Mind the Gap: A Lesson in Cosmic Stoicism
If human beings ever locate and interact with an extraterrestrial civilization, how will we play 'realpolitik' with them?
NASA is Playing with Fire. In Space. Literally.
A new set of NASA experiments will test how fire acts and how to extinguish it in the microgravity environment...
Meth Use Really Does Make You Insane
New research indicates that the illicit use of amphetamines like meth can cause a five-fold increase in psychosis.
Seeing Red: Science Shows Mosquitos are More Attracted to Specific Colors Than Others
A new study shows that mosquitos are attracted to certain colors, increasing mosquito bites for those who wear these colors.
“Kill Switch” Successfully Inserted into Genetically Engineered Organisms
A “kill-switch” which causes genetically engineered organisms to self-destruct has been successfully inserted into a custom-made microbe.
Evidence of Habitable Zone Planet Found Lurking in Orbit Around White Dwarf
Researchers studying a white dwarf star say they have detected signs of a possible planet orbiting within the star’s habitable zone.
Newly Discovered Trojan Asteroid Has Same Orbit as Earth
Physicists have discovered a Trojan asteroid orbiting the Sun at the same distance as Earth, only the second such space body discovered.
Mysterious 18-minute Radio Pulses Are Not from “Little Green Men”
On January 26, 2022, a group of astronomers authored a report about mysterious radio pulses repeating periodically every 18.18 minutes from a source in the sky labeled GLEAM-X.
Nominee for DOD Inspector General Pledges “Comprehensive Assessment” of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena if Confirmed
The Biden Administration's nominee to serve as watchdog for the DoD admitted UAP was "not an issue with which I am currently familiar,” but that he is "willing to look into that and take any action that’s appropriate.”
New Planet Found Orbiting Proxima Centauri
Scientists have detected signs of a third planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, which is Earth’s closest stellar neighbor.
Many Prefer VR to In-Person Therapy, New Research Shows
New research indicates virtual reality mediated therapy could be better in some cases than one-on-one sessions.
Apple is Using Artificial Intelligence and Music to Win the Music App Arms Race
Apple Inc. has recently acquired AI Music, a company using artificial intelligence and music to boost listener numbers.
What Was Pilot Thomas Mantell Chasing When His Plane Crashed in 1948?
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
This Real-Life Transformer Robot Can Drive, and Fly
Researchers have created a real-life transformer robot that can change from a driving vehicle to a flying one, and then back again.
Fusion Reactor Breakthrough Readies Stage for ITER
Researchers have produced the largest energy output from any fusion reactor to date using the exact type of fuel used by the sun.
Scientists May Have Found the Elusive Chemical Connection Between Food and Sex
From grapes and bananas to “popping cherries” and “buttering muffins,” food has long been associated with sex. This association may...
Origins of Life on Earth May Be Extraterrestrial After All
Researchers have shown that amino acids can form peptides, the building blocks of life, in space, potentially explaining the origin of life.
Birds with Big Brains Best at Resisting Climate Change
New research shows that birds with big brains are better at resisting climate change-induced shrinking than birds with smaller brains. Such loss of body volume has become prevalent across most bird species over the last 40 years, a phenomenon nearly...
A New Surgical Duct Tape Could Save Thousands of Lives
Engineers from MIT believe that they've created an effective surgical duct tape that can seal wounds and help the recovery process.
Underwater Breathing Crops Could Help in the Fight Against World Hunger
Researchers at Nagoya University believe that plants have special root structures that can help them with underwater breathing.
Your Office May Have Better Air Quality Than Your Home Does, New Research Says
Masks are more popular than ever thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While individuals are still figuring out ways to make masks properly fit without ear pain, others are concerned with air quality, and hopeful that masks can make a difference....
Scientists Make Cannabis Without Growing the Plant
BioHarvest Sciences has announced the successful production of 22 pounds of fully viable cannabis biomass without actually growing the plant.
China Reveals Its Newest Plans for Space Dominance
In a newly issued white paper, China has charted out the next five years of its space program's ambitious goals.
Science Just Validated These Mask Hacks That Work for Better Comfort
Social media has propagated several mask hacks. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge has tested them to see if they work.
Stellar Engines: As Galaxies Emit Light, Their Expansion Reveals a Unique Phenomenon
Our observation of the behavior of galaxies reveals phenomena that have received surprisingly little attention in the scientific literature.
Oversized Animal Weapons May Actually Be a Big Bluff
Oversized animal weapons may not indicate better fighters but instead may show the animal is cheating to appear more threatening.
Can Artificial Leaves Help Lessen the Impact of Climate Change?
Artificial leaves may be able to help offset climate change and reduce the need for fossil fuels by producing clean sources of energy.
Does Math Drive Camouflage Patterns in Animals?
New research from the University of Geneva suggests that the camouflage patterns of ocellated lizards may mimic a mathematical model.
New Research Could Make Small Quantum Computers a Bigger Part of Our Future
New research underway at MIT is paving the way toward smaller, more practical components for quantum computers.
In the Search for E.T., Moon Size Matters
New research indicates that the size of Earth’s moon relative to the size of the planet may have been key to the development of life.
New “Impossible” Plastic is Stronger than Steel
Researchers at MIT have created a new type of two-dimensional plastic that is stronger than steel or even bulletproof glass.
Opinion: When it Comes to the USAF and UAP, the Tide May Finally Be Turning
Is the USAF beginning to show serious concern regarding the UAP issue? It could be that the tide is finally turning.
Can Virtual Restaurants Actually be Successful?
Virtual restaurants may be the next new trend thanks to bitcoin and the COVID-19 pandemic causing social isolation.
The Cost of Coffee Will Continue to Climb Due to Climate Change
With climate change shrinking the areas where the Arabica coffee plant can grow, the price of coffee is steadily increasing.
Virtual Reality Avatars are Becoming More Lifelike, Spelling Trouble for Fake News
A new study shows that using AI algorithms can create more lifelike virtual reality avatars, making it harder to find what is real.
World’s Oldest Tortoise Still Doing His Thing Reptile Style
At 190 years old, Jonathan the "sexually active" tortoise has been declared the oldest living tortoise to ever live.
NASA’s Updated Transition Plan for the International Space Station Includes Crashing it Into the Pacific
NASA has updated its transition plan for the international space station, as it nears the end of its operational lifespan.
What’s The Air Force Really Trying To Hide?
Last June, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a public report entitled Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The report confirmed that...
Sorry Everybody, but Alcohol “Directly Causes” Cancer
Alcohol consumption directly causes a number of types of cancer regardless of other lifestyle choices, according to a new genetic study.
Why is the Air Force AWOL on the UAP Issue?
The U.S. Air Force and its component organizations have detected and tracked thousands of UAP from 2004 to 2021... but you wouldn't know that from their official statements on the subject.
Out of the Shadows: When Mainstream Media Began Taking the UFO Topic Seriously
When it comes to UFOs, the mainstream media only recently got into the game. Here are some of the major voices who helped make that happen.
AI: Intelligent Adaptation, or Barbarian Duplication?
Once we begin sending our assets to other planets, what should be our goal? There are two basic choices: AI, or the way of the barbarian.
Deep Space Travelers May Imitate Hibernating Squirrels
Deep space travelers and others suffering from muscle loss may be able to take advantage of a trick used by squirrels during hibernation.
Exoplanet Atmosphere Mapped by Researchers
Researchers have created a three-dimensional map of the atmosphere of an exoplanet 322 light-years from Earth. The resulting 3D map...
“Ghosts” of the Early Universe Reveal Clues, and Controversies, About the Formation of Galaxies
Astronomers have learned surprising things from the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe, a search that has also led to a few controversies.
Is the Cost of the Metaverse Limiting its Diversity?
The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment.
The Science of VR Vision: How Does Virtual Reality Imagery Work?
The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic for users to enjoy.
Ball Lightning First Described by 12th Century Monk
A text from a 12th-century English monk known for his interest in weather seems to be the first written account of ball lightning.
If you have Fewer Friends You may have Fewer Teeth
Social isolation and loneliness have been correlated with teeth loss, in a new study from NYU looking at over 4,000 adults.
Laser Beams to Power Satellites in Low Earth Orbit
A new project from researchers in the U.K is aiming to use laser beams to power satellites while they are out of sight of the sun.