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Hubble

In a Surprising Mystery, NASA’s Hubble Reveals Something is Missing from These Nearby Galaxies

prehistoric

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved Their Names Over Them

Plastic

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production Emissions by 66%

Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Ethiopia’s Historic New Dam Must Go Green To Avoid Territorial Conflicts

Christopher Plain·April 26, 2021
New study shows future conflicts in East Africa due to Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam can be avoided if green energy is harnessed.
hacked

U.S. Special Operations Command Central Claims Twitter Account Was Hacked

Tim McMillan·April 25, 2021
Saturday, April 24, the official Twitter account for U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCOENT) published a bizarre tweet that simply...
national nostalgia

Making America Great Again? National Nostalgia Influences Political and Racial Perceptions

Tim McMillan·April 23, 2021
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...
Proxima Centauri

Blast from the Past: Astronomers Detect “Extreme” Event From Proxima Centauri

Micah Hanks·April 23, 2021
Astronomers have observed an “extreme” flaring event on Proxima Centauri, which they believe to be the largest the star has ever been seen to produce.
virtual reality training

Virtual Reality Training Could Save Us From A Future Labor Crisis

MJ Banias·April 23, 2021
Businesses and employers will begin turning to virtual reality in employment training and it may stave off a future labor crisis.
megaplume

Once an Oceanic Anomaly, Scientists are closing in on Mysterious Megaplumes

Micah Hanks·April 23, 2021
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.
compostable plastic

This Plastic Is Compostable and Could End ‘Forever Plastics’

Christopher Plain·April 22, 2021
This new compostable plastic can break down with just a little heat and water, and this technology may end the reign of 'forever plastics.'
Conspiracy Theories

Researchers Use AI to Track the Evolution of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories

Tim McMillan·April 22, 2021
Researchers used a new artificial intelligence program to accurately identify COVID-19 related conspiracy theories on social media and model how...
alien

Alien Artifacts on Earth and in Our Solar System is Possible, NASA Reports

Tim McMillan·April 21, 2021
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...
russia space station

Russia May Leave the International Space Station to Build Its Own

MJ Banias·April 21, 2021
Russia said it hopes to launch an orbital space station in 2025 and considering withdrawing from the International Space Station.
uncensored internet

Uncensored Satellite Internet Will Weaken Dictatorships

MJ Banias·April 20, 2021
Low-orbit internet satellites pose a problem for dictators because regulators can't control them, and they can provide an uncensored internet.
Tatooine exoplanet orbiting two suns, Tatooine-style planet, Star Wars-style planet

Five New, Potentially Habitable Zones Within Tatooine-Like Binary Star Systems

Christopher Plain·April 20, 2021
New research says binary star systems may be home to habitable, Earth-like planets, and that changes how we hunt for life in the cosmos.
Catholic alien

Catholic Conference to Discuss ET, A.I., and Other Life ‘Beyond Human’.

Christopher Plain·April 19, 2021
The Society of Catholic Scientists has scheduled their 2021 SCS conference, and this year's topic is literally out of this world.
hopping robot

Moon’s Ancient Lava Tubes May Be Explored by A ‘Hopping Robot’ Drone

Christopher Plain·April 19, 2021
The ESA is investigating the use of "hopping robot" drones to explore the ancient lava tubes that exist deep inside the Moon.
leaked ufo

Were Those UAP Just “Drones and Balloons?”

Jazz Shaw·April 19, 2021
Are those latest images of UAP just "drones and balloons?" Journalist Jazz Shaw weighs in with his thoughts.
origin of water

Scientists Now Understand the Origin of Water, Including on Alien Worlds.

Christopher Plain·April 16, 2021
Researchers just released a paper explaining the origin of water in our solar system and on distant alien worlds.
Richat Structure

The Richat Structure: The “Eye of the Sahara” is One of Earth’s Strangest Marvels

Micah Hanks·April 16, 2021
The Richat Structure is one of the most impressive and unusual natural features visible anywhere on Earth from space. 
e-bike

France Will Give Its Citizens $3k If They Buy An E-Bike

MJ Banias·April 16, 2021
France will offer its citizens €2,500 to trade in their cars for environmentally friendly e-bikes, and a lot of people will take the deal.

Chinese Lab-Leak Origin For COVID-19 Possible, Say Top Intelligence Officials

Tim McMillan·April 15, 2021
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...
Foo Fighter

The Foo Fighters: Today’s Pilots Encounters with UAP Are Nothing New

Graeme Rendall·April 15, 2021
What were the "Foo-Fighters" that American night-fighter crews encountered over Europe and the Pacific during World War II?
ufo

Did You See What I Saw?: Discussing UFOs Can Be Difficult For Persons Of Color

Chris Blake·April 15, 2021
People of all races encounter the UFO phenomenon, but does race influence whether a witness is believed? The everyday experiences of minorities suggest this is likely the case and ufology suffers for it.
chinese drone

China has Achieved Total Global Drone Supremacy

Graeme Rendall·April 14, 2021
UAV "Motherships," owning the market share, and a global hold on technology. The Drone is the future and the Chinese are winning the war.
Past Global Changes Horizons magazine

Past Global Changes Horizons Magazine Targets Gen Z to Curb Fake Science News

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2021
Scientists and artists have joined forces to publish the online Past Global Changes Horizons magazine to fight spread of fake science news.
nuclear propulsion

New DRACO Program Will Use Nuclear Propulsion For Future Lunar Missions

MJ Banias·April 13, 2021
DARPA recently awarded $22 million to San Diego-based General Atomics to design a mini nuclear reactor for space propulsion. 
Dunning-Kruger

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Ignorance and Overconfidence Affect Intuitive Thinking, New Study Says

Tim McMillan·April 13, 2021
In a newly published study, researchers say the Dunning-Kruger Effect can cause low-performers to overestimate their judgments during the intuitive...
iron man suit

You Need This Bullet (and Bomb!) Proof Flying Iron Man Suit

Jazz Shaw·April 12, 2021
TV host Adam Savage revealed that he had developed a functional "Iron Man" suit created out of titanium. Oh, and it can fly.
digital passport

The Digital Passport Is The Future, And Apple is Leading the Charge

MJ Banias·April 12, 2021
New patents filed by Apple show the company wants to make your IDs and passports digital, and stored on their devices
leaked ufo

Pentagon Confirms Leaked UFO Images Are Authentic

Tim McMillan·April 10, 2021
The Pentagon has confirmed that U.S. Navy personnel captured several leaked images and a video depicting unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP.
EmDrive

EmDrive Propulsion Inventor Defiant in Face of Failed Tests

Christopher Plain·April 9, 2021
University researchers recently said the EmDrive propulsion system would never work. The inventor of the drive says they screwed up.
robot worker

New Robot Workers Use AI To Predict Human Co-Worker Movements

Christopher Plain·April 9, 2021
New AI system helps industrial robot workers observe and predict their human co-workers' movements to maximize efficiency and improve safety.
climate change

Effects of Climate Change Unknown For 98% of Land Mammals Scientists Warn

Tim McMillan·April 8, 2021
Recently published research says there are significant gaps in understanding the impact of climate change on the world's terrestrial mammals.  
Rebuilding Aericibo

Rebuilding Arecibo Is So Essential That NASA and the Military May Get Involved

Christopher Plain·April 8, 2021
Rebuilding the Arecibo Observatory is essential according to the NSF, but it needs support from Congress and a lot of money to do it.
hypnosis

Hypnosis Radically Alters How The Brain Processes Information, New Study Finds

Tim McMillan·April 7, 2021
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...
jurassic park

Neuralink Founder Says We “Could Build Jurassic Park.” Should we?

Mike Damante·April 7, 2021
Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak tweeted, “We could probably build Jurassic Park if we wanted to.” Is it even possible to bring dinosaurs back?
shrinking heart

Going To Mars Will Shrink Your Heart

Graeme Rendall·April 7, 2021
Long periods spent in space can cause a shrinking heart causing issues for any possible missions to Mars and the Moon.
Valkyrie

X-58A Valkyrie Drone Successfully Launches a Smaller Drone in Recent Test

Tim McMillan·April 6, 2021
The United States’ experimental stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, successfully launched a smaller drone from inside its internal weapons bay, the Air Force announced on Monday, April 5.  According to the Air Force, on March 26, 2021, the...

“Online Haters” Are Psychopaths, Recent Study Finds.

Tim McMillan·April 6, 2021
Recently published research finds that “online haters” or people who post hateful comments on online forums and social media demonstrate...
moon's lava tubes

Real Life BB-8 Robot Will Explore Moon’s Lava Tubes

Christopher Plain·April 6, 2021
Researchers developed a new drone, named DAEDALUS, explicitly designed to explore and map the Moon's lava tubes.
future of aviation

NASA Contest Offers $21k Prize To Envision The Future of Aviation

Tim McMillan·April 5, 2021
This past Friday, NASA announced they were enlisting the public’s help and offering up to $21,000 in prize money to envision the future of aviation. Called the “Future-Scaping Our Skies” challenge, NASA says they want to hear people’s thoughts on...
canada ufo

Canada Had More UFO Sightings in 2020, Says National Survey

Ryan Sprague·April 5, 2021
Canada saw an increase in reported UFO sightings in 2020 according to the annual 2020 Canadian UFO Survey. COVID-19 and self-isolation is likely the cause.

Top 5 Things About A.I. That This Science Fiction Writer Thinks Will Kick Ass

Eliza Green·April 2, 2021
Artificial intelligence may be a dirty word in some quarters. Yet, ask any science fiction writer, and they will shout, "It's about time!" 
ufo

If Aliens Landed Tomorrow, Could We Communicate With Them?

Jazz Shaw·April 2, 2021
Are we alone in the universe? If not, would we even be able to communicate with aliens should the ever arrive? An interview with Arik Kershenbaum.
solar geoengineering

Looming Climate Disaster Pushing Scientists to Consider Solar Geoengineering as Possible Solution

Mike Damante·April 1, 2021
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. 
Antikythera Mechanism

The Antikythera Mechanism Still Challenges Our Ideas About the Past

Ryan Sprague and Jane Moore·April 1, 2021
This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.
zombie fires

“Zombie Fires” Represent a New Siberian Climate Change Catastrophe

Graeme Rendall·April 1, 2021
The recent appearance of "Zombie Fires" represent conflagrations that can re-establish themselves even after the harshest of Russian winter conditions.
cheap electric cars

New Cheap Electric Cars Show How Automakers Are Conning The U.S. Market, Inflating Prices

Jane Moore·March 31, 2021
Cheap electric cars are available. The question is, why are Americans and Europeans being ripped off by electric vehicle manufacturers? 
black hole

Historic New Images Show Supermassive Black Hole in Polarized Light

Micah Hanks·March 31, 2021
Polarized light seen around galaxy M87's black hole now provides astronomers with clues about the behavior of its magnetic field.
venom

Study Finds Surprising Connections Between Snake Venom and Our Saliva

Micah Hanks·March 31, 2021
Humans and other animals have the same genetic basis for the development of venom like some snakes and other poisonous creatures.
Borisov

Second Interstellar Visitor Borisov Is The Most Pristine Comet Ever Observed

Tim McMillan·March 30, 2021
New research released today suggests the second interstellar object ever detected, 2I/Borisov, was likely the most pristine comet ever observed. ...

Royal Navy’s NavyX Welcomes “Madfox” Autonomous Ship

Tim McMillan·March 30, 2021
The Royal Navy recently announced a brand new autonomous surface vessel, the Madfox, is in the hands of the U.K.’s NavyX and...

The Intelligence Brief

X-70 Fractal

NASA Just Revealed Its Mysterious New Experimental Aircraft, the X-70 Fractal

Science & Discovery News

Plastic

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production Emissions by 66%

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk to American Homes Could Nearly Triple by 2060, With Hundreds of Thousands in Danger, Study Warns

Wildfire

Los Angeles Wildfires Exposed 7 Million People to Toxic Lead Pollution 80 Times Above Normal Levels, Study Finds

Archaeology & Ancient History

prehistoric

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved Their Names Over Them

Chauvet Cave horses

An “Invisible” Discovery in France’s Chauvet Cave Reveals the 37,000-Year-Old Secret to How Its Ancient Art Has Survived

Japan Haniwa

Archaeologists Unearth 1,500-Year-Old Figurine Depicting Mysterious Female Shaman in Japan

Physics, Time & the Cosmos

alternmagnetism

A Mysterious New Type of Magnetism Has Just Been Confirmed by Scientists

Large Hadron Collider

Into the “Zeptoverse”: CERN Experiments Detect Evidence of Something So Rare It Could Potentially Reveal New Forces of Nature

Neutron Star Merger

A Strange New Phenomenon Hidden in Einstein’s Equations Could Change How We Understand Gravity

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