Cryptocurrency Scammers Are Trying to Exploit Typos in Your Digital Wallet
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new cryptocurrency scam that exploits human error to siphon funds from unsuspecting users.
Jupiter’s Magnetic Tornadoes Are Creating Mysterious Dark Spots Like A Reverse Aurora
Researchers have discovered short-lived spots possibly generated by magnetic tornadoes occurring on Jupiter.
Source of Mysterious Glow First Spotted in the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Midnight Zone’ Finally Revealed
A mysterious glow coming from the Pacific Ocean's pitch-black "midnight zone" leads to the discovery of an enigmatic new life form.
Elusive Cosmic-Ray Electron Detections Reveal Mysterious Source Close to Our Solar System
New insights into the origins of high-energy cosmic-ray electrons point to a mysterious source close to our solar system.
AI Milestone Allows Artificial Neural Networks to ‘Evolve’ by Taking a Cue from Nature
AI researchers in New York have achieved another milestone by allowing artificial neural networks to learn and evolve in a manner that mirrors the processes of living creatures.
Virtual Reality Could Revolutionize Police Training for Encounters That Lead to Mental Health Crises. Here’s How.
New research reveals VR training can successfully improve law enforcement responses to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
China Just Activated the Most Powerful Advanced Hypergravity Machine Ever Built. Here’s What That Could Mean.
A new facility containing what has been described as “the world’s most advanced hypergravity machine” has just begun operation, according to Chinese state media.
“We Didn’t Know What It Was at First.” Buried Beneath Arctic Ice, a Secretive Underground Military Base Emerges in New Radar Images
Long buried beneath arctic ice in Greenland, a forgotten relic of the Cold War has been rediscovered in new NASA radar images.
Teens Using Cannabis Report Increased Psychosis Symptoms
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on the complex relationship between adolescent cannabis use and psychosis.
A Supernova Secret: Researchers Say Dying Stars Could Finally Solve the Mysteries of Dark Matter
A new study suggests that the next nearby supernova could provide a window into the elusive nature of dark matter.
Stellar Snapshot! Astrophysicist Captures First-Ever Close-Up Image of a Star in Another Galaxy
An astrophysicist and his team have made history by capturing the first-ever close-up image of a star in another galaxy.
Athletes Excel at Mental Gymnastics: Study Reveals Link Between Sports and Working Memory
A new meta-analysis shows that athletes have significantly superior working memory compared to their sedentary counterparts.
New NASA Discovery is Upending Our Assumptions About Early Life on Earth
A recent groundbreaking NASA study has revealed a significant discovery about the protein configurations that may give rise to life, challenging existing scientific assumptions.
Strange “Quack-like” Noises Were Detected Off the New Zealand Coast Decades Ago. This Researcher Thinks They Were Communication.
No one knew the source of the odd, repeating noises coming from somewhere in the ocean depths off the New Zealand coast.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots “Red Monsters” Deep in the Cosmos That Astronomers Say Shouldn’t Exist
A trio of cosmic "red monsters" discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are complicating our accepted ideas about the cosmos.
Canadian MP Larry Maguire Urges Canadians to Sign UAP Transparency Petition
A new UAP transparency petition is urging the Canadian government to establish a task force and standardize its investigative protocols.
Pentagon Warns of Emerging Threats from U.S. Adversaries as Nuclear Deterrence Strategy Gets an Update
Several nuclear-armed U.S. adversaries, including China and Russia, are presenting increased challenges as their arsenals are modernizing and diversifying, Pentagon officials have warned.
China Unveils New ‘Cuantianhou’ Spaceplane: Innovation or Simply Imitation of American Technology?
China has unveiled its new "Cuantianhou" spaceplane, which looks unmistakably like another iconic American aircraft.
Study Reveals Online Content Moderators Can Easily Become Victims of Misinformation
Online content moderators may be susceptible to misinformation due to an "illusory truth effect," new research shows.
Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics
Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.
Scientists Uncover the Terrifying Psychological Impact of the Mysterious Aztec Death Whistle
New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the brain.
“We Hit the Jackpot!” Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals Supermassive Black Holes May Be “Challenging the Limits of Physics”
New research reveals supermassive black holes, billions of times the mass of the sun, formed much more rapidly than previously believed.
Oldest Alphabet Discovered in Ancient Syrian Tomb Redefines History of Writing
A research team at Johns Hopkins University has discovered evidence of the world's oldest alphabetic writing, carved onto finger-length clay cylinders, outdating other scripts by 500 years.
Scientists Aiming to Build Massive Underwater Structure to Protect Antarctica Could Face Territorial Challenges
The construction of a massive underwater structure to protect Antarctica’s melting ice sheets could be met with unexpected international challenges, new research reveals.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Bizarre ‘Einstein Zigzag’ Produced by First Known Double Gravitational Lens
The discovery of the first known double gravitational lens has been made with help from observations by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Did Earth Once Have Saturn-Like Rings? Scientists Say Ring Theory Could Explain a Mysterious Ancient Event
New research reveals Earth likely had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago. Now scientists say this could point to evidence of an ancient unexplained climate event.
Department of Energy Study Directly Refutes Alternate Theories of Gravity, Affirms Einstein
DOE study scanning over 6 million galaxies and quasars offers support for general relativity while refuting alternate theories of gravity.
Hurricane Forecasting Could Soon Get a Major Upgrade with Help from Machine Learning
Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach that could transform the accuracy of hurricane forecasting.
“We Do Have Some Very Anomalous Objects,” New Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Tells Lawmakers
The director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office confirmed to lawmakers on Tuesday that the U.S. is investigating "some very anomalous objects."
Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption
Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.
The FDA Wants to Curb Controversial Animal Testing. Here’s How They Plan to Do It.
The US Food and Drug Administration is pushing ahead with new measures aimed to help reduce its reliance on live animal subjects.
Astrophysicist Believes He’s Solved ‘Baffling’ Zebra Patterned Signal Coming From the Crab Nebula
A theoretical astrophysicist believes he had solved the baffling mystery of the zebra patterned signal coming from the Crab Nebula.
Geologists Uncover Clues in Colorado That Lend New Weight to Snowball Earth Hypothesis
A recent study by Colorado geologists adds weight to the snowball Earth hypothesis, providing what may be the best evidence yet of our planet’s a frozen past.
Discovery Challenges Einstein’s General Relativity as Mysterious Acceleration of Universe’s Expansion Suggests Unknown Physics
An international research team's new calculations of the distortion of time and space presents new challenges to predictions in Einstein's general relativity.
Neutrinos Can’t Travel Faster Than Light. Here’s What That Means for Black Holes
Faster-than-light neutrinos would be able to escape from the spacetime prisons of black holes. Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explores the cosmic consequences.
First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.
Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.
Researchers Name New Snail Species After ‘Lord of the Rings’ Characters
Two newly discovered species of freshwater snails from Brazil have been named after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Neutron Star Collision Leads to the Smallest Black Hole Ever Recorded
Astrophysicists observing the collision of two neutron stars have detected the smallest black hole ever observed.
Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs. This New Study Reveals Why.
A new study suggests people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.”
Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.
Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness
A new survey published in Royal Society Open Science is offering a rare snapshot into current scientific thinking about the emotions and consciousness of animals.
James Webb Space Telescope Finds Stunning Evidence for Alternate Theory of Gravity
New discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope offer unexpected support for an alternate theory of gravity first proposed in 1998.
Expansive Echolocation Maps of Bats Unveiled in Groundbreaking New Study
New research reveals bats' echolocation maps are far more expansive than previously thought, allowing them to navigate journeys spanning several kilometers.
Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow
Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.
Quest for Fabled ‘Island of Stability’ Sends Physicists on a Hunt for Mysterious Double Magic Nuclei
Exploration of “double magic nuclei” is advancing nuclear physics and materials science through physicist's understanding of nuclear bonds.
Scientists Have Created a New App That Could Help Users Reduce Negative Thoughts
Scientists at Harvard University have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
Study Finds People with Traditional Paranormal Beliefs Feel More Stressed Than Those with New Age Varieties
People with traditional paranormal beliefs report more feelings of stress and worse coping than those with new-age paranormal beliefs.
Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? New Study Examines Ways to Prevent Ecological Collapse
New research examines if its possible for humanity to continue to thrive on Earth without triggering an ecological collapse.
12,000-Year-Old Stones May Be Earliest Evidence of This Transformative Technology
A new analysis of 12,000-year-old stones from Israel shows that they may be the earliest evidence of this society-changing technology.
Children’s Animated Movies May Promote Bias Through Their Depiction of These Characters, Study Says
New research says animated films may promote bias by depicting characters with strabismus as villains, sidekicks, or bumbling fools.