“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.
Breakthrough Solar System Makes Fuel from Thin Air, Transforming Pollution in to Power
A groundbreaking invention that produces fuel from thin air could transform atmospheric carbon dioxide from a threat into a potentially valuable resource.
Pentagon Warns AI Warfare Risks Unknown, Launches SABER Program to ‘Red Team’ AI Battlefield Systems
The Pentagon is launching a new program aimed at red-teaming AI battlefield systems to mitigate unknown risks.
Scientists Reveal the Discovery of “Quipu,” the Largest Cosmic Superstructure Ever Seen
Astronomers have discovered a cosmic superstructure so massive it reshapes our understanding of the universe's largest-scale composition.
Lost for 3,500 Years, Archaeologists Unearth Long-Missing Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II
A Pharaoh's tomb belonging to Thutmose II, lost in the depths of the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis, has been discovered.
This New Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Live Moth Antennae to Navigate by Sensing Odors
Researchers recently unveiled a new bio-hybrid drone that integrates live silkworm moth antenna to detect smells.
Physicists Thought This “Doubly Magic” Atomic Nucleus was Perfectly Spherical. An Unexpected Discovery Says Otherwise.
A long-held belief involving lead-208 challenges past beliefs that the element’s atomic nucleus is a perfect sphere.
“We May Be at a Turning Point”—Scientists Reveal Untapped Energy Source Lurking in a Mountain Near You
Large-scale natural accumulations of hydrogen within mountain ranges could soon lead to a breakthrough in sustainable energy production.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects ‘Chaos’ at the Heart of the Galaxy that Defies Astronomer’s Predictions
New observations made by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed a chaotic and perpetual light show occurring at the galaxy’s center, revealing phenomena that defy current models.
Einstein Probe’s “Lobster Eyes” Detect Puzzling Energy Burst Coming from an Odd Binary System
An X-ray flash coming from an unusual binary star system was recently spotted with help from the unique "Lobster eyes" on the Einstein Probe.
Lockheed Martin’s New Missile Tracking Spacecraft Aim to Defend U.S. Against Foreign Hypersonic Threats
Lockheed Martin spacecraft will support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, tracking threats in the hypersonic missile arms race.
Shapeshifting Robotics Breakthrough Reveals Adaptive Materials That Morph and Carry Weight
A robotic material inspired by science fiction, able to shapeshift and carry many times its own weight has been brought to fruition.
DARPA’s RESTORE Program Aims to Hack Sleep for Warfighters Operating on Three Hours of Rest
DARPA's latest program, RESTORE, aims to supercharge sleep deprived soldiers on as little as three hours of rest.
FDA Staff Reviewing Musk’s Neuralink Among Those Fired in DOGE Employee Layoffs
Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration employees connected to reviewing Elon Musk’s brain interface company Neuralink have been fired.
Satellite Data Reveals Concerning Trend in Major Cities That Were Once a Gateway to Opportunity
Satellite data and city records suggest major metropolitan areas have ceased functioning as effective springboards for progress.
Digital Detox: Doing This With Your Smartphone Can Significantly Boost Mental Health, New Study Finds
New research shows how blocking mobile internet can significantly boost one's mental health, focus, and well-being.
Meet SOMIRO, the Tiny Aquatic Robot Inspired by Flatworms That May Revolutionize Water Exploration
An aquatic robot that navigates tight, cluttered spaces and pushes objects many times its own weight is setting new performance benchmarks.
New Research Links Aspartame to Heart Health Risks
New research suggests that one of the most common sugar substitutes, aspartame, may have unintended consequences for heart health.