Mysterious Brightness Spotted by James Webb Telescope that has Baffled Physicists Potentially Solved
A mysterious brightness from the cosmic dawn which baffled physicists by violating the standard model of cosmology may finally be solved.
Move Over Solar Power, “Artificial Photosynthesis” Breakthrough Leads to New Energy-Rich Fuel Source
Scientists have successfully mimicked the natural process of plants to produce methane via "artificial photosynthesis."
Mysterious Energy Bursts From Deep Space Have Baffled Scientists For Years. “Starquakes” Could Be the Solution.
Mysterious energy bursts that have baffled scientists for over a decade may finally have an answer that researchers are calling starquakes.
Hunt For a Ninth Planet Could Be Ended By Controversial Hypothesis That Challenges Our Concept of Gravity
The search for a ninth planet could soon come to an end, thanks to a hypothesis calling for modifications to our current ideas about gravity.
NASA Unveils Stunning Imagery and Analysis of the First Near-Earth Asteroid Samples Collected by OSIRIS-REx
The initial results of studies involving newly returned samples collected from a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid were unveiled by NASA on Wednesday.
The Milky Way is Warped, and Scientists Can’t Explain Why. Now Dark Matter Could Help Solve the Mystery.
Harvard Astronomers say that there is a mysterious force warping the entire Milky Way galaxy, and no one knows what it is.
A New Law of Physics Could Point to Evidence We’re Living in a Simulated Universe
Tantalizing new research explores whether a new law of physics might lend support to the existence of a simulated universe.
Ancient Structure Unearthed by Archaeologists Was Built Far Earlier Than Once Thought Possible. It Wasn’t Made by Homo Sapiens.
Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known wooden structure ever built, and they say it couldn't have been built by Homo Sapiens.
A Powerful Force is Dramatically Altering Animal Behavior, and Scientists Say It’s Coming from Outer Space
Scientists report that animal behavior is being affected by powerful forces from space impacting Earth's magnetic field.
Confirmation of Oldest Fossil Human Footprints in North America Upends Once Accepted Timeline of Earliest Arrivals
New research has confirmed that fossil human footprints at White Sands National Park are between 21,000 and 23,000 years old.
Mysterious Mound Structures on Strange Kuiper Belt Object Prompt Investigation, Revealing Clues to Their Origin
New research into the formation of odd mound-like structures on the mysterious Kuiper belt object Arrokoth may offer clues to its formation.
Special Forces Vets Find Unexpected Healing: Study Reveals Remarkable Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy on PTSD and Cognitive Function
A new study finds transformative benefits of psychedelic therapy on Special Forces veterans' mental health and cognition.
What Was It? Strange Creature Photographed in 2018 Is Finally Identified, And It’s Not What Scientists Expected
A strange creature found in Okinawa's coastal waters has finally been identified, after it revealed something that surprised scientists.
NASA Space Lasers Could Become Earth’s First Line of Defense Against Collisions and Spaceborne Threats
NASA is developing a network of space lasers to protect the country's space-based assets from a wide range of orbital threats.
Something is Moving in the Earth’s Inner Core, and It May Point to the Elusive Source of Our Planet’s Magnetic Field
Deep within the inner core of our planet, scientists have made a surprising discovery: something appears to be moving, and it’s moving far more rapidly than anyone would have expected.
An Oddly Bright Object Can Now Be Seen Moving Through the Night Sky. Here’s Why It Has Astronomers Worried.
Have you seen an unusually bright object moving through the evening sky recently? So have astronomers, and it has them worried.
U.S. Cracks Down on Major Satellite TV Provider in First-of-a-Kind Space Debris Enforcement Action
The FCC has fined Dish Network $150,000 for failing to deorbit its EchoStar-7 satellite properly, resulting in a landmark move in the protection against potentially hazardous space debris.
Air Force Research Lab Takes Giant Leap Into the New Space Age With Plans for Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft Systems
In a bold move that echoes ambitions from the earliest days of space exploration, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is revisiting the concept of nuclear-powered spacecraft.
The Department of Energy Has Created Ultra-Pure Materials to Investigate the Origin of Matter in the Universe
The Department of Energy has helped to create ultra-pure materials that will help in the search for neutrinos and dark matter.
Something Odd Was Just Seen Crossing the Martian Landscape, and NASA’s Perseverance Rover Caught It All on Film
Newly released images captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover showcase a rare natural event moving across the Martian landscape.
Secret of the Altar Stone: Stonehenge Mystery Deepens as New Discovery Upends Century-Old Theory
A team of researchers thinks they may have revealed new clues to one of the longest-kept secrets of England's enigmatic Stonehenge.
‘Game Changing’ Microscopic Sensor 500k Times Smaller Than a Human Hair is the Size of a Single Molecule
Researchers have developed a microscopic sensor the size of a single molecule, which is 500,000 times smaller than a human hair.
Mining the Deep: Deep-Sea Metals Extraction Is Driving Innovative Tech, But Poses Potential Problems Too
Responsible deep-sea mining is possible with comprehensive safeguards and regulations in place. If done effectively, green tech may be able to flourish in the years ahead.
James Webb Space Telescope Has Spotted Something Lurking in the Orion Nebula That “Shouldn’t Exist,” and They Come in Pairs
New images of the Orion Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed the existence of 150 free-floating objects once considered a scientific impossibility.
Into the Dreamscape: Scientists Discover How Vivid Dreams That Inspire Feelings of Awe Spill Over into Real Life
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have found that potent dreams which inspire feelings of greater connectedness and awe often directly influence the resilience and productivity of full-time workers.
Hacker Group Takes British Royal Family Website Down Amidst Inflammatory Statements by Russian Officials
A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for taking the official website of the British Royal Family offline for a short period over the weekend amidst aggressive rhetoric from the former Russian president over Britain’s support of Ukraine.
Opinion: How Private Aviation Offers Practical Solutions For Technology and Business
From time efficiency to better overall health and safety, the benefits of private jet travel for technology business purposes go beyond luxury.
U.S. Department of Energy UAP Documents Reveal Puzzling Aerial Incursions Near American Nuclear Sites
Documents released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reveal new details involving unauthorized drones incidents and UAP sightings.
Industry 4.0 Metaverse Unlocked: How VR, AR, AI and 3D Technology Are Powering The Next Industrial Revolution
Immersive mixed reality can take us to digital places unlike anything in the real world, and it could power the next industrial revolution.
Einstein Was Right: Antimatter Reacts to Gravity Before Catastrophic Self-Annihilation
Researchers at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland have shown that gravity directly affects antimatter, once again proving Einstein to have been correct in his predictions.
James Webb Space Telescope is Peering Back in Time and Upending Our Understanding of the Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope is changing astronomy, capturing stunning images of distant cosmic phenomena.
This Game-Changing Lightweight Exosuit Will Let You Outrun the Fastest Human
Researchers have developed a lightweight exosuit that enhances a human's natural ability to sprint, making people run faster.
Scientists Design and Test First Ever Working Quantum Engine
Scientists have designed and tested the world's first quantum engine, which may revolutionize the energy, computing, and power industries.
“Beer Goggles” Debunked? New Research Reveals “Liquid Courage” Influences Attractiveness When Drinking
Debunking 'beer goggles', a new study reveals alcohol boosts 'liquid courage', not altered attractiveness perception.
‘Ghost Signals’ from Trappist-1 Exoplanetary System Revealed by James Webb Space Telescope
Readings from the Trappist 1 star system have revealed "ghost signals" that could affect the search for life on its habitable zone planets.
New Details Emerge in Development of U.S. Air Force Weapon Marking a ‘New Generation of Air Power’
The USAF has tasked Northop Grumman with building an air-to-ground weapon that will represent the next generation of air power and defense.
“Holy Grail of Astrobiology”: Breakthrough Discovery Could Finally Solve Mystery of Life on Other Planets
An exciting new tool that researchers are describing as the "holy grail of astrobiology" may finally answer once and for all if there is life on other planets.
In-Depth: OSIRIS-REx Mission Achieves Historic Milestone with NASA’s Successful Delivery of Asteroid Samples to Earth
A mission to bring samples from a distant asteroid back to Earth made history on Sunday with the success of NASA's OSIRIS-Rex.
Black Holes Tear Apart And Devour Spacetime Much Faster Than Previously Assumed, New Study Shows
New research redefines how black holes feed, challenging classic theories and solving cosmic mysteries.
Touching a Piece of the Sky: The OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Mission
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, launched in 2016 towards the near-Earth asteroid named Bennu, just completed its long journey home.
True Anomaly is Creating ‘Autonomous Orbital Vehicles’ and Space Security Tech for the U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force has awarded a new research contract to True Anomaly, a space security company behind autonomous orbital vehicles and other space technologies.
DARPA Wants Futuristic Space Weapons That Don’t Currently Exist
DARPA is asking for proposals on futuristic space weapons that don't exist in hopes of gaining a tactical advantage over U.S. adversaries.
Raytheon Bringing Deadly Wolfhound-Mounted Portable Combat Laser Weapons to the UK in October
Raytheon UK is bringing an arsenal of new versatile combat laser weapons to the United Kingdom, with plans integrate them as soon as October.
Watch NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Plow Through a Solar Tsunami, Validating Twenty-Year Theory on Space Weather
NASA's Parker Solar Probe just made a historic voyage through a solar eruption, validating a 20-year-old theory on space weather.
What’s Hiding at the Moon’s South Pole? Lunar Orbiting Cameras Unveil Mysterious Region in Unprecedented Detail
Bathed in constant darkness at the Moon’s South Pole, the enigmatic Shackleton crater has remained a subject of intense scientific interest—and controversy—for decades.
Researchers Studying the Quantum Realm Observe Alice in Wonderland-Style Mirror Universe for First Time
Researchers studying the quantum realm have seen evidence of a mirror universe where everything is the opposite of the real universe.
World’s Most Powerful X-Ray Laser Produces Its First Beam, Heralding a “New Era of Science”
The world’s most powerful X-ray laser has successfully produced its first beams after receiving a significant upgrade at its California facility.
Stealth Extraterrestrial AI Probes: Reconsidering the UAP Mystery
Could some UAP sightings represent stealth extraterrestrial AI probes? A pair of Cornell regional science students explore this hypothetical solution to the UAP Mystery.
When You Experience Stress, Your Brain’s Cannabinoid System Gets You Stoned
New research reveals that the brain's cannabinoid system reacts to stress by releasing its own THC like substance to get you stoned.
Mysterious Liquid Lunar Discovery May Have a Surprising Source… and It’s Coming from Earth’s Magnetotail
New research has revealed plasma sheet electrons from Earth's magnetotail as a potential source for the formation of water on the Moon.