1200-Year-Old Tattoo Discovery Sheds New Light on Mysterious Pre-Columbian Culture
Scientists have revealed tattoo body art covering the 1,200-year-old mummified remains of an individual from Peru’s Chancay culture.
Mysterious and Vibrantly Colorful, This Newly Discovered Species May Already Be Living in Your Aquarium
A previously unrecognized aquatic species has been discovered in an unlikely place... and you may already have one living in your aquarium.
Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could Help You Live Longer, New Study Suggests
Avid morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of dying than those who drink it all day, according to new research.
New Effort to Harvest Energy in Space Funded by U.S. Office of Naval Research has Scientists Seeking Patent
A potentially breakthrough approach to harvesting energy in space has the scientists behind its discovery so excited they filed a patent.
Mystical Feelings of Awe Amplify Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects, Research Reveals
New research involving ketamine continues show that having a mystical experience is key to the effectiveness of psychedelic therapy.
Proximity Ferroelectricity Could Unlock The “Next Generation Of Opto-Electronic Materials” For Data Storage
Proximity ferroelectricity unlocks new materials for data storage and wireless communications in new Penn State research, which is crucial as AI demands stretch computing supply chains.
Do Faster-than-Light Particles Exist? Tachyons, Black Holes, and the Limits of Faster-Than-Light Physics
Are there particles that can move faster than light? Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explores this question and the mysterious role of hypothetical particles known as tachyons.
As Supreme Court TikTok Ban Looms Near, New Research Highlights Growing Health Risks of Social Media for Kids
As the U.S. Supreme Court debates whether Congress can ban TikTok, new research sheds light on the potential health risks social media platforms pose to children.
Why Are We Fascinated With Stories About Serial Killers? New Research May Offer Answers
Sociologists from HSE University in Russia are unraveling why true crime stories of serial killers fascinate us so much.
U.S. Military’s New Spy Plane on the Horizon as GAO Denies Protest Halting ‘HADES’ Program
The U.S. Army is back on track with development of its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) spy plane, following setbacks that involved prospective contractors for the program.
Korean Scientists Reveal Futuristic New ‘WeaRo’ Exoskeleton For Industrial Use
Korean scientists have unveiled a manual labor exoskeleton they call WeaRo, paving the way for safer robot assisted work.
Excitons Demonstrate Exciting Quantum Mysteries With Potential For Revolutionary Computing Power
The unpredictable quantum world just got stranger thanks to Brown University physicists' discovery of unexpected behavior in particles called fractional excitons.
Carbon-Capturing Construction Materials Could Help in the Fight Against Climate Change
New carbon-capturing building materials could help reduce the effects of climate change, according to new research.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Have Impacted Thousands—Here’s How You Can Help
Here's how you can help those who have been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have been called “the most destructive in history.”
Proof of Life on Mars? NASA Plans to Return Tantalizing Rover Samples to Earth by 2035
NASA says it has a dual approach plan to bring home potential proof of life on Mars by 2035 after updating its Mars Sample Return Mission.
Toyota is Getting into the Rocket Game With Investments in Japanese Space Startup
Toyota Motor Corporation, a name that has long been synonymous with cars, has announced new plans that could soon also make the company a recognized name in the growing commercial space industry.
Mysterious Submerged ‘Lost World’ Discovered Beneath the Pacific Ocean Stumps Scientists
An international team of geophysicists says it has discovered evidence of a "lost world" hidden beneath the Western Pacific Ocean.
Finding Love on the Spectrum: UCLA Launches New Dating Research Program for Adults with Autism
In a new effort that aims to help autistic adults find love, UCLA Health has launched a new research study called PEERS for Dating.
Mystery of Ancient “Wheel of Ghosts” Endures as New Research Casts Doubt on Megalith’s Celestial Alignments
The mystery of the "Wheel of Ghosts" reopens as new data demonstrating the site's shifting geodynamics undermine its suspected use as an astronomical tool.
Need to Clear Your Mind? New Research Suggests a Good Night’s Sleep Could Help
New research suggests that a good night’s sleep does more than just recharge your body—it literally clears your mind.
Supercomputer Simulations of Plasma Beams in Electric Propulsion Engines Aims to Revolutionize Space Travel
Researchers used supercomputer simulations to unlock the secrets of electrons in plasma beams ejected by electric propulsion engines.
Revolutionary Swarm-Controlled Cyborg Insects Could Redefine Search-and-Rescue Missions
Researchers recently unveiled a new method for controlling swarms of cyborg Insects, potentially redefining the future of search and rescue.
1,100 Pound Space Object Falls from the Sky in Kenya, Fueling Misinformation
A mysterious space object that crashed into a remote area of Kenya has led to widespread speculation online.
James Webb Space Telescope Spies Stars in “Dragon Arc” 6.5 Billon Light Years from Earth
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have imaged individual stars in the Dragon Arc galaxy thanks to gravitational lensing.
How Lead Pollution During Ancient Rome’s Glory Days Shockingly Lowered IQ Across Europe
New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered intelligence across Europe.
NASA’s “LEXI” X-ray Vision Imager is Scheduled to Launch to the Moon This Month
NASA is planning to launch it LEXI X-ray imager, which is part of the ARTEMIS effort to return humans to the Moon, later this month.
Researchers Unlock Fusion Mysteries with Novel Plasma Modeling, Propelling Nuclear Fusion Closer to Reality
Researchers say recent advancements with inertial confinement fusion bring us one step closer to making accessible nuclear fusion a reality.
Storm Surfing Bats Are Revealing Secrets to How They Conserve Energy During Long Migrations
New research is revealing that bats have the unique ability to "surf" along storms while making their distant migratory travels, according to recent findings.
Advancement in Quantum Memory Brings Us One Step Closer to Large-Scale Quantum Networks
Researchers have demonstrated a new method for storing and retrieving quantum information, marking a leap forward for quantum memory.
Where Should We Search for Extraterrestrial Life?
In the search for extraterrestrial life, our best success could come from searching nearer to home than many astronomers would have guessed.
Deep Beneath Antarctica’s Frozen Lake Enigma, Something Has Been Hiding Under 14 Meters of Ice—Until Now
Scientists report the discovery of a thriving ecosystem of living organisms in one of Earth’s most extreme environments: beneath 14 meters of ice covering a frozen lake in Antarctica.
Dark Energy Doesn’t Exist, Proponents of Controversial New ‘Timescape’ Theory Claim
A controversial new model is presenting challenges to the long-theorized existence of mysterious dark energy throughout our universe.
NASA’s Dragonfly Mission Set to Reveal Clues to the Mysteries of Saturn’s Moon Titan
What will NASA's forthcoming Dragonfly mission reveal about the prebiotic chemistry of Saturn's moon Titan?
Turbulent Origins of Twinkling Fast Radio Burst Revealed by MIT Scientists
The origin of a sparkling Fast Radio Burst (FRB) has been discovered in a galaxy 200 million light years away through the work of MIT astronomers.
Turn Trash into Treasure: Breakthrough Method Retrieves 99.9% of Gold from Electronic Waste
Cornell University researchers have developed a breakthrough non-toxic material that extracts 99.9% of the gold from electronic waste
The Force is Strong in This One: Engineers Discover All-Optical Nanoscale Force Detector
Engineers have discovered an all-optical nanoscale force detector that is up to 100 times more sensitive than existing nanoparticle sensors.
Largest-Ever Study on Ayahuasca Reveals Its Potential to Boost Mental Health and Well-Being
Largest-ever study on ayahuasca sheds light on its potential benefits as a psychedelic therapy and ability to improve mental health.
Tech Companies Are Seeking To Develop AI That Excels at Flattering and Manipulating Us
A disturbing new use of AI to understand and manipulate our intentions through flattery and false friendship has been identified in new research at the University of Cambridge.
Researchers Reveal How Ozone Can Be Used to Treat Certain Types of Lung Injuries
New research is highlighting the use of ozone therapy and its potential to help treat acute lung injuries caused by sepsis.
Evidence of Alien Life Became One of 2024’s Hot Topics—Could 2025 Be the Year We Learn We’re Not Alone?
Could we find alien life in 2025? Recent findings suggest we may be closer than ever to answering one of science's greatest questions.
‘Dead Internet Theory’ Looms as Meta Unveils Plans to Flood Facebook and Instagram with AI ‘Users’
Dead Internet Theory seemingly comes true as Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta reveals a plan to stock its social media platforms with fake AI users.
Physicists Move Closer to Untangling the Quantum Mysteries Behind Our Classical Experience
Scientists have demonstrated how features of the classical world can emerge from the inherently strange quantum realm.
Fully Digital Twin of “Mcity” Simulated Urban Environment for Testing Autonomous Vehicles Now Available to Download
University of Michigan researchers have released a fully digital twin of their "Mcity" autonomous vehicle testing facility for download.
Major Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough Achieved Using Crowded Internet Cables
The first successful demonstration of quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable has been achieved, according to groundbreaking new research.
Artifacts on Mars Could Help Track Humanity’s Expansion into Space Similar to Earthly Archaeology, Researchers Say
Scientists say artifacts on Mars left behind by humanity should be tracked and preserved for future study just like heritage sites on Earth.
Hidden Texts in Medieval Manuscripts Are Revealing Iceland’s Lost Secrets
Investigating the lost literary history of Iceland reveals religious upheavals and clever forgeries, new research has revealed.
NASA’s Parker Space Probe Succeeds in Making Closest-Ever Approach To The Sun
After receiving healthy signals from the Parker Space Probe, NASA can breathe a sigh of relief following the craft's record-breaking approach to the Sun.
Largest Known Animal Die-Off in Modern History Leaves Scientists Searching for Answers
Concerning new research has revealed the largest ever recorded die-off of a single species known to have occurred in modern times.
America’s Hidden Crisis: Rising Water Poverty in Urban Centers
A new study reveals that Americans are living without running water, even in some of the nation's wealthiest areas.
Is Humanity the Pinnacle? A Cosmic Perspective on Intelligence and Survival
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explains why it's an understatement to think that humans could have behaved more intelligently throughout our history, and what that means for the future.