A new LiDAR survey has uncovered 1.5 miles of hidden Inca roads near Machu Picchu, offering fresh insights into the ancient civilization’s complex network. Archaeologists employing advanced LiDAR scanning have unveiled a hidden network of pre-Columbian...

New research in rats reveals that simulated spaceflight causes heart scarring and immune issues, raising concerns for the future of human Mars missions. New research conducted on Earth-bound models suggests that the long-term biological consequences of...

New 3D scans are revealing the hidden secrets of mysterious medieval tunnels, finally shedding light on theories ranging from the spiritual to the bizarre. Beneath the soil of Europe lies a vast, enigmatic network of narrow, hand-dug tunnels that have...

Nearly 30 years after its mysterious transformation, a distant star is providing astronomers with a rare, front-row seat to the final stages of stellar life. While the life cycles of stars typically span millions or billions of years, making real-time...

Astronomers have discovered a massive 2.5-kilometer asteroid that spins every 4 minutes, making it the largest ultra-fast rotator ever recorded. Astronomers have uncovered a pair of asteroids that defy the standard laws of orbital physics, spinning at...

improving, with promising advancements in research, treatments, societal attitudes, and legislation. Understanding autism remains an ongoing endeavor for medical science and society at large. With time, our knowledge and capacity have grown...

Analysis of new samples from asteroid Bennu reveals a surprising origin story that challenges our current understanding of the solar system’s history. Deep-Space Samples Rewrite the Origin Story of Asteroid Bennu New geochemical analysis of material...

New Gemini North observations reveal enormous, pearl-like gas knots surrounding the rare star at the heart of the Pa 30 supernova remnant. Astronomers have captured an unprecedented, high-resolution glimpse into the heart of Pa 30, the Milky Way’s only...

After 23 years of infrared sky surveys, astronomers have identified a compelling new candidate in the ongoing hunt for the elusive Planet Nine. Astronomers pursuing the long-theorized Planet Nine have unveiled a potential breakthrough, identifying a...

Scientists exploring a deep-sea canyon off the coast of South America have discovered dozens of previously unknown species in the ocean’s midnight zone. Marine biologists have unveiled a trove of previously undocumented biodiversity from the depths of...

NASA and Axiom Space are developing a streamlined lunar spacesuit to ensure the Artemis missions stay on track for a successful return to the Moon. NASA is recalibrating its technical requirements for the next-generation lunar spacesuit, a strategic...

Researchers have tested an innovative material combination that could allow for lunar construction without the need to ship resources from Earth. Transporting construction materials from Earth to the Moon is a logistical and financial hurdle of massive...

In a daring race against time, two cosmonauts braved a frozen, dead Salyut 7 space station to pull off one of history’s most complex orbital rescues. In February 1985, the Soviet Salyut 7 space station effectively became a ghost ship. A catastrophic...

Implanting a tiny telescope directly into the eye not only enhances visual clarity for patients with late-stage AMD but also cuts overall societal spending. Late-stage age-related macular degeneration represents a devastating turning point for older...

Three unusual dwarf galaxies discovered by a student may unlock the mystery of how galactic encounters effectively shut down star formation. A fresh study led by a young researcher has identified three elusive dwarf galaxies that appear to defy the...

Scientists studying deep-sea rocks made an unexpected discovery when samples from the ocean floor began exhibiting surprising, unpredicted behavior in the lab. Researchers exploring the potential for deep-sea mining have identified a volatile new risk:...

A pioneering British mission launching in 2029 will deploy a four-armed spacecraft to capture dead satellites and clear dangerous debris from Earth’s orbit. The United Kingdom has committed over $81 million to a pioneering mission aimed at scrubbing...

Study finds a distinct genetic marker in children of fathers exposed to Chernobyl radiation, revealing long‑term hereditary effects decades later. In the early hours of 26 April 1986, a sudden surge of electricity coursed through reactor 4 at the...

Scientists find raspberry‑linked sugar near the Milky Way’s core, revealing a surprising interstellar chemical trail. A team of astronomers has reported the first unequivocal identification of a sugar molecule, erythrulose, inside a dense cloud of gas...

New findings from a 5th‑century Coptic complex reveal daily life, architecture, and art of early Christian communities. Christianity took root in Egypt soon after the apostolic era, with tradition crediting Saint Mark the Evangelist for establishing a...