Could an Alien Signal Reach Earth by 2029? Scientists Say It’s Still a Possibility
Predictions about when we might discover an alien signal from an intelligent civilization remain accurate, according to scientists.
The X Factor: Study Reveals How Your Mother’s X Chromosome Could Impact Cognitive Health in Aging
New research is offering deeper insights into the role of the active X chromosome and its effects on brain health.
Scientists Unveil Brain-Computer Interface Allowing Users To Fly a Virtual Drone With Their Mind
Researchers unveil brain-computer interface that allows one to control a virtual drone using only their mind.
Communities Impacted by Mass Shootings See a Rise in Alcohol Consumption, Study Reveals
A new study highlights a correlation between increased alcohol sales in communities and the aftermath of gun violence.
Romanian Fossil Discovery Pushes Earliest Known Hominin Presence in Europe Back to 1.95 Million Years
Scientists have uncovered evidence showing a hominin presence in Europe, half-a-million years earlier than previously thought.
Public Trust in Science Remains Strong Amid Concerns Over Focus on Defense Research
New research has revealed that public trust in science is on the rise internationally, along with concerns about the focus of industries and research science is prioritizing.
Scientists Complete First Comprehensive Map of Human DNA Recombination
Scientists reveal new insights into the hidden processes driving human genetic variation with the first complete human DNA recombination map.
Scientists Tap Earth’s Natural Chemistry to Create Cleaner Fertilizer
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered a way to produce ammonia—a key ingredient in fertilizers—by harnessing the Earth’s own heat and chemical reactions.
Fast Radio Burst Traced to Mysterious “Dead Galaxy” in a First of Its Kind Discovery
The mystery of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) is more diverse than previously known after rapid emissions unexpectedly come from an ancient dead galaxy.
Close Encounter with a Giant Interstellar Object May Have Altered Our Solar System, Astronomers Say
A close encounter with a mysterious interstellar object could explain the current orbits of several of Earth’s largest planetary neighbors.
Trump Declares Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations: What It Means for America’s War on Drugs
President Trump has formally designated drug cartels to be terrorist organizations, but what exactly does that mean?
Deploying Advanced Helicopters and Cutting-Edge Tracking Software, Here’s How D.C. Officials Worked to Protect Inauguration Day Crowds
Officials and first responders employed a new helicopter and cutting-edge software to help ensure public safety during today's Inauguration Day ceremony.
Archaeologists Say New DNA Evidence Unveils an Iron Age Matriarchal Mystery
New compelling DNA evidence suggests Iron Age Britain may have been more matriarchal than previously thought.
Researchers Reveal Chimpanzees Engage in “Contagious Urination”
A new study published in Current Biology has uncovered a peculiar social behavior in chimpanzees that experts call “contagious urination.”
Scientists Deploy Advanced Metamaterials and Injection Molding to Create Artificial Meat
A new variety of artificial meat has been created by an Israeli-based research team using metamaterials and injection molding technology.
Hubble Tension Controversy “Now Turns into a Crisis” as New Discovery Challenges Current Models
Controversial new findings have reignited the longstanding cosmological quarrel involving what astronomers call the "Hubble tension."
Could the Origin of Consciousness Soon Be Explained? Scientists Propose Bold Experiment with Quantum Computers
New research suggests that humanity may soon find an answer to one of its oldest and most profound questions: what is consciousness?
MIT Unveils New Robot Insect, Paving the Way Toward the Rise of Robotic Pollinators
Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot bug for artificial pollination to underpin an entirely indoor farm of the future.
America’s Heartland is Under Escalating Drought Threats Due To Climate Change
Accelerating climate change is causing severe droughts in the United States and worldwide, with exceptionally harsh ramifications for specific biomes.
Researchers Are Engineering Bacteria to Help Break Down Microplastics in the Fight Against Pollution
Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.
Robotic Exoskeleton Could Soon Help Pianists Overcome the “Ceiling Effect”
An innovative exoskeleton could help musicians overcome the "ceiling effect," a natural leveling-off of skills following extensive practice.
James Webb Space Telescope Just Spotted Something Astronomers Have Never Seen in our Solar System
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope and advanced computer models have classified a type of planet unlike any in our solar system.
‘Cosmic Ghost Towns’ Could Hold Clues the Mysteries of Galactic Structure
Cosmic ghost towns, halted in their development by cosmic forces billions of years ago, have been discovered by University of Arizona Steward Observatory astronomers.
This Paper Thin, Flexible Tool Could Be a Game-Changer for Satellite Technology
A new advancement in satellite technology is making space tools lighter, more adaptable, and more resilient.
NASA “Blue Lurker” Discovery Sheds light on the Secrets of Triple-Star Evolution in M67
NASA has identified a rare and unusual "blue lurker" star that was produced during the collapse of a triple-star system in the M67 star cluster.
Scientists Unravel Origins of Mysterious White Patch Appearing Near the Northern Lights
For the first time, researchers have unraveled the origins of a mysterious white patch that appears alongside the Northern Lights.
Strange New Sea Creature Resembling Star Wars Villain Draws Its Name from the ‘Dark Side’
Researcher have named this newly discovered creature after the Sith Lord Darth Vader due to its resemblance to the character's iconic helmet.
Germany Moves to Shoot Down ‘Mystery Drones,’ Points to Russia as Culprit Behind Alarming Incidents
Mysterious drone incursions spark espionage fears, as Germany points to Russia and strengthens drone defense measures.
Cosmic Mystery Ensues as Supermassive Black Hole Emits Odd X-ray Pulses Unlike Anything Previously Seen
A distant supermassive black hole, the mysterious 1ES 1927+654, emits X-ray pulses unlike anything previously recorded, which MIT astronomers hypothesize results from a cosmic balancing act.
Near-Light Speeds: How Astrophysical Shock Waves Act as Cosmic Particle Accelerators
Astrophysical bow shocks and other multiscale phenomena work like cosmic particle accelerators to launch electrons to near-light speeds.
Colossal Secures $200M, Advancing De-Extinction Science That Soon Could Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth
Colossal, a leading Texas-based biosciences company working to combat environmental dangers and revive extinct species, has reached a new funding milestone that it says will accelerate its pioneering de-extinction efforts and advancements in genetic engineering.
Is RedNote the New TikTok? Social Media Users Are Migrating to a New Chinese App as Potential Ban Looms
Is RedNote the new TikTok? The emerging platform is making waves on social media as a potential rival to TikTok's dominance.
Elon Musk Claims Neuralink’s Third Implant Is a Success, But Controversy Over Animal Testing and Health Issues Raises Doubts
Elon Musk says the third implant of Neuralink's brain chip was successful amid growing concerns over animal testing and health complications.
NASA Satellites Capture “Ghost Island” Appearing and Vanishing in the Caspian Sea
NASA satellites record Earth's awesome power by showing the sudden emergence and disappearance of a "ghost island" in the Caspian Sea.
Forget Your Hands, This Game-Changing Technology Controls Apps with How We Walk
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a system that uses changes in how we walk to control augmented reality devices.
Time Travel Paradoxes Solved? New Study Shows How Quantum Mechanics Prevents Changing the Past
New research provides a solution to time travel paradoxes by demonstrating that quantum mechanics prevents one from ever changing the past.
1200-Year-Old Tattoo Discovery Sheds New Light on Mysterious Pre-Columbian Culture
Scientists have revealed tattoo body art covering the 1,200-year-old mummified remains of an individual from Peru’s Chancay culture.
Mysterious and Vibrantly Colorful, This Newly Discovered Species May Already Be Living in Your Aquarium
A previously unrecognized aquatic species has been discovered in an unlikely place... and you may already have one living in your aquarium.
Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could Help You Live Longer, New Study Suggests
Avid morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of dying than those who drink it all day, according to new research.
New Effort to Harvest Energy in Space Funded by U.S. Office of Naval Research has Scientists Seeking Patent
A potentially breakthrough approach to harvesting energy in space has the scientists behind its discovery so excited they filed a patent.
Mystical Feelings of Awe Amplify Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects, Research Reveals
New research involving ketamine continues show that having a mystical experience is key to the effectiveness of psychedelic therapy.
Proximity Ferroelectricity Could Unlock The “Next Generation Of Opto-Electronic Materials” For Data Storage
Proximity ferroelectricity unlocks new materials for data storage and wireless communications in new Penn State research, which is crucial as AI demands stretch computing supply chains.
Do Faster-than-Light Particles Exist? Tachyons, Black Holes, and the Limits of Faster-Than-Light Physics
Are there particles that can move faster than light? Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explores this question and the mysterious role of hypothetical particles known as tachyons.
As Supreme Court TikTok Ban Looms Near, New Research Highlights Growing Health Risks of Social Media for Kids
As the U.S. Supreme Court debates whether Congress can ban TikTok, new research sheds light on the potential health risks social media platforms pose to children.
Why Are We Fascinated With Stories About Serial Killers? New Research May Offer Answers
Sociologists from HSE University in Russia are unraveling why true crime stories of serial killers fascinate us so much.
U.S. Military’s New Spy Plane on the Horizon as GAO Denies Protest Halting ‘HADES’ Program
The U.S. Army is back on track with development of its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) spy plane, following setbacks that involved prospective contractors for the program.
Korean Scientists Reveal Futuristic New ‘WeaRo’ Exoskeleton For Industrial Use
Korean scientists have unveiled a manual labor exoskeleton they call WeaRo, paving the way for safer robot assisted work.
Excitons Demonstrate Exciting Quantum Mysteries With Potential For Revolutionary Computing Power
The unpredictable quantum world just got stranger thanks to Brown University physicists' discovery of unexpected behavior in particles called fractional excitons.
Carbon-Capturing Construction Materials Could Help in the Fight Against Climate Change
New carbon-capturing building materials could help reduce the effects of climate change, according to new research.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Have Impacted Thousands—Here’s How You Can Help
Here's how you can help those who have been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have been called “the most destructive in history.”