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.
Astronomers Have Observed the First Coronal Mass Ejection Outside Of Our Solar System, Spelling Bad News for Exoplanet Habitability
For the first time, astronomers have spotted a coronal mass ejection exploding from a star other than our Sun.
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.
“Practical Large-Scale Quantum Computation” Could Be on the Horizon as Researchers Solve Problematic Error Rate
The long-standing issue holding back quantum computing, its high propensity for errors, may finally be in the past.
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.
“A New Window into the Hidden Architecture of Our Galaxy”: Astronomers Discover Lost Stars Concealed Among the ‘Seven Sisters’ of the Pleiades
The “Seven Sisters” of the Pleiades are among the most visible stars from Earth, but new research says the cluster is larger than suspected.
“Alarm Bells Went Off”: New Research Takes a Critical Look at the Landmark UFO Cult Study ‘When Prophecy Fails’
New research reexamines 'When Prophecy Fails,' the classic study of an American UFO cult, raising new questions about the work's claims.
Self-Guided Hypnosis Cuts Menopausal and Perimenopause Hot Flashes by Over 50%, New Study Shows
A new clinical study reports that self-guided hypnosis can reduce the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms by more than half.
Musically Inspired Time-Rondeau Crystal Breakthrough Promises Quantum Technology That Stores Data Within Time Itself
Researchers at UC Berkeley have observed a time-rondeau crystal, where long-term temporal order coexists with short-term disorder.
Hidden Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, a Tantalizing Discovery May Soon “Write a New Chapter in the History of the Pharaohs”
A discovery within the Great Pyramid of Giza could soon reshape our understanding of ancient Egypt, according to tantalizing new claims.
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.
Microsoft and INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Partner to Advance AI-Driven Brain-Computer Interface Therapeutics
Spanish brain-computer interface (BCI) company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to explore AI applications for real-time brain-computer interface therapeutics.
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.
Satellite Communications Breakthrough Could Pave the Way Toward ‘Quantum Energy’
Researchers say once-impossible Earth-to-space quantum light transmissions are now a reality, paving the way toward ultra-secure satellite communications.
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.
Scientists Discover Extremophiles Thriving in Blue ‘Volcanic Goo’ Deep in the Ocean
New research reveals that in some of the most inhospitable parts of the ocean depths, a blue volcanic mud contains evidence of extremophiles.
Scotland’s Stone of Destiny Is Still on the Move—A New Study Reveals Its Missing Fragments Around the World
A new study reveals how fragments of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny traveled the world, reshaping its legend and legacy.
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.
Officials Seek Answers as Mysterious Vehicle Revealed by Melting Ice in the Swiss Alps Prompts Speculation Online
Archaeologists are asking the public to help them identify a mysterious early 20th century vehicle revealed by melting ice in the Swiss Alps.
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.
Decades After Agent Orange, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Show Increased Chronic Lung Risks
New research reveals U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) were at a higher risk of facing chronic respiratory illnesses.
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.
“A Top Contender for Extraterrestrial Life”: Subsurface Ocean on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Likely Stable Enough to Support Life
Temperature readings from Saturn's moon Enceladus suggests its subsurface liquid water ocean may be stable enough for life to evolve.
This Unexpectedly Massive Ancient Mayan Settlement May Have Been a “Cosmogram” Map of the Universe
An ancient Mayan monument found at Mexico’s Aguada Fénix site in 2020 has now been revealed by archaeologists as a cosmogram.
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.
Fortune Favors the Aggressor: Research Says World Superpowers are Vulnerable to Cyber Warfare Attacks from Smaller Nations
In the wake of increasing state-directed cyberattacks, researchers have developed a model of cyber warfare that yields surprising conclusions.
“Magic-Angle” Graphene Superconductor Research May Herald “The Holy Grail of the Entire Field”
With a “magic-angle,” MIT researchers have discovered a new path to possible room temperature superconductivity.
Physicists Discover “Einstein-Rosen Caterpillars” Might Be Hiding Inside Black Holes
Physicists uncover “Einstein-Rosen Caterpillars,” suggesting that black holes may be tangled with quantum wormholes.
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.
5,000-Year-Old Discovery at Canaanite Cult Site Dubbed “One of Very Few Known from Such an Ancient Period”
Artifacts uncovered near the Tel Megiddo archaeological site in Israel reveal an ancient Canaanite cult and its worship practices.
From Spider-Like Walking Chairs to Emotionally Intelligent Cars, Toyota Unveils Game-Changing Futuristic Designs
Toyota recently unveiled a lineup of futuristic concepts—from a four-legged autonomous walking chair to emotion-responsive vehicles—that showcase the company’s bold vision for the future of mobility.
70,000-Year-Old Crayons: New Evidence Shows Ancient Neanderthals Created Artistic Tools
70,000 years ago, Neanderthals living in Ukraine’s Crimea region deliberately shaped ochre into crayon-like tools for making marks and designs.
“A Potential Paradigm Shift in Cosmology”: Scientists Uncover Evidence the Universe’s Expansion is Slowing Down, Not Accelerating
Korean scientists studying Type Ia supernovae have found strong evidence that the universe's expansion is not accelerating, but slowing down.
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.
“Targeted Ultrasound Echolocation” Inspired by Bats is Helping This Engineer Develop Tiny Flying Robots That Navigate in Total Darkness
A robotics engineering professor is building tiny, autonomous flying robots that can use sound waves to navigate in total darkness like bats.