Mysterious Transient Object Detected by Astronomers Packs a Powerful Pulsar Punch
Astronomers have spotted a transient object they say is unique—and potentially a lot more energetic—than past examples they have witnessed, according to new research.
Physicists Might Have Developed a Way to Make an Atomic Laser Stay on Forever
Physicists at the University of Amsterdam may have developed a novel system that allows the continuous use of an atomic laser.
Survival of the Optimist: Designing Our Indefinite Future in Space
To paraphrase Darwin’s “survival of the fittest”, when it comes to our future in space, everything may hinge on “survival of the optimist.”
Gravity Mystery Could Soon be Solved with Help From This Mind-Bending New Theoretical Model
Gravity remains one of the great mysteries of modern physics, and this Toronto-based researcher thinks a new theoretical model may finally help to resolve it.
This Famous Effect of Space Travel Seen in “Star Wars” Can Now Be Tested in the Lab
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are looking at the Unruh effect, an obscurely named sci-fi staple famously depicted in "Star Wars".
Researchers Were Stunned by What They Recently Found Deep Under Antarctica
Researchers in Antarctica were shocked to find a thriving community of crab-like creatures living under the ice.
Could UAP Have Kinship to Our AI Systems?
If some UAPs represent extraterrestrial AI systems, perhaps their appearance in recent government data was triggered by us being on the verge of developing sentient AI systems.
“Impossible” Time Crystals May Actually Exist, According to New Research
Time crystals were once thought to be an impossibility. However, new research from Lancaster University suggests otherwise.
Summer of the Saucers
In 1947, the public narrative about flying saucers began with the Kenneth Arnold sighting, deepened in mystery with the Roswell crash, saw the creation of both the Air Force and the CIA, then ended with the famous Twining Memo… and nothing has been the same since.
Summer Solstice 2022 Continues an Ancient and Mysterious Astronomical Tradition
Today marks the arrival of summer solstice 2022, resulting in the longest day of the year and heralding the arrival of summer.
An Anomaly Detected Deep Underground Could Point to New Fundamental Physics
A recent experiment deep below Russia's Caucasus mountains points to the existence of a new elementary particle: the sterile neutrino.
These Plastic-Eating Superworms Could Stop Earth’s Plastic Pollution Problems
New research from the University of Queensland reveals that superworms possess a gut that may allow them to digest Styrofoam.
What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?
A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.
How This Art Marketplace is Changing the Ways People Get Their Art Online
The wide variety of works available through Fine Art America makes it a marketplace you can visit today and for years to come.
How Science Tried, and Failed, to Find a “Gay Gene”
For decades, science has tried to find a "gay gene," an alleged genetic component that determines sexual orientation. Here's why it failed.
Mach Nine Stargazer Spaceplane is Finally Revealed
Aviation startup Venus Aerospace has finally revealed new animation and key specifications of its Stargazer spaceplane.
NASA’s UAP Study: Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
NASA's announcement that it will study unidentified aerial phenomena is a win-win for science, as it follows similar efforts by the DOD and civilian groups like the Galileo Project.
Could a Multiverse Actually Exist?
There are many theories to why a multiverse may exist, but are difficult to prove due to a lack of evidence.
Did China’s “Sky Eye” Radio Telescope Detect Alien Signals? Not So “FAST”
China's Sky Eye telescope recently detected a series of "suspicious" signals, but are they signs of intelligent life, or something else?
How the Country’s Largest Real Estate Investment Platform Thrives
With the prevalent role real estate plays in the economy and your money’s potential growth, at this point it’s only a matter of figuring out how to get into investing in the smartest, most cost-effective way.
China’s Chang’E-5 Lunar Lander Just Made a Surprising Discovery on the Moon
New evidence of water located on the lunar surface has been discovered in samples being studied by the Chang'E-5 lunar lander.
Could Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Help Smokers Quit in the Long Term?
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) may offer a way to help people avoid relapse when they quit smoking.
New Images from the James Webb Space Telescope Reveal More Information about Our Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently dispatched a new series of stellar images captured by its high-powered camera system. The...
“Why is He Such a Jerk?” Research Reveals Why Middle-Aged Men May Fall Into This Weird Demographic
A new study from the University of Georgia has found a similarity between people with bad attitudes: many of them are middle-aged men.
Could Dinosaurs Survive in the Modern World? The New Jurassic Park Movie Says Yes
The new Jurassic Park: World Domination movie asks the question: could dinosaurs survive in today's society?
The Beginner’s Mind of Machine Learning
As advances in machine learning continue, we can expect to see fewer of the "beginner's mistakes" of its early experimental phase.
NASA Details Plans for New Study to Investigate Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, and "will be made available to the public."
“Technological Selection” in the Race to Interstellar Space
We have become ever more technologically selective, a preparatory work to becoming adept in space, where technological selection rules.
Air Force War Games Match Lasers & Kinetic Weapons
The U.S. Air Force is running war game simulations putting cutting-edge fighter-mounted lasers and kinetic energy weapons systems to the test
A New Microchip Powered by Your Phone Can Test for Diseases
Researchers from the University of Minnesota are developing a microchip that can be used to test for diseases
Is Reality an Illusion? New Research Explores How Perception Influences Physical Responses
New research on perception feeds into the debate that reality is, fundamentally, just an illusion.
Smart Device is Tricking Metals to Behaving like Other Metals within Electronic Devices
A new smart device is tricking metals into behaving like more valuable metals used in electronic devices, helping with the metal shortage.
With Age Comes Wisdom: Life’s Astronomical Puzzles
While humans have gleaned a tremendous amount of knowledge about the universe, there are several astronomical puzzles about our lives that remain mysterious.
UFO at the Miami Air and Sea Show?
Did retired NBA agent David Sugarman recently capture video of a UFO at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach?
The Dangers of AI: Bad Algorithms are a More Immediate Danger than Ultron
What if machine learning models like GPT-3 are doing more harm than good?
Coffee Alters Brain Connectivity to Make You Smarter
Coffee improves the functional connectivity within the human brain, making it operate at a higher level of efficiency, new research says.
Documents Reveal Alleged Russian PSYOP Instructions For Dealing With Ukrainians
Kremlin documents purportedly reveal instructions to Russian soldiers on conducting effective psychological operations, or PSYOP, when dealing with Ukrainians in...
Alleviating the Tyranny of the Rocket Equation Through Intergalactic Travel at Low Accelerations
Could there be new physics that suppresses the dreadful exponent of the rocket equation?
Could the Double-Slit Experiment Finally be Solved?
The famous double-slit experiment has puzzled scientists for decades, but now a new breakthrough might change our perception of it.
Could Depression Be Linked to Certain Proteins in Our Food?
New research details the possible links between certain proteins like proline and individuals who suffer with depression.
Incursions at the Border: Homeland Security Agents Tell of Encounters With Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Sightings and video footage of aerial objects that defied explanation led one Customs and Border Patrol Agent to push for the creation of a UAP Task Force within the DHS.
The Galactic Trading Card of Human Civilization
A curious civilization seeking to increase its scientific knowledge by exploring the unknown will win the Galactic contest of trading cards.
Interstellar Kites: Galactic Surfing on Light?
Here’s hoping that they are some interstellar environmentalists out there who have already started to clean our cosmic neighborhood.
Good News About Blueberries, this Fruit Can Help Reduce Risk for Prediabetes and Dementia
A recent study has linked the consumption of blueberries with lower risks of dementia as well as prediabetes.
Russia Using Smartphone “Game” To Recruit Ukrainian Children as Unwitting Spies
Russian intelligence is using smartphone games to turn children into unwitting spies to help locate Ukrainian military and strategic installations.
Navy Funding Drone that Can Fly for 10 Days Straight
The United States Navy is investing in a record-breaking drone that can stay aloft without refueling for up to ten...
Adam and Eve and the Garden of AI: Looking at Human Origins
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping to better preserve the past, and connect it to the present. From composing symphonies...
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
Scientists Want to Send A Message Across the Galaxy. Will ET Understand?
While some scientists worry about contacting ET, others doubt we’ll hear anything back (at least any time soon).
The Curious Case of Project Blue Book Incident 88
"Incident 88", a multiple witness sighting in the Project Blue Book files remains a cold case... and leaves us with many questions.