Explore with us some of the latest developments in science, including physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, information, and astronomy. Imagine what the future holds with today’s discoveries in these and other scientific pursuits. Along the way we will encounter fascinating people and their ideas that push the boundaries of science and shape the future direction of knowledge.
We feature some of the latest developments in a range of scientific branches, highlighting the human ingenuity and circumstances that lead to discovery and new technologies. We explain the ideas, the problems that led to the solutions, and the function of the discoveries, in words designed for the general audience so no background in science is required to appreciate the work of the scientists. The ideas for our stories are drawn from other freely-available publications as well as paid subscriptions, and we welcome contributions and story ideas from volunteer contributors. Join our science writers Mariana Meneses and Saulo Silvestre as we explore the exciting new developments in science and the showcase the good people who dedicate their life’s work to the advancement of knowledge and the human mission.
The Quantum Memory Matrix (QMM) theory holds that information about the physical universe is permanently imprinted in cells within the curved fabric of spacetime. Consistent with the laws of thermodynamics, the QMM theory could also explain the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy as products of the way information is stored and released.
Recent studies show that black holes can be detected and measured in ways that go well beyond traditional telescope observations, using gravitational waves, neutrinos, and precise stellar dynamics. The results challenge long-standing theories about when black holes form and how they grow and move, and even question whether some identified black holes might instead be concentrations of dark matter. Tests may reveal surprising differences in black hole formation and types.
Tiny new radio tracking devices have been attached to butterflies, allowing precise mapping of their annual migration across North America and aiding conservation efforts. By correlating data on the effects of atmospheric motion on butterfly movement, and adding the precision of quantum sensing, the technology behind the new radio tag could yield a wealth of information on the mechanical and thermodynamic processes of motion on a global scale.
Unearthed from a 70-million-year-old fossilized egg, a perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo reveals new insights into the history of life on Earth and the connection between ancient reptiles and modern birds.
The Earth has different layers, like an onion. The Andes Mountains formed from a slow process called lithospheric dripping, when the Earth’s hard and rocky top layer sometimes breaks and sinks into the softer and hotter layer below. This process may help us to understand how high-elevation regions on other planets are formed.
Discover the surprising link between nuclear tests conducted by the U.S. and Soviet Union during the Cold War and the age of whale sharks, revealing the hidden secrets of these ocean giants through traces of radioactivity caused by human activity.
Unearthing ancient mysteries, discovering new species, and exploring distant galaxies: citizen scientists are harnessing the power of collaboration and cutting-edge technology to assist in groundbreaking discoveries in many fields, from paleontology to astronomy, making science more accessible and exciting for enthusiasts worldwide.
Dark Energy Explorers is an opportunity for citizen scientists o look 9 to 11 billion years into the past. By identifying distant galaxies and false detections, volunteers are helping to create the largest ever map of the universe and reveal more about the role of dark energy in the expansion of the universe.
A new citizen science project is looking for volunteers to help search for a specific type of space object: brown dwarfs, which are bigger than planets and smaller than stars. They hope you make an historic discovery!
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