“It Looked Very Strange”: Something Has Been ‘Burrowing’ to Create Odd Features on Mars—Now Scientists Finally Know Their Source
New research reveals Mars’ mysterious gullies were carved by burrowing CO₂ ice blocks, not water, reshaping its story.
Study Reveals Lead Exposure May Have Shaped Ancient Human Brains, Driving the Struggle Between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals
Research reveals that ancient Homo sapiens and Neanderthals encountered unexpected levels of lead exposure, shaping how our brains evolved.
“This is Truly Extraordinary”: Astronomers Detect “Exceptionally Strong” Radio Signals from Deep Space Linked to the Death of a Star
Scientists have detected a mysterious series of very strong radio signals coming from beyond a distant galaxy, marking an astronomical first.
Scientists Build Artificial Neurons from Bacteria That Communicate Like Real Brain Cells
UMass scientists create low-voltage artificial neurons from bacteria that communicate with living cells like real brain cells.
Pentagon-Funded Scientists Deploy Ultrafast Lasers to “Draw” Crystals on Gold Nanoparticles
Scientists funded by the U.S. Department of Defense have created a new way to 'draw' customized crystals with ultrafast lasers.
Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Engineers have developed a 'Chinese lantern' structure that can shape-shift into various three-dimensional forms on command.
From Historic Shipwrecks to Submarines, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum Offers Lessons in Canadian–American Relations
From WW II submarines to 19th-century trade shipwrecks, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum illuminates the history of Canadian-American relations.
Google Has a New ‘Preferred Sources’ Feature—Here’s How to Add The Debrief and Never Miss the Latest Science and Tech News
Google's new “preferred sources” feature allows users to pick their favorite news sources. Here's how to add The Debrief to your favorites.
Researchers Can Now “Grow” Metals 20 Times Stronger Than Average Using This Breakthrough 3D Printing Technique
Researchers are "growing" metals and ceramics using 3D printing technology, producing hydrogel-based materials up to 20 times stronger than average.
Boeing Unveils New “CxR” Tiltrotor: A Drone Wingman Aiming to Redefine Army Aviation
Boeing unveils its new CxR unmanned tiltrotor concept, a modular drone designed to transform future Army aviation operations.
“Drilling to This Depth is Unprecedented on Mars”: How the ESA’s New Robotic Rover Will Take the Search for Alien Life to New Depths
The quest for life on Mars will go deeper than ever before as the ESA prepares to deploy the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Rover in 2028.
Levitation Breakthrough: Scientists Create Levitating Disk That Requires No External Power
In a levitation breakthrough, scientists have created a virtually frictionless, macroscale levitating disk that requires no external power.
Why We Love to See the Mighty Fall: The Science Behind Humanity’s Obsession With Seeing Others Fail
Science explore schadenfreude—the pleasure in others’ failures—and reveals how it shapes envy, empathy, and self-esteem.
Discovery of Ancient Amber in Ecuador Reveals the Tiny Inhabitants of an Ancient Gondwanan Forest
A team of scientists recently identified the first deposits of amber in South America to contain ancient insects, providing a window into biological life 112 million years ago.
‘Cyberdelics’ Enable Researchers to Produce Mind-Altering VR Hallucinations that Mimic the Effects of Psychedelic Drugs
Scientists have found that immersive virtual reality may offer a way to replicate some of the psychological benefits associated with psychedelic substances, but without the use of any drugs.
Newly Discovered Glowing Shark and a Hidden Crab Reveal the Deep Sea’s Untold Biodiversity
Scientists have recently classified two new species off the coast of Western Australia that illuminate how little we actually know about life in the deep sea.
New Research Says ADHD’s Wandering Mind May Be a Secret Engine for Creativity
New research shows ADHD’s mind wandering boosts creativity, revealing how deliberate thought drift drives innovation.
A Mysterious Warp at the Edge of the Solar System May Point to the Existence of a Hidden “Planet Y”
A strange tilt in the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt has scientists wondering if the solar system is hiding a potential “Planet Y."
Generating Younger Versions of People’s Faces, This Digital ‘Mind Hack’ Allows Adults to Retrieve Lost Memories from Childhood
Human self-perception could be the key to retrieving the hidden memories of childhood amnesia, says new research.
“We Knew We Had Documented Something Extraordinary”: Killing Behavior of European Bats Sounds Like a Scene from a Horror Movie
Eerie audio recordings reveal how Europe's largest bats hunt, catch, kill, and eat birds in mid-flight without having to land.
Nanoparticle Vaccines May Be the Future of Cancer Treatment, New Study Claims
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based vaccine that successfully prevented cancer development in up to 88% of mice.
Officials Say Aircraft Material of “Unknown Origin” Was Found at Recent Site of Mysterious Crash Near Area 51
Officials have revealed an odd turn of events involving a mysterious crash that occurred in the Nevada desert last month near Area 51.
NASA’s Artemis Mission May Encounter the Moon’s Hidden ‘KREEP,’ Challenging Our Understanding of Its Future Landing Site
New research forces scientists to reconsider the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken basin, the landing spot for NASA’s Artemis project.
3I/ATLAS is Displaying Surprising New Activity That Scientists Liken to “a Note from Another Planetary System”
Auburn University physicists have detected water activity in comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time hydroxyl gas, water's chemical signature, has been observed from an interstellar visitor.
Astronomers Use Earth-Sized ‘Super-Telescope’ to Spot “Mystery Dark Object” Too Faint for Conventional Observatories to See
Researchers using an Earth-sized "super telescope" and gravitational lensing have spotted a mystery dark object in deep space.
Large Language Models Rival Humans in Learning Logical Rules, New Study Finds
New research shows large language models rival humans in learning logic-based rules, reshaping how we understand reasoning.
Do Trees Think? Philosopher Maps a New Route Through the Consciousness Debate
Philosopher Jonah Branding’s “decision tree” explores a new road map for identifying consciousness in living things.
Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”
A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Scientists Track Over a Thousand Martian Dust Devils, Revealing Hidden Wind Patterns Across the Red Planet
Martian dust devils that have long fascinated scientists have finally been cataloged and tracked, providing unexpected new insights into the climate on Mars.
Forget the Sixth Sense: New Study Says the Human Brain May Be Wired for Seven Senses
New research suggests the human brain’s memory and learning peak at seven senses—the optimal number for cognition.
Ancient Fungi May Have Paved the Way for Life on Land, New Research Reveals
Before the first trees sprouted on Earth, the planet’s barren landscape may already have been transformed by fungi.
Neuralink Submits First Human Clinical Data for Peer Review, Marking Milestone in Brain-Computer Interface Research
Neuralink has moved to validate its controversial brain-implant technology in the scientific arena by submitting its first study for peer review and publication.
Newest 3I/ATLAS Images Reveal Mysterious Interstellar Visitor in “Challenging Observation” by ESA Spacecraft
Highly anticipated new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it made its nearest pass to the planet Mars last week have been released by the European Space Agency.
Holographic TV is Here: Award-Winning ‘Portalgraph’ Instantly Turns any Screen into a 3D VR Display
Award-winning headset-free 3D VR display technology, Portalgraph, can turn any TV or computer screen into an interactive VR display.
“Exotic” Discovery Revealed in New Analysis of Apollo-Era Moon Samples is “Different from Anything We Find on Earth”
After half a century, samples collected during NASA’s 1972 Apollo Moon mission are still revealing new secrets about the lunar surface.
Study Confirms Theory Easter Island’s Iconic Moai Statues ‘Walked’ Into Place
Real-world experiments and computer simulations support the controversial idea that the Moai statues on Rapa Nui were walked into place.
What One Bacteria’s Survival in a High-Stress Rocket Flight Means for Humans and the Search for ET
In a boon to human space travel, new research has shown that bacteria essential to our health can survive rocket launches and microgravity.
The “Tug of War” Secretly Driving Asteroid Behavior is Revealed in New ESA Gaia Research
Researchers working with data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission have developed a new understanding of how asteroids tumble.
Ancient Inhabitants of Teotihuacan May Have Left Clues Explaining Their Mysterious Disappearance
Scientists believe signs of an ancient hidden language may explain the mysterious disappearance of the people who built Teotihuacan.
Latest NASA Images of 3I/ATLAS From Recent Mars Flyby Stunned Social Media—Here’s Why It Looks So Strange
New NASA images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its closest approach to Mars late last week have erupted in controversy online.
Lithuanian Airport Temporarily Shut Down Following Aerial Object Sightings—Now Investigators Have Revealed Their Source
Unauthorized incursions in Lithuanian airspace led to a temporary shutdown at Vilnius Airport over the weekend, according to investigators.
Holographic Ultrasound Breakthrough Enables Scientists to Unlock a New Frontier in Brain Stimulation Research
An international team of researchers has developed a novel method of repurposing ultrasound technologies to manipulate neural activity.
Rock Samples From the Far Side of the Moon Reveal a Chilling Mystery
New research reveals the Moon’s far side is cooler and more complex than expected, reshaping our understanding of its hidden interior.
Archaeologists Say Karnak Temple’s Builders Modified the Nile Landscape for Religious Symbolism
An analysis of the ancient Egyptian temple of Karnak suggests the site was selected and its terrain altered to honor the creation mythology.
A Massive Blind Spot in Gravitational Wave Research Has Now Been Filled, Setting the Pace for Future Discoveries
Researchers have unveiled a new technique for detecting gravitational waves, advancing the precision limits of current instrumentation.
The “Holy Grail of Forensic Investigation”: Scientists Recover Fingerprints from Spent Bullet Casings For the First Time
A new forensic investigation technique can recover fingerprints from bullet casings even after exposure to the extreme heat of gunfire.
Scientists Warn the Universe Could End in a ‘Big Crunch’—Here’s When It Might Happen
Physicists predict the universe’s expansion will reverse, ending in a dramatic big crunch about 20 billion years from now.
3I/ATLAS is Captured in New Images as Mysterious Object Cruises Past Mars—What Does the Latest Data Reveal?
3I/ATLAS is making its closest approach to Mars today, which could offer a chance to capture the clearest images yet of the unusual comet.
Is the Search for Dark Matter a Cosmic Illusion? Physicists Take Up the Controversy
An astrophysicist proposes a new model of the universe without dark matter and energy, but is his radical idea based in fact?
Breakthrough Experiments Show How to Detect Hidden Objects Like Submarines and Buried Treasure Using Physics
New experiments demonstrate how to detect hidden objects like submarines or buried treasure using the power of acoustical physics.