New Research May Vindicate Einstein’s Theoretical Prediction of Massless Gravitons
New research sets the most stringent limit yet on the mass of the graviton, suggesting it may indeed be massless as predicted by Einstein's theory of gravity.
Did Dinosaurs Have an Icy Ascent? New Evidence Sheds Light on Pangea’s Breakup and the Rise of Dinosaurs
New research suggests that the breakup of Pangea led to an unexpected cooling event, paving the way for dinosaurs to thrive in the Jurassic era.
Inside America’s UFO Cults: A Look at Manipulation and Misinformation in the UFO Counterculture
In his new documentary "Dark Alliance," filmmaker Darcy Weir presents a case study in the dangers of manipulation and the spread of misinformation in the UFO community.
Swedish Researchers Unveil Game-Changing Optical Communication Tech for Space
Swedish scientists report a new breakthrough in technology that could transform optical communication in deep space, according to recently published research.
Look What NASA’s Perseverance Rover Just Spotted Eclipsing the Sun in Striking New Video
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured striking new imagery of an oddly shaped Martian moon as it passed before the Sun during a recent Red Planet eclipse event.
Rare ‘Zombie Star’ First Seen in 1181 Returns From the Stellar Grave in New Observations
Supernova SN 1181, a “zombie star" first observed in 1181, has recently resurfaced as a subject of interest for astronomers.
Thomas Edison, Ghost Hunter? The Forgotten History of Edison’s Mysterious “Spirit Phone”
Forgotten to history, Thomas Edison once sought to build a "spirit phone" to allow the living to communicate with the dead.
Alcohol Consumption in the Wild? Research Reveals It May Happen More Often than We Realize
Animals may be getting intoxicated on alcohol produced in nature more often than we realize, new research suggests.
Black Holes and Dark Energy May be Connected, as Potential Link Emerges Between Two Cosmic Mysteries
New research proposes a profound connection between two of the universe’s greatest mysteries: black holes and dark energy.
Scientists Have Discovered a New Way to Create Superheavy Elements
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory say they have discovered a new way to create superheavy elements.
Astronomers Tracking Ultrahigh-Energy Gamma Rays Reveal the Origins of a Violent Galactic Mystery
An international team of researchers has traced the source of mysterious ultrahigh-energy gamma rays to the heart of the Milky Way.
Lidar Imagery Reveals More Than 6,500 Unexplored Ancient Mayan Settlements, Including Pyramids
Lidar scanning technology has revealed over 6,500 ancient Mayan settlements, including pyramids hidden by dense jungle forests.
Debunking Myths: Autism Doesn’t Increase or Protect Against Conspiracy Beliefs, New Research Shows
New research finds that people with autism are no more susceptible to conspiracy beliefs than the general public.
Scientists Invent Ultrathin Film that Protects Electronics by Absorbing Electromagnetic Radiation
Materials scientists have invented a composite material that protects electronics by absorbing over 99% of electromagnetic radiation waves.
Mysterious Objects Detected by Astronomers Could Point to ‘Complex Structure’ at the Edge of Our Solar System
Astronomers say they have discovered mysterious objects in a region beyond the known Kuiper Belt, which could point to a complex structure at the fringes of our Solar System.
Ancient Remains of a Previously Unknown “Swamp Dweller” Have Been Discovered in Colorado
Paleontologists have discovered a previously unrecognized hairy "swamp dweller" in Colorado that thrived during the dinosaur era.
Could Alien Life Thrive Without a Home Planet? Study Suggests Self-Sustaining Habitats May Be Possible Beyond Earth
Researchers suggest that self-sustaining habitats could allow alien life to survive and thrive in space without the need for a home planet.
Suicide Risk Is Highest on This Day of the Week, New 50-Year Survey Reveals
A survey of five decades of data found that the risk of suicide increased on one particular day of thew week and one day of the year.
AI’s Puzzle-Solving Limitations: Vision-Language Models Struggle with Human-Like Pattern Recognition
A new study shows that even today's most advanced AI vision-language models can't compare with human comprehension capabilities.
National UFO Historical Records Center Opens New Facility, Showcasing Largest UFO Archive in North America
America's most extensive collection of original historical documents related to UFOs has just found a new home.
“The Wormhole Dilemma: Could Advanced Civilizations Use Time Travel to Rewrite History?
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb looks at whether wormhole technologies could allow time travel, and if so, what the implications might be for history.
Genome Breakthrough Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Reviving Extinct Thylacine
Scientists are one step closer to reviving the thylacine, thanks to key advances that include a recent genome breakthrough.
An Ancient Norse Saga Could Hold the Key to Identifying the “Well-Man”
New research offers clues to the identity of the "Well-man," an enigmatic set of human remains that are described in an ancient Norse saga.
New “Death Clock” AI Longevity App Claims It Can Predict When You’ll Die
A new AI longevity app called Death Clock says it can predict when you'll die. Here's how it can also potentially help people live longer.
Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out How to Kill the ‘Tree of Heaven’
Virginia Tech scientists are developing a fungus that can use the movements of the invasive spotted lanternfly to kill the Tree of Life.
This Drug-Free Patch is Using Electricity to Combat Bacterial Infections
Researchers have developed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric currents to stop bacterial infections.
Department of Energy Scientists Capture Imagery of Perplexing Object That Evades Easy Description
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy say an object once predicted only in theory has now been captured in 3D X-ray images.
MIT and Cal Tech Physicists Spot Something They’ve Never Seen Before: A ‘Black Hole Triple’
Physicists from MIT and Cal Tech say they have discovered evidence of a black hole triple, something they have never seen before.
Researchers Say They Are Close to Successfully Crafting Synthetic Lifeforms
Dutch researchers say they are now attempting to build synthetic life forms from the ground up, and potentially more efficient than nature.
Why Are These Ancient Black Holes More Massive Than Astronomers Expected?
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explores the question of why some early black holes are overly-massive, defying astronomer's expectations.
Mysterious Features on Barren Planets and Asteroids Offer Clues to What Lies Beneath Their Surfaces
Mysterious features on the surfaces of planets and asteroids are helping researchers understand what might lie beneath their surfaces.
Storytelling for Justice: Director X and Scientists Explore Cinema’s Power in Justice Reform
Recent research explores how popular cinema can serve as a catalyst for positive change in justice reform.
Beetlejuice, Betelgeuse, Betelbuddy? Astronomers Find Something Unexpected Orbiting Infamous “Doomed Star”
A team of astronomers says they've found something unexpected orbiting Betelgeuse and they have nicknamed it Betelbuddy.
Explosive Solar Weather Reaches its Maximum as the Sun’s Poles Flip
The Sun has entered its solar maximum, according to experts who are looking ahead at the possibility of potentially volatile space weather in the near future.
People Cheat in Online Games like Fortnite, Valorant, and Apex Legends, and Researchers Just Figured out How
Researchers have figured out people cheat in online games such as Fotnite, Valorant and Apex Legends by exploiting Windows kernel access.
Researchers Expand Search for Alien Intelligence with New Technosignatures Study of TRAPPIST-1 System
Astronomers scanned TRAPPIST-1 for alien signals, setting new detection limits in the most extensive single-target search for ETI to date.
1,200-Mile-Wide Meteorite that Slammed Into Earth Billions of Years Ago May Have Actually Helped Life Flourish, Study Reveals
A meteorite 200 times larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs once hit Earth. Surprisingly, it may have helped kick start life.
Recalculating the Drake Equation: The SETI Institute Funds a Fresh Look at Astronomy’s Biggest Question
The SETI Institute is looking for young scientists to help fill in the missing parts of the infamous Drake Equation.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Out-of-Place Objects Astronomers Say Shouldn’t Exist
New observations of drifting quasars from the early universe are challenging our understanding of how these extremely luminous objects could have formed.
Scientists Studying “Trickster” Asteroid Make a Surprise Discovery Pointing to Elusive Fifth Force in Physics
Scientists may have isolated a long sought ‘fifth force’ in physics with the help of data collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission from the mysterious "trickster" asteroid Bennu.
Mysterious Healing Power of Music Reduces Pain, Anxiety, and Speeds Recovery from Surgery, Meta-Analysis Finds
New study finds that listening to music after surgery can improve recovery times and overall health outcomes
Scientists Have Made a Chilling Discovery That Could Soon Reveal Whether Life Exists on Mars
Scientists have discovered that exposed ice on Mars could create conditions suitable for photosynthesis, allowing microbial life to potentially thrive.
Vulnerabilities in Deep Learning for Remote Sensing Expose AI’s “Blind Spot”
Chinese researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in relying on AI models powered by Deep Neural Networks (DNN) for remote sensing applications.
Coffee and Other Drinks with Caffeine Might Be Good for You After All
Regular caffeine consumption, including the caffeine found in coffee, may help support vascular health by reducing inflammation.
Canadian Lawmaker Calls for Increased Transparency After Images Surface of UAP Shot Down Over Yukon Territory
Canadian lawmaker Larry Maguire calls for increased transparency and investigations into UAPs following a February 2023 shootdown over Yukon territory.
DARPA’s “INSPIRE” Program Seeks to Revolutionize Our Understanding of How the Brain Constructs Reality
DAPRA's INSPIRE program is looking to revolutionize how we understand the brain and its relationship with reality.
Scientists Turn Ordinary Smartphone into a Movie-Quality Full-Body Motion Capture System
Scientists from Northwestern University have invented a movie quality full-body motion capture app that can run on an ordinary smartphone.
Ancient Japanese Paper Art is Helping Researchers Improve Wireless Technology
Researchers looking at the future of wireless technology are drawing inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of kirigami.
NASA Bridges the Gap Between High Fashion and Space Exploration with New Prada-Designed Spacesuits
Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled new designs for the next generation of female astronaut spacesuits.
Do Mice ‘Smell’ with Sound? New Research Unveils Hidden Jedi-Like Abilities in Rodents
New research suggests that mice may possess remarkable, previously undetected sensory abilities that allow them to "smell" with sound.