After failed attempts to break open a mysterious red rock with tools and acid, researchers discovered it held a long-hidden, ancient cosmic secret. When David Hole began sweeping the clay-rich soils of Maryborough Regional Park with a metal detector in...

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient, corroded blade forged from materials originating far beyond Earth, revealing a cosmic mystery from the past. Archaeologists working at the Sanxingdui site in China’s Sichuan Province have unearthed a rare...

Humanoid robots are moving from labs to factories and warehouses in 2026, with cheaper models reaching developers, though adoption remains limited. The most compelling data on humanoid robots now originates from controlled industrial settings, where...

Astronomers have discovered a giant planet that may have formed from the debris left behind by its host star’s dramatic death. Astronomers have identified a potential candidate for a rare “second-generation” planet, a world that appears to have...

Hundreds of mysterious metal artifacts unearthed from an Austrian riverbed are being hailed as one of Europe’s most significant archaeological discoveries. An accidental discovery by workers extracting gravel from the Danube River in 2019 has unveiled...

DESI data uncovers chemical fingerprints of shattered exoplanets embedded in polluted white dwarf stars. A new analysis of data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) provides some of the most compelling evidence to date that dying stars...

A massive rocket stage is set to collide with the Moon, offering scientists a rare chance to study how the lunar surface reacts to human-made impacts. A spent upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is projected to strike the Moon’s near side on 5...

Scientists crack the mystery of an indestructible red rock from Australia’s gold fields after it survived saws, acid, drills, and a sledgehammer. A heavy, reddish stone unearthed in the clay of Maryborough Regional Park in 2015 has been confirmed as a...

A mysterious coin hoard discovered between stones in Finland is currently being analyzed, promising to rewrite local archaeological records. A metal detectorist has unearthed the most significant Viking Age silver cache ever discovered in Finland, a...

Archaeologists discover a 2,500‑year‑old tomb on Italy’s Adriatic coast, revealing a chariot, weapons, vessels and clues about Piceni elites. Archaeologists working for the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Ancona, Pesaro and...

A five-year study will examine 250 Dead Sea Scroll fragments, but the elusive Copper Scroll and its treasure sites lie outside its scope. The European Research Council has allocated €2.5 million to Professor Mladen Popović of the University of...

Ancient sword recovered from the sea unveils a hidden story spanning millennia, shedding new light on lost history. A bronze‑age sword, dating to roughly 1300–800 BC, has been lifted from the waters off south Devon, offering a rare glimpse into...

to David Parham, a professor of maritime archaeology at Bournemouth University who directed the identification, the metal objects represent a deliberate bullion shipment rather than stray personal items. The wreck spreads across roughly 98 feet of...

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has begun an intense propulsion phase, testing its innovative engines as it journeys toward a mysterious metal-rich asteroid. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has shifted into a high-gear cruise phase, initiating a near-constant firing...

Archaeologists uncover three 13th‑century shipwrecks and a mysterious reliquary in Menorca’s medieval ’Cove of Mysteries’, sparking fresh intrigue. Archaeologists have uncovered three medieval shipwrecks lying side‑by‑side in Menorca’s “Cove of...

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of large-scale minting at Corent, revealing new details about Arvernian coin production before the Roman conquest. Archaeologists working at the Corent site in France have uncovered evidence of a massive,...

Uncovering the microbial diversity of wastewater. Exploring the hidden world of microorganisms in wastewater and sewage. Harnessing the power of microbes. How they can help treat wastewater and sewage. All living organisms require water as a...

Inspired by the structure of eggshells, researchers have developed a new shield that slows simulated space debris by 65% to better protect spacecraft. Engineers are looking toward the delicate geometry of an eggshell to solve one of the most pressing...

SpaceX plans a groundbreaking AI satellite network that will orbit Earth, heralding a new era of space infrastructure and data processing. A coalition of aerospace firms, led by SpaceX, has filed with the Federal Communications Commission to launch...

A heavy, rusty “rock” found in an Australian goldfield turned out be something far rarer than gold: a meteorite that preserves untouched material from the early solar system. The Maryborough meteor is one of the most intriguing space rocks found in...