Popular Artificial Sweeteners Probably Give You Cancer
French researchers have found a significant link between the regular use of artificial sweeteners and cancer.
Microsoft’s Azure Quantum Breakthrough Helps Make Quantum Computers a Reality
Microsoft's Azure Quantum program has found a new way to synthesize quantum computers, making them more of a reality in our future.
Is Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Dangerous?
Secondhand cannabis smoke, especially from bongs, contains high levels of carcinogens and particulate matter, according to new research.
Childhood Lead Exposure Likely Lowered IQs in Half of Americans
According to a recent study, the IQs of more than 170 million Americans are estimated to have been affected by childhood lead exposure.
Mars Rover Making Mad Dash to Tantalizing Life Target
NASA's Perseverance Rover is driving at a record-setting pace toward a river delta potentially teeming with signs of ancient life.
New Research Shows that Spider Silk can Help Create an Effective Cancer Treatment
A team of researchers has found a way to stabilize an important protein used in cancer treatment... using spider silk.
Israeli Laser Wall Operational by Years End
Israel has reaffirmed their plans to build a “laser wall” defense system, including initial deployment by the end of 2022.
A Collective of Internet Archivists is Working to Preserve Ukraine’s Presence on the Web
A collective of rogue archivists is working to preserve online resources created by Ukraine, which are at risk of being lost forever in the midst of the country's war with Russia.
Mental Health Experts Reveal Which Natural Medicines Actually Work and Which Don’t
An international team of researchers has assembled a 'best of the best' analysis of natural medicines used to treat mental health disorders.
Scientists Are Working to Map Psychedelic Use in the Brain
Humans have a long, rich history involving the use of psychedelics. Because of this, not all of the different kinds of...
The Silence of Snow
Avi Loeb recaps several points of discussion from a recent meeting with journalist Leslie Kean, where they discussed the Galileo Project and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Could A.I. Make COVID-19 Testing Easier?
An AI model developed by West Virginia University looks at demographic areas to determine areas in need of COVID-19 testing.
Could An App Lower Your Risk of a Heart Attack?
A new app developed by the Scripps Research Institute can help calculate how likely someone is to have coronary artery disease.
How Anxiety Directly Increases or Decreases Motivation
New research indicates that low anxiety individuals become extra-motivated by stress, while high anxiety individuals essentially shut down.
UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 30
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...
Meet Ghost Bat: Boeing’s AI-Controlled Combat Drone
Boeing and the RAAF have officially announced the naming of their latest AI-controlled air combat drone, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
Panspermia: Meteors and Spores to the Fore
What is the evidence for the controversial theory of panspermia? Could simple forms of life really survive in outer space?
Long Before the Phoenix Lights There Was “Incident 40”
Before the Phoenix Lights, "Incident 40" involved photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black.
Analysis: Newly Released Version of Once-Classified Report Presents New Clues About the U.S. Government’s UAP Investigations
A once-classified version of the ODNI's June 2021 UAP report presents a clearer picture of the U.S. government's UAP investigations, but also raises new questions.
UPDATE: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine- Day 29
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries,...
Being Read on Reddit: How an AI Model can Predict a User’s Mental Health
Researchers with Dartmouth College are using AI algorithms on Reddit to try and diagnose if users have mental disorders.
Man Who Received Genetically-Modified Pig Heart Transplant Died
On March 9th, the University of Maryland Medical Center announced that the recipient of a pig heart transplant had passed away.
The Substitute for the Drake Equation in Extraterrestrial Space Archaeology
The likelihood of us finding extraterrestrial technological objects depends on our willingness to look for them, and not just on whether the extraterrestrials had sent them.
This Experiment Could Show Whether Information is a ‘Fifth Element’
A newly proposed experiment could prove (or disprove) that information itself is the fifth element of physical matter.
NASA’s Airborn Observatory SOFIA Makes Its Way to South America to Study Nearby Galaxies
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is equipped for scanning the South American skies with a reflecting telescope mounted aboard a Boeing 747SP.
Does Russia Still Have a Path to Victory in Ukraine?
All indications point to Ukrainian forces having defeated Russia’s initial military campaign by week four of its invasion. Moscow’s initial...
NASA’s Roman Telescope to Directly Image Exoplanets
NASA is currently building the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope in hopes of directly imaging smaller and fainter exoplanets.
Resurrected Rats: Creating Hybrid Species that were Previously Extinct
Researchers are now working to resurrect the extinct Christmas Island rat species with the help of what are called hybrid mechanisms.
Will AI Become Part of Our Future Legal System?
India is one of the first countries looking into whether AI can help make their legal system more efficient.
The Strange Truth Behind the Toad Lickers
Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous.
Deputy Commander of the Russian National Guard Ousted
As Moscow continues to face fierce resistance in the third week of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has reportedly fired,...
Sermon of The Long Knives – An Analysis of Putin’s Latest War Cry
On March 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a fiery speech to Russian cabinet members, offering a strong message that...
General Relativity Instead of Modified Gravity
The proper interpretation of recently acquired satellite data relies on Einstein's theory of general relativity, which still presents the best description of gravity as we know it.
A New DNA Test is a “Skeleton Key” for Hard-to-Diagnose Genetic Diseases
Using a technique called nanopore sequencing, researchers can use this new type of DNA test to look for hard-to-diagnose genetic diseases.
Could Cow Milk Proteins Offer a New Way to Fight COVID-19?
New research suggests that cow milk proteins could boost the body's immune system, helping to fight against the coronavirus.
Technology of the Future Could Turn Radio Waves into Electricity
A new invention uses radio waves to harvest electricity, an innovation that could potentially make waves within the energy industry.
Do Spiders Fly Using Electricity?
New research shows that spiders who use silk threads to fly may be tapping into electricity in the Earth's atmosphere for lift.
NASA Funds Next Phase of Exoplanet Hunting Starshade
NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has granted new funding to develop a working orbital starshade.
Nearing a Crossroads: Latest Assessment of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since Russia first supported an invasion of the eastern Donbas region and...
Intelligent Communication: Understanding and Adaptation
There could be more than merely distance that separates us from other intelligent life that exists in our universe.
Scientific Conference on Anomalous Aerospace Phenomena To Convene This Summer
One of the largest scientific conferences dealing with the study of anomalous phenomena occurring in U.S. airspace has just been announced, according to a leading scientific coalition that studies aerial mysteries.
Metaverse Mammoths: How Museums and VR are Working Together to Make Learning More COVID-19 Friendly
The combination of museums and VR is helping to create new exhibits that are both immersive, and more COVID-19 friendly.
“Overcrowded With The Dead”: Latest On Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine- Day 20
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries,...
Drinking Too Much Alcohol Ages Your Brain, New Research Says
A new study reveals a dramatic shift in how alcohol and the brain interact, showing faster brain aging with more alcohol use.
It’s All in Your Head…Phones: New Research into Earbuds and the Art of Persuasion
New research suggests that headphone use changes the listening experience, as well as how persuasive a voice sounds to us.
Was This Underreported Fighter Plane Crash UFO-Related?
Multiple FOIA requests were sent to the Air Force based on the assumption that if one of their planes had gone down and they had lost a pilot, they would clearly have taken an interest... but did they?
Help Me China! Help! – Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries,...
Opinion: UFOs are a National Security Concern; the USAF Needs to Come Clean
Retired USAF officers have reported UAP in close proximity to military sites for decades. It is time for congress to demand answers.
Planetary Storm Chasers: New Findings About Venus’ Wind Speeds
New findings about Venus' wind speeds provide valuable insights about the atmosphere and origins of the planet.
Buy This eBike, and You Might Save an Elephant
Swedish eBike designer CAKE has pledged to fight animal poaching by donating one of their specially designed eBikes for each one purchased.