Can AI’s Machine Learning Process Actually be Unbiased?
AI's machine learning process has shown biases due to faulty training data. New research from MIT suggests these biases can be overcome.
Perseverance Rover Spots Artificial Object on Mars
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has photographed something or the red planet’s surface that is clearly not natural.
Russian Government Threatens Media To Accept Alternate Reality of Ukrainian Invasion
Russia’s federal communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, demanded that media outlets in the country not describe Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine as an “assault, invasion, or declaration of war.” Outlets who failed to comply with the order, including not deleting previous news...
The Battle For Kyiv: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Day 2
Intense fighting continues to rage along large portions of Ukraine following the first twenty-four hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Science Suggests a Solution to the Mystery of Schizophrenia
New research has found a possible protein that could cause schizophrenia, giving hope for effective schizophrenia treatment options.
Cannabis Shows Promising Results for Treating PTSD
A clinical trial conducted by Soroka University Medical Center has shown promising results in treating PTSD with cannabis.
Tatooine-Like Exoplanet Confirmed
Astronomers have confirmed an exoplanet orbiting two suns similar to Luke Skywalker’s fictional home Tatooine in the 1977 movie Star Wars.
The More Weed, the More Likely You’ll Bleed
Research from the Ottawa Hospital shows a significant rise in emergency hospital visits, implying a change for the cannabis retail market.
Russia Launches Military Invasion of Ukraine
In the early morning hours, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned televised plea to the citizens of Russia to stop their leadership from invading his country. “The Ukraine on your news and Ukraine in real life are two completely...
Watch eVTOL Air Taxi Transition Mid-Flight
A new video from eVTOL designer Autoflight shows their Prosperity I vehicle transition from vertical takeoff to horizontal flight in mid-air.
NASA Rocket Ready to Chase Pulsating Aurora
NASA is readying the launch of a new rocket that will try to figure out what causes one aspect of the aurora borealis to pulsate.
Does Your Brain Replay Your “Best Life” When You Die?
A new study says your brain may be “active and coordinated” during your time of death, potentially replaying the highlights of your life. Furthermore, the same research indicates the brain may be pre-programmed to orchestrate the whole after-death recall ordeal....
The Milky-Way’s Gifts to Life Expectancy
We live in the gravitational potential well of the Milky Way galaxy, and therefore we age more slowly than the cosmos at large. By how much?
Jurassic Bark: Evidence for Dinosaur Respiratory Infections
A new study from Ohio University has the first fossil to show evidence of a dinosaur respiratory infection.
Project Sign: What Did the Air Force Think About “Spacemen” in 1948?
Modern questions about UAP mirror what was being debated seventy years ago during Project Sign, the first USAF study of the phenomenon.
Don’t Run Forrest: How Climate Change is Affecting Endurance Athletes
New research shows that climate change may even impact endurance athletes, and could lead to more injuries.
Kitchen Sponges Are Even More Disgusting Than You Thought
Researchers have determined that an everyday kitchen sponge provides an ideal environment for the proliferation of E, Coli bacteria.
Light Sail Could Reach Proxima Centauri in 20 Years
Researchers have proposed a light sail design that should be able to survive the stresses of an interstellar voyage.
An Increase in Technology Dependence May be Natural, Says a Tech Expert
Average screen time has risen significantly in the wake of COVID-19, but this could only be the beginning of technology dependence.
Solar Power Without Direct Sunlight? This Researcher Says It’s Possible
An engineering student from the Philippines has created a solar panel that doesn’t require direct sunlight to generate power.
Maybe It’s Your Tone: How Dogs Recognize Their Owners
A new study from Hungary shows that dogs use just the voice of their owner to process owner recognition and find their owner.
Will The Olympics’ Newest Narc be a Drug-Sniffing A.I.?
The Olympics have had a long history of athletic doping occurring, but a new AI system could put a stop to that happening.
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 of space. A follow-up to previous fire-analyzing missions, this decidedly dangerous undertaking hopes to increase fire safety for future colonists...
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....
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...
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.