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Hubble

In a Surprising Mystery, NASA’s Hubble Reveals Something is Missing from These Nearby Galaxies

prehistoric

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved Their Names Over Them

Plastic

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production Emissions by 66%

Apple Inc. has recently acquired AI Music, a company using artificial intelligence and music to boost listener numbers

Apple is Using Artificial Intelligence and Music to Win the Music App Arms Race

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 15, 2022
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?

Jazz Shaw·February 15, 2022
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
transformer

This Real-Life Transformer Robot Can Drive, and Fly

Christopher Plain·February 14, 2022
Researchers have created a real-life transformer robot that can change from a driving vehicle to a flying one, and then back again.
fusion

Fusion Reactor Breakthrough Readies Stage for ITER

Christopher Plain·February 14, 2022
Researchers have produced the largest energy output from any fusion reactor to date using the exact type of fuel used by the sun.
New research has found a chemical switch from mating to eating in fruit flies, giving big implications for other organisms

Scientists May Have Found the Elusive Chemical Connection Between Food and Sex

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 13, 2022
From grapes and bananas to “popping cherries” and “buttering muffins,” food has long been associated with sex. This association may...
origin of life

Origins of Life on Earth May Be Extraterrestrial After All

Christopher Plain·February 11, 2022
Researchers have shown that amino acids can form peptides, the building blocks of life, in space, potentially explaining the origin of life.
birds brains

Birds with Big Brains Best at Resisting Climate Change

Christopher Plain·February 11, 2022
New research shows that birds with big brains are better at resisting climate change-induced shrinking than birds with smaller brains....
Engineers from MIT believe that they've created an effective surgical duct tape that can seal wounds and help the recovery process.

A New Surgical Duct Tape Could Save Thousands of Lives

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 11, 2022
Engineers from MIT believe that they've created an effective surgical duct tape that can seal wounds and help the recovery process.
Researchers at Nagoya University believe that plants have special root structures that can help them with underwater breathing.

Underwater Breathing Crops Could Help in the Fight Against World Hunger

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 11, 2022
Researchers at Nagoya University believe that plants have special root structures that can help them with underwater breathing.
A new study reveals that home air quality may have more pollutants that the air in an office.

Your Office May Have Better Air Quality Than Your Home Does, New Research Says

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 10, 2022
Masks are more popular than ever thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While individuals are still figuring out ways to make...
cannabis plant

Scientists Make Cannabis Without Growing the Plant

Christopher Plain·February 10, 2022
BioHarvest Sciences has announced the successful production of 22 pounds of fully viable cannabis biomass without actually growing the plant.
China vs US

China Reveals Its Newest Plans for Space Dominance

Christopher Plain·February 10, 2022
In a newly issued white paper, China has charted out the next five years of its space program's ambitious goals.
Social media has propagated various mask hacks. A new study from the University of Cambridge tested these mask hacks to determine if they actually work to improve safety.

Science Just Validated These Mask Hacks That Work for Better Comfort

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 10, 2022
Social media has propagated several mask hacks. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge has tested them to see if they work.
galaxies

Stellar Engines: As Galaxies Emit Light, Their Expansion Reveals a Unique Phenomenon

Avi Loeb·February 9, 2022
Our observation of the behavior of galaxies reveals phenomena that have received surprisingly little attention in the scientific literature.
animal weapons

Oversized Animal Weapons May Actually Be a Big Bluff

Christopher Plain·February 9, 2022
Oversized animal weapons may not indicate better fighters but instead may show the animal is cheating to appear more threatening.
artificial leaves may help to reduce the need for fossil fuels, as they can produce cleaner energy

Can Artificial Leaves Help Lessen the Impact of Climate Change?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 9, 2022
Artificial leaves may be able to help offset climate change and reduce the need for fossil fuels by producing clean sources of energy.
New research suggests that the camouflage patterns of ocellated lizards may mimic a mathematical model

Does Math Drive Camouflage Patterns in Animals?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 8, 2022
New research from the University of Geneva suggests that the camouflage patterns of ocellated lizards may mimic a mathematical model.
Quantum computers

New Research Could Make Small Quantum Computers a Bigger Part of Our Future

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 8, 2022
New research underway at MIT is paving the way toward smaller, more practical components for quantum computers.
moon size

In the Search for E.T., Moon Size Matters

Christopher Plain·February 8, 2022
New research indicates that the size of Earth’s moon relative to the size of the planet may have been key to the development of life.
plastic steel

New “Impossible” Plastic is Stronger than Steel

Christopher Plain·February 8, 2022
Researchers at MIT have created a new type of two-dimensional plastic that is stronger than steel or even bulletproof glass.
Air Force

Opinion: When it Comes to the USAF and UAP, the Tide May Finally Be Turning

Robert Powell·February 7, 2022
Is the USAF beginning to show serious concern regarding the UAP issue? It could be that the tide is finally turning.
Virtual restaurants may be the next new trend thanks to bitcoin and social isolation

Can Virtual Restaurants Actually be Successful?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 7, 2022
Virtual restaurants may be the next new trend thanks to bitcoin and the COVID-19 pandemic causing social isolation.
With climate change shrinking the areas where the Arabica coffee plant can grow, the price of coffee is steadily increasing.

The Cost of Coffee Will Continue to Climb Due to Climate Change

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 4, 2022
With climate change shrinking the areas where the Arabica coffee plant can grow, the price of coffee is steadily increasing.
A new study shows that using AI algorithms can create more lifelike virtual reality avatars, making it harder to find what is real and what isn't.

Virtual Reality Avatars are Becoming More Lifelike, Spelling Trouble for Fake News

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 4, 2022
A new study shows that using AI algorithms can create more lifelike virtual reality avatars, making it harder to find what is real.
Tortoise

World’s Oldest Tortoise Still Doing His Thing Reptile Style

Christopher Plain·February 4, 2022
At 190 years old, Jonathan the "sexually active" tortoise has been declared the oldest living tortoise to ever live.
Earth and outer space station iss

NASA’s Updated Transition Plan for the International Space Station Includes Crashing it Into the Pacific

Micah Hanks·February 4, 2022
NASA has updated its transition plan for the international space station, as it nears the end of its operational lifespan.
Air Force Political Cartoon

What’s The Air Force Really Trying To Hide?

Debrief Art·February 4, 2022
Last June, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) released a public report entitled Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The report confirmed that vehicles of unknown origin and capability are operating on a recurring basis, with seeming impunity, in restricted U.S. military airspace....
alcohol cancer

Sorry Everybody, but Alcohol “Directly Causes” Cancer

Christopher Plain·February 3, 2022
Alcohol consumption directly causes a number of types of cancer regardless of other lifestyle choices, according to a new genetic study.
Air Force

Why is the Air Force AWOL on the UAP Issue?

Christopher Mellon·February 3, 2022
The U.S. Air Force and its component organizations have detected and tracked thousands of UAP from 2004 to 2021... but you wouldn't know that from their official statements on the subject.
UFO

Out of the Shadows: When Mainstream Media Began Taking the UFO Topic Seriously

Jazz Shaw·February 3, 2022
When it comes to UFOs, the mainstream media only recently got into the game. Here are some of the major voices who helped make that happen.
AI

AI: Intelligent Adaptation, or Barbarian Duplication?

Avi Loeb·February 2, 2022
Once we begin sending our assets to other planets, what should be our goal? There are two basic choices: AI, or the way of the barbarian.
squirrels

Deep Space Travelers May Imitate Hibernating Squirrels

Christopher Plain·February 2, 2022
Deep space travelers and others suffering from muscle loss may be able to take advantage of a trick used by squirrels during hibernation.
exoplanet atmosphere

Exoplanet Atmosphere Mapped by Researchers

Christopher Plain·February 2, 2022
Researchers have created a three-dimensional map of the atmosphere of an exoplanet 322 light-years from Earth. The resulting 3D map of the swirling gases surrounding the Jupiter-like exoplanet is not only an astronomical first, but it should also help inform...
galaxies

“Ghosts” of the Early Universe Reveal Clues, and Controversies, About the Formation of Galaxies

Micah Hanks·February 1, 2022
Astronomers have learned surprising things from the oldest and most distant galaxies in our universe, a search that has also led to a few controversies.
The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment

Is the Cost of the Metaverse Limiting its Diversity?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 1, 2022
The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment.
The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic.

The Science of VR Vision: How Does Virtual Reality Imagery Work?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 1, 2022
The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic for users to enjoy.
ball lightning

Ball Lightning First Described by 12th Century Monk

Christopher Plain·January 31, 2022
A text from a 12th-century English monk known for his interest in weather seems to be the first written account of ball lightning.
social isolation and loneliness has been correlated with teeth loss, in a new study from NYU

If you have Fewer Friends You may have Fewer Teeth

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 31, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness have been correlated with teeth loss, in a new study from NYU looking at over 4,000 adults.
laser beams

Laser Beams to Power Satellites in Low Earth Orbit

Christopher Plain·January 29, 2022
A new project from researchers in the U.K is aiming to use laser beams to power satellites while they are out of sight of the sun.
Looking at chemical fertilizer alternatives, a new study suggests black eyed peas could be a solution

Growing This Plant in Your Garden Can Act as an Alternative Fertilizer

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 28, 2022
Looking at chemical fertilizer alternatives, a new study suggests black-eyed peas could be planted as an alternative.
frogs

Frogs Regrow Lost Legs After Innovative New 24-Hour Treatment

Christopher Plain·January 28, 2022
Scientists say they have helped African clawed frogs regrow lost legs, using a one-day treatment that kicks off a many-month...
Skyrora

The Skyrora Sees Success with Test of Its Third Stage “Space Tug” Maneuvering Platform

Laurence Russell·January 28, 2022
Scottish space company Skyrora has successfully test-fired its third stage “space tug” maneuvering vehicle at its engine development complex in Fife, Scotland.
negative messaging

Negative Messaging is More Powerful, Even When it Comes to Food

Christopher Plain·January 28, 2022
Researchers studying the role labeling plays in the perception of food taste and quality have that found negative messaging is...
earthlike

Are Earthlike Planets Plentiful Throughout the Milky Way?

Christopher Plain·January 28, 2022
Earthlike planets, which might have features like continents and liquid water on their surface, may be plentiful across the Milky Way galaxy.
A new study shows that social media and mental health may be bigger discussion topics when it comes to young people

Social Media is Impacting Young People’s Mental Health, New Research Shows

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 27, 2022
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz shows just how problematic social media can be, especially in terms of the impact it can have on children's mental health.
drugs

The Secret Life of Drugs: A Much Awaited Tell-All from the Species in Your Feces

Simon Spichak·January 27, 2022
A group of scientists studying drugs thinks important health information can be found in what we flush down the toilet every day.
squids

Are Squids and Octopuses Actually Space Aliens?

Christopher Plain·January 27, 2022
Squids, octopuses and other cephalopods may be organisms from outer space, according to a 2018 scientific paper.
When it comes to end-of-life-care, each country has a different set of rules. A new study ranks these countries, with the U.S. falling behind

Which Country is the Best Place to Die? These Researchers Wanted to Find Out.

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 27, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us look at the world, and for some, that even includes how we look at death and dying. Therefore, as the influx of coronavirus cases increase, maybe it isn’t surprising that...
psychopath

The Confessions of a High-Functioning Psychopath

Dylan Stoll·January 26, 2022
You've probably met many psychopaths in your lifetime, and didn't know it. Welcome to the world of the high-functioning psychopath.
mimas

“Death Star” Moon Mimas May Have a Subsurface Ocean

Christopher Plain·January 26, 2022
Saturn’s moon Mimas, sometimes called the Death Star moon, may have a subsurface ocean capable of supporting extraterrestrial life.

The Intelligence Brief

Chinese spaceplane

New Defense Intelligence Report Reveals Growing Threats in Space—and China’s Secretive Spaceplane

Science & Discovery News

Plastic

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production Emissions by 66%

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk to American Homes Could Nearly Triple by 2060, With Hundreds of Thousands in Danger, Study Warns

Wildfire

Los Angeles Wildfires Exposed 7 Million People to Toxic Lead Pollution 80 Times Above Normal Levels, Study Finds

Archaeology & Ancient History

prehistoric

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved Their Names Over Them

Chauvet Cave horses

An “Invisible” Discovery in France’s Chauvet Cave Reveals the 37,000-Year-Old Secret to How Its Ancient Art Has Survived

Japan Haniwa

Archaeologists Unearth 1,500-Year-Old Figurine Depicting Mysterious Female Shaman in Japan

Physics, Time & the Cosmos

alternmagnetism

A Mysterious New Type of Magnetism Has Just Been Confirmed by Scientists

Large Hadron Collider

Into the “Zeptoverse”: CERN Experiments Detect Evidence of Something So Rare It Could Potentially Reveal New Forces of Nature

Neutron Star Merger

A Strange New Phenomenon Hidden in Einstein’s Equations Could Change How We Understand Gravity

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