March 3: The Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The latest on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine includes the current military situation, recent reports of casualties, and what could happen next.
Solar-Powered Car Smokes Tesla in Drag Race
A new video shows Aptera Motors’ solar-powered electric vehicle beating a Tesla Model 3 and an Audi R8 in a drag race.
The Search for ET: What Do the Best Scientists in the Milky Way Know?
An encounter with an ET culture would be a humbling experience, since we will have to admit that our modern science was developed only over the past century out of the 4.5-billion-years-long history of Earth.
NASA Eyes Electroaerodynamic Propulsion System
NASA has awarded researchers at MIT a grant to further develop their electroaerodynamic propulsion system, which has no moving parts.
March 2: Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine. The action marked a significant...
Could AI Have a Fashion Sense?
New research shows that AI can create underground maps of a city based on the unique qualities in a person's fashion sense.
Nostalgia Successfully Relieves Physical Pain
Images of people, places, or objects intended to invoke feelings of nostalgia can relieve physical pain, according to new research.
The Secretive History of the NSA’s UFO Studies in the Sixties
What is the position of the National Security Agency (NSA), arguably one of the most secretive groups in America's security apparatus, on UFOs?
Exploring Venus in a Manta Ray Inspired Spacecraft
A new spacecraft inspired by the manta ray and designed to surf the clouds of Venus has received a second round of funding from NASA.
If You’re Impatient or Take More Risks, You’re More Likely to Become a Criminal
New research in criminal psychology reveals that people with character traits of impatience and risk-taking are more likely to commit crimes.
Researchers Control Venus Flytrap with Artificial Neurons
Swedish researchers have developed organic artificial neurons, aka nerve cells, capable of communicating directly with a biological system.
Latest Update on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its southwestern neighbor Ukraine in the early morning hours. The action marked a significant escalation between the countries, which have been in a state of conflict since 2014 when Russia...
Could Brain Implants Offer a Cure for Blindness?
A new study suggests that brain implants may be the next step in curing blindness, which affects thousands of individuals.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.