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MACS J0308.9+2645 gravitational arc

James Webb Space Telescope Data Reveals a Previously Undiscovered ‘Gravitational Arc’ That Was Hidden in Plain Sight

Magic-Angle Graphene

“Magic-Angle” Graphene Uses Faint Light to Transform an Insulator Into a Metal, Revealing a New Way to Make the Unseen Visible

Archaeologist Finally Decodes 2,200-Year-Old Mysterious Stonemason Inscriptions That Have Stumped Researchers for Centuries

brain

Is Your Brain Data Safe? Recent Lawsuit Examines Rights to Brain Privacy

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 24, 2024
Chile's Supreme Court has issued the first lawsuit over privacy rights involving brain activity.
leech

Videos Reveal This Bloodsucking Parasite Doing Something Odd That Settles a Century-Old Debate

Micah Hanks·June 21, 2024
Videos reveal a surprising new behavior in a species of leech that settles more than a century of debate among scientists.
fusion

Department of Energy Scientists Achieve Fusion Milestone with Promising New Plasma Escape Mechanism

Micah Hanks·June 21, 2024
In a fusion energy milestone, researchers have revealed new ways of improving reactor efficiency and longevity while reducing the potential for damage.
magnetic winds

Newly Discovered “Magnetic Winds” Are Feeding Supermassive Black Holes, Making Them Grow

MJ Banias·June 21, 2024
Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic winds fueling a distant supermassive black hole to grow larger.
artificial star

NASA Plans to Put an Artificial Star in Orbit. Here’s Why.

Micah Hanks·June 20, 2024
NASA plans to deploy an artificial “star” into orbit in a forthcoming space mission to enhance astronomical measurements.
Saturn's moon Titan

MIT Geologists Say Liquid Lakes on Saturn’s Moon Titan Probably Experience Waves Similar to Earth’s Lakes

Christopher Plain·June 20, 2024
Models developed by MIT geologists indicate that the coastlines of the lakes on Saturn's moon Titan were likely formed by waves.
Greek Temple

2,500-Year-Old Graffiti Points to Existence of a Lost Ancient Greek Temple

MJ Banias·June 20, 2024
Researchers have uncovered unique graffiti that may indicate there once stood a massive Greek temple since been lost to history. 
glassy gels

Biomolecular Engineers Create Entirely New Class of Materials with Unique Properties Called ‘Glassy Gels’

Christopher Plain·June 19, 2024
NC State researchers say they have created an entirely new class of material called 'glassy gels' with several unique properties.
penmanship

No, Smartphones and Computers Didn’t Kill Penmanship. It’s Been “Dead” for Centuries.

MJ Banias·June 19, 2024
It is a common belief that modern technology has led to the decline of penmanship. It turns out that it has been terrible for centuries.
advance in technology

600,000 Years Ago, A Transfer of Ancient Knowledge Kicked Off a Sudden and Rapid Advance in Technology

Christopher Plain·June 19, 2024
An analysis of artifacts from over 57 sites around the world reveals a sudden and rapid advance in technology 600,000 years ago.
Mk21A

U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin Test Advanced Mk21A Missile Reentry Vehicle Over the Pacific

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024
The USAF and Lockheed Martin have announced the successful completion of a test involving the Mk21A future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

What’s That? Look at What NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Just Spotted on the Far Side of the Moon

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024
Look at what has turned up in new images of the far side of the Moon captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
plasma fireballs

Scientists Produce Black Hole ‘Plasma Fireballs’ on Earth in New Breakthrough Experiment

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024
Researchers have produced high-density “plasma fireballs” on Earth, recreating conditions that naturally occur around black holes.

Astronomers Say They Just Witnessed a Massive Black Hole Appear Out of Nowhere

Christopher Plain·June 18, 2024
An international team of astronomers studying a distant galaxy say they just witnessed a black hole appear out of nowhere.
XLUUV

Look: New Images Showcase the Navy’s Cutting-Edge “Orca XLUUV” Autonomous Underwater Drone

Tim McMillan·June 18, 2024
New photos reveal the size and potential of Boeing's Orca XLUUV, the Navy's autonomous undersea vehicle featuring a modular payload design.
AI partner

“Gendered” AI Partner Boosts Participation and Productivity From Women in Team Projects

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 18, 2024
Cornell researchers found that women team members tended to participate more when an AI partner also sounded female.
energy harvesting

Scientists Launch Pioneering Experiment to Demonstrate Advanced Zero-Fuel Energy Harvesting in Space

Christopher Plain·June 18, 2024
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology has launched a program to test an innovative new form of energy harvesting in space.
burnt-out stars

Planets Orbiting Burnt-Out Stars May Be Ideal Targets in the Search for Alien Life

Christopher Plain·June 17, 2024
Researchers studying the dynamics of white dwarfs say that these burnt-out stars are ideal places for astrobiologists to search for life.
see through walls

Invention Inspired by Superman’s X-ray Vision Will Let Your Mobile Device ‘See’ Through Walls

Christopher Plain·June 17, 2024
Scientists have created a scanning chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision that can let your mobile device see through walls.
A new species of squid carrying giant eggs was found deep in the ocean.

Deep in the Unexplored Ocean, a New Squid Species Has Been Found Carrying Giant Eggs

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 17, 2024
A new species of deep ocean squid carrying giant luminous eggs has been discovered by researchers.
singapore stone

The Language On This 1,000 Year Old Stone is a “Glyph Breaker’s Nightmare.” Scientists Want to Use AI to Crack It.

MJ Banias·June 14, 2024
The Singapore Stone has stood as one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic artifacts. Now, researchers want to use AI to decode its mysterious symbols.
UFO witnesses

Study Finds UFO Witnesses May Have Personality Traits That Increase Likelihood of Sightings

Chrissy Newton·June 14, 2024
UFO witnesses may possess specific personality traits that increase their likelihood of encountering such phenomena. 
Einstein Telescope

Einstein Telescope to Usher New Era in Astrophysics with Observations of Gravitational Waves

Micah Hanks·June 14, 2024
The Einstein Telescope, a state-of-the-art new gravitational wave detector, could mark the beginning of a new era in astrophysics.
Shackleton

Missing Wreckage of Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship Has Been Located

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 14, 2024
Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Quest, which he used to make his last voyage, has now been discovered off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
generate power

Scientists Are Using This Living Organism to Generate Power

Christopher Plain·June 14, 2024
Research scientists from Concordia University have designed a cutting-edge fuel cell that uses a living organism to generate power
wooden satellite

First Wooden Satellite Breaks New Ground in Sustainable Space Exploration. Are Wooden Space Shelters Next?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 13, 2024
Researchers at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have unveiled the world’s first wooden satellite, breaking new ground in space technology.

Two Million Years Ago, an Encounter between the Sun and Something Outside the Solar System Altered All Life on Earth

Christopher Plain·June 13, 2024
Two million years ago our Sun collided with something from outside our Solar System, potentially affecting all living things on Earth.
IDF Trebuchet

Israeli Military Gets Medieval By Deploying 12th Century Trebuchet Against Hezbollah Fighters

Tim McMillan·June 13, 2024
The IDF uses a medieval trebuchet to combat Hezbollah on the Lebanon border, highlighting unconventional tactics in modern warfare.
one-dimensional materials

Engineers Studying One-Dimensional Materials Discover the World’s Thinnest Wire

Christopher Plain·June 13, 2024
Swiss engineers studying one-dimensional materials say they have stumbled upon what may be the world's thinnest wire.
Orbital Weapons

Anomalous Satellites? DARPA Deploys New System for Detecting Unusual Objects in Orbit

Micah Hanks·June 12, 2024
DARPA has a new tracking system to detect objects in orbit that exhibit anomalous behavior that may threaten U.S. national security.
radio signal

Mysterious Space Object Transmitting Radio Signals Every 54 Minutes Baffles Scientists

MJ Banias·June 12, 2024
Astronomers have detected a mysterious radio signal from deep space that evades current scientific understanding.
DARPA's Experimental Neutrino Detector program

DARPA’s Secretive New Neutrino Detector Program Could Be A Game-Changer for Global Underwater Military Surveillance

Tim McMillan·June 12, 2024
DARPA is aiming to revolutionize global military surveillance and underwater communication using neutrino detection technology.
squeeze infrared light

DOE-Funded Experiments that ‘Squeeze’ Infrared Light by 90% Establish a Whole New Class of Optical Materials

Christopher Plain·June 12, 2024
Experiments funded by the U.S. Department of Energy show the uncanny ability to squeeze infrared light by 90%.
Martian volcanoes

Astrobiologist Makes ‘Improbable’ Find atop Massive Martian Volcanoes

Christopher Plain·June 11, 2024
An international research team led by a Brown astrobiologist says they've discovered something 'improbable' atop these Martian volcanoes.
Webb

Don’t Expect Aliens Anytime Soon: NASA Scientists Discuss The Challenges James Webb Faces In the Hunt For ET

Tim McMillan·June 11, 2024
Insights from NASA scientists reveal why even with James Webb the quest to find alien life remains challenging and elusive.
general relativity and quantum mechanics

Clash Between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics Could Be Resolved by New Mathematical Framework

Micah Hanks·June 11, 2024
New research is offering fresh insights into the long-held divide between general relativity and quantum mechanics.
living bioelectronics

Scientists Develop Breakthrough “Living Bioelectronics” to Heal Skin and Revolutionize Medical Treatment

Tim McMillan·June 10, 2024
Scientists develop "living bioelectronics" combining cells and electronics, potentially revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatments.
liquid water mars

Large Lake of Liquid Water underneath Mars’ Polar Ice Caps May Just be a Mirage

Christopher Plain·June 10, 2024
New research says the previous discovery of large lakes of liquid water underneath mars' polar ice caps may just be an optical illusion.
phantom sensation

Artificial “Phantom Sensations” Without Physical Contact Could Lead to Immersive Virtual Reality

Christopher Plain·June 10, 2024
Researchers show how to create phantom sensations, or the feeling of being touched someplace on the body where there is no physical contact
UAP

Aviation Safety and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Discussed at the European Parliament

Baptiste Friscourt·June 8, 2024
Aviation safety and other potential concerns arising from UAP were discussed during a recent conference at the European Parliament. 
gravity

Gravity Without Mass? New Study Challenges the Existence of Hypothetical Dark Matter

Micah Hanks·June 7, 2024
A recent study that presents new challenges to the existence of dark matter suggests gravity may be able to exist even in the absence of mass.
Japan UAP

Japan Launches UAP Investigation Following U.S. Report Identifying Region as “Hotspot” for Sightings

Chrissy Newton·June 7, 2024
Japanese lawmakers are launching an investigation into UAP incidents, citing concerns over possible foreign surveillance efforts.
night vision

Optical Engineers Invent Ultra-Thin Coating That Turns Ordinary Glasses into High-Efficiency Night Vision Goggles

Christopher Plain·June 7, 2024
Cutting-edge night vision coating is thinner than plastic wrap and can turn ordinary glasses into high-efficiency night vision goggles.
Phoenix

Mysterious Newly Discovered “Phoenix” Exoplanet with Atmosphere Near Star Forcing Scientists to Rethink Planetary Evolution

Tim McMillan·June 6, 2024
"Phoenix," a mysterious exoplanet retains its atmosphere despite harsh radiation from host star, challenging theories on planetary evolution
psychedelics PTSD

First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality

Christopher Plain·June 6, 2024
The University of Ottawa is offering a first-of-its-kind Master's degree program studying the medical and spiritual aspects of psychedelics. as well as their links to human consciousness.
3D Printing

Astronauts Take One “Giant Leap” for Space Travel With First 3D-Printed Metal Aboard the ISS

MJ Banias·June 5, 2024
The European Space Agency has successfully produced the first 3D-printed metal aboard the International Space Station.
Arctic

In the Remote Arctic, Giant “Invisible” Lifeforms Have been Discovered Lurking on Greenland’s Ice Sheet

Micah Hanks·June 5, 2024
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery on Arctic ice sheets, revealing the presence of giant "invisble" lifeforms.
ChatGPT

ChatGPT “Major Outage” Raises Questions Amid Whistleblower Warnings of “Reckless” Race Toward AI Dominance

Micah Hanks·June 5, 2024
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now back online following what the AI company behind the popular chatbot called a “major outage” that occurred on Tuesday.
interstellar travel

The Fate of Voyager: Where Will NASA’s Iconic Space Probe Be in a Billion Years?

Avi Loeb·June 4, 2024
Where in the universe will NASA's iconic Voyager 1 spacecraft be in one billion years? Here's what science has to say.
brain network

Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness

Tim McMillan·June 4, 2024
Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.

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NASA DISSIPATION mission

Eerie Glows and Electron Beams: What Were NASA’s ‘DISSIPATION’ and ‘BEAM-PIE’ Missions Investigating Over Remote Alaska?

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