behind this process have remained relatively unclear until recently.
Colossal Biosciences Advances Its De-Extinction Efforts with Acquisition of Cloning Company Viagen
Colossal Biosciences has expanded its efforts to save animals currently on the brink with its acquisition of the cloning company Viagen.
New Physics May Be Needed”: How a Gamma-Ray-Tracing Plasma Fireball Experiment at CERN Put Cracks in the Standard Model
Researchers at CERN may be on the verge of explaining the universe’s missing gamma rays and hidden magnetic fields.
Controversial Geoengineering Strategy Can’t Save Coffee, Chocolate, or Wine from Climate Change, New Study Finds
New study finds Geoengineering like stratospheric aerosol injection may fail to protect coffee, wine, and chocolate crops.
Scientists Use Novel Materials That Mimic Wormholes and Multiple Realities to “Transcend the Limitations of Physical Dimensions”
Researchers report the successful use of nonlocal artificial materials to mimic the effects of wormholes and multiple realities.