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Tiangong lowest temperature

Scientists Have Achieved the Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded in Space Aboard China’s Tiangong Station

second moon

“No Link to a Known Artificial Object Has Been Found”: Astronomers Confirm Earth Has Captured a Tiny New Moon

Archimedes screw

Scientists Just Transformed a 2,000-Year-Old Invention into a Molecule-Sized Motor

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.
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.

The Intelligence Brief

X-70 Fractal

NASA Just Revealed Its Mysterious New Experimental Aircraft, the X-70 Fractal

Science & Discovery News

Archimedes screw

Scientists Just Transformed a 2,000-Year-Old Invention into a Molecule-Sized Motor

Plastic

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production Emissions by 66%

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk to American Homes Could Nearly Triple by 2060, With Hundreds of Thousands in Danger, Study Warns

Archaeology & Ancient History

prehistoric

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved Their Names Over Them

Chauvet Cave horses

An “Invisible” Discovery in France’s Chauvet Cave Reveals the 37,000-Year-Old Secret to How Its Ancient Art Has Survived

Japan Haniwa

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

Physics, Time & the Cosmos

alternmagnetism

A Mysterious New Type of Magnetism Has Just Been Confirmed by Scientists

Large Hadron Collider

Into the “Zeptoverse”: CERN Experiments Detect Evidence of Something So Rare It Could Potentially Reveal New Forces of Nature

Neutron Star Merger

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

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