Trump Declares Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations: What It Means for America’s War on Drugs
President Trump has formally designated drug cartels to be terrorist organizations, but what exactly does that mean?
Deploying Advanced Helicopters and Cutting-Edge Tracking Software, Here’s How D.C. Officials Worked to Protect Inauguration Day Crowds
Officials and first responders employed a new helicopter and cutting-edge software to help ensure public safety during today's Inauguration Day ceremony.
Archaeologists Say New DNA Evidence Unveils an Iron Age Matriarchal Mystery
New compelling DNA evidence suggests Iron Age Britain may have been more matriarchal than previously thought.
Researchers Reveal Chimpanzees Engage in “Contagious Urination”
A new study published in Current Biology has uncovered a peculiar social behavior in chimpanzees that experts call “contagious urination.”
Scientists Deploy Advanced Metamaterials and Injection Molding to Create Artificial Meat
A new variety of artificial meat has been created by an Israeli-based research team using metamaterials and injection molding technology.
Hubble Tension Controversy “Now Turns into a Crisis” as New Discovery Challenges Current Models
Controversial new findings have reignited the longstanding cosmological quarrel involving what astronomers call the "Hubble tension."
Could the Origin of Consciousness Soon Be Explained? Scientists Propose Bold Experiment with Quantum Computers
New research suggests that humanity may soon find an answer to one of its oldest and most profound questions: what is consciousness?
MIT Unveils New Robot Insect, Paving the Way Toward the Rise of Robotic Pollinators
Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot bug for artificial pollination to underpin an entirely indoor farm of the future.
America’s Heartland is Under Escalating Drought Threats Due To Climate Change
Accelerating climate change is causing severe droughts in the United States and worldwide, with exceptionally harsh ramifications for specific biomes.
Researchers Are Engineering Bacteria to Help Break Down Microplastics in the Fight Against Pollution
Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.
Robotic Exoskeleton Could Soon Help Pianists Overcome the “Ceiling Effect”
An innovative exoskeleton could help musicians overcome the "ceiling effect," a natural leveling-off of skills following extensive practice.
James Webb Space Telescope Just Spotted Something Astronomers Have Never Seen in our Solar System
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope and advanced computer models have classified a type of planet unlike any in our solar system.
‘Cosmic Ghost Towns’ Could Hold Clues the Mysteries of Galactic Structure
Cosmic ghost towns, halted in their development by cosmic forces billions of years ago, have been discovered by University of Arizona Steward Observatory astronomers.
This Paper Thin, Flexible Tool Could Be a Game-Changer for Satellite Technology
A new advancement in satellite technology is making space tools lighter, more adaptable, and more resilient.
NASA “Blue Lurker” Discovery Sheds light on the Secrets of Triple-Star Evolution in M67
NASA has identified a rare and unusual "blue lurker" star that was produced during the collapse of a triple-star system in the M67 star cluster.
Scientists Unravel Origins of Mysterious White Patch Appearing Near the Northern Lights
For the first time, researchers have unraveled the origins of a mysterious white patch that appears alongside the Northern Lights.
Strange New Sea Creature Resembling Star Wars Villain Draws Its Name from the ‘Dark Side’
Researcher have named this newly discovered creature after the Sith Lord Darth Vader due to its resemblance to the character's iconic helmet.
Germany Moves to Shoot Down ‘Mystery Drones,’ Points to Russia as Culprit Behind Alarming Incidents
Mysterious drone incursions spark espionage fears, as Germany points to Russia and strengthens drone defense measures.
Cosmic Mystery Ensues as Supermassive Black Hole Emits Odd X-ray Pulses Unlike Anything Previously Seen
A distant supermassive black hole, the mysterious 1ES 1927+654, emits X-ray pulses unlike anything previously recorded, which MIT astronomers hypothesize results from a cosmic balancing act.
Near-Light Speeds: How Astrophysical Shock Waves Act as Cosmic Particle Accelerators
Astrophysical bow shocks and other multiscale phenomena work like cosmic particle accelerators to launch electrons to near-light speeds.
Colossal Secures $200M, Advancing De-Extinction Science That Soon Could Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth
Colossal, a leading Texas-based biosciences company working to combat environmental dangers and revive extinct species, has reached a new funding milestone that it says will accelerate its pioneering de-extinction efforts and advancements in genetic engineering.
Is RedNote the New TikTok? Social Media Users Are Migrating to a New Chinese App as Potential Ban Looms
Is RedNote the new TikTok? The emerging platform is making waves on social media as a potential rival to TikTok's dominance.
Elon Musk Claims Neuralink’s Third Implant Is a Success, But Controversy Over Animal Testing and Health Issues Raises Doubts
Elon Musk says the third implant of Neuralink's brain chip was successful amid growing concerns over animal testing and health complications.
NASA Satellites Capture “Ghost Island” Appearing and Vanishing in the Caspian Sea
NASA satellites record Earth's awesome power by showing the sudden emergence and disappearance of a "ghost island" in the Caspian Sea.
Forget Your Hands, This Game-Changing Technology Controls Apps with How We Walk
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a system that uses changes in how we walk to control augmented reality devices.
Time Travel Paradoxes Solved? New Study Shows How Quantum Mechanics Prevents Changing the Past
New research provides a solution to time travel paradoxes by demonstrating that quantum mechanics prevents one from ever changing the past.
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.