“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.
Why Belief in Conspiracy Theories May Be Fueled by Poor Sleep Quality
A study evaluating the link between conspiracy theories and sleep found that people were more prone to conspiratorial thinking when they experienced poor sleep quality.
Scientists Reveal New Method of Harnessing “Hidden” Data to Track Earth Changes with Starlink Satellites
Repurposing existing satellite data to observe Earth's changes may open a floodgate of new climate and gravitational field data.
Black Holes May Evolve Into White Holes “Where Time Begins,” Groundbreaking Theory Suggests
A radical new theory suggests that black holes can transition into white holes that eject matter, light, and time back into the universe.
Newly Discovered Mass Extinction Refuge Reveals Ancient Secrets for Surviving Climate Catastrophes
An ancient mass extinction event left a long-hidden refuge, whose survivors repopulated the Earth much faster than previously believed.
More Than 100 New “Irregular” Moons Orbiting Saturn Have Been Discovered by Astronomers
Harvard astronomers have announced the discovery of over 100 previously undiscovered moons orbiting the planet Saturn.
Breakthrough Radiocarbon Analysis Sheds Light on Mysterious Human-Neanderthal Hybrid Remains
Scientists have successfully dated the remains of the Lapedo Child, which possesses a "mosaic" of Human and Neanderthal features.
This Primordial Galaxy’s Surprising Chemistry is Upending Our Thinking on Star Formation
Astronomers have found an unexpectedly bright and chemically complex galaxy from the first 300 million years of the universe's existence.
Astronomers Have Located the Source of Strange Long-Period Radio Pulses Coming from Deep Space
Strange radio pulses have been traced to their origin, a white dwarf and red dwarf binary pair, solving a cosmic radio mystery.
NASA Successfully Launches SPHEREx Misson to Search the Cosmos for the Ingredients for Life
NASA has announced the successful launch of the SPHEREx astrophysics observatory to search the cosmos for the ingredients for life.
Mysterious Kuiper Belt Object May Hold Key to Solving the ‘3-Body Problem’
Astronomers have discovered what they believed to be a rare stable trio of gravitationally bound Kuiper Belt objects, offering new clues to the enduring "3-body problem."
Most Powerful Ultrashort Electron Beam Ever Created Breaks Previous Power Records by a Factor of Five
The most powerful ultrashort electron beam ever created offers new possibilities for recreating cosmic conditions in laboratory environments.
Mysterious Filament Formation Revealed in First-Ever Images of Plasma Instability
A plasma instability has been photographed for the first time, showcasing electron beams forming spaghetti-like filaments.
Cosmic Anomaly at the Center of the Milky Way Could Reveal the Secrets of an Invisible Universe
New research proposes a theory to explain a mysterious anomaly at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy and revealing a new form of dark matter.
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.