New Research is Challenging Past Views and Stereotypes About “Computer Geeks”
Researchers from the University of Reading and King's College London say they are finding what constitutes the ideal “computer whiz” student among young people.
Can Black Holes Be Made from Light? Scientists Say No, but Gravity Suggests Otherwise.
Can a black hole be made from light? A recent paper says no, but there was a crucial factor omitted from their calculations.
Department of Energy Neutrino Breakthrough Using Prototype Detector Moves Scientists Closer to Solving a Cosmic Mystery
Scientists with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) have successfully detected the first neutrinos using a novel prototype particle detector.
CERN Experiment Achieves Groundbreaking First Observations of High-Energy Neutrino Interactions in a Particle Collider
High-energy neutrino interactions have been observed within a particle collider for the first time, according to findings detailed in a new study that marks an important new milestone in particle physics.
NASA Bids Farewell to NEOWISE with Conclusion of Near-Earth Object Detection Mission
NASA’s NEOWISE mission has ended after almost fifteen years of patrolling Earth's orbit for space objects.
Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Riddle of Human Creativity
Neuroscientists have pinpointed a specific region of the brain that plays a pivotal role in the generation of human creativity.
Source of the Moon’s Mysterious Atmosphere Revealed in New Analysis of Apollo-era Samples
What is the source of the lunar atmosphere? A new paper suggests the primary source of fresh atoms and molecules in the lunar atmosphere.
Plasma Bubbles and Dead Stars: Scientists are Unraveling the Nebular Origins of Fast Radio Bursts
The weakest persistent radio emission ever recorded for fast radio bursts is revealing new insights about their origins.
Neuralink CEO Claims Its Second Brain Implant is “Working Very Well.” But Is It?
Neuralink has implanted its experimental N1 brain-computer interface (BCI) within a second patient, with Elon Musk, the company's CEO, saying the procedure is “working very well.”
Belief in God Has Been Overwhelmingly Linked with This Specific Behavior
Researchers from the University of California, Merced, have found a significant link between a belief in God and this particular behavior.
Consciousness Could be Driven by “Eureka” Moments, Challenging Past Ideas About the Mind’s Greatest Mysteries
A promising new method of studying consciousness and its phases of cognitive processes focuses on learning curves and behavioral observations.
Look: NASA Releases 3D Multiwavelength Movie of the “Pillars of Creation”
Watch NASA's nearly five-minute 3D multiwavelength movie of the stunning "Pillars of Creation" compiled from numerous space observatories.
Terraforming Mars with Metal Nanorods Could Be 5,000 Times Faster Than Greenhouse Gas Proposals
New research into terraforming Mars says using metal nanorods to trap the sun's heat could be 5,000 times faster than greenhouse gas concepts.
Revolutionary Gold Nanowires Could Allow Better Connections Between Nerves and Electronics
These innovative new gold nanowires may help provide the best connection between nerve cells and medical electronics ever achieved.
37-Million Electron-Volt Discovery Reveals New Insights Into the Most Powerful Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Detected
Scientists have discovered the highest energy spectral line features ever associated with a gamma-ray burst, according to newly published findings.
Compelling Theory Suggests Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Builders Used This Technology to Lift Massive Stones
Ancient Egyptian pyramid builders may have used hydraulic technology to move the massive stones used in the monuments' construction.
NASA Thinks We’re Closer Than Ever to Discovering Evidence of Life on Mars. Here Are Three Reasons Why.
NASA scientists are becoming more confident about the prospects for finding evidence for the existence of ancient life on Mars.
James Webb Space Telescope Makes a Jaw-Dropping Discovery That Leaves Astronomers Seeing Double
A team of astronomers say they have made a jaw-dropping new discovery with help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Biorepository on the Moon Could Preserve Genetic Material From Endangered Species, Researchers Say
An international team of scientists has proposed a unique idea to protect the Earth's endangered species: a biorepository on the Moon.
Quantum Tunneling Mysteries to be Unraveled Under New NSF Funded Effort
New research into quantum tunneling aims to unravel the central mystery behind the seemingly impossible quantum physics phenomenon.
Graphene, Earth’s Most Promising “Wonder Material,” Has Been Found on the Moon
For the first time, researchers have found evidence of naturally-formed graphene in soil samples collected from the Moon.
42,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Used ‘Advanced Technology’ to Traverse Oceans and Colonize Remote Islands
New discoveries on the remote Tanimbar Islands reveal ancient seafaring humans used advanced maritime technologies over 42,000 years ago.
New Clues to 3,500-Year-Old “Screaming Woman” Mummy Mystery Unearthed by Scientists
Scientists are searching for answers to what caused the mysterious death of an Egyptian mummy known as the "Screaming Woman" nearly 3,500 years ago.
“Speech” Using Only the Power of Thought May Soon Be a Reality, New Research Reveals
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals a potential way for patients to "speak" using only the power of thought.
This Shapeshifting Robot Could Be the Future of Space Exploration
A new shapeshifting robot inspired by the ancient Japanese paper-folding art of Origami could represent the future of space travel.
Pyramid Power: Technology Resembling World’s Most Famous Ancient Structure Leads to Game Changer in Optical Communication
A potentially revolutionary new pyramid-shaped technology could greatly advance optical communications.
Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed? Regenerative Genes Extend Lifespan in Study Revealing Genetic ‘Fountain of Youth’
Researchers who transferred highly regenerative genes from flatworms to fruit flies say it extended the recipient insect's life span.
Mysterious Gigantic Features Discovered Beneath Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf by Underwater Robotic Survey
New imagery from beneath Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf has revealed the existence of previously unknown features.
Academics Unite to Bring Humanities to the Study of Aerial Mysteries at Society for UAP Studies Event
Academics with the Society for UAP Studies are calling for deeper involvement from professionals in the study of UAP.
‘Oumuamua Was Younger Than We Thought, New Findings Suggest. Here’s Why That Matters.
Was the mysterious interstellar object 'Oumuamua younger than we thought? New findings suggest it was, raising new questions about its possible origins.
DARPA Funded Research Shows Advances in Powering Robot Spy Bugs with Ocean Bacteria
A new robot bug that can live in the ocean for 100 years and feed off of bacteria has made its debut as DARPA's latest surveillance tool.
This Cannabis Extract Showed Reductions in Anxiety and “Statistically Significant” Improvements in Memory
Researchers studying this lesser-known cannabis extract report reduced feelings of anxiety and stress along with improvements in memory.
These Microrobots Mimic Beetles For Insect-Like Flight
New research is attempting to make robot flight more efficient by turning to nature, and the flight characteristics of beetles.
Scientists Explore Expanded Wavelength Single-Photon Emitters for the Quantum Internet of the Future
New research explores the possibility of using improved single-photon emitters to power the quantum internet of the future.
Researchers Reveal the Secret Ingredient That Causes Volcanoes to Make Precious Sapphires
Researchers from Heidelberg University have discovered the secret ingredient that allows some volcanoes to make sapphires.
Scientists Propose Clever New Strategy for Spotting Alien Warp Drives That May Be Lurking in the Cosmos
An international team of researchers has devised a new method of detecting gravitational waves that might be produced by alien warp drives.
First-Ever Grid-Scale Wave Energy Device Funded by the US Department of Energy Installed by the Navy
The world's first-ever grid-scale wave energy harvesting device has been installed on a US Naval Base off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
How Marriage Equality Boosts Economies: A New Study Reveals Major Benefits
How does marriage equality contribute to countries' economic benefits? A new study suggests there are significant economic benefits.
Space Weather Events Pose Significant Risk to U.S. Capitol, Scientists Warn
Washington DC’s power grid is one among several U.S. cities that are especially vulnerable to threats from space weather events, new research shows.
U.S. Democrats and Republicans Agree on Key Issues, Research Reveals. So Why Are We Still So Polarized?
New research reveals that U.S. Republicans and Democrats agree on more than they realize. So why do we remain so polarized?
Chimpanzees Are Capable of Speech, According to New Analysis of Decades-Old Footage
A new study suggests chimpanzees are able to learn human words and exhibit limited speech capabilities, upending previously accepted views.
Life on Venus? New Discovery Deepens Controversy Over Possible Signs of Life in Planet’s Atmosphere
Recent observations of Venus could lend weight to controversial past claims involving possible signs of life detected in its atmosphere.
Zero-Emission Fuel Made from Old Soda Cans and Caffeine Could Soon Power Submarines, MIT Engineers Say
MIT engineers have discovered a remarkably simple new solution to the production and distribution of zero-emission fuel.
How Rare Are We? Hubris Inhibits the Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Cosmos
Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb argues how humanity's belief in its uniqueness hinders the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Scientists Have Located ‘Hidden Elements’ Recovered from Early Astronomer Tycho Brahe’s Alchemy Laboratory
Recent discoveries are shedding light on the ingredients used by early astronomer and alchemist Tycho Brahe in his experiments.
NASA-Funded Hypersonic Breakthrough Can Eliminate Deadly “Shock Train” at the Speed of Light
Optical sensors that rapidly detect a 'shock train' inside a scramjet engine could revolutionize hypersonic flight.
51,200-Year-Old Cave Art, Likely the World’s Oldest, May Not Have Been Made by Modern Humans
New evidence suggests cave art on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, believed to be the world’s oldest, dates to an astonishing 51,200 years ago.
Hunt for Element 120 Underway as Team Confirms First Creation of Element 116 Using Titanium Beam
Element 116 has officially been created for the first time using a titanium beam. Will the long-sought element 120 be next?
Energy Scientists Invent Device That Draws Electricity Out of Thin Air
Scientists have invented a novel technology that grabs RF signals out of thin air and converts them directly into usable electrical energy.
Artificial Intelligence is Learning to ‘Think’ More Like Humans, New Research Suggests
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just performing with high accuracy; for the first time, new research suggests that it is "thinking" very much like humans.