Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics
Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.
Scientists Uncover the Terrifying Psychological Impact of the Mysterious Aztec Death Whistle
New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the brain.
“We Hit the Jackpot!” Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals Supermassive Black Holes May Be “Challenging the Limits of Physics”
New research reveals supermassive black holes, billions of times the mass of the sun, formed much more rapidly than previously believed.
Oldest Alphabet Discovered in Ancient Syrian Tomb Redefines History of Writing
A research team at Johns Hopkins University has discovered evidence of the world's oldest alphabetic writing, carved onto finger-length clay cylinders, outdating other scripts by 500 years.
Scientists Aiming to Build Massive Underwater Structure to Protect Antarctica Could Face Territorial Challenges
The construction of a massive underwater structure to protect Antarctica’s melting ice sheets could be met with unexpected international challenges, new research reveals.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Bizarre ‘Einstein Zigzag’ Produced by First Known Double Gravitational Lens
The discovery of the first known double gravitational lens has been made with help from observations by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Did Earth Once Have Saturn-Like Rings? Scientists Say Ring Theory Could Explain a Mysterious Ancient Event
New research reveals Earth likely had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago. Now scientists say this could point to evidence of an ancient unexplained climate event.
Department of Energy Study Directly Refutes Alternate Theories of Gravity, Affirms Einstein
DOE study scanning over 6 million galaxies and quasars offers support for general relativity while refuting alternate theories of gravity.
Hurricane Forecasting Could Soon Get a Major Upgrade with Help from Machine Learning
Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach that could transform the accuracy of hurricane forecasting.
“We Do Have Some Very Anomalous Objects,” New Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Tells Lawmakers
The director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office confirmed to lawmakers on Tuesday that the U.S. is investigating "some very anomalous objects."
Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption
Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.
The FDA Wants to Curb Controversial Animal Testing. Here’s How They Plan to Do It.
The US Food and Drug Administration is pushing ahead with new measures aimed to help reduce its reliance on live animal subjects.
Astrophysicist Believes He’s Solved ‘Baffling’ Zebra Patterned Signal Coming From the Crab Nebula
A theoretical astrophysicist believes he had solved the baffling mystery of the zebra patterned signal coming from the Crab Nebula.
Geologists Uncover Clues in Colorado That Lend New Weight to Snowball Earth Hypothesis
A recent study by Colorado geologists adds weight to the snowball Earth hypothesis, providing what may be the best evidence yet of our planet’s a frozen past.
Discovery Challenges Einstein’s General Relativity as Mysterious Acceleration of Universe’s Expansion Suggests Unknown Physics
An international research team's new calculations of the distortion of time and space presents new challenges to predictions in Einstein's general relativity.
Neutrinos Can’t Travel Faster Than Light. Here’s What That Means for Black Holes
Faster-than-light neutrinos would be able to escape from the spacetime prisons of black holes. Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explores the cosmic consequences.
First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.
Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.
Researchers Name New Snail Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Characters
Two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Neutron Star Collision Leads to the Smallest Black Hole Ever Recorded
Astrophysicists observing the collision of two neutron stars have detected the smallest black hole ever observed.
Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs. This New Study Reveals Why.
A new study suggests people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.”
Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.
Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness
A new survey published in Royal Society Open Science is offering a rare snapshot into current scientific thinking about the emotions and consciousness of animals.
James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity
New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.
Expansive Echolocation Maps of Bats Unveiled in Groundbreaking New Study
New research reveals bats' echolocation maps are far more expansive than previously thought, allowing them to navigate journeys spanning several kilometers.
Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow
Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.
Quest for Fabled ‘Island of Stability’ Sends Physicists on a Hunt for Mysterious Double Magic Nuclei
Exploration of “double magic nuclei” is advancing nuclear physics and materials science through physicist's understanding of nuclear bonds.
Scientists Have Created a New App That Could Help Users Reduce Negative Thoughts
Scientists at Harvard University have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
Study Finds People with Traditional Paranormal Beliefs Feel More Stressed Than Those with New Age Varieties
People with traditional paranormal beliefs report more feelings of stress and worse coping than those with new-age paranormal beliefs.
Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? New Study Examines Ways to Prevent Ecological Collapse
New research examines if its possible for humanity to continue to thrive on Earth without triggering an ecological collapse.
12,000-Year-Old Stones May Be Earliest Evidence of This Transformative Technology
A new analysis of 12,000-year-old stones from Israel shows that they may be the earliest evidence of this society-changing technology.
Children’s Animated Movies May Promote Bias Through Their Depiction of These Characters, Study Says
New research says animated films may promote bias by depicting characters with strabismus as villains, sidekicks, or bumbling fools.
Former Officials Warn Lawmakers of Alleged Secret UAP Programs Operating Beyond Congressional Oversight
A group of former government officials and disclosure advocates recently told lawmakers the U.S. is not being transparent enough on UAP.
Breakthrough in Photonic Time Crystals: New Material Design Could Revolutionize Light Control and Amplification
A recent breakthrough in the development of photonic time crystals could dramatically alter how we manipulate and amplify light.
NASA-Funded Study May Have Finally Solved ‘A Mystery at the Sun’s Poles’
New research funded by NASA into the potential formation of solar vortices may finally solve the mystery at the sun's poles.
“PanoRadar”: Penn State Engineers Give Robots Superhuman Vision Using Breakthrough RF-Based 3D Imaging
Engineers from Penn State have unveiled PanoRadar, an innovative radar-based imaging system that can give robots superhuman vision.
UAP Transparency Under Trump 2.0: What the New Administration Could Mean for UFO Disclosure
Donald Trump's return to the White House raises questions about what role his administration might play in the push for transparency on UAP.
Ancient Interactions with an Enigmatic “Lost” Species Profoundly Shaped Early Human History, New Data Reveals
New data is revealing deeper insights into how early humans interbred with Denisovans in several distinct events that significantly shaped our early history.
Galileo Project Releases Commissioning Data on Half a Million Aerial Objects: Are Any of Them UAP?
The Galileo Project has released the commissioning data from its first Observatory at Harvard University in a new scientific paper.
“Halfway Between Order and Chaos”: New “Hurricanes of Light” Could Revolutionize Data Transmission and Communication
Tiny "hurricanes of light" could revolutionize the transmission of information in a process described as "halfway between order and chaos."
CERN Physicists Hunting for ‘New Physics’ with the Large Hadron Collider Reveal First Results
Cern physicists searching for the telltale signs of new physics within the Large Hardon Collider have released their first results.
New Clues from Voyager 2 Reveal Uranus May Be More Mysterious Than Originally Thought
Reexamination of data collected nearly 40 years ago by Voyager 2 has revealed that what's been believed about Uranus could be wrong.
Size Matters: Male Stalk-Eyed Flies with This Shorter Physical Feature Compensate by Being More Sexually Aggressive
Male stalk-eyed flies with shorter eyestalks compensate by being more aggressive to attract females who generally prefer longer eyestalks.
U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’
A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.
Revolutionizing Landmine Detection: Breakthrough Laser-Acoustic Technology Allows for Safer, Faster Clearances
Breakthrough acoustic-laser technology could pave the way for faster, safer landmine detection in global conflict zones.
NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth
NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.
Physicist Discovers Strange ‘Hidden’ Effect of Einstein’s Relativity Theory Long Overlooked by Science
New research has unveiled a previously unacknowledged effect of Einstein’s relativity theory similar to time dialtion and length contraction.
New Research Reveals What’s Happening in Your Brain While You Watch a Movie
New research is providing deeper insights into what's actually happening in our brains when we watch a movie.
This Record-Breaking Black Hole Consumes Matter 40x Faster Than Expected. Is it Defying Physics?
An ancient black hole near the galactic center is consuming matter at over 40 times the theoretical limit, raising questions over whether this object and its voracious appetite are defying the known laws of physics.
Chinese Rover Zhurong Uncovers New Compelling Evidence About Mars’s Ancient Past
New evidence collected by China's Zhurong rover makes a compelling case for the existence of ancient oceans on Mars.
Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Design Moves European Space Agency Closer to 2035 Launch
The European Space Agency is moving one step closer to launching a nuclear-electric propulsion system for deep space missions in 2035.