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Inca and Aztec empires

Centuries Before the Aztec and Inca Empires Existed, Locals Built Something Incredible in the Colombian Jungle

B Fungosa

Cameras Finally Captured How a Parasitic Plant That Mimics Mushrooms Spreads Its Seeds—and an Unexpected Ally Was Revealed

Hidden Charcoal Inside a Famous French Cave Just Rewrote the Timeline of Its Ice Age Paintings

dragons

200-Million-Years Ago, These Winged ‘Dragons’ Glided Through England’s Ancient Skies

Micah Hanks·January 22, 2024
On an ancient subtropical island that once existed near modern-day South West England, a species of winged creatures that closely resembled tiny dragons once thrived, new research has revealed.
directed energy weapons

Raytheon is Building Two Ultra-High Power Directed Energy Weapons for the U.S. Navy and Air Force

Christopher Plain·January 22, 2024
Raytheon has been tasked to design, build, and test a pair of ultra-high powered directed energy weapons for the U.S. Navy and Air Force.
NASA satellite imagery

“Hazards Remain High” as Volcanic Danger Zone is Revealed in NASA Satellite Imagery Captured Over Iceland

Micah Hanks·January 22, 2024
NASA satellite imagery has revealed the thermal signature of volcanic activity that reawakened on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula this month, following an eruption late last year that prompted evacuations.
anomalous rocks

Something ‘Anomalous’ on the Moon’s Surface is Exhibiting ‘Unique’ Magnetic and Reflective Properties

Christopher Plain·January 22, 2024
Researchers studying over one million digital photos have found something anomalous on the Moon's surface that exhibits unique magnetic and reflective properties.
James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Space Telescope Has Helped Solve a Mystery That Left Astronomers Baffled For Years

Micah Hanks·January 21, 2024
One of astronomy’s most perplexing mysteries has been resolved, according to scientists involved with new findings made possible by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Moon

Coincidences of Our Sun and Moon: Are Earthlings Exceptionally Lucky?

Avi Loeb·January 21, 2024
Was the Moon-Sun tidal coincidence on Earth important for allowing complex and intelligent life?
black hole

13-Billion-Year-Old Black Hole is the Oldest Ever Observed, and It Has a Monstrous Appetite

MJ Banias·January 21, 2024
Astronomers have detected the oldest black hole ever observed, dating back to just 400 million years after the Big Bang.
1952 Washington D.C. UFO

The Vanishing Star Enigma and the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO Wave

Beatriz Villarroel·January 21, 2024
Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel examines the enigma of "vanishing stars" in relation to the famous 1952 Washington D.C. UFO incident.
UFO patents

Salvatore Pais’s Mysterious ‘UFO patents’: What Do They Really Mean?

Bernardo Kastrup·January 21, 2024
Whatever technologies these "UFO patents" may represent, they aren’t reverse-engineered UAP technology, argues philosopher Bernardo Kastrup.
emergency landing

Unknown Object Punched “Softball Sized Hole” in Aircraft, Prompting Emergency Landing and FAA Investigation

Micah Hanks·January 19, 2024
The FAA is investigating an incident that prompted the emergency landing of an Atlas Air flight at Miami International Airport late Thursday evening, leaving a hole above one of its engines.
power of light

Engineers Develop ‘Breakthrough’ Method for Creating Infinitesimally Small Objects Using the Power of Light

Christopher Plain·January 19, 2024
Engineers have harnessed the power of light to print metallic nanostructures faster and cheaper than ever before.
early life

Scientists Have Revealed a Crucial Step in How Early Life May Have Originated on Our Planet, and Earth Isn’t the Only Place it Could be Happening.

Micah Hanks·January 19, 2024
New research is offering potentially crucial insights into how living organisms came to exist on our planet billions of years ago.
mass gap black holes neutron stars

Astronomers Baffled by a Mysterious Object in the “Mass Gap” Between Neutron Stars and Black Holes

Christopher Plain·January 19, 2024
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Germany have spotted an unknown object in the mass gap between neutron stars and black holes.
insecticide

These Pests Have Evolved a Resistance to Farming Insecticide, New Study Reveals

MJ Banias·January 19, 2024
Researchers have documented the first-ever case of insecticide resistance in field-collected populations of a bluegreen aphid.
fusion laser

Japanese Startup Testing Ground-Based Fusion Laser in Pioneering Effort to Combat Space Debris and Orbital Threats

Tim McMillan·January 18, 2024
A Japanese start-up is planning to test a ground-based fusion laser to combat the growing threat of space debris.
fuel cell that runs on dirt

Northwestern Researchers Invent an Incredible Power-Generating Fuel Cell That Runs on Dirt

Christopher Plain·January 18, 2024
Engineers have created an innovative fuel cell that runs on dirt by capitalizing on the novel power-generating capabilities of microbes.
supermassive black holes

Groundbreaking New Study Reveals Origins of Intense Unexplained Phenomena Caused by Supermassive Black Holes

Micah Hanks·January 18, 2024
New simulations have replicated a phenomenon associated with supermassive black holes, revealing something as yet unknown to astronomers.
wooly mammoths

14,000 Years Ago, Ancient Humans Tracked, Hunted and Killed This Massive Land Animal

Christopher Plain·January 17, 2024
Mounting evidence indicates that 14,000 years ago ancient humans in Alaska tracked, hunted, and killed this massive land animal.
ancient star map

3000-Year-Old Carvings on Enigmatic Disk Unearthed in Italy Could Be Ancient Star Map, Controversial Study Claims

Micah Hanks·January 17, 2024
A stone disk bearing peculiar markings could be an ancient star map, according to new claims that prompted debate among archaeologists.
Ultrasonic Acoustic Attack

Organized Crime is Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrencies, Concerning New UN Report Says

MJ Banias·January 17, 2024
New UN report says organized crime has turned to AI and cryptocurrencies to stay ahead of the curve, and the law.
cannabis the munchies

High Science: Researchers Figure out How Vaping Cannabis Gives You the Munchies

Christopher Plain·January 17, 2024
Researchers say they have figured out why vaping cannabis can trigger an increase in appetite often referred to as "the munchies."
misinformation and disinformation

Misinformation and Disinformation the Biggest Short-Term Threat to Global Stability, Warns Latest Davos Report

Tim McMillan·January 16, 2024
WEF's 2024 Global Threats Report identifies misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk, highlighting urgent need for action.
US space force

U.S. Space Force Orders Advanced Space Simulation Program from Microsoft, But Classification Limits Details

Christopher Plain·January 16, 2024
The United States Space Force has charged Microsoft with designing a cutting-edge space simulation program to train Guardians.
Moon rock

Moon Rock Mystery is Finally Solved, Shedding Light on Curious Phenomena Deep Within the Lunar Interior

Micah Hanks·January 16, 2024
A longstanding Moon rock mystery has finally been solved, according to new research that is revealing the process behind their formation, one that has long eluded lunar scientists.
2,000-year-old lead bullet

2,000-Year-Old Lead Bullet Found in Spain Bears Inscription of This Famous Roman Emperor’s Name

Christopher Plain·January 16, 2024
Archaeologist have unearthed a 2,000-year-old lead bullet inscribed with the Latin name for Julius Caesar near the famous Battle of Munda.
sleep

Sleep or Die: The Mystery of Why Humans Need Sleep May Have Finally Been Solved

Christopher Plain·January 16, 2024
By combining the disciplines of physics and biology, researchers say they may have finally figured out why humans need to sleep.
super-Earth, Earth-sized planet

First Ever Earth-sized Planet Orbiting a Sun-Like Star Has Been Discovered Lurking in Our Solar Back Yard

Christopher Plain·January 15, 2024
Astronomers are reporting the first discovery of an Earth-sized planet orbiting a sun-like star, and its only 73 light years away.
non-human intelligence

Opinion: Non-Human Intelligence at the Threshold

Jacques Vallée·January 15, 2024
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée examines the question of non-human intelligence, and the potential impacts of human decisionmaking at the intersection of AI and UAP.
Big Ring

Discovery of Mysterious ‘Big Ring” Megastructure Challenges Our Current Understanding of the Universe

Tim McMillan·January 15, 2024
A recent discovery of a second ultra-large structure dubbed the "Big Ring" challenges long-held assumptions about the universe's structure. 
X-plane

DARPA’s Mysterious X-Plane Will Revolutionize Flight by Breaking This Century-Old Aviation Design Paradigm

Micah Hanks·January 14, 2024
DARPA is set to revolutionize flight with its experimental X-plane, upending a century of flight with an aircraft featuring no moving control surfaces.
communication

Communication and the Cosmos: The Power of Language in Advancing Civilizations

Avi Loeb·January 14, 2024
Humans evolved from chimpanzees and reached the Moon by developing a language. But why is communication so advantageous for the evolution of a species?
X-59

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft is Unveiled During Historic Ceremony at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works

Micah Hanks·January 12, 2024
On Friday, the X-59 Quesst supersonic aircraft was unveiled to the public at Lockheed Martin’s iconic Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California.
dark energy

Landmark Dark Energy Study Is Complicating Our View of the Universe, but Offers New Insights on Cosmic Expansion

Micah Hanks·January 12, 2024
A landmark new study based on the results of the Dark Energy Survey (DES) is complicating our understanding of the cosmos, but offers promising new insights into the accelerating expansion of the universe. 
gamma-ray signal

Unexplained Gamma-Ray Signal from Beyond Our Galaxy Baffles Astronomers, Points to Deeper Cosmic Mystery

Micah Hanks·January 12, 2024
Astronomers report the unexpected discovery of a gamma-ray signal emanating from outside our galaxy that they can’t yet explain.
ancient roads

2,500-Year-Old Network of ‘Elusive’ Ancient Roads Found Hidden Deep within the Amazon Rainforest

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2024
A team of archaeologists say they have discovered a complex network of ancient roads hidden deep within the Amazon.
extraterrestrial exoplanet

Want to Visit an Exoplanet? Make Sure You Check Out This Travel Calculator

MJ Banias·January 12, 2024
The Exoplanet Travel Planner Calculator is your next essential tool for that trip to another planet. Kinda.
eating vegetables

People Who Watched Others Dislike Eating Vegetables Ended Up Hating Vegetables Too

Christopher Plain·January 11, 2024
Watching other people eating vegetables can make you hate vegetables too, according to a recent research study.
Safe Airspace for Americans Act

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen UAP Reporting from Civilian Pilots and Aviation Personnel

Micah Hanks·January 11, 2024
A new bill, the 'Safe Airspace for Americans Act' aims to encourage reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) from pilots.
Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope Reveals ‘Oddball’ Origins of Farthest and Weirdest Mysterious Radio Signal of Its Kind

Micah Hanks·January 11, 2024
A team of astronomers says they have found the unusual location of a rare cosmic event, which appears to be the farthest of its kind yet detected, with help from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
blue light

Next Generation Blue Light LED Could Promote Sleepiness or Wakefulness on Demand

Christopher Plain·January 11, 2024
New blue light operating at a different wavelength could help promote wakefulness and sleepiness at the touch of a button.
thermal demagnetization

Scientists Tested Ancient Mud Bricks Using This Novel Technique. What They Found May Confirm a Violent Event Described in the Bible.

Tim McMillan·January 11, 2024
New study uses thermal demagnetization to verify a biblical account, showing groundbreaking insights into ancient technology.
neolithic

5,000 Years Ago, Human Migrations Altered European DNA Making It More Susceptible to Disease

MJ Banias·January 10, 2024
New research just identified the source of several neurodegenerative diseases including multiple sclerosis, and how an ancient migration brought it to Europe.
triangular UFO

Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With 30-Foot-Tall Triangular UFO Prompts Aviation Safety Concerns

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2024
A bizarre incident unfolded in the skies above Frederick County, Maryland, last month as a private pilot reported a mid-air encounter with a 30-foot-tall triangular UFO.
James Webb

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Anomalous Emissions Coming from Mysterious Isolated Space Object

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2024
In an unexpected discovery, the James Webb Space Telescope has detected a distant brown dwarf that appears to be producing infrared emissions from methane.
Peregrine

What We Know About the ‘Anomaly’ That Prematurely Ended the Peregrine Moon Lander Mission Carrying Human Remains

Micah Hanks·January 9, 2024
An anomaly brought the first attempted soft landing of a spacecraft on the Moon in more than 50 years to a premature end yesterday.
TELUS

Data Solutions Provider TELUS International is Paying $50 for Images of Kids to Train Google’s AI

MJ Banias·January 9, 2024
Google and TELUS International have collaborated to collect biometric data from children for age verification purposes to train their facial recognition software.
black holes

The Cosmic Race Between Stars and Black Holes

Avi Loeb·January 8, 2024
Supermassive black holes and stars initially competed for gas in the early universe, influencing the likelihood of life and the cosmic balance of energy.

Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch Positions ULA as Newest Challenge to Space X Amid Payload Controversy

Micah Hanks·January 8, 2024
The inaugural launch of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket on Monday marked a new milestone in the growing commercial space industry.
magnetic levitation

Scientists Have Solved This Anti-Gravity Mystery While Confirming New Form of Magnetic Levitation

Tim McMillan·January 8, 2024
Scientists solve anti-gravity mystery that challenged classical physics and potentially transforms magnetic levitation technologies.
Non-Human Intelligence

UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?

Bernardo Kastrup·January 6, 2024
Philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., presents a thought-provoking argument for the terrestrial origins of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

The Intelligence Brief

Voyager 2

This ‘Ancient’ Spacecraft Keeps Defying Death—But How Much Longer Will Its Extended Mission Last?

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Jacques Vallée

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dream

New Study Says Infant Mice Dream About Their Future World. Do We?

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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