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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

quantum gravity

Evidence of Quantum Gravity Remains Elusive in South Pole Experiments. An Odd Particle Could Hold the Answer.

Christopher Plain·April 2, 2024
Quantum Gravity experiments at the South Pole failed to discover elusive effects on the quantum coherence of neutrinos.
70,000-year-old mystery

Controversial Solution to 70,000-Year-Old Mystery Challenges Previous Understandings of Ancient Human Expansion

Christopher Plain·April 2, 2024
A new solution to the 70,000-year-old mystery is challenging previous understandings of ancient human expansion across the globe.
Next Generation Squad Weapon

The U.S. Army Has Officially Begun Equipping Soldiers with its Next Generation Squad Weapon Systems

Micah Hanks·April 1, 2024
The U.S. military is equipping its Army units with Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) systems in advance of spring training exercises that will begin this month.
Unit 29155

Explosive Investigation Links Russia’s Shadowy “Unit 29155” to ‘Havana Syndrome’ Attacks on U.S. Officials Worldwide

Tim McMillan·April 1, 2024
A new investigation has linked Russia's GRU Unit 29155 to 'Havana Syndrome' attacks, challenging the U.S. government's official stance.
NASA's Curiosity rover

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Moves Closer to Solving the Mysterious Disappearance of Water on Mars

Micah Hanks·April 1, 2024
NASA’s Curiosity Rover has begun investigations of an area that could offer significant insights into the disappearance of liquid water on Mars.
power converter

Innovative New High-Boost DC Power Converter Could be a Game-Changer for Electronics

Micah Hanks·April 1, 2024
Researchers report the development of an innovative new concept for a new DC power converter with greater efficiency at lower cost.
Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon

U.S. Army Moves Closer to Unleashing ‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon in Major Test with U.S. Navy

Micah Hanks·March 30, 2024
The U.S. Navy is preparing for a test that will bring the Army one step closer to unleashing its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon capabilities.
unbreakable metals

Quantum Mechanics Hack Could Lead to “Unbreakable” Metals by Leveraging Weird Distortion of Atoms

Micah Hanks·March 29, 2024
Scientists say they have created a new method of testing materials that allows predictions to be made about their strength, which may eventually lead to virtually “unbreakable” metals.
tidal disruption events

Tidal Disruption Events: When Suns Moving at Light Speed Around a Black Hole Collide

Avi Loeb·March 29, 2024
What are tidal disruption events? Try imagining the sun moving close to the speed of light and colliding with another sun as they move around a black hole.
avocado a day

Eating an Avocado a Day Had This Totally Unexpected Result

Christopher Plain·March 29, 2024
New research shows that study subjects who ate an avocado a day experience this totally unexpected health benefit.
Sungrazer

Speeding Space Object Spotted by NASA-Funded Sungrazer Project Marks a Major New Milestone

Micah Hanks·March 28, 2024
The NASA-funded Sungrazer Project has detected its 5,000th comet, the latest milestone in what has become one of the most successful programs of its kind.
space snowman

Space Snowman: Astronomers Try to Unravel a Mysterious Object at the Edge of the Solar System

Christopher Plain·March 28, 2024
A team of researchers say they may have finally unraveled the mysteries of a distant space object known affectionately as "Space Snowman."
brain-computer interface

Neuralink Implant Allows Man to Tweet and Play Chess Using Only His Mind, Like “Using the Force”

Chrissy Newton·March 28, 2024
In the future we may be able to post on social media using only our minds, thanks to Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology.
Event Horizon Telescope

Event Horizon Telescope Captures Rare Glimpse of a Cosmic ‘Monster’ in the Heart of the Milky Way

Micah Hanks·March 27, 2024
New imagery obtained by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration is offering an unprecedented look at the dynamics of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, revealing its strong and organized magnetic fields.
starquake

Astronomers Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Spot Tiniest ‘Starquake’ Ever

Christopher Plain·March 27, 2024
An international team of astronomers studying orange dwarf stars has recorded the tiniest starquake, or stellar oscillation ever.
natural alternatives to weight loss drugs

Natural Alternatives to Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Identified by AI to Remain Secret For Now

Christopher Plain·March 27, 2024
A team of computer scientists say they have identified two natural alternatives to weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
neural decoding

Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interfaces: Scientists Use AI Neural Decoding to Predict Mouse Movements with 95% Accuracy

Tim McMillan·March 27, 2024
Breakthrough AI neural decoding process able to predict mouse movements with 95% accuracy, advancing brain-machine interface technology.
2024 total solar eclipse

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Brings NASA New Opportunities to Study the Sun and Earth’s Mysteries

Micah Hanks·March 26, 2024
NASA officials said on Tuesday that the space agency is planning to conduct a wide array of science experiments during the full solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, that will focus on gaining insights into a mysterious region of the Sun and how it affects the Earth. 
self-cleaning white paint

Sunlight Powers This New Self-Cleaning White Paint That Also Cleans the Air

Christopher Plain·March 26, 2024
Potentially revolutionary self-cleaning white paint that never fades and also cleans the air uses the power of ordinary sunlight.
Ultrasonic Acoustic Attack

Exposed: South African Government Website Published Personal Data of its Lawmakers

MJ Banias·March 26, 2024
Members of the South African parliament have had their personal contact information publicly listed on the parliament's official website, exposing them to a security risk.
aurora

Powerful Geomagnetic Storm Could Lead to Aurora Sightings, Space Weather Experts Say

Micah Hanks·March 25, 2024
Appearances of the aurora borealis are expected to be likely in parts of North America on Monday night, following an intense geomagnetic storm that struck the Earth on Sunday.
Europa clipper

NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission May Soon Discover Alien Life. Here’s What’s Making Experts So Confident.

Christopher Plain·March 25, 2024
Laboratory experiments show a NASA mission planned for launch as soon as this October could be the first ever to detect alien lifeforms.
NASA

A Rare Once-in-a-Generation Total Solar Eclipse Occurs on April 8: What to Expect, and Safety Measures to Take

Chrissy Newton·March 25, 2024
On April 8, 2024, North America will be treated to a rare total solar eclipse. Here's how to prepare for this once-in-a-generation event.
video games

New Study Reveals the Hidden Health Cost of Video Games: What Every Hardcore Gamer Needs to Know

Tim McMillan·March 25, 2024
New research explores the undiscussed physical health risks associated with video games and being a hardcore gamer.
lunar railroad

DARPA’s Lunar Railroad is the Latest Saga in the DoD’s Mysterious Obsession with the Moon

Tim McMillan·March 22, 2024
DARPA's plans to build a lunar railroad are the latest manifestation of the DoD's strategic obsession with the Moon.
BurstCube

NASA Launches BurstCube on New Mission to Study Mysterious Short Gamma Ray Bursts

Micah Hanks·March 22, 2024
NASA has just sent BurstCube on the first leg of its scientific mission to study the most powerful explosions in the known universe.
shakespeare

Digital Research Just Uncovered A Family Secret of the World’s Most Famous Playwright

MJ Banias·March 22, 2024
A University of Bristol academic has uncovered that a mysterious religious tract found in the attic of William Shakespeare's Stratford home in the mid-1700s was written by the famous playwright's unknown sister, Joan Shakespeare.
1,000-year-old ice skate

Archaeologists Discover 1,000-Year-Old Ice Skate Made of Animal Bone

Christopher Plain·March 21, 2024
Czech archaeologists performing a rescue dig in the basement of a local house say they have discovered a 1,000-year-old ice skate.
adaptive durability material

Uncanny “Adaptive Durability” Makes This Strange New Material Stronger Every Time You Hit It

Christopher Plain·March 21, 2024
Engineers have invented a seemingly magical material possessing 'adaptive durability' that makes it stronger after repeated impacts.

African ‘Fairy Circles’ That Once Baffled Scientists Point to Mysterious ‘Swarm Intelligence’ in Plants

MJ Banias·March 21, 2024
Mysterious "fairy circles" in Africa that have long baffled scientists aren't the work of angry gods after all, but something even stranger.
UAP Disclosure

UAP Advocates Rally at Senator Schumer’s Office in New York as Efforts Mobilize Across 45 States

Chrissy Newton·March 20, 2024
Advocates for the disclosure of U.S. records involving UAP will attend a rally in New York this week in support of the transparency efforts of Senator Chuck Schumer.
advanced nautical technology

Excavations of 7,000-Year-Old Underwater Village Reveal Use of Advanced Nautical Technology

Christopher Plain·March 20, 2024
Excavations at a 7,000-year-old village that is currently underwater reveal the use of advanced nautical technology by ancient sailors.
underground nuclear tests

Secret Underground Nuclear Tests May Be Obsolete, Thanks to Breakthrough New Detection Capabilities

Micah Hanks·March 20, 2024
Scientists report that secret underground nuclear tests may be a thing of the past, thanks to a breakthrough new method of detecting them.
T Coronae Borealis

NASA Says T Coronae Borealis Nova Set To Create a “New Star” in a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event

Tim McMillan·March 20, 2024
T Coronae Borealis, the "Blaze Star," is set to brighten the night sky in a nova explosion event unlike anything seen since 1946.
nocebo

The “Nocebo” Effect: Scientists Explore How Words and Beliefs Can Make You Sick

Christopher Plain·March 20, 2024
A new book about the "nocebo" effect explores how words alone may be powerful enough to exacerbate or even cause negative health outcomes.
Caribbean

New Evidence Reveals Humans Arrived on This Caribbean Island Far Earlier Than Previously Thought

Micah Hanks·March 19, 2024
Humans may have occupied the Caribbean island of Curaçao as much as 850 years earlier than previous estimates.
dark matter

Controversial Dark Matter Discovery Could Upend Our Current Understanding of the Universe

Micah Hanks·March 19, 2024
A controversial new paper argues that there may not be enough room in the universe for dark matter, after all.
language

Brain’s Language Secrets Revealed in Groundbreaking New Investigations into Speech Processing

Micah Hanks·March 19, 2024
An investigation into how humans process speech is revealing new deep insights into what happens in our brains when we use language in our daily communication with others.
map of the known universe

Astronomers Reveal the Largest Ever Three-Dimensional Map of the Known Universe

Christopher Plain·March 19, 2024
Data collected from quasars fueled by supermassive black holes helps create the first-ever three-dimensional map of the known universe.
cult site

Ancient Cult Site Unearthed by Archaeologists May Have Been Devoted to Persian Water Goddess

Micah Hanks·March 18, 2024
Archaeologists say they have located an ancient fortification that was once a possible cult site devoted to a Persian water goddess.
protostars

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Alcohol and Icy Organic Molecules Around a Protostar Pair

Micah Hanks·March 18, 2024
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted alcohol and other complex organic molecules in icy areas around a pair of young protostars.
fear switch

Scientists Found the Brain’s ‘Fear Switch’ and How To Turn it Off

Tim McMillan·March 18, 2024
UC San Diego researchers found a "fear switch" in the brain, then figured out how to turn it off in recent experiments.
mold

Mold Will Be the Food of Our Dystopian Future: New Research Examines the Future of Fungi as Food

MJ Banias·March 16, 2024
A new study shows researchers want to genetically engineer mold to replace animal proteins and meat as a food staple in the future.
space headaches

“Space Headaches” May Affect Astronauts Who Have Never Had Migraines on Earth, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·March 16, 2024
Astronauts who have never experienced headaches on Earth may develop migraine and tension-type "space headaches" during extended space travel, new research reveals.
(NASA)

Rare Asteroids Showing Strange “Activity” Are Challenging Existing Theories About the Solar System

Micah Hanks·March 16, 2024
Fifteen very unusual asteroids showcasing strange “active” properties have been detected as part of a an international volunteer effort.
Mars

New Study Says Mars Wasn’t That Wet, Not a Great Contender for Alien Life

MJ Banias·March 15, 2024
A new study may prove that Mars was not as wet as we previously thought, making it more difficult for ancient alien life to have formed there.
existential

Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Yet: Experts Debate the Existential Risks of AI

Tim McMillan·March 15, 2024
Will it revolutionize the world, or become an existential threat to humanity? Experts still aren't sure about our future with AI.
drinking bird toy

“Drinking Bird” Toy Generator Makes Electricity from Evaporating Water

Christopher Plain·March 15, 2024
A new device based on the drinking bird toy can generate up to 100 volts of usable electricity from just evaporating water.
unexplained arctic phenomena

U.S. Naval Research Lab Investigating Unexplained Arctic Phenomena That Evades Conventional Theories

Micah Hanks·March 14, 2024
The U.S. Naval Research Lab is investigating unexplained arctic phenomena that can cause intense “polar lows” and hazardous sea conditions.
origins of life

Breakthrough Synthesis Reveals New Clues in Search for the Origins of Life

Tim McMillan·March 14, 2024
Scientists report the successful synthesis of a molecule that could play a crucial role in the search for the origins of life.

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