4,700-Year-Old Discovery Reveals Clues to Cult of Ishtar’s Spread Throughout the Ancient World
Hidden beneath an ancient temple in Assur, Iraq, archaeologists have discovered key evidence of the Cult of Ishtar's origins.
Did Scientists Just Achieve “Inception”? Experiments Show “Dream Engineering” May Be a Reality
Experiments involving playing music during sleep have revealed a type of dream engineering that doubled subjects' problem-solving abilities.
“This is a Pivotal Point”: Astronomers Offer New Evidence of Dark Matter Lurking at the Heart of the Milky Way
Long-held assumptions about what lies at the center of the Milky Way could be incorrect, as new international research suggests dark matter, instead of a supermassive black hole, may reside in the heart of the galaxy.
What Happens to Consciousness After Death? Scientists and Researchers Are Still Debating This Age Old Question
A growing number of professional institutions are seriously looking at questions involving consciousness and what happens to it after we die.
“Their Mental Lives Go Beyond the Here and Now”: Scientists Say Imagination May Not Be Uniquely Human After All
Imagination may not be uniquely human. A new study shows an ape tracking pretend objects, reshaping ideas about cognition and evolution.
An Explosive Black Hole “Missing Link” May Reveal Clues to Dark Matter and Particles Beyond the Standard Model
A rare black hole explosion accounts for an “impossible” neutrino detection, say UMass Amherst scientists, possibly hinting at dark matter.
Free ‘DinoTracker’ App Can Identify 90% of Extinct Dinosaur Species by Their Fossilized Footprints
Scientists have released the DinoTracker app to help paleontologists and amateur enthusiasts identify fossilized dinosaur footprints.
Hidden Structures Deep Within the Earth’s Mantle May Be the Root of Our Planet’s Magnetic History
New research identifies how two vast, hot rock structures in the planet’s mantle produce unusual magnetic activity.
Into the Abyss: The Hunt for Mysterious Dark Oxygen on the Ocean Floor is Finally Ready to Begin
A trip to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to search for the mysterious origin of dark oxygen is finally launching this spring.
14,000-Year-Old Alaskan Site Could Rewrite the Story of How Humans Reached the Americas
Finds at Alaska’s Holzman site show how Ice Age hunters, mammoths, and tools shaped the earliest journey into North America.
Pairing THC With an Anti-Inflammatory Reduced Alzheimer’s Pathology in Mice
Scientists say combining a low-dose of THC with a common anti-inflammatory drug improved cognition and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in mice.
Colossal Biosciences Announces World’s First “BioVault” in New Collaboration with UAE to Combat Extinction
The creation of the world's first "biovault" was announced this week, marking a new initiative that experts have likened to a “Noah’s Ark” for the preservation of genetic material from animal species.
Whistleblower Complaint Shakes Intelligence Community Amid Allegations of Wrongdoing
The United States intelligence community is reportedly on edge amid a recent whistleblower complaint, which reportedly alleges wrongdoing by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard.
Hidden for Centuries, “Lost” Portions of a Mysterious Ancient Star Map Have Been Revealed Using X-Rays
SLAC National Accelerator Lab researchers have revealed hidden references to an ancient “star map” in a centuries-old document.
Did NASA Just Find ET’s Home? Scientists Detect an Earth-like Planet Orbiting a Sun-like Star
NASA has announced the discovery of an Earth-like planet orbiting a Sun-like star that shares several other similarities with Earth
Clinicians Push Back on Common Myths About Dissociation
A new clinical handbook, Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice, by Helena Crockford, Melanie Goodwin, and Paul Langthorne, explains that dissociation is more than a brief loss of focus or a rare mental health condition.
What Happens If Science Finally Explains Consciousness? A New Study Explores the Consequences
Consciousness remains science’s greatest mystery. A new study explores how it arises—and why solving it could reshape existence.
Einstein’s Speed of Light Rule Just Faced Its Toughest Test—and Prevailed Once Again
Scientists pushed photons across the universe to test the speed of light—and found Einstein’s cosmic speed limit still holds firm.
Scientists Deploy “Bat Accelerator Machine” to Unlock the Secret to How Bats Navigate in the Dark
In a new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists from the University of Bristol reframe the concept of echolocation.
Could Cannabis Beverages Help Reduce Alchohol Consumption? New Survey Findings Say Its Possible
A recent survey found that cannabis-infused beverages may fit into a similar social context as alcohol, with participants reporting lower alcohol consumption after they began using cannabis drinks.
NASA’s Artemis II Mission Will Soon Carry Humans Deeper into Space Than Ever Before—Here Are Five Things You Need to Know
For the first time in more than half a century, NASA will soon be sending an intrepid crew of astronauts toward the Moon with the launch of the Artemis II mission.
This New Optical Crystal Could Power Next-Generation Quantum and Semiconductor Tools
Chinese researchers have developed a new type of optical crystal that could help address several major supply chain bottlenecks.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Swiftynomics’ Reveals How Women Wield the Power to Reshape the Economy
‘Swiftynomics’ reveals how Taylor Swift is not only a powerhouse in the music industry; she has also been a driver behind economic shifts.
Scientists Create ‘Unsinkable’ Metal Tubes that Still Float After Severe Damage and Submersion
A video shows unsinkable metal tubes retaining their buoyancy even after they are damaged or fully submerged for extended period of time.
Zapotec Death Owl Sculpture Reveals Ancient Mesoamerican Beliefs in Immaculately Preserved Tomb
An exceptionally well-preserved Zapotec Tomb dating to around 600 CE, recently uncovered in Mexico, vastly expands archaeologists' knowledge.
“The Distinction Didn’t Exist”: Memory Types Don’t Operate as Neuroscientists Have Long Assumed
New UK research challenges some scientists' fundamental assumptions about how memory works, relying on the entire brain.
Pentagon Expands Base Commanders’ Authority to Counter Rising Drone Threats Following Inspector General Warning
Pentagon expands commander authority at U.S. bases as new guidance responds to rising domestic drone threats nationwide.
Landmark Brazilian UFO Case Reaches Capitol Hill as Varginha Incident Turns 30
Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal report on discussions between U.S. lawmakers and Brazilian witnesses marking the thirtieth anniversary of the "Varginha UFO Incident."
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Observes Something Unexpected at the Edge of Cosmic Dawn
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the earliest galaxy ever recorded, only 280 million years after the Big Bang.
“There Could be a Mushroom Out There Causing Fairytale-Like Visions”: People Eating These Mushrooms Claim to Have the Same Hallucinations
Science is searching for the chemical compound in these Chinese mushrooms that can cause identical hallucinations of little people everywhere
Earth Orbit Now Has Just 5.5 Days Before a Potential Satellite Collision, New Study Warns
New study warns rising orbital congestion increases Satellite Collision risk as Earth’s crowded low orbit grows more fragile daily.
Scientists Have Developed a Laser-Controlled Magnet With No Heating Required
Swiss researchers have developed a new technique allowing for magnetic polarity changes using only a laser beam.
Beyond MREs: The U.S. Army Is Testing 3D-Printed Food for the Battlefield
U.S. Army study finds Soldiers warm to 3D-Printed Food, signaling a future beyond traditional MRE battlefield rations.
“Our Goal is to Make Robots Intelligent, Safe, and Truly Helpful”: This Researcher is Giving Robots a Human Touch
Recent research at Kennesaw State University is working to create robots that better understand movement, touch, and real-world interactions.
Closer to Home: New DNA Analysis Reframes the Story of the “Beachy Head Woman”
For over a decade, the Roman-era skeleton known as the Beachy Head Woman has fueled discussions about the identity of the remains as well as migration in ancient Britain.
Did Thomas Edison Create Graphene More Than 130 Years Before it Was Officially Invented?
Experiments with identical replicas of Thomas Edison's original light bulbs shows the inventor may have accidentally created graphene
Hundreds of Anomalous Celestial Objects Hidden in Hubble Space Telescope Data Have Been Revealed with Help from AI
An ESA-developed AI system analyzing millions of Hubble images has identified more than 1,300 odd and previously overlooked cosmic objects.
Why is Everyone on Sora AI Obsessed with Star Trek?
A growing number of creators have become captivated with using the app for a specific purpose: making Star Trek parody videos.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Dark Matter as the “True Architect of the Universe”
James Webb Space Telescope data has allowed researchers to create the highest-resolution map of dark matter threads in the universe ever.
Early Humans in Asia Were Making Advanced Tools 160,000 Years Ago—Upending a Long-Held Assumptions
Ancient tools from China show early humans made complex, hafted technologies 160,000 years ago, reshaping views of innovation.
Discovery of Ring-Shaped Molecule in Deep Space Impacts Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have spotted the largest complex molecule in deep space ever.
This Wild Potato May Rewrite What We Know About Life Before Farming
New research shows that a wild potato was carried across the region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it spread far beyond its natural range.
AI Can Match Average Human Creativity—But We Still Hold the Edge Where It Matters Most, New Study Finds
A study of 100,000 people shows AI can match average creativity—but the most creative humans still outperform machines.
Previously Unknown Roman Villa Discovered Beneath a Welsh Park is Helping Unearth Britain’s Hidden History
A previously unknown and well-preserved ancient Roman villa complex has been discovered in Margam, Wales, using high-resolution magnetometry and ground radar.
“Sharktober” Isn’t a Myth: Science Explains Why Shark Bites Spike Every October in Hawaii
New researcher explains "Sharktober," revealing that October shark bite spikes are driven by tiger shark biology, not beach crowds.
Recent Study Points to Racial Bias in Media Coverage of Gun Violence in the U.S.
New large-scale analyses reveal apparent biases in U.S. media coverage of gun violence in the United States.
Scientists Have Discovered a Fascinating New Way Jupiter’s Moon Europa Could Support Life
Washington State University geophysicists offer new ideas on how Jupiter’s Moon Euro could provide for life from above.
Discovery of World’s Oldest Rock Art Reveals the Path Ancient Humans Took into Ice Age Australia
The world’s oldest known rock art, dating back at least 67,800 years, has been discovered in an Indonesian cave.
Global Study Finds Invasive Species Are Helping Drive Sharp Insect Losses
A recent global analysis shows that invasive alien species are linked to significant declines in insect populations and diversity worldwide.
Defying Longstanding Chemical Rules, Chemists Have Engineered Exotic Molecules They Say Could “Benefit Our World”
UCLA researchers have violated Bredt’s rule, a century-old principle of organic chemistry, challenging our understanding of molecular shapes.