Archaeologists Discover 1,000-Year-Old Ice Skate Made of Animal Bone
Czech archaeologists performing a rescue dig in the basement of a local house say they have discovered a 1,000-year-old ice skate.
Uncanny “Adaptive Durability” Makes This Strange New Material Stronger Every Time You Hit It
Engineers have invented a seemingly magical material possessing 'adaptive durability' that makes it stronger after repeated impacts.
African ‘Fairy Circles’ That Once Baffled Scientists Point to Mysterious ‘Swarm Intelligence’ in Plants
Mysterious "fairy circles" in Africa that have long baffled scientists aren't the work of angry gods after all, but something even stranger.
UAP Advocates Rally at Senator Schumer’s Office in New York as Efforts Mobilize Across 45 States
Advocates for the disclosure of U.S. records involving UAP will attend a rally in New York this week in support of the transparency efforts of Senator Chuck Schumer.
Excavations of 7,000-Year-Old Underwater Village Reveal Use of Advanced Nautical Technology
Excavations at a 7,000-year-old village that is currently underwater reveal the use of advanced nautical technology by ancient sailors.
Secret Underground Nuclear Tests May Be Obsolete, Thanks to Breakthrough New Detection Capabilities
Scientists report that secret underground nuclear tests may be a thing of the past, thanks to a breakthrough new method of detecting them.
NASA Says T Coronae Borealis Nova Set To Create a “New Star” in a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
T Coronae Borealis, the "Blaze Star," is set to brighten the night sky in a nova explosion event unlike anything seen since 1946.
The “Nocebo” Effect: Scientists Explore How Words and Beliefs Can Make You Sick
A new book about the "nocebo" effect explores how words alone may be powerful enough to exacerbate or even cause negative health outcomes.
New Evidence Reveals Humans Arrived on This Caribbean Island Far Earlier Than Previously Thought
Humans may have occupied the Caribbean island of Curaçao as much as 850 years earlier than previous estimates.
Controversial Dark Matter Discovery Could Upend Our Current Understanding of the Universe
A controversial new paper argues that there may not be enough room in the universe for dark matter, after all.
Brain’s Language Secrets Revealed in Groundbreaking New Investigations into Speech Processing
An investigation into how humans process speech is revealing new deep insights into what happens in our brains when we use language in our daily communication with others.
Astronomers Reveal the Largest Ever Three-Dimensional Map of the Known Universe
Data collected from quasars fueled by supermassive black holes helps create the first-ever three-dimensional map of the known universe.
Ancient Cult Site Unearthed by Archaeologists May Have Been Devoted to Persian Water Goddess
Archaeologists say they have located an ancient fortification that was once a possible cult site devoted to a Persian water goddess.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Alcohol and Icy Organic Molecules Around a Protostar Pair
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted alcohol and other complex organic molecules in icy areas around a pair of young protostars.
Scientists Found the Brain’s ‘Fear Switch’ and How To Turn it Off
UC San Diego researchers found a "fear switch" in the brain, then figured out how to turn it off in recent experiments.
Mold Will Be the Food of Our Dystopian Future: New Research Examines the Future of Fungi as Food
A new study shows researchers want to genetically engineer mold to replace animal proteins and meat as a food staple in the future.
“Space Headaches” May Affect Astronauts Who Have Never Had Migraines on Earth, New Study Finds
Astronauts who have never experienced headaches on Earth may develop migraine and tension-type "space headaches" during extended space travel, new research reveals.
Rare Asteroids Showing Strange “Activity” Are Challenging Existing Theories About the Solar System
Fifteen very unusual asteroids showcasing strange “active” properties have been detected as part of a an international volunteer effort.
New Study Says Mars Wasn’t That Wet, Not a Great Contender for Alien Life
A new study may prove that Mars was not as wet as we previously thought, making it more difficult for ancient alien life to have formed there.
Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Yet: Experts Debate the Existential Risks of AI
Will it revolutionize the world, or become an existential threat to humanity? Experts still aren't sure about our future with AI.
“Drinking Bird” Toy Generator Makes Electricity from Evaporating Water
A new device based on the drinking bird toy can generate up to 100 volts of usable electricity from just evaporating water.
U.S. Naval Research Lab Investigating Unexplained Arctic Phenomena That Evades Conventional Theories
The U.S. Naval Research Lab is investigating unexplained arctic phenomena that can cause intense “polar lows” and hazardous sea conditions.
Breakthrough Synthesis Reveals New Clues in Search for the Origins of Life
Scientists report the successful synthesis of a molecule that could play a crucial role in the search for the origins of life.
Archaeologists Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Relic Covered in Mysterious Symbols from Lost Ancient Language
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old hand covered in mysterious symbols from an unknown, ancient language they've never seen.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Has Created a Snake-like Robot to Search for Life on Enceladus
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has built a snake-like robot called EELS to search Saturn's moon Enceladus for signs of life.
Giant Volcano on Mars, Hiding in Plain Sight for Decades, is ‘Long-Sought Smoking Gun’ for Scientists
Scientists have discovered a gigantic volcano on Mars near the planet’s equator that remained unnoticed for decades, according to newly published research.
“Previously Unseen” Phenomenon in Liquid Crystal Challenges Conventional Laws of Physics
A previously unknown principle of motion, observed for the first time within liquid crystal, has been discovered by a team of researchers.
Engineers Create “Ultrablack” Coating for Light-Sensitive Equipment Operating in Outer Space
Engineers create an "ultrablack" coating for space applications that absorbs 99.3% of the light it encounters across a wide range of light wavelengths.
Fragmented Facts: AARO Report Unearths Odd Claims Involving U.S. Recovery of Material From 1952 UFO Incident
Was a fragment shot off a UFO near Washington D.C. in 1952? There may be more to this seemingly dubious story than meets the eye... but you wouldn't know that from reading AARO's recent, deeply flawed historical report.
New Cosmic Expansion Data Could Mean “We Have Misunderstood the Universe”, Nobel Prize Physicist Says
A Nobel Prize winning physicist studying cosmic expansion says that new astronomical data may mean we have misunderstood the universe.
NASA Reveals Message Europa Clipper Will Carry During its Search for Extraterrestrial Life on Jupiter’s Moon
NASA's Europa Clipper will carry a special message on its journey to Jupiter's moon as it seeks signs of extraterrestrial life.
Researchers Create First-Ever Single-Molecule Devices That Can Be Turned ‘On’ and ‘Off’ Using Only Light
Researchers say they have built the first-ever nanoscale, single-molecule electronic devices that can be turned on and off with light.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Triangulum Galaxy’s ‘Tendrils’ Amid a Chaotic Stellar Nursery
The James Webb Space Telescope is offering new perspectives on a chaotic star-forming region in the Triangulum galaxy in stunning new images.
Mutation Helps Team Solve a Meiosis Mystery That Has Baffled Scientists for Close to a Century
Studies involving mutation have revealed the molecular mechanism behind a previously unresolved biological pattern involving chromosomes.
Pentagon UAP Report Says No Evidence U.S. Has Collected Exotic Technology, Kept Programs Hidden from Congress
A new Pentagon UAP report says it found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology or secret programs being kept from Congress.
Newly Found Remains of a 390 Million-Year-Old Forest Reveals Something Mysterious About Ancient Trees
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
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
The FDA's historic nod to LSD-based drugs for mental health could revolutionize treatment for anxiety and depression.
UAP Incident Over the Gulf of Mexico Revealed by U.S. Congressman Confirmed in Newly Declassified Files and Images
New details involving a military pilot UAP encounter have come to light, following the release of documents in response to a FOIA request.
For Half a Century, Our Calculations on Nuclear Explosions in Space Have Been Wrong, Los Alamos Scientist Reveals
This scientist says we can protect space technologies by fixing math errors related to nuclear explosions in space that have gone undetected for close to half a century.
Astronomers Discover Something Strange About The Oldest ‘Dead’ Galaxy in the Universe
Astronomers discovered the oldest 'dead' galaxy ever observed, but it seems to challenge our understanding of early galaxy evolution.
600-Million-Camera ‘Skynet’ Basis for New Lunar Spy System as China Pursues Surveillance State Beyond Earth
China's ambitious plan to expand its "Skynet" surveillance network to the Moon aims to construct an off-planet surveillance state.
3000-Year-Old Discoveries at Philistine Temple Reveal Psychoactive Rituals Linked to Mother Goddess Cult
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
The first reported use of ink by cuttlefish in their mating rituals contradicts previous ideas about its primary use as a defense mechanism.
U.S. Army Unleashes Sci-Fi Weaponry in the Middle East: The DE M-SHORAD Laser’s Ultimate Test Begins
The U.S. Army's groundbreaking test of its DE M-SHORAD lasers in the Middle East mark a pivotal moment for future warfare technology.
Groundbreaking Wearable Technology Can Accurately Detect and Decipher Human Emotions in Real Time
Scientists invent a potentially groundbreaking wearable device that can detect facial movements to accurately translate human emotions.
DARPA-Funded Wireless Communication Breakthrough Takes Data Transmission to Another Dimension… Literally.
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
Harvard scientists say they have moved one step closer to science that could allow humans the ability to regrow lost limbs.
Jupiter’s Moon Europa Remains Compelling in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life. Here’s Why.
Jupiter's moon Europa continues to capture our imaginations in the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life.
James Webb Space Telescope Has Detected Something Enormous Hiding in One of the Farthest Known Galaxies
Astronomers have made a massive discovery in one of the most distant known galaxies with help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.