Physicists Hope to Finally Resolve Whether Gravity is Quantum by Levitating Micro Diamonds
New experiments to determine whether or not gravity is quantum in nature will involve levitating micro diamonds in a vacuum.
1000-Year-Old Artifact Unearthed in Odd Location 1600 Miles from Its Place of Origin
The discovery of an unusual artifact in Norway’s mountainous Vestre Slidre municipality is prompting investigations by archaeologists.
Entanglement On-Demand Achieved in Breakthrough Study Pointing to “New Frontier” in Quantum Science
Physicists at Princeton University have reported the successful on-demand entanglement of individual molecules, according to new research.
Unknown Mission of Pentagon’s Mysterious X-37B Spacecraft to Resume, Amidst Setbacks and Speculations
The X-37B spaceplane is set to resume one of the U.S. military’s most mysterious space missions, amidst setbacks over the weekend that pushed the spacecraft’s launch forward another day to Monday.
Soft Morphing Aerial Robots Could Revolutionize Space Exploration, Starting with Saturn’s Moon Titan
Soft morphing aerial robots could revolutionize space exploration by overcoming complex terrains, starting with Titan.
Scientists Build Organic Solar Cells Using Wood for Greener Solar Panels
Researchers have utilized lignin, an organic material derived from wood, to improve the stability and environmental friendliness of organic solar cells.
Generative AI Chatbots Can Already Match Our Capabilities in This Key Area of Human Intelligence, Studies Reveal
New studies show Generative Artificial Intelligence, like ChatGPT-4, achieving human-level creativity, challenging traditional views
The First and Only Exomoons Ever Discovered Orbiting Distant Planets May Be Something Else Entirely
Astronomers studying the first and only two exomoons ever discovered outside our solar system say deeper investigations now reveal they don't exist.
‘Invisibility Coat’ That Hides Humans from AI Security Cameras Developed by Chinese Students
Chinese graduate students have developed a cost-effective 'invisibility coat' capable of concealing the human body from AI-monitored security cameras.
These Strange Fossils, Once Believed to be Plants, Were Finally Identified. They Aren’t What Experts Thought They Were.
A curiosity found within a trove of ancient plant fossils from the Cretaceous period has been revealed to be something else entirely.
A Celestial Object “Too Large to Exist” Has Been Detected by Astronomers, Upending Past Theories on Planetary Formation
Researchers say the discovery of a planet too large for its nearest star is challenging existing theories about planetary and solar system formation.
Breakthrough Reveals Flaws in Diamonds Could Lead to Nanoscale Magnetic and Thermal Sensors
A breakthrough that could lead to sensitive new quantum sensors has been achieved by exploiting tiny flaws in diamond fragments.
Compact Particle Accelerator Can Produce 10 Billion Electron Volt Beam in “Major Energy Milestone”
An international collaboration has successfully demonstrated a compact particle accelerator capable of generating a 10 billion electron volt (10GeV) beam.
NASA Funded Experiments Show Detecting Signs of Life in Water Ejected from Enceladus is Viable
Experiments funded by NASA show that sending a probe to Enceladus to search for extraterrestrial life is viable.
Scientists Build a $70 Self-Powered Portable Light That Sanitizes Food
Scientists have developed the Tribo-sanitizer, a device that uses light to enhance food sanitization, and it only costs about $70.
Rare Transient Luminous Event Captured in Imagery During International Space Station Experiment
A rare transient luminous event was captured in imagery obtained during a recent experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
7000-Year-Old Perishable Artifacts Preserved by Ice Are Revealed in Ancient Volcanic Landscape
Archaeologists say an undiscovered trove of ancient artifacts has been revealed by the thawing of ice in northern British Columbia, Canada.
James Webb Space Telescope Rediscovers Mysterious Vanishing Ghost Galaxy Astronomers Are Calling a “Monster”
The James Webb Space Telescope has relocated a ghostly dusty galaxy originally detected by ground telescopes before it mysteriously vanished.
The World’s Largest, Most Advanced Experimental Fusion Reactor is Now Operational, Officials Announce
The largest and most advanced fusion reactor of its kind has commenced operations in Japan in a new cooperative effort between nations in the development of fusion energy.
China Unveils New Air-Launched Orbital Spacecraft in Its Latest Bid to Win the Space Race
China is making significant advancements in its space technology by developing a new reusable air-launched orbital rocket system.
Quantum 2.0: Discovering the Next Generation of Quantum Technology
Quantum materials present an enticing vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future. Innovative research is showing how they can be developed.
It’s Time to Think Beyond the Science and National Security Framework When It Comes to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Now is the time for us to begin taking a serious, multi-spectrum view of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
250-Mile-High View of Mars Catches Glimpse of a Mystery Lurking in Orbit Above the Red Planet (Images)
An uncommon view of the Martian horizon was recently obtained by NASA’s Odyssey orbiter, in new images that offer a glimpse at one of the most mysterious objects orbiting the Red Planet.
The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research is Aiming to Track and Identify Unresolved Resident Space Objects
The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research is funding an effort to track and characterize unresolved resident space objects.
NASA Readying Radioisotope-Powered Spacecraft Fueled by Plutonium-238 to Explore the Deepest Reaches of Space
Following the receipt of plutonium-238 from the DOE, NASA says they are planning deep space missions powered by radioisotope generators.
Not Just a Meteor: New Study Reveals Another Culprit in the Mass Extinction of Dinosaurs
New study reveals volcanic eruptions and climate change played a role alongside the famed asteroid impact in the dinosaurs' extinction.
Breakthrough in Quantum Storage of Entangled Photons May Usher Age of Solid State-based Quantum Networks
Scientists report a breakthrough in the quantum storage of entangled photons at telecom wavelengths within a crystal, new research shows.
Cornell Researchers Say New Wind and Solar Power Projects Could Profit from Bitcoin Mining
Researchers say Bitcoin mining, which is often targeted by environmental activists, could actually help new wind and solar power projects.
James Webb Space Telescope Has Spotted Something Hiding Behind a Luminous Object in the Perseus Dark Nebula
New imagery captured by the James Webb Space Telescope shows a glowing region around a young star and reveals a hidden surprise.
Rogue Star Encounter Could Spell Certain Doom for Earth and the Solar System, Scientists Warn
The future of planet Earth could be threatened if it were ever to have a close encounter with a rogue star, according to new research.
‘Magical’ Properties of Devil’s Church Cave, Used by Shamans and Healers For Centuries, Linked to Site’s Rare Acoustics
Researchers studying the supposed magical properties of Devil's Church cave in Finland say a resonance phenomenon may explain these beliefs.
NASA to Launch Stadium-Sized Craft Over Antarctica in New Mission to Explore Cosmic Phenomena
A long-duration aerial mission soon to be carried out by NASA over Antarctica will launch stadium-sized craft in support of a series of record-breaking science missions, the agency announced this week.
Exploring Infant Consciousness Development: New Research Reveals Babies Likely Develop Consciousness in the Womb
Insights into infant consciousness development are showcased in new research that explores when and how awareness emerges in babies within the womb.
Canadian Journalist Hires Law Firm After Being Denied Access to Files on UAP Sightings at Nuclear Power Facilities
A Canadian journalist has enlisted the aid of a law firm to help appeal a decision involving the denial of access to records about UAP sightings over Canadian nuclear power facilities.
UAP Disclosure Act Receives Pushback From Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as Bipartisan Fight for Transparency Continues
A bipartisan measure aiming for disclosure of U.S. government records related to UFOs now hangs in the balance, according to sources who say it has come under fire by top politicians in Washington.
‘First Ever’ Experiments to Measure Theoretical ‘Quantum Flickering’ in an Empty Vacuum Slated for 2024
A consortium of German researchers aiming to be the first to measure quantum flickering directly say that their potentially groundbreaking experiments are finally ready to take place sometime in 2024.
5000-Year-Old Tablets Can Now Be Decoded by Artificial Intelligence, New Research Reveals
Researchers in Germany have unveiled an AI system capable of deciphering ancient cuneiform texts with excellent accuracy.
Are UAPs Relics from an Earlier Technological Civilization on Earth?
Is it possible that a devastating event was caused 252 million years ago by industrial pollution from an ancient technological civilization?
Astronomers Baffled By Mysterious Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Ray Coming from Nearly Empty Void in Space
An international team of researchers says they have detected an ultra-high energy cosmic ray originating from a nearly empty void in space.
Move Over Bluetooth: Researchers Are Developing an Energy-Efficient New Method of Wireless Data Transmission
Researchers are developing a novel energy-efficient method for wireless data transmission. Will this be the Bluetooth killer?
Disclosure and National Security: Should the U.S. Government Reveal What It Knows About UAP?
Should our elected officials seek out and initiate disclosure of information the U.S. government possesses about unidentified anomalous phenomena?
Scientists Develop AI That Mirrors Human Neural Functions, Paving Way for Artificially Intelligent Brain-like Systems
New research suggests AI that mirrors human neural networks could pave the way toward an artificially intelligent brain-like system.
Biology on the Moon? NASA Announces Ambitious Plans for a New Space Biology Research Initiative
NASA is gearing up for a new space biology research program, which the space agency says will advance its understanding of several areas of focus, including the ways lunar dust can affect animals and plants.
Middle Stone Age Discovery May Extend Earliest Use of This Ancient Wearable Technology as Far Back as 150,000 Years
Archaeologists report a remarkable discovery on South Africa’s Cape Coast that could upend our thinking about the earliest use of one of humankind’s oldest forms of wearable technology.
‘Vampire Star’ Discovery Reveals Triple Stellar Secret That Could Upend Our Theories of Star Evolution
New research has revealed an unusual “vampire star” discovery that could have a significant impact on our understanding of stellar formation.
Exotic Nitrogen-9 Isotope May Have Been Detected by Researchers in a Potential Physics Breakthrough
An international team of scientists reports a breakthrough discovery pointing to the existence of a mysterious nitrogen-9 nucleus.
DARPA Funding ‘Game Changing’, High-Speed VTOL Aurora X-Plane
DARPA has signed an agreement with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to develop the SPRINT high-speed VTOL Aurora X-Plane.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots Features in the Heart of Our Galaxy Astronomers Can’t Yet Explain
The newest image produced by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope showcases features that NASA says astronomers “have yet to explain.”
SpaceX Starship: A Musing on Rockets and Their Effect on the Earth
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb considers the effects of rockets on the Earth, following the latest test launch of the massive SpaceX Starship from Boca Chica, Texas.
Chinese Rocket Carrying a Secret Payload Left an Odd Double Crater as It Smashed into the Moon. Now Scientists Want Answers.
A team of Arizona astronomers says they know the identity of a mysterious object that collided with the Moon last year, and that it was carrying an unknown payload.