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20,000-year-old crane bones solve 150-year-old mystery DNA

Scientists Finally Solve a 150-Year-Old Mystery Involving 20,000-Year-Old Remains

Neutron Star Merger

A Strange New Phenomenon Hidden in Einstein’s Equations Could Change How We Understand Gravity

The First LaserSETI Stations in Asia Are Now Active in Saudi Arabia

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.
Stromatolites

New Study Says Life on Earth May Have Originated in Saudi Arabia 3.48 Billion Years Ago

MJ Banias·June 3, 2024
Scientists have identified living stromatolites on Saudi Arabia’s Sheybarah Island in the Red Sea, an area that could have been home to life 3.5 billion years ago.
earliest known galaxy

James Webb Space Telescope Discovery Unveils Earliest Known Galaxy in the Universe, and a Few Surprises

Micah Hanks·June 3, 2024
Astronomers have discovered a pair of extremely distant celestial objects with help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), one of which is believed to be the earliest known galaxy detected.
US space force

Enigma Project to Enable Remote Classified Work for U.S. Space Force Guardians

Micah Hanks·May 31, 2024
A new program that leverages cloud technology to facilitate a secure system for handling classified information could soon enable remote work for U.S. Space Force (USSF) Guardians.
ghost roads

What are “Ghost Roads” and Why Are They Destroying the Natural World?

MJ Banias·May 31, 2024
Researchers have unveiled the extensive and devastating impact of ghost roads on the tropical forests.
Siberia

Skeleton Recovered in Siberia Reveals Discovery of Previously Unknown Ancient Species

Micah Hanks·May 31, 2024
The recent discovery of a partial skeleton in Western Siberia has helped scientists identify a new ancient species.
virtual power plants

Tomorrow’s Grid: How Virtual Power Plants Could Revolutionize Urban Energy

Amanda Winstead·May 31, 2024
Virtual Power Plants could help energy researchers discover viable paths toward a more sustainable future. Here's how.
deception

Shocking New Study Says AI is Quickly Becoming “Masters of Deception,” Teaching Itself to Lie and Manipulate Human Users

Tim McMillan·May 30, 2024
New research finds AI systems are becoming masters of deception, quickly learning how to lie and manipulate human users.
4,000-year-old Egyptian skull

Analysis of 4,000-Year-Old Egyptian Skull Reveals Something ‘Extraordinary’ That Leaves Researchers ‘Stunned’

Christopher Plain·May 30, 2024
Scientists studying a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull say they were left 'stunned' when they found something 'extraordinary.'
Thylacine

Ongoing Sightings of This Enigmatic Lost Species Continue to Challenge Accepted Views on Its Extinction

Micah Hanks·May 30, 2024
Thylacine sightings have persisted for decades, causing some wildlife experts to wonder whether the species might have survived extinction.
Hawking radiation

Mysterious “Hawking Radiation” May Be Detectable Using Contemporary Telescopes, Researchers Say

Micah Hanks·May 29, 2024
New research suggests that black hole mergers may produce smaller black hole “morsels” that could help astronomers detect Hawking radiation using current telescopes.
supercapacitors

Discovery of Supercapacitors ‘Missing Link’ Moves Laptops That Charge in 1 Minute Closer to Reality

Christopher Plain·May 29, 2024
A breakthrough in the understanding of ion movement within supercapacitors could pave the way for laptops that charge in one minute.
Neuralink

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Says It Has a Compression Problem. Now The Company Wants Your Help.

Chrissy Newton·May 29, 2024
Elon Musk and his team at Neuralink have asked the public for help with a challenging issue the company is facing: data compression.
Pluto

New Study Supports Theory a Liquid Water Ocean Lies Beneath the Icy Surface of Pluto

Christopher Plain·May 28, 2024
New models of Pluto support the idea that a liquid water ocean lies beneath the dwarf planet's frozen surface.
extreme flaring

SpaceX Starlink “Extreme Flaring” Increases Reported UAP Sightings and Poses Aviation Risks, New Research Finds

Tim McMillan·May 28, 2024
New research shows SpaceX's Starlink satellites can cause extreme flaring, confusing airline pilots and complicating UAP tracking.
FOO Fighter

“FOO Fighter” Experimental Fire Control Satellite Program to Develop New Ground System Prior to Official Launch

Micah Hanks·May 27, 2024
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has announced it is moving forward with the development of a ground system infrastructure for its experimental “FOO Fighter” fire control satellites.
Antarctica

Something Odd is Happening Daily in Antarctica That Researchers Completely Overlooked Until Now

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2024
Something is happening each day at Antarctica's largest ice shelf that has previously gone unnoticed, despite more than a century of human activity in the area.
ET AI

Will ET or AI Represent Our First Encounter with Superhuman Intelligence?

Avi Loeb·May 26, 2024
Astronomer Avi Loeb argues that humans need to make sure that we will not be on the “menu” of either ET or AI.
space debris

A Mysterious Object Discovered in the North Carolina Mountains Likely Fell from Space. Here’s What We Think It Is.

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2024
A strange-looking object recently discovered in the mountains of Western North Carolina by an area maintenance worker is believed to be debris that fell from space earlier this week.
predator-prey interactions

Scientists Reveal “Sixth Sense” These Creatures Use to Detect Predators Before They Strike

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2024
A recent study has revealed a new dimension of predator-prey interactions that had remained previously unknown to science.
strings that can almost vibrate forever

Engineers Invent Strings That Can (Almost) Vibrate Forever

Christopher Plain·May 24, 2024
A team of engineers reports they have invented strings that can almost vibrate forever, which could revolutionize nanotechnology.
Armor

One of the Oldest Suits of Armor Ever Found Was Just Tested by Marines in Simulated Combat

MJ Banias·May 24, 2024
According to a new study, researchers utilized Marines to test one of the oldest suits of armor ever found.
Euclid Perseus

Euclid First Look: Stunning New Images From ESA Mission Reveal Billions of Mysterious Orphan Stars

Micah Hanks·May 23, 2024
The Euclid satellite mission has dispatched its first collection of scientific imagery, revealing a dazzling display of orphan stars.
Neuralink brain chip

The FDA Has Approved Neuralink’s Brain Chip Implant Technology for a Second Patient

Chrissy Newton·May 23, 2024
The FDA has approved Elon Musk's Neuralink to implant its experimental brain chip technology in a second individual, following issues that arose with its first patient.
cosmic event

7000-Year-Old Evidence of a Mysterious Cosmic Event is Helping Reveal the Secrets of an Ancient European Settlement

Micah Hanks·May 22, 2024
Data from an ancient cosmic event has helped researchers accurately date a prehistoric settlement in northern Greece.
dyson spheres

Do Dyson Spheres Exist? Here’s Another Way We Could Find Evidence of One.

Avi Loeb·May 22, 2024
If Dyson spheres were built around stars and eventually break over time, we might find pieces of broken ones in interstellar space.
X-plane

Look: DARPA’s High-Speed X-Plane Just Got a Makeover, New Images Reveal

Micah Hanks·May 22, 2024
An experimental high-speed, vertical-lift X-plane has a new look, as revealed in new conceptual images as the aircraft moves toward its preliminary design phase.
habitable planets, earth-sized planet

Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting the Most Common Star in the Galaxy Found Hanging Out in Our Cosmic Back Yard

Christopher Plain·May 22, 2024
Researchers operating a worldwide network of telescopes say they have spotted an Earth-sized planet hanging out in our cosmic backyard.
pulsed plasma propulsion

This NASA-Funded Pulsed Plasma Propulsion System Could Carry Humans to Mars in Just Two Months

Micah Hanks·May 21, 2024
A groundbreaking new pulsed plasma propulsion system could soon enable faster and safer crewed missions to planets like Mars.

The Intelligence Brief

Chinese spaceplane

New Defense Intelligence Report Reveals Growing Threats in Space—and China’s Secretive Spaceplane

Science & Discovery News

Wildfire

Los Angeles Wildfires Exposed 7 Million People to Toxic Lead Pollution 80 Times Above Normal Levels, Study Finds

Masaya

Something Strange Is Happening Beneath a Dangerous Volcano Near Two Million People

age reversal

A New Breakthrough in Cellular Reprogramming Reverses 60 Years of Molecular Aging

Archaeology & Ancient History

Japan Haniwa

Archaeologists Unearth 1,500-Year-Old Figurine Depicting Mysterious Female Shaman in Japan

60,000-year-old ochre ancient humans

“A Pivotal Period in Human Prehistory”: 60,000-Year-Old Ochre Analysis Reveals Clues About Stone Age Technology

mysterious skeleton roman sarcophagus

A Mysterious Skeleton Found in an Ancient Sarcophagus May Have Finally Been Identified

Physics, Time & the Cosmos

Neutron Star Merger

A Strange New Phenomenon Hidden in Einstein’s Equations Could Change How We Understand Gravity

ball lightning

Scientists Create Mysterious Ball Lightning-Like Phenomenon in Laboratory Breakthrough

Schrödinger

Lost for 80 Years, a Recovered Manuscript by Schrödinger Reveals a Surprising Quantum Physics Mystery

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