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Roman Germanic Skull

Genetic Research Reframes Archaeological Understanding of How the Germanic People Arose 1500-Years-Ago in the Roman Collapse

cyclops median eye

Scientists Propose Our Eyes Evolved From This Ancient “Cyclops” Organ

Volcano Younger Dryas

Volcanic Apocalypse? New Research Pushes Back on the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis

supersoldiers

The 5 Sci-Fi Tech Developments That Make Tomorrow’s Supersoldiers Totally Badass

S.T. Campitelli·August 4, 2021
Supersoldiers are a common sight in sci-fi, but some very real tech developments may be changing science fiction into science fact.
marijuana

Marijuana on the Mind? This Cannabinoid May Be Able to Treat Epilepsy, Study Says

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2021
Researchers studying how the brain calms epileptic seizures found a cannabinoid similar to those in marijuana may help with future treatment.

“Failed Stars” Are Being Used To Understand Exoplanets

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2021
Researchers developed a new technique to look at brown dwarfs, also known as “failed stars,” with hopes of shedding some light on exoplanets.
human interface

Could a Human Interface Lead to the Creation of Empathic Virtual Reality?

B.K. Bass·August 2, 2021
Can virtual reality allow a human interface via simulations that create realistic experiences, complete with real emotions?

Famous Chef Julia Child Developed ‘Shark Repellent’ For the Navy

Harrison Kass·August 2, 2021
Famous Chef Julia Child was known for bringing French cuisine to America, but she also helped the Navy and the OSS develop shark repellent.
F-22 Raptor

F-22 Raptor To Be Removed From Action by 2030, USAF Reveals

Candy Chan·July 30, 2021
The USAF is planning on taking the F-22 Raptor out of its lineup by 2030, despite being its premier and second-newest fighter jet.
child

Childhood’s End?: India’s Population Control Policy and Our Sterile Future

Candy Chan·July 30, 2021
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has proposed legislation to implement a two-child policy and voluntary sterilization program. 
climate change

Climate Change May Be Weakening Earth’s Vital Signs, New Study Says

Liam Stewart·July 29, 2021
While the history of human-caused climate change is relatively short given the Earth’s lifespan, it has also been occurring for longer than many may realize.
dolphins

Forget Extraterrestrials: What if UFOs Were Piloted by Dolphins?

Jazz Shaw·July 29, 2021
While many scientists downplay the idea of extraterrestrials visiting Earth, looking at a seemingly crazy alternative hypothesis makes for an interesting thought experiment.
nft book publishing

Meet The Sci-Fi Authors Trying to Democratize Book Publishing Through NFTs

Christopher Plain·July 28, 2021
A pair of sci-fi authors ventured bravely into the world of NFT publishing, selling their book and visual art in a purely 21st century way.
Pentagon

Pentagon Report Is Helping Prime Australia for Possible Future UAP Studies

Violeta Matijević Bagia·July 28, 2021
A recent government report on UAP resulted in increased media attention, and individuals of high standing taking more interest in the topic.

Harvard-Led Team Launches New Project To Investigate “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”

Tim McMillan·July 27, 2021
A new Harvard led project aims to find scientific proof of extraterrestrial life, including examining reports of "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena."
curiosity

Curiosity Rover Finds That Signs of Martian Life May Have Been Erased

Liam Stewart·July 27, 2021
Researchers studied Martian materials collected by Curiosity, leading them to believe that proof of Martian life may have been wiped from existence.
alien

Our Cosmic Neighbors: Is There Alien Technology in Our Solar System?

Christopher Plain·July 26, 2021
Scientists have been hunting for ET in our solar system for a decade, and new efforts may prove aliens are hanging out in our cosmic backyard.
southchinasea

South China Sea Tensions Rise as USAF Sending Two Dozen Stealth Fighters To The Area

Candy Chan·July 26, 2021
The Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to Guam, near the South China Sea, for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. 
future of fishing

As Fish Stocks Continue to Be Depleted, What is the Future of Fishing?

Coty Perry·July 23, 2021
Scientists predict we will deplete our fishing stocks by 2050, which begs a big question: What is the future of fishing?
rover

InSight Mission Shows Us What Mars Looks Like Beneath Its Surface, And It’s A Bit Weird

Candy Chan·July 22, 2021
Mars' inner structure has been unveiled by the international team of NASA's InSight mission, and some of the findings tell a curious tale.
bat bomb

America’s Secret Bat Bomb: Dropping Exploding Bats on Japan To Win the Second World War

Harrison Kass·July 22, 2021
“Couldn’t millions of bats be fitted with incendiary bombs and dropped from planes?" With those typed words, the US developed the "Bat Bomb."

After Trolling America’s UFO Curiosity, Russia Reveals Its New Sukhoi “Checkmate” Fighter Jet

Tim McMillan·July 21, 2021
After a week of trolling the US over its renewed interest in UFOs, Russia formally unveiled its new prototype fighter...
Havana Syndrome

Havana Syndrome Incidents Strike Europe, With Up to 200 Americans Affected

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2021
New incidents involving “Havana Syndrome” have been ongoing, according to officials who say additional cases have occurred on a nearly weekly basis.
Pegasus

Pegasus Spyware Reportedly Being Used To Spy on Thousands, Including Journalists and Human Rights Activists

Tim McMillan·July 21, 2021
Recent reports claim Pegasus spyware is being used to covertly spy on thousands of unsuspecting mobile phone users across the globe. 
white dwarf

Shields Up! White Dwarf Stellar Winds May Serve as Planetary Defense Shields

Christopher Plain·July 21, 2021
New research suggests that stellar winds produced by white dwarf stars could serve as "defense shields" for potentially habitable planets.
UFO

Government UFO Data Should be Studied by Scientists, This Astronomer Says

Micah Hanks·July 20, 2021
Americans have been left wondering whether information the U.S. government is collecting on UFO incidents will be provided to scientists for independent evaluation.
neutron stars

Neutron Stars are Full of Mountain Ranges That You Can Barely See

Liam Stewart·July 20, 2021
New research has shown that the mountains on neutron stars may not be very mountainous at all, only being a fraction of a millimeter in size.
universal translator

Universal Translators: Going Beyond the Meaning of Words

Phillip Knight Scott·July 19, 2021
Universal translators allow for seamless communication between alien species in science fiction. What happens when they break?

Ancient Plagues and New Evidence That Prepared Humanity for Today’s COVID Crisis

Candy Chan·July 19, 2021
A new study reveals that the Black Death had spread much farther than previously thought. Could it be that ancient plagues taught us lessons?
wormhole

This Surprising Discovery May Hold the Key to Unraveling Wormholes

Liam Stewart·July 16, 2021
It may be only a matter of time before technology is able to confirm yet another exciting and mysterious aspect of our universe: the potential existence of wormholes.
Forensic Geology

Scientists Examine New Ways Forensic Geology Can Track Criminals

Tim McMillan·July 16, 2021
In a new study, researchers examined new ways forensic geology, can be used to help police to track down criminals. 
Checkmate

Is Russia Trolling America’s UFO Interest While Teasing a New Mystery Aircraft?

Tim McMillan·July 15, 2021
In a cryptic tweet, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) appeared to troll the United States over its renewed interest in...
radiation therapy

New Cancer-Killing Radiation Therapy Gets an Upgrade from Quantum Physics

Candy Chan·July 15, 2021
Cancer cells die within three days with radiation therapy enhanced by iodine particles, according to new research.
space force

Report Urges U.S. Space Force to Begin Preparing for Space Military Action

Liam Stewart·July 14, 2021
A report urges the United States Space Force to prepare for action in space, which may become the next point of global military interest. 
wearable technology

Power at Your Fingertips: New Wearable Technology Powers Devices with Sweat

Candy Chan·July 14, 2021
This new wearable technology is able to generate power even when users are asleep, taking the idea of "power napping" to a whole new level.

Do Robot Farmers Dream of Electric Tomatoes? New Paper Predicts Our Farming Future

Liam Stewart·July 13, 2021
Farming robots could lead us towards an environmentally friendly abundant utopia, or a dystopia of heavy machinery and low-quality harvests.
camels

The US Army’s Cavalry Could Have Been Camels, But Congress Got In The Way

Harrison Kass·July 13, 2021
The US Army had a Camel Corps, and it was successful. However, Congress and the Confederacy got in the way, and the US got stuck with horses.
backward masking

Through a Child’s Eyes: “Backward Masking” Reveals What Babies See That We Can’t

Christopher Plain·July 12, 2021
Japanese researchers were led to a surprising conclusion about infants during recent experiments with a process known as "backward masking."
nanotech

Incredible New Nanotech Material Can Produce Clean Energy Inside Your Body

Micah Hanks·July 12, 2021
This new nanotech material may allow the body to produce its own clean energy, used to power devices implanted within the body.
X-ray

New Research Solves 40-year Mystery of Jupiter’s X-ray Auroras

Tim McMillan·July 9, 2021
An international team of researchers says they have solved the 40-year enigma of why magnificent bursts of X-ray auroras are released every few minutes on the planet Jupiter. 
red dead redemption

This Popular Video Game Accidentally Turned Gamers Into Wildlife Nerds, New Study Says.

MJ Banias·July 9, 2021
A new study had gamers identify animals from Red Dead Redemption 2, a popular video game. Turns out the game turned them into wildlife nerds.
planets tilted

Complex Life May Prefer Planets Tilted on Their Axis, Says New Research

Candy Chan·July 8, 2021
Planets tilted on their axis may be more capable of sustaining life, according to new research presented at the Goldschmidt Geochemistry Conference.
body size

Climate Change Has Affected Our Body Size for The Last Million Years, Says New Study

Candy Chan·July 8, 2021
Climate is a main driver of changes in body size, according to new research performed jointly by teams of researchers with the University of Cambridge and the University of Tübingen in Germany. 

Climate Change Causing More Than 5 Million Deaths Annually, Says New Study

Tim McMillan·July 7, 2021
A just published study says nearly 5.1 million extra deaths a year can be attributed to the global effects of climate change. 
rare earth

Your Smartphone Needs Rare Earth Elements and China Holds The Monopoly

Candy Chan·July 7, 2021
Your iPhone may cause a global conflict as China holds a monopoly on the rare earth supply, and no other country is close to catching up.
supercentenarians

Rise of the Supercentenarians: Record-Breaking Ages May Occur This Century

Micah Hanks·July 7, 2021
Are supercentenarians on the rise? A new study examines the likelihood that medical advances and other developments in the sciences could contribute to longer lifespans by the year 2100.
FTL

Getting Around Conflicts with FTL Travel in Science Fiction

R. S. Penney·July 6, 2021
FTL: if you want to write a space-opera, it’s pretty much a necessity. That’s why it’s such a bummer that warp is basically impossible.
Psilocybin is safe

Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin Sparks Immediate and Lasting Growth To Neural Connections

Tim McMillan·July 5, 2021
Just published research shows a single dose of the psychedelic drug psilocybin has immediate and long-lasting increases in neural connections.
railgun

The U.S. Navy has Laid Development of its Hypersonic Railgun to Rest

Jazz Shaw·July 5, 2021
The United States Navy has officially abandoned the development of its hypersonic railgun after more than a decade of development.
Machiavellian

New Study Shows Those With Machiavellian Tendencies Support Mind Uploading Technology

Liam Stewart·July 5, 2021
A new survey on people's views on mind uploading technology suggest those with Machiavellian tendencies show increased support for the process.
gremlins

DARPA’s Latest Gremlins Drone Will Cause Some Serious Mischief

Candy Chan·July 2, 2021
DARPA's Gremlins program is developing reusable air-launched drones that could carry small bombs and could raise some serious hell.
VZ-1 Pawnee

The US Military spent the 1950s developing “Flying Platforms”

Harrison Kass·July 2, 2021
The VZ-1 Pawnee "flying platform" was an idea that, upon reflection, seems silly. However, the US Army thought it was the future of warfare.
tiangong

Four Reasons Why China’s New Space Station Will Outpace the ISS

Candy Chan·July 1, 2021
In April, China launched the first module of its new space station. Here are 4 things you should know about Tiangong and how it rivals the ISS.

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