Brain damage linked to increased likelihood of religious fundamentalism, new study finds
Broader research is still needed
Scientists use explosive X-rays to test viability of nuking incoming asteroids
Spoiler alert: It works but testing on an actual asteroid might be needed
Why it matters: The concept of launching nukes into space to knock asteroids off course or destroy them completely may not sound foreign thanks to numerous sci-fi films popularizing it. But the lack of atmosphere in space nerfs nukes' power considerably, so the idea isn't so easy to pull off. Now, researchers at Sandia National Labs have come up with a new way to compensate for this shortcoming.
Earth may have once had a Saturn-like ring system, new evidence suggests
Findings could force a rethink of our planet's history
Beyond light pollution: Starlink satellites are also interfering with radio signals
Improved internet accessibility, but at what cost?
Indestructible quartz crystal can store 360TB of data for billions of years
Researchers create 'everlasting' 5D genome memory crystal that can one day help revive humans
Neuralink secures FDA approval to test futuristic device that could enable vision in the blind
The evaluation process can now speed up and agency's review will be faster
Transparent solar cell technology could allow smartphones and cars to self-charge
Breakthrough in solar cell modularization paves way for commercial applications
Researchers propose way to "see" gravity for the first time
Putting a face to the name
First 3D metal part printed in space is a breakthrough for future long-distance missions
The ESA becomes the first to print a metal part in a microgravity environment
First neutrino interactions detected at Fermilab: A step toward cracking the dark matter mystery?
The detector can see a whopping 7,000 neutrino interactions daily
In a nutshell: Neutrinos are the most abundant particles in the cosmos. In fact, an astounding 100 trillion of them pass harmlessly through your body every second. Because they rarely interact with other matter, they've earned the nickname "ghost particles." Yet, despite their abundance, they remain some of the trickiest particles to detect in the subatomic world.
NASA spots pair of supermassive black holes battling it out as their galaxies collide
A crisp image shows the cosmic bodies, which NASA describes as "two Sumo wrestlers squaring off"
Physicists create one-dimensional gas out of light, achieving bizarre quantum state
An exotic 1D quantum state was achieved by squeezing light into "gutters"
Scientists create tiny robots that can safely treat brain aneurysms
These nanorobots could eliminate the need for conventional brain surgery
Food dye used in snack chips can make skin temporarily transparent
WTF?! Food dye can be found in a wide range of products on grocery stores' shelves, but scientists have recently put it to a novel use: making a mouse's skin temporarily transparent. Once the technique is refined to work on the thicker human epidermis, there are all sorts of applications where it can be used, from tattoo removal to early detection of skin cancer.
Rocket-powered sleds poised to launch space planes into reality
A startup called Radiant is reviving NASA's abandoned space plane ambitions
WHO review finds no link between mobile phones and brain cancer, debunking long-standing concerns
Cell phone towers and newer generation mobile networks are safe, too
Researchers put mushrooms in control of tiny vehicles for groundbreaking study
Shroom zoom
WTF?! It's not enough that we have to worry about advanced AIs going rogue and destroying us all, but will a dystopian future also involve armies of robo-suited sentient mushrooms? Probably not, but researchers have managed to put king oyster mushrooms in control of a couple of tiny vehicles.
Six rogue planets spotted by James Webb Telescope in nearby nebula
Planetary Delights: A rogue planet is an interstellar body with planetary mass that is not gravitationally bound to any "parent" star or star-like object. The exact process by which rogue planets form is still under debate, but recent observations made with the James Webb Space Telescope may help dispel some of the mysteries surrounding these elusive galactic wanderers.
Government study into mysterious Havana syndrome halted over claims of participant coercion
A mystery worthy of a Hollywood movie
Light takes over: Researchers demonstrate logic gates without electricity
It's just a proof-of-concept for now, but the scientists are dreaming big
Math student builds fusion reactor at home with help from Claude AI and $2,000
Plasma was achieved in just four weeks
Fiery meteor generates energy of 10 tons of TNT, shockwaves reach ground in North Carolina
Brilliant fireball travelling 31,000 mph broke apart with force of 10 tons of TNT
Easy blood test shown to predict heart disease risk decades in advance
The lead author thinks the findings can apply to men too
NASA solves 60-year atmosphic mystery, measuring Earth's ambipolar electric field
The half-volt electric field sends hydrogen ions into space at supersonic speeds
NASA's solar sailor successfully deploys its sail for fuel-free control
The craft will orbit Earth far above the ISS using only the power of the sun