In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery
Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.
Russia’s Withdrawal from the ISS May Quicken the Arrival of Future Private Space Stations
Russia's withdrawal from the ISS could cause a lot of future problems, and hints at trends toward private space stations.
Free-Flying Robots and Sample Returns Are the Focus For Expedition 67 Crew Aboard the ISS
The Expedition 67 crew is currently working with free-flying robots aboard the ISS in its efforts to improve future science missions in orbit.
Dark Matter Mystery Comes Into Focus With New Mapping of Distant Galaxies
For the first time, scientists have mapped the dark matter around distant galaxies in a cosmological analysis that studies high redshift galaxies, according to new research.
This Curvy Quantum Physics Discovery Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Reality
A recent discovery in the field of quantum physics by researchers at Purdue University has opened the doorway to a whole new way of looking at our physical reality.
U.S. Military Tests Record-Setting Ultra-Endurance Stratospheric Drone
Currently, the U.S. military is testing an ultra-endurance stratospheric drone capable of flying continuously for months without refueling and at altitudes over 70,000 feet. Dubbed the “Zephyr,” the stratospheric drone has the potential to be a game-changer when it comes...
MIT Scientists Just Did Something Remarkable With Holograms and 19th Century Technology
Employing holograms and an odd phenomenon in physics used in color photography, an MIT team has produced an all-new color printing technique.
Pfizer Will Use Virtual Reality to Help Build its Innovative New Sterile Injectables Plant
With the help of virtual reality (VR) technologies, Pfizer is creating a "virtual factory" that will harness digital twin technology.
Search Underway For Russian Soldier Filmed Castrating, Murdering Ukrainian POW
A search is said to be underway for the Russian soldier seen torturing and castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war in a sickening video that recently appeared online. The video, which first appeared on several pro-Russian Telegram channels Thursday evening,...
Physicists Discover Strange New Phase of Matter in Experiment With Quantum Computers
Physicists have created a newly seen phase of matter with two possible time dimensions by beaming a laser pulse into a quantum computer.
Don’t Think About It: How Does Our Brain Control Unwanted Thoughts?
New research addressing how people cope with unwanted thoughts has revealed new strategies that may help us control the way we think.
With The Belgorod, Russia Bulks Up its “Other,” Secret Navy
The world's longest submarine recently entered the shadowy fleet of Russia's "other," highly-secretive navy.
Strange Science: The Crazy Things Researchers Have Done in the Name of Science
Researchers in the past have been more than willing to do strange things in the name of science, often with very questionable results.
Could a Hackathon Series Help Advance the Military’s Technology?
A new hackathon has been announced in collaboration between the USSF and USAF as part of the BRAVO series of collaborative events.
Evidence of an Ancient Sea Monster Just Turned Up in an Unlikely Place, but it Wasn’t Loch Ness
New fossil evidence is changing what we thought we knew about plesiosaurs... and here's why it has some people talking about Loch Ness.
DeepMind Researchers Say Their AI Can Learn Physics With Help From Optical Illusions
Researchers with DeepMind have succeeded in teaching an AI system fundamental ideas in physics using videos of optical illusions.
The Bright Side of the Moon
Interstellar travel would require major investments. Instead, first we should examine the objects that arrive in our solar system from interstellar space.
Life Not As We Know It: Probing the Nature of Dark Matter
If any civilizations out there use dark matter or dark energy to fuel their spacecraft, they may be harder to detect than we might assume.
Feud Between NASA and China Reveals the Difficulties of a Moon Takeover
Recently, speculation has been rife that either China or the U.S. may have aspirations to attempt a moon take-over.
The Aristarchus Anomaly: What China Found on the Moon Could Help Solve a Centuries-Old Mystery
Astronomers have long reported sightings of mysterious flashes of light from within the Aristarchus crater, and new data could help scientists understand their source.
This Magnetic Material Seems to Bend the Laws of Physics by Freezing at Hotter Temperatures
A magnetic material seems to freeze and become stronger at warmer temperatures. Physicists believe they may understand why.
Artemis-I: NASA Has Its Eyes on the Moon as it Preps For Future Mars Missions
NASA's Artemis-I mission has set a trio of possible dates for the space agency's first official launch to the Moon in 50 years.
Hearing Noises During your Dreams Might be Normal, According to New Research
New research suggests that hearing noises while we dream could be far more common than scientists once expected.
The Pentagon Just Revealed the New Name of Its UAP Investigative Office
The DoD says the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the newest iteration of its UAP investigations, will continue the efforts of the UAP Task Force.
Mysterious “String” Spotted by Mars Rover Suddenly Disappears
A piece of string-like material photographed on Mars by the Perseverance Rover just last week has suddenly disappeared.
The U.S. Air Force is Gearing Up For Action With Its New Fighter-Mounted Lasers
After years of testing and development, the United States Air Force has received its first delivery of fully functional, fighter-mounted lasers.
Upcoming Psyche Mission Could Help Determine if Asteroid is Actually a Protoplanet
NASA's Psyche mission scheduled for later this year may be able to determine whether a curious asteroid is in fact a protoplanet.
A Newly Discovered Dinosaur Could Explain the Advantage of Having Tiny Arms
Researchers have discovered a new dinosaur, Meraxes gigas, that may help answer the question of why some large dinosaurs had tiny arms.
The First Bits of the Cosmos Caught in Webb’s Web
Could new data being obtained by the James Webb Space Telescope confirm past forecasts about our universe?
Could Inosine be the Miracle Cure for Weight Loss?
Researchers say a molecule called inosine may trigger the brown fat cell-burning process in a new study that could revolutionize weight loss.
“Impossible” Neutron Breakthrough is Made, Building on Famous Double-Slit Experiment
A physics first in neutron interferometry that builds on the famous “double slit” experiment has led to a surprising breakthrough.
Space Dust Gives Asteroids a Rough Appearance, Latest Studies of Asteroid Bennu Show
Asteroids provide an extremely important resource for astronomers, which includes the way they help to unravel clues about planetary origins....
MDMA Could Be the Next Big Thing in Trauma Treatment, Research Suggests
MDMA-assisted therapy may one day prove to be valuable for helping trauma survivors recover from their PTSD.
Deep Learning “Ice Breaker” Missile Finally Revealed
Air, land, and sea-launch-able, the fully autonomous, AI-controlled missile known as the Ice Breaker has finally been revealed.
Could Artificial Blood Actually Help with the Blood Shortage Crisis?
Artificial blood is a novel potential solution to the current blood shortage crisis occurring across the U.S.
How 3D-Printed Robotic Ammonites are Helping Bring Ancient Fossils to Life
Using 3D-printed robotic ammonites, researchers from the University of Utah were able to learn more about how these ancient animals moved.
Looking to the Skies, Astronomers Assemble the New Eyes and Brain of the Galileo Project
The new telescopes of the Galileo Project provide a unique observatory with innovative capabilities. What will they help us learn about UAP?
Missing X-Rays in Black Hole Mystery May Be Explained in New Study of “Spaghettified” Star
Astronomers witnessed the shredding of a star by a supermassive black hole that “spaghettified” it in an event 215 million light-years away.
Death by Space Junk? Concerning Report Warns That the Risk is Higher Than You Think
A new report says that there is a six to 10 percent chance space junk will seriously injure or kill someone on Earth in the next decade.
Fleeced and Furious: Russia’s FSB Steals Car from Russian Military, First Stolen From Ukraine
In a bizarre series of events, Russia's FSB steals a car from the Russian military that was originally stolen from Ukraine.
A Sustainable Lunar Outpost Could Become a Reality With Help From This Company
NASA is working with AI SpaceFactory, a deep tech company, to develop a lunar outpost printed with recycled materials.
Stunning First Images From James Webb Space Telescope Mark “Dawn of a New Era” for NASA
The first complete set of images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, “the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope,” was just revealed by NASA.
In Psychedelic Therapy, The “Mystical Experience” Could Be Key
A recent study further supports that altered states of consciousness are the key to psychedelic therapy, after finding no positive impact from psilocybin microdosing.
Could China be Headed to Neptune Soon?
China has published a new proposal for an orbiter spacecraft that it says is capable of traveling to planet Neptune by 2040.
James Webb Space Telescope First Image Unveiled in Early Preview at the White House
President Joe Biden has unveiled one of the first images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in an early debut at the White House.
Will Future Spacecraft Use ‘Jaws’ Bacteria to Make Rocket Fuel?
Researchers say they have successfully used everyday bacteria to create the key ingredient for rocket fuel.
U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System
The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.
The Hudson Valley UFOs: How the Media Reacted to a 1980s UFO Flap
Jazz Shaw revisits an unusual series of sightings of aerial objects in upstate New York in the 1980s, known today as the Hudson Valley UFO flap.
Sunlight and the Extinction of Gamma-Rays
Our ultimate cosmic destiny is to become dark matter. For now, let’s enjoy the light show while it lasts.
NASA’s Launch of CAPSTONE’s CubeSat Paves the Way for Next Phase of Space Exploration
NASA recently launched CubeSat, a small satellite that will help the space agency prepare for its forthcoming Artemis missions.