Microlightning in Water Droplets May Have Sparked Life on Earth, in a “Striking” New Twist on Life’s Origins
New microlightning research out of Stanford adds a "striking" twist to an existing theory about how life may have originated on our planet.
New “Super-Turing” AI Chip Mimics the Human Brain to Learn in Real Time — Using Just Nanowatts of Power
A new Super-Turing AI chip mimics the human brain to learn in real time, adapt on the fly, and use ultra-low power in dynamic environments.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals ‘Cosmic Tornado’ and Hidden Galaxy in Striking New Images
New James Webb Space Telescope captures a "cosmic tornado" with imagery of the dramatic outflow from a newly formed star.
Illicit Cannabis Products Contain Potentially Dangerous Fungal Toxins, New Research Reveals
New research out of Arizona State University reveals black-market cannabis products contain potentially dangerous levels of fungal toxins.
‘Impossible’ Device Physicists Said Wouldn’t Work Just Generated Electricity from the Earth’s Rotation
A controversial device that most scientists said was impossible has successfully generated electricity from the Earth's rotation.
High-Energy Neutrinos May Hint at New Physics—or New Civilizations
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb discusses how scientists trace the cosmic journey of high-energy neutrinos from the Big Bang to the ocean floor.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Uncovers the Most Advanced Prebiotic Chemistry Yet on the Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover collected the largest organic compounds ever discovered on the Martian surface, with new hints of ancient life, after scientists analyzed the pulverized rock samples.
Chimpanzee “Engineering” Observed in Groundbreaking Study Offers Clues to Ancient Human Tool Use
New research from Oxford University has revealed chimpanzee "engineering" capabilities that aid them in retrieving insects as food sources.
Intel Chiefs Warn U.S. Retreat From Europe Could Spark Nuclear Arms Race and Threaten National Security
Intel chiefs warn that U.S. allies may pursue nuclear arms as trust in American defense commitments continues to erode.
Astronomers Spot Supermassive Black Hole in a Distant Galaxy Firing ‘Death Rays’ Across the Cosmos
Astronomers studying a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy similar to our Milky Way may have just witnessed how Earth will end.
Shimmering Caves on Earth May Hold Clues to Finding Extraterrestrial Life on Planetary Moons
Fluorescent caves on Earth may hold the secrets to survival necessary for scientists to detect life elsewhere in the universe.
Ultrafast Laser Breakthrough Reveals Light’s Ability to Instantly Transform Properties of Matter
The effects of ultra-fast lasers that can change material states in attoseconds are finally understood, thanks to new Israeli research.
Strange Spheres Spotted on Mars Baffle NASA Scientists, Point to Red Planet’s Mysterious Past
NASA scientists were recently “astonished” by the Perseverance rover's discovery of dark gray spheres on Mars, whose origin remains unclear.
Lightsails That Can Travel 20% of The Speed of Light Move Closer to Reality
A new method for manufacturing lightsails that can reach up 20% of the speed of light is making the technology look more viable than ever.
Powerful Combat Laser Could Be Latest Game Changer in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Claims by Ukraine military official of a newly deployed combat laser joins a larger trend in directed energy weapons on the battlefield.
This is Your Brain During Sex: New Research Shows What Happens to Mice During Intercourse
Researchers found that when mice had sex, their brain chemicals dopamine and acetylcholine worked together to produce pleasure.
Scientists Have Discovered a Previously Unknown Forest Giant in the Remote Mountains of East Africa
A previously unknown gigantic species has been discovered by researchers working in the remote Udzungwa Mountains of East Africa.
Radian Aerospace Reveals Next-Generation Spacecraft Material “Dur-E-Therm” Designed to Withstand Single-Stage-to-Orbit Flight
Company behind the Radian One experimental single stage to orbit spaceplane has announced its advanced Dur-E-Therm spacecraft material.
Who Was Entombed in the Pyramids? Surprising New Burial Discoveries Challenge Past Narratives
Researchers have located laborers beneath a pyramid in Tombos, Sudan, revealing burial was more inclusive in ancient Egypt than expected..
Physicists Use Optical Vortex Beams to Control Ionization for the First Time
Physicists at the University of Ottawa add an orbital spin to their laser beams to control the movement of electrons in their setup.
Inside the F-47: America’s Most Advanced Warplane Yet Signals the Future of U.S. Air Dominance
The newly announced F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter intended to replace the F-22 Raptor boasts several technological advancements.
Frozen Worlds, Hidden Clues: Why We Should Search for Technosignatures on Non-Habitable Planets
Astronomers should search for technosignatures on planets that are not conducive to life. Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explains why.
New Method for Isolating Lithium-6 Could Boost Nuclear Fusion Research
Researchers find a new method to isolate lithium-6 from other materials, paving the way forward in nuclear energy.
Mapping Ocean Floor Mysteries, NASA’s SWOT Satellite Unveils Earth’s Hidden Terrain Beneath the Waves
NASA and the French space agency CNES's SWOT satellite provides researchers with the tools to create the most accurate ocean maps yet.
Trademarking Telepathy: Musk’s Neuralink Taps Into the History—and Hype—of Telepathic Tech
Is Neuralink capitalizing on people's fascination with telepathy or are they genuinely interested in enabling mind-to-mind communication?
NASA Earth-Observing Satellite Mission Spots Mysterious “Impact Structure” in Remote Australian Outback
An ancient impact structure in remote northern Australia was recently spotted by one of NASA's Earth-observing satellite missions.
Time Travel? Powerful Atacama Cosmology Telescope Peers Over 99.99% of the Way Back in Time
New data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope has allowed astronomers to travel back in time to the dawn of the universe.
Stealth Technology Breakthrough By Navy Researchers Could Revolutionize Underwater Drone Capabilities
Research by the U.S. Navy has developed a new passive sonar method that could revolutionize stealth underwater drones.
In Antarctica, an Iceberg the Size of Chicago Suddenly Broke Off, Revealing a Shocking Discovery
Researchers in Antarctica were in the right place at the right time when an iceberg suddenly broke off, revealing a shocking discovery.
Chinese Quantum Satellite Makes Groundbreaking Ultra-Secure Transmission with South Africa
The first quantum satellite link was established between the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1 and a South African university.
“We Might Need to Rethink Our Standard Model of Cosmology.” Largest 3D Universal Map Ever Could Solve Dark Energy Mystery
The largest 3D universal map ever produced is causing scientists to rethink our standard model of cosmology.
Ancient Genetic Discovery Challenges Single-Lineage Theory of Human Origins
New research has shown that modern humans descend from not one but two separate ancient human ancestral lineages.
Physicists Create Time Quasicrystal that Defies Common Perceptions of Time and Motion
Physicists have just created the first-ever time quasicrystal, a new phase of matter that appears to defy concepts of time and motion.
NASA Successfully Launches EZIE Mission to Explore Earth’s Electrojets with Help from Citizen Scientists
NASA's Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer mission launched March 14, to study Earth's Electrojets and improve space weather predictions.
This Weird Illusion Can Fool Your Brain into Feeling Less Pain, New Study Reveals
Scientists discover the rubber hand illusion can reduce pain perception, revealing new possibilities for pain management and therapy.
Elusive Neutrinos Detected Deep Within the Ocean Could Provide Clues to Quantum Gravity
Neutrinos may be the key to quantum gravity, potentially leading to a unified theory combining quantum mechanics and general relativity.
New Drug May Revolutionize Stroke Recovery by Replicating Rehab Effects
For the first time, researchers have suggested a breakthrough drug that could fully replicate the benefits of physical stroke rehabilitation.
Heroes, Villains, and Votes: How Pop Culture Shapes Political Perceptions
A recent study from the University of Southampton has found that people tend to project their political perceptions onto fictional heroes and villains.
First Data Release From Euclid Mission Hints at Dark Matter and Deep Field Discoveries to Come
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid space telescope is set to release its first data, a preview of new deep field space observations.
Virtual Headphones? Audio Engineers Create ‘Audible Enclaves,’ Where Only the Listener Can Hear
Researchers have created customized 'audio enclaves' that work like a virtual headset where only the listener can hear the sound.
Mysterious “Blazar” Directing a Massive Jet of Plasma Toward Earth Has Left Scientists Stumped
Astronomers are stumped by unusual signals coming from a blazar over 900 million light-years away from Earth.
Cosmic “Dirty Windows” Can Distort Our View Into the Universe. A New 3D Map Aims to Wipe Away the Problem
As astronomers peer through telescopes across the cosmos, dust clouds may distort the light from distant objects, altering observations.
8,000 Years Ago, Neolithic Europeans Crossed the Mediterranean to Settle in Africa According to New DNA Evidence
European Neolithic hunter-gatherer groups traveled the sea to make their home in Africa, according to a new archaeological discovery.
James Webb Space Telescope Snaps The First Images of an Exoplanet with Possible Life-Giving CO₂
New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images show the first carbon dioxide-containing planet discovered outside of Earth’s solar system.
Effort to Map the “Uncharted Expanses” of the Ocean Floor Funded by the Office of Naval Research
A new effort to map the ocean floor funded by the Office of Naval Research uses the magic of mathematics and the power of sound waves.
Planetary Defence Spacecraft Captures New Images of Mysterious Martian Moon Deimos During Flyby
New images of the mysterious Martian moon Deimos were captured when the Hera mission activated its instruments past Earth for the first time.
DARPA Wants to Build Giant Space Structures Using Living Organisms
DARPA wants space structures that are grown rather than built, and the building blocks for these new structures are living organisms.
NASA’s “Blue Ghost” Lunar Lander Captures New Close-Up Images of the Moon’s Surface
The first images of lunar lander engine thruster stirring up moon dust were captured during the successful Blue Ghost descent.
A Breakthrough in “Twisting” Light Could Revolutionize Electronics like OLEDs and Night Vision
A test of customized organic semiconductors capable of twisting light dramatically improved the efficiency of OLED displays.
Breaking the Memory Code: New Research Reveals What Makes Human Consciousness Unique
The uniqueness of human consciousness is demonstrated in research proving the human brain stores memories differently than other species.