Bronze Age Artifact Made from ‘Space Metal’ Unearthed at a Sacrificial Site is Confirmed as the Oldest of Its Kind
A curious Bronze Age artifact unearthed at a ceremonial site in southwestern China has now been identified as the earliest known and the largest of its kind, according to newly published research.
“You Can Create and Control This Exotic State Using Light “: DARPA-Funded Scientists Use Lasers to Create a New Exotic State of Matter at Room Temperature
Researchers using custom fabricated nanostructures that 'trap' light have created a new exotic state of matter with light at room temperature
The “Secrecy Paradox”: New Study Reveals the Hidden Social Game Behind “Insider Knowledge”
New study reveals how the Secrecy Paradox shapes status, spreads secrets, and drives hidden hierarchies in online communities.
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Over Decades of Tracking
A long-term study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was associated with a lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance in participants over time.
“We Want to Understand How We Got Here”: Extragalactic Archaeology is Helping Astronomers Reveal a Spiral Galaxy’s Hidden Past
Extragalactic archaeology has come of age, with astronomers for the first time reconstructing the history of a spiral galaxy.
A Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Text Reveals Evidence of Advanced Medicine 1000 Years Earlier Than Once Thought
An obscure ancient Egyptian text discovered in the 19th century led to discoveries that rewrote the timeline of early medical knowledge.
Ancient “Machine Gun” May Have Been Used in Pompeii Siege, Study Finds
New study suggests Pompeii siege damage may reveal use of an ancient rapid-fire weapon, reshaping views of Roman warfare.
Innovative New Design Helps Superconductors Withstand Heat and Magnetic Fields
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology shaped the surface where superconducting material is grown, improving its performance at higher temperatures, and preserving its stability in strong magnetic fields.
AI Therapists May Be Doing More Harm Than Good, Study Warns
Study finds AI therapists may reinforce harmful beliefs, show bias, and fail in crises, raising serious mental health concerns.
Falling Fruit Reveals a Hidden Pact Between Plants and Pollinating Beetles
A team at Kobe University has discovered a previously overlooked dynamic between the Japanese red elder plant and a group of beetles that both harm and help the plant.
“There Was a Hole in the Ceiling”: Meteorite Smashes into Texas Home Amid Recent Rise in Space Object Reentries
A Texas woman says a meteorite crashed through the roof of her home on Saturday, following a loud boom reported by residents near Houston, Texas.
“This Cannot Be Possible”: How an Ancient Anomaly Led Scientists to Discover a Two-Billion-Year-Old Nuclear Reactor in Africa
An anomalous ore sample found in Africa once left scientists considering the unthinkable; this is the remarkable story of Earth's natural nuclear reactor.
Rujm el-Hiri, Israel’s Mysterious “Stonehenge of the East” Is Not Alone, New Research Reveals
Israel’s strange Wheel of Ghosts turns out not to be so unusual after all, as new research has uncovered many similar sites in the region.
New Study Links Brain-Wave Patterns During Sleep to Dementia Risk
A new study on sleep patterns has revealed a potential key that helps researchers understand how the brain ages.
Controversial Study Challenges Age of Famous Monte Verde Site, Reigniting One of Archaeology’s Greatest Debates
A new study questions the age of Chile's Monte Verde archaeological site, reigniting debate over when the first people reached South America.
Fast-Spinning Giants Help Astronomers Distinguish Planets from Failed Stars, New Research Reveals
Distinguishing between brown dwarfs and giant planets has confused astronomers, but a clear separating factor has finally been identified.
Old-Growth Forests in Sweden Hold Vastly More Carbon Than Tree Farms, Study Finds
An international team of scientists highlight the critical role of soil in climate mitigation, raising urgent questions about the long-term consequences of industrial forestry practices.
U.S.-Iran War Update: Energy War Spreads Across Gulf, Raising Fears of a Conflict With No Clear End
Iran war expands into an energy crisis, raising global risks and making a clear end to the conflict harder to see.
“We Knew This Was Something Really, Really Special”: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Comet’s Destruction
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope had a lucky day last year, just happening to capture the rare breakup of a comet for the first time.
NASA Scientists Finally Solve Asteroid Bennu Mystery That Left Them “Baffled”
NASA scientists trying to unravel a longstanding mystery about the asteroid Bennu believe they may have finally 'cracked' the case
Why Some People Can Control Their Dreams: New Study Links Synesthesia to Lucid Dreaming Power
Synesthesia may explain why some people can control their dreams, revealing a surprising link between perception and lucid dreaming.
Nearly Two Thousand Years After Romans Played an Ancient, Mysterious Board Game, AI Figured Out the Rules
Simulated gameplay by AI agents has finally decoded the rules of an ancient mysterious board game that has puzzled scientists for decades
How a Fungal Gene Stolen from Bacteria Could be the Next Weather Manipulation Tool
Fungi may be the key to weather manipulation, after researchers isolated a fungal protein that promotes ice formation.
Study Suggests the Brain May Briefly “Sleep” During Tasks in Adults With ADHD
New research is shedding light on how sleep-like brain activity may contribute to attention difficulties in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to neurotypical individuals.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Potentially Habitable Ancient Martian River That Could Lead to “Evidence for Past Life“
New ground-penetrating radar scans by NASA's Perseverance Rover have revealed an ancient Martian river that may have hosted life.
“Profound Social and Cognitive Changes Were Already Underway”: 15,000 Years Ago, Humans Shaped Clay for Ritualistic Purposes
The discovery of ancient clay beads made by children and adults thousands of years before the use of pottery suggests a ritualistic purpose
Tiny Electrical Sparks May Help Explain Lightning and the Origins of Life
The spark that transfers a charge from one carbon particle to another, generating lightning and possibly life itself, is finally understood.
New Evidence Shows Neanderthals Exploited This Versatile Natural Material for Multiple Functions
Experiments show Neanderthals extracted birch tar and used it for several applications, including its antibiotic wound healing properties
1,700-Year-Old Roman “Advanced Engineering” Unearthed in a Rare Archaeological Discovery
A rare 1,700-year-old discovery by archaeologists in Turkey highlights the use of advanced engineering of the Roman-era.
Scientists Discover Ryugu Asteroid Samples Contained Full Set of Life’s Genetic Building Blocks
The complete set of the fundamental building blocks of life, making up DNA and RNA, has been discovered in samples from the asteroid Ryugu.
Was the Sun an Ancient Galactic Traveler? New Research Suggests How Our Star May Have Escaped the Early Milky Way’s Core
The Sun may have been part of a small group of stars that migrated from the core of our galaxy between 4 and 6 billion years ago.
The Origins of a Mysterious Structure Beneath the North Sea Has Finally Been Revealed—Along With the Tsunami Its Formation Caused
After years of debate, scientists have finally solved the mystery of a structure hidden under the North Sea.
“We Have Taught the Robot to Understand Its Surroundings”: This Intelligent Robot Can Locate Lost Items For You
Researchers have revealed an intelligent robot that uses three-dimensional imaging and knowledge from the internet to find lost items.
Scientists Use “Smart Underwear” to Measure How Often People Fart—And the Results Are Higher Than You Think
Scientists used smart underwear to track how often people fart, revealing surprising results about gut microbes and what’s normal.
As the Brain Stabilizes Dizzying Eye Movements, These Ghostly Images Appear—Now Scientists Know Why
Ghostly afterimages are the result of our brain stabilizing our vision, according to German researchers who investigated the process.
Forget the Three-Body Problem. Scientists Claim They’ve Just Solved the 100,000-Body Problem
After years of creating highly specialized software, researchers used supercomputer clusters to finally solve the "100,000-body problem.
Mysterious Ultra-High-Energy Neutrino Could Be Evidence of New Physics, Study Suggests
Record-breaking 220 PeV neutrino detection could hint at new physics, challenging what scientists know about the universe.
“We Bring the Universe to the Lab”: Powerful Galactic Cosmic Ray Simulator Will Fuel Deep Space Experiments on Earth
Researchers at the GSI/FAIR accelerator facility have received a Galactic Cosmic Ray simulator that 'brings the universe to the lab.'
New African Species May Reveal the Evolutionary Origin of Magic Mushrooms
An international team of researchers from Africa and the United States identified a newly described species of psychedelic mushroom that is the closest known wild relative of P. cubensis.
Quantum Computers Reveal a Strange New Molecule With Twisting Electron Motion
A new type of molecule, not only never before seen but not even predicted, was created with the aid of quantum computers.
“Very Unusual” Underwater Structure in Norway Linked to 1,100-Year-Old Records Describing a Medieval “Whale Trap”
Divers investigating a mysterious underwater structure in Norway may have found the earliest known example of a medieval “whale trap.”
A New Study is Investigating the Link Between Neurodivergence and “Anomalous Communication”
The University of Virginia and its Division of Perceptual Science (DOPS) are conducting research that delves deeper into how our brains process information in relation to anomalous experiences.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Type of Magma Planet With “No Equivalent in Our Own Solar System”
The James Webb Space Telescope and supplementary observations have revealed a new type of magma planet, rich in sulphur.
Scientists Say Left-Handed People Are More Competitive and There’s an Evolutionary Reason Why
New research suggests left-handed people may be more competitive than right-handers, offering clues to an evolutionary advantage.
Dolphin-Shaped Robot Skims Oil From Water Using Sea-Urchin-Inspired Technology
Researchers at RMIT University designed a small, remote-controlled robot that uses a sea urchin-inspired filter to remove oil from water.
This Ancient Invention Reveals the Ice Age Technology That Propelled Human Expansion Against Earth’s Frigid Temperatures
New research reveals how the invention of a crucial Ice Age technology helped humans defend against extreme cold during ancient global migrations.
Earliest Human Ancestors Were Hunted and Eaten by a Giant Prehistoric Monster
Scientists have identified a 3.3-million-year-old giant prehistoric monster crocodile species that likely hunted early human ancestor Lucy
NASA Satellite Imagery Reveals Lifeforms Swarming Around This Iconic Dying “Megaberg”
The climate change-fueled demise of one of Antarctica’s largest icebergs has ironically fueled a surge in nature’s “biological carbon pump.”
Ancient DNA Reveals Ice Age Forests in the Lost World of Doggerland
Thousands of years before the North Sea flooded the region, a vast landscape known as Doggerland once connected Britain to mainland Europe.
“The Cradle of Life Does Not Necessarily Require a Sun “: Scientists Identify Free-Floating Planets as a Tantalizing New Target in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Moons orbiting free-floating planets that wander the cosmos without a host star could sustain extraterrestrial life for billions of years