Secrets of the Caterpillar God: Indigenous Traditions Shaped Cassava’s Genetic Diversity for Millennia, Study Reveals
Researchers found that indigenous farming practices like planting cassava for the caterpillar god helped preserve genetic diversity.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Mysterious Structures Encircling Planetary Nebula NGC 1514
Stunning James Webb Space Telescope images reveal new details about a pair of mysterious infrared rings around planetary nebula NGC 1514.
The Next Generation of Smart Clothing: New Fabric Allows Hands-Free Control of Devices, Even Underwater
Revolutionary smart textiles enable hands-free interactions, even underwater, in this next-gen wearable tech.
House Bill Aims to Prevent U.S. Military Conflicts With Canada, Panama, and Greenland
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill, the "No Invading Allies Act," that would bar military action against Canada, Panama, and Greenland.
Ancient Ritual Sacrifice? Archaeologists are Unraveling the Enigma of an Ancient Ecuadorian Burial
Researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient Ecuadorian woman who may have been involved in ritual sacrifice.
Laser Light Transformed Into a Supersolid in Groundbreaking Experiment
Physicists have transformed laser light into a supersolid, marking an entirely new process for achieving this mysterious state of matter.
Primordial Black Holes: Could Dark Matter Hold a Deadly Secret?
Is it possible that dark matter, which makes up 85% of the cosmic matter budget, is simply a collection of primordial black holes?
Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Funded Research to ‘Make Mice Transgender’—Here’s the Truth
The transgender community became a central talking point during President Trump’s address to the nation and Congress on Tuesday, where he made false claims that Democrats had funded scientific studies to “make mice transgender.”
Discovery of Oldest-Known Impact Crater is Radically Changing Our Understanding of Earth’s Ancient Past
Scientists have identified one of the oldest known impact craters, offering new insights into Earth's formation and early life.
Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander in Trouble as Engineers Rush to Salvage Mission after Moon Landing Mishap
The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is in trouble after a botched landing, with the company rushing find it's condition and orientation.
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Midflight in Second Major Setback for Musk’s Mars Plans
SpaceX saw setbacks on Thursday after the eighth test flight of one of its Starship rockets ended in flames.
EV Battery Showdown: New Study Examines Tesla and BYD’s Competing Designs
Researchers took apart batteries from Tesla and BYD electric vehicles (EV) to compare their components, looking for efficiencies.
Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm With His Thoughts in Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough
A robotic arm commanded by the human brain is allowing a paralyzed man to manipulate his environment with fine control.
Would You Trust a Robot with Your Secrets? Science Says It’s All About the Look
New research provides some compelling insights into what influences the human-robot trust relationship, and the future of robotics.
Look: NASA Photos Capture Experimental Supersonic Aircraft as it Noiselessly Breaks the Sound Barrier
In stunning images, NASA has revealed the moment an experimental supersonic aircraft broke the sound barrier without producing an audible sonic boom.
Unprecedented Nova Eruption Reveals Extreme Heat and Mysterious Silicon Signature
A shockingly bright Nova explosion occurred right on cue, but its brilliance and strange chemical signature baffled astronomers.
FDA Seeks to Rehire Employees Let Go in Federal Layoffs, Including Neuralink Reviewers
Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees, including some involved in reviewing Elon Musk’s Neuralink, have been fired or released recently. Now, the FDA wants them back.
“They’re Enigmas.” Scientists Perplexed by Mysterious Martian Stones That Hint at Possibility of Life
Ancient Mars may have been warmer, wetter, and weirder than expected, according to an discovery made by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover.
“Every Day Could Be Our Last.” Voyager Instruments Shut Down as Iconic Spacecraft Continue Farthest-Ever Journey from Earth
NASA plans to disable instruments on its iconic Voyager probes to extend the missions of the two farthest human-made objects from Earth.
1.5-Million-Year-Old “Factory” for Bone Tool Production Reveals Unexpected Cognitive Leap in Early Humans
A prehistoric "factory" discovered in Tanzania pushes human ancestor bone tool-making back by over a million years from earlier estimates.
This is Your Brain on Microplastics: Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Brain Microplastic Levels
Alarming levels of microplastics discovered inside the human brain might be directly affecting its proper operation.
How Adaptive LiDAR Could Revolutionize Autonomous Farming
Researchers unveil new adaptive LiDAR system that could revolutionize agriculture and make autonomous farming a reality.
Blue Origin’s All-Female Crew: Exploring the Emotional Impact of Looking Back at Earth from Space
With the announcement of Blue Origin's all-female crew for the upcoming NS-31 mission, we explore the profound emotional and psychological impact of space travel on astronauts.
Is Solar Activity Driving Earthquakes? New Research Suggests a Correlation Between the Sun and Seismic Events
Japanese scientists have discovered new significant correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, according to recent research.
Hydrogen Breakthrough: New Palladium Nanosheet Tech Could Accelerate Green Energy Revolution
Japanese scientist's new hydrogen energy breakthrough replaces expensive platinum, drastically reducing the cost of clean fuel production.
Hidden at the Bottom of a 2,516 Meter Hole in Finland, Scientists Made a Volatile Organic Discovery
Poor air quality markers were discovered in Finland’s Outokumpu drill hole, marking concerns for carbon generation and nuclear waste storage.
Study Yields New Evidence of Advanced Technology Use Over 40,000 Years Ago
An analysis of artifacts from the Islands of Southeast Asia has revealed the use of advanced technology millennia before previously believed.
Introducing the ‘Woolly Mouse’: Colossal Biosciences Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough in De-Extinction Technology
Colossal Biosciences has used genetic engineering to produce a cold adapted woolly mouse using woolly mammoth DNA.
Scientists Solve Centuries-Old Mystery of Why Hot Droplets Rebound Off Cool Surfaces
Scientists say hot droplets on cool surfaces show properties similar to the Leidenfrost effect, potentially advancing fire proof materials.
Antarctic Ice Loss Could Mean Extreme Slowing of Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current by 2050
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is slowing due to melting Antarctic ice sheets, potentially compounding climate concerns.
2,700-Year-Old Meteorite Jewelry Unearthed in Poland Reveals Ancient Connection to the Cosmos
New research has revealed artifacts recovered from ancient Polish burial sites included pieces forged from rare extraterrestrial iron.
Star Trek-Style Life Detector Successfully Finds Microbial Life in Mars Rock Analogue
A Star Trek-style life signs detector has successfully detected ancient microbial life in gypsum rocks similar to rocks on Mars.
Flat is the Future for Optic Lenses, Radically Altering How Telescopes Work
For centuries, the optic lens has bent light through translucent, curved material, but now flat lenses are reimagining the technology.
Interstellar Objects: Oumuamua, Borisov, and the Case for Studying Visitors from the Stars
New research suggests that interstellar objects like ‘Oumuamua and Borisov arrive near Earth far more frequently than previously thought.
New Legislation Aims to Make Legendary Humanlike Creature California’s Official ‘Cryptid’
A new assembly bill introduced in California seeks to recognize a legendary humanlike creature as the state’s official “cryptid.”
Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2: NASA’s Latest Missions Target Moon’s Mysterious South Pole
NASA’s latest technology advances are on their way to the Moon, poised to answer lingering questions ahead of the next crewed lunar landing.
The Science of Becoming an Elite Special Forces Solider: New Study Reveals What It Takes to Make the Cut
A new study by the U.S. Army Research Institute reveals the science behind who makes the cut to become an elite Special Forces soldier.
Mind-Shattering Discovery Reveals How a Human Brain Turned to Glass in the Ancient Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
An individual who perished in the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 CE had his brain turned to glass under a unique set of conditions.
Microbial Research Aboard the International Space Station Suggests Astronauts Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
The International Space Station may be too clean for astronauts' own good, allowing hostile microbiota to flourish.
Sustainability Hack for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Makes Mixing Oil And Water a Good Thing
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered a new sustainability hack with a simple way to recycle lithium-ion batteries.
Harvard Engineers Develop Springtail-Inspired Micro-Robot Capable of Leaping 23 Times Its Body Length
Harvard engineers have developed a micro-robot based on the springtail insect that is capable of leaping 23 times its body length.
America’s New “Golden Dome”: What to Know About the Next-Gen Missile Defense System
The U.S. is moving forward with plans to develop a "Golden Dome" missile defense system. What exactly does this mean for national security?
Unusual New Materials “May Hold the Key” to Unlocking Holy Grail of High-Temperature Superconductivity
Claims of a new family of superconducting materials that can operate at relatively high temperatures have physicists excited.
Northrop Grumman Equips South Korea with New Helicopter-Mounted Mine Detectors
Northrop Grumman reached a deal with Hanwha this week to provide helicopter-mounted Airborne Laser Mine Detection Systems.
Canada’s UAP Challenges: Will the Government Act on the Sky Canada Project Report?
Member of Parliament Larry Maguire discusses the Sky Canada Project initiative examining unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Canada.
The Brain’s Working Memory Has Limits, and These Scientists Say They Know Why
In a new study, researchers from Brown University found that dopamine levels have effects on working memory, including short term memory.
Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4
A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.
22,000-Year-Old Evidence of Transport Technology Reshapes Our Understanding of the Ancient Americas
Archeologists say they have discovered evidence of 22,000-year-old transport technology used in the ancient Americas.
Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color
Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.
Misinformation, Deception, and Harm Reveal the ‘Dark Side’ of Influencer Culture, Alarming Study Says
Researchers reveal that social media influencers can cause misinformation, unrealistic beauty standards and unethical practices.