Imagine Interstellar: Humanity’s Path to Becoming an Interstellar Species
"Interstellar travel favors the scientifically inclined, exploring civilizations," says Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb in his latest Op Ed.
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Spacecraft May Carry Humans to Mars, as U.S. Announces First Testing in 50 Years
A nuclear thermal rocket is under development by the U.S., which could produce a spacecraft capable of manned missions to Mars.
Krypton-Fueled Ultra-Powerful Plasma Thrusters Could Drive Interplanetary Exploration
Ultra-efficient plasma thrusters, sometimes called ion thrusters or Hall thrusters, that are used almost exclusively in orbit could soon become much more powerful by using krypton gas instead of xenon.
U.S. Air Force Awards Contract For Development of Secretive New Air-Launched Advanced Seeker
A new advanced seeker designed for maritime strike missions is currently in development, according to the United States Air Force and its division responsible for development of aerospace warfighting technologies.
Mystery Killer of Crustaceans on UK Coast Linked to Unknown Pathogen, Government Report Says
A rash of “apocalyptic” crustacean deaths in recent months along England’s northeastern coast could involve an unknown pathogen, according to a new report
Nuclear Force in Question as Physicists Report Observation That Could Challenge Our Current Understanding
A team of physicists says they have observed the most significant isospin mixing recorded to date during beta-decay experiments, a finding that could upset our current accepted understanding of the nuclear force.
These Are the Top 5 Places and Times Humanity is Likely to Discover Extraterrestrial Life
Here are the Top Five places humanity is most likely to find signs of extraterrestrial life and when those discoveries could take place.
Mysterious Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Are Quietly Continuing to Launch Attacks Deep Within Russia
Ukraine has been quietly carrying out strikes deep inside Russian territory using what appears to be a mysterious new type of kamikaze drones.
“Gravity Batteries” in Underground Mines Around the World Could Enable Long-Term Energy Storage
Scientists are looking at a novel new way of utilizing "gravity batteries" built from decommissioned mines for energy storage.
China Says They Are Solving a Major Hypersonic Hurdle with Metamaterials and WiFi
The Chinese government announced it has allegedly solved the issue of communication for hypersonic missiles and aircraft using WiFi and metamaterials.
NASA’s Geotail Mission, Which Unraveled Auroras and Mysteries of Earth’s Magnetosphere, Finally Ends
NASA has announced that its Geotail spacecraft, a joint project with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has ended operations after three decades in orbit.
The 2022 Annual Report on UAP: Four Significant Takeaways You Probably Missed
This week, our double-sized analysis will be focusing on four key takeaways you might have missed from the 2022 Annual Report on UAP.
Transonic Experimental Aircraft in Development as NASA and Boeing Work to Produce New Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
A new transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) aircraft design is in development, following an announcement from NASA that it has chosen Boeing to lead the design and production of a new full-scale demonstrator aircraft.
Scientists Confirm Observation of Mysterious “Cherenkov Effect” in Two-Dimensional Space
Scientists in Israel have confirmed the first experimental observation of Cherenkov radiation while confined in two dimensions, according to new research.
Experimental Military Spacecraft LDPE-3A Launches to Defend U.S. National Security in Space
The experimental military spacecraft LDPE-3A was successfully launched into orbit earlier this week as part of the U.S. Space Force as part of its Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE) program.
Energy Teleportation and Negative Energy Observed in Quantum Research Breakthrough
The first experimental demonstration of quantum energy teleportation on real quantum hardware has been observed, according to new research that also cites observations of negative energy.
What Would a Planck Energy Accelerator Entail?
If we ever detect a beam of Planck energy neutrinos from a preferred direction in the sky, we will know where to search for new physics.
U.S. Department of Energy is Testing Materials For Building “Next Generation of Fusion Reactors”
Physicists working at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility (NFF) are involved in tests with materials they hope to use in the construction of next-gen fusion reactors.
Embracing Fearlessness: New Research Discovers Way To Block Fear Responses Through Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
During recent experiments, scientists discovered a way to turn prevent fear responses by providing electrical stimulation to a specific brain region.
Astroculture: A Quick, But Not So-Easy Guide to Space Farming
While the prospects of space farming certainly bear a degree of promise, there are a number of reasons why it won’t be particularly easy to execute.
Opinion: Let’s Bring the UAP Challenge Into the Light of Day
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée shares his views on bringing the unique challenge UAP represents "out of the shadows and into the light of day."
An Astronomer’s Thoughts on the 2022 ODNI Report on UAP
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb offers his views on the recent release of the 2022 ODNI report on unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Pilots May Notice Something Missing from the FAA’s Newest Aeronautical Charts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen to remove areas outside the United States on all its visual flight rules (VFR) aeronautical charts, according to a notice the agency issued late last year.
New Government UAP Report Outlines the DOD’s Latest Investigations Into ‘Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena’
A new government report details the latest findings in the DOD's ongoing investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Mystery Antennas Turning Up in Utah Have Officials Stumped. Here’s What They Might Be.
Officials in Utah have been perplexed by the appearance of "mystery antennas" that have been cropping up in remote locations on public lands.
A Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Becomes Less Likely After Recent War Games Suggests it Would Be an Incredibly Bloody and Costly Venture
Recent wargames by military experts found that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be an extraordinarily costly campaign that would likely end in a Chinese defeat.
Rocky Exoplanet Nearly the Same Size as Earth Found in Star’s Habitable Zone
NASA and MIT researchers using the TESS telescope say they have spotted a nearly Earth-sized exoplanet hanging out in its star's habitable zone.
Deep Underground Laboratory Reveals Results of Hunt for Quantum Gravity, String Theory
A team of researchers looking to unify the theories of quantum gravity with the Standard Model of Particle Physics have gone underground, literally.
“No Evidence of a Cyberattack” Behind FAA System Outage That Grounded U.S. Flights, Biden Says
The cause of an FAA system outage that grounded all U.S. domestic flights on Wednesday remains unknown, officials say.
A Major Breakthrough Could Mean Realistic Autonomous Bird-Like Drones Are On The Horizon
Engineers working on the GRIFFIN Project recently made a significant breakthrough in developing the world's first true bird-like drones.
New Discovery Deepens Our Understanding of Extreme Phenomena Involving Neutron Star Collisions
A new discovery that could potentially hasten our knowledge about physics in some of the universe’s most extreme areas has been revealed from data collected by astronomers over the last several decades.
This Awesome Flying Motorbike Will Be the World’s First Multi-Mission Air Utility Vehicle
A new line of aircraft set to be the fastest and most powerful micro VTOL air utility vehicles ever built will include a piloted “motorbike” aircraft for civilian and military applications.
Virtually Undetectable, Semisubs Could Become the Ideal Military Spy Vehicle
Researchers behind a prototype semi-sub autonomous craft say their approach could offer commercial clients a more efficient way of transporting cargo and provide the military with a whole new type of nearly invisible autonomous spycraft.
By Producing Two Entangled Beams of Light, Researchers Have Achieved a Breakthrough in Quantum Physics
Researchers in Brazil have achieved a quantum breakthrough by succeeding in the creation of a source of illumination that produces two separate entangled beams of light, according to new research.
Is Disruptive Innovation on the Decline?
A recent study into the increasing volume of scientific and technological publications in recent years has observed what a team of researchers is calling a decline in “disruptive” innovation.
DARPA Selects Boeing’s Aurora for Potentially Game-Changing X-Plane
DARPA has selected Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and possibly build a potentially game-changing X-plane.
Beliefs Versus Evidence: Science, Supersymmetry, and Beyond
In the battle of belief versus evidence, we must avoid the tendency to get entrenched in ideas that cannot be falsified.
‘Keep Out, We’re Here’: The Moon Could Become a Chinese Territory Warns Head of NASA
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warns that losing today's space race could mean China declaring the moon as its own sovereign territory.
Planetary Scientists Used This New Model to Crack a Pair of Puzzling Astronomical Mysteries
A pair of puzzles that planetary scientists have observed amidst 3,800 different planetary systems may have been solved, with the aid of a new model that considers the influence of various forces on young planet formation.
HAARP Facility Experiment Bounces Radio Signals Off Space Object to Help Boost Planetary Defense
A 500-foot asteroid was recently the target of radio signals emitted by Alaska's HAARP facility, as part of an effort to enhance our ability to detect potentially deadly space objects.
As a Former Fighter Pilot Who Encountered UAP, We Need Science—Not Stigmas and Conspiracies—to Solve This Mystery
A major barrier to our understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) is not just government secrecy: it’s stigma.
Snowball Earth: Was the Surface of Our Planet Ever Completely Frozen?
Climate models suggest that runaway glaciation during periods of our planet's history may have resulted in a frozen, “Snowball Earth” state.
NASA’s NEO Surveyor Will Defend Earth Against ‘Invisible’ Threats From Space
This week, we analyze NASA's next-generation telescope NEO Surveyor, which will hunt for "dark" asteroids and comets.
Harnessing the Power of Quantum Mechanics, Physicists Discover a New Method of Observing Objects Without Looking at Them
By harnessing quantum mechanics, physicists have discovered a new way to observe objects without directly looking at them.
Ayahuasca’s Plant-Based Healing Effects May Be Enhanced by Traditional Music, New Research Shows
The positive effects of Ayahuasca may get a boost when paired with traditional music, according to a new study.
U.S. Developing Glide Phase Interceptor and Other Key Technologies to Combat Hypersonic Weapons Threats
American aerospace companies are working to develop innovative defense capabilities amidst new reports of Russia's increased use of hypersonic missiles.
Seeking Immortality in Space: Encounters With ‘Interstellar Memorabilia’
Like prehistoric cave paintings, finding interstellar extraterrestrial devices might indicate that the quest for immortality is universal to all sentient beings past and present throughout the Milky Way galaxy.
U.S. Dept. of Energy Plasma Discovery Unravels Odd Solar Phenomenon, Offers Clues to Cosmic Mysteries
Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) say they have untangled a solar mystery, in a breakthrough that could help resolve many lingering questions in astrophysics.
$858 Billion Defense Bill Signed into Law by Biden Includes “Unprecedented” Legislation on “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena”
President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023 into law, which includes provisions related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
New Superluminal Theory Transforms Our Concept of Time with “Extension” of Special Relativity
A group of theoretical physicists says that a superluminal world possessing three time dimensions and one space dimension could change our concept of time.