DNA Study Confirms Evidence of the Oldest Domesticated Horse in America
The recent fossil discovery of a domesticated horse tooth is expanding our knowledge of the history of the early Americas.
Extraterrestrial Intelligence: What is Our Rating on the Cosmic Dating Scene?
Avi Loeb shares his insights on the first Galileo Project conference and the scientific search for the relics left behind by extraterrestrial intelligence.
Consciousness Mystery Could Be Solved By This Compelling New Physics Theory
A new physics theory proposes novel solutions to a longstanding mystery, which philosophers call the hard problem of consciousness.
Research Suggests Smartphones Could Help Improve Your Memory, But There’s a Catch
A new study from University College London looked at how a smartphone could improve memory as a way to store extra information.
Rare and Unexplained, Scientists May Soon Solve the Mystery of Lightning “Superbolts”
For decades, scientists have been aware of the existence of a rare and mysterious form of lightning known as superbolts.
China’s New Top Secret Spaceplane Looks Awkwardly Familiar
China recently launched its new top-secret spaceplane, which is believed to look awkwardly similar to the U.S.'s X-37B spaceplane.
How Liquid Water is Stored on Exoplanets Could Shed More Light on Extraterrestrial Life
New research reveals more about the atmospheric conditions needed to find liquid water, which may help in the search for extraterrestrial life.
New Species Discovery Reveals a Mysterious Deep-Sea Giant in the Gulf of Mexico
A monstrous new variety of deep-sea isopod has been discovered deep below the waters of the southern Gulf of Mexico, according to new research published by an international team.
Did Scientists Just Prove the Existence of a Mirror Universe?
Researchers trying to explain cosmic expansion say they have found an elegant and simple solution: the existence of a mirror universe.
Are Incels the Future Face of Terrorism?
A look at the dark online world of incels, an online community of mostly young men who share extreme views based on their perception of being unable to attract women sexually.
Habitable Zone Super-Earth Found Just 37 Light Years Away
Japanese researchers say they have spotted a “super-earth” exoplanet orbiting within the star's habitable zone a mere 37 light years away.
In the Hunt for Technosignatures, Researchers Now Say to Add Searches For Urban Lights on Alien Worlds
In the search for intelligent alien life, a research team now suggests looking for technosignatures that include urban lights on distant worlds.
New Study Suggests that Quantum Dots Could be Made Out of Beer Waste
Research out of Canada has found beer waste can be used to make quantum dots, devices used in medicine, electronics, and other applications.
Cosmic Origins: When Did the First Stars Form?
Stars could not have existed during early phases of the universe because the extreme heat would have dispersed them. Hence, the question: When did the first stars form?
This Awesome System of “Living” Lasers Displays Swarm Behavior
From guns to lightsabers, lasers have been powerful forces in the world of science fiction. But in reality, lasers have uses very different from the kinds of futuristic weaponry of fiction, assisting in medical procedures, a range of electronic devices,...
Opinion: What Amnesty International Got Wrong in its Ukraine Endangering Civilians Claim
In accusing the Ukrainian military of unnecessarily placing civilians in harm, Amnesty International showed off remarkable unfamiliarity with military operations.
Interstellar Archaeology: The Search for Non-Terrestrial Artifacts
If anomalous, non-terrestrial artifacts exist in space, using the best tools at our disposal through "interstellar archaeology" may find them.
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...
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...
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.