Pentagon Reveals Dramatic Footage of U.S. Submarine Sinking Iranian Warship in Rare Torpedo Attack
Videos released by the Pentagon on Wednesday captured the moment a U.S. attack submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
“Maybe We’re Martians!”: Scientists Say Some Microbes Could Survive the Violent Journey Between Planets
Asteroid impacts may catapult life from one planet to another, as new research claims that hardy bacteria can survive the ejection.
Questions Mount Over Viral Claims of Apocalyptic Iran War Briefings in the Military
A viral claim has been circulating that as many as 200 US troops were told that the war in Iran is being conducted to hasten the end times.
High-Energy Laser Turns Ordinary Moon Dust into Futuristic Materials for Lunar Colonists
A futuristic sounding process using a high-energy laser turns ordinary moon dust into versatile manufacturing and construction materials
Archaeologists Discover Ancient ‘King’s Order’ That Confirms a Semi-Legendary Nubian King Was Real
A rare ancient document from Sudan confirms the historical existence of King Qashqash, a Nubian ruler once known only from legend.
“The First Privately Funded Space Science Mission Ever!”: Mauve Space Telescope Captures Historic ‘First Light’ Images
Blue Skies Space Ltd has revealed the 'first light' images just captured by the world's first privately funded space science mission ever
Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Forces Under Strain as Iran’s Missile Barrage Tests Regional Defenses
U.S.-Israeli war with Iran represents one of the most complex and sustained challenges the U.S. has seen in the Middle East in decades.
NASA Delays First Crewed Artemis Moon Landing to 2028: What Do Major Program Changes Mean for the Future of Space Travel?
NASA has announced massive changes to its Artemis program, including delaying the first crewed Moon landing since the Apollo program in 1972.
‘Adaptive’ Robotic Wing Senses and Reacts to Wind Changes More Rapidly Than a Barn Owl
Scientists have revealed an adaptive robotic wing equipped with artificial nerves so sensitive to air currents that it outperformed a barn owl
Jurassic ‘Sword Dragon’ Fossil Narrows Timing of Ichthyosaur Evolution
The specimen, named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, also known as the "Sword Dragon of Dorset," was found near Golden Cap in Dorset in 2001 by fossil collector Chris Moore.
Source of Scandinavian Bronze Age Metals Traced to Mysterious Source Thousands of Miles Away
Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines discovered in Spain may be the missing piece in explaining ancient Scandinavian metalwork.
A Mandatory Safety Feature in Millions of Cars Can Be Used to Track Where You Drive
Researchers in Europe have revealed a potential surveillance system that is mandatory in all cars in the US built in the last 20 years.
Genetic Study Rewrites the Story of Human and Neanderthal Interbreeding, Pointing to Social Interaction, Not Just Survival
Genetic research indicates that Neanderthal and Homor Sapiens interbreeding was socially driven to an unexpected degree.
4,200-Year-Old Climate Crisis Forced the Abandonment of China’s Largest Neolithic City
An ancient climate event 4,200 years ago produced disruptions leading to the decline of major societies, offering warnings for the future.
Lightning on Mars: NASA’s MAVEN Orbiter Reveals a Strange Phenomenon on the Red Planet
Researchers have identified powerful Martian electrical discharges, similar to lightning, and strong enough to be observed from orbit.
Mysterious Greek Inscription Found in a Syrian Mosque Reopens Debate Over Roman “Temple of the Sun”
A mysterious inscription within the Great Mosque of Homs in Syria is raising new questions over the location of the Roman Temple of the Sun.
Scientists Placed Microscopic Animals in Simulated Martian Soil and Something Unexpected Happened
After exposing notoriously resilient microscopic animals called tardigrades to simulated Martian soil, they began to move extremely slowly
Scientists Report New Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough, Toppling a Major Barrier to Practical Quantum Communication
Scientists report a quantum teleportation breakthrough that may have significant implications for advancing quantum communication technology.
60,000-Year-Old “Highly Unusual” Etchings Could Point to Humanity’s Earliest Use of Geometric Design
Evidence of early human use of geometric concepts in prehistoric art has surfaced in Africa, pointing to complex patterns in ancient etchings on ostrich eggshells.
This Tiny Dinosaur Fossil Could Offer a Missing Link That Explains the Spread of an Unusual Class of Dinosaurs
A tiny dinosaur species may be the missing link in the bird-like dinosaurs Alvarezsaurs, after the discovery of the first complete fossil.
Our Brain’s “Fear Center” May Guide Complex Learning Decisions, New Research Reveals
The brain’s primitive “fear center” may be much more than that, according to new research on the amygdala.
Concert Goers Getting the Blues: A Theater’s Color Affects the Listener Experience
Virtual concert attendees reported significant affects to their music listening experience based on the venue's color and lighting.
Scientists Want to Measure “Pure-Awareness”—But They May Be Studying the Wrong Thing, New Paper Warns
New research warns scientists may be mistaking attention and calm for pure-awareness in the race to map consciousness itself.
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Hosts Private Workshop with Civilian Researchers, Universities, and Government Agencies
A recent AARO report outlines new standards for data collection, AI use, privacy, and civilian collaboration in advancing UAP research.
New Theory Suggests Consciousness May Come From a Hidden Wave in the Brain—Not Neurons
New theory suggests consciousness may arise from a hidden brain wave, challenging long-held beliefs about neurons and awareness.
Apollo Lunar Samples Misled Scientists About the Moon’s Magnetic Field For Decades—Here’s the Surprising Reason Why
The Apollo missions’ strange landing zone has led to decades of incorrect assumptions about the Moon’s magnetic field strength.
Moving at the Speed of Sight: Humans and Animals Experience Time at Dramatically Different Speeds
All animals, including humans. experience time at dramatically different speeds, allowing fast-pursuit predators to track prey in slow motion
Scientists Discover Hidden DNA Scaffolding Built Before Life ‘Switches On’
Scientists discover hidden DNA scaffolding that forms before genes activate, revealing life’s blueprint is built before it begins.
Tiny Reef Fish Show Unexpectedly Advanced Awareness in Mirror Tests, New Study Reveals
A recent study reveals how tiny reef fish demonstrate advanced awareness by using mirrors to inspect marks placed on their bodies.
The Fabled “Lost City of Almanzor” Has Eluded Scholars for a Thousand Years—Now This Archaeologist Says He’s Found It
A new archaeological discovery could settle the longstanding debate about the location of the near-mythical "lost city of Almanzor."
Iran Conflict Could Drain U.S. Missile Defenses—Underscoring The Pentagon’s Push For Directed-Energy Weapons
Iran tensions highlight why the Pentagon is investing billions in Directed-Energy weapons to counter missile shortages and future wars.
“We’ve Seen Them; We Know They Exist”: Scientists Confirm Elusive Electrical Phenomenon That Evaded Scientists for a Century
Scientists report the first field observation of a rare electrical phenomenon that has eluded scientific confirmation for nearly a century.
“We’ve Been Waiting for This”: James Webb Space Telescope Spots a Red “Supergiant” That Could Help Solve a Cosmic Cold Case
The James Webb Space Telescope spots evidence of a stellar explosion that could help solve the cosmic mystery of "missing red supergiants."
40,000 Year Old Markings Reveal What Could Be a Mysterious Ancient Precursor to Writing
Researchers have discovered signs of a Paleolithic writing precursor in ancient tools and sculptures dating back 40,000 years.
Brain Researchers Finally Know Why Cannabis Use Increases Appetite
Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Calgary recently published a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showing that cannabis use led to a measurable increase in food intake among human participants, regardless of body weight, sex, or when they last ate.
Did Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of a Neanderthal “Skull Cult” in This Ancient Spanish Cave?
Archaeologists in Spain have discovered an odd collection of animal bones that may point to evidence of an ancient Neanderthal "skull cult."
“We’ve Got Our People Working on It Right Now”: Defense Secretary Provides Update on Pentagon Disclosure of UFO Files
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon officials are currently working to initiate the release of government files on UFOs.
“A Shift in Mindset Away from the Plastic Age”: This Advanced Material Actually Gets Stronger When It’s Wet
Scientists have invented an advanced material that gets stronger when wet that they believe could replace single-use plastic cups and bottles
Scientists Have Long Searched for Evidence of Psychedelic DMT in the Brain—A New Study Challenges This Idea
For many years, researchers have questioned whether the psychedelic compound N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is produced naturally in the brain and if it might act as a signaling substance similar to serotonin.
China Advances in BCI Race with 50+ Human Implants, Real-Time Chinese Speech Decoding
A global race to develop a competitive brain-computer interface is heating up between the United States and China.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers an 8.5-Billion-Year-Old “Jellyfish” Galaxy Never Seen by Astronomers
Astrophysicists at the University of Waterloo using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted the most distant jellyfish galaxy ever observed.
New NATO- and U.S.-Backed Hypersonic Ceramic Survives 2,700 K Plasma Test That Would Melt Steel
NATO- and U.S.-backed hypersonic ceramic survives 2,700 K plasma test, revealing potential new path to reusable extreme-speed flight.
This Ancient Chinese Mind-Body Exercise Has a Major Heart Health Benefit, New Study Finds
Recent clinical trials show that baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise, can lower blood pressure as much as brisk walking.
Antarctica Is Approaching an “Irreversible” Tipping Point, New Study Warns
New study reveals Antarctica faces collapse or resilience by 2100, with irreversible ice loss possible under high emissions scenarios.
A Mysterious Roman Artifact Covered in Odd Markings Puzzled Researchers for More Than a Century—Now AI Has Cracked Its Ancient Code
A curious ancient Roman artifact has drawn renewed attention as researchers report finally solving the mystery of its undeciphered markings.
Missing Geomagnetic Polarity Reversals Reveal the Secrets of Earth’s Ancient Past
Japanese researchers say they are closing in on the mystery of Earth’s “missing” geomagnetic polarity reversals, identifying where they believe scientists should look for evidence of their unusual absence.
NASA Fires Twin Rockets to “CT Scan” the Northern Lights and Map Hidden Auroral Currents
NASA’s GNEISS rockets deliver a CT-like 3D look at Auroral electricity, revealing hidden currents that shape space weather and satellites.
Study Challenges Long-Held View That Habits Cause Compulsive Behavior
In a recent study published in Neuropsychopharmacology, researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) found that inflammation in a key decision-making region of the brain led to more deliberate behavior, rather than more compulsive actions.
Scientists Build a Zero-Gravity Microscope and Successfully Test it on the ‘Vomit Comet’
Scientists have invented a low cost, zero-gravity microscope called FlightScope that successfully conducted experiments on the vomit comet.
“This is Antarctic Frontier Science”: The Deepest Antarctic Core Sample Ever Collected Reveals 23 Million Years of Remote Geological History
Researchers have drilled the deepest Antarctic sediment core ever, uncovering 23 million years of climate history beneath the ice sheet.