A property owner in Pombal, Portugal, uncovered bone fragments during construction in 2017, leading to the excavation of a massive sauropod skeleton. The fossil, estimated at 82 feet long and nearly 40 feet tall, is remarkably well-preserved and may be the largest dinosaur ever found in Europe. Researchers from the University of Lisbon and Spanish institutions are studying the remains.
Researchers at Tyndall National Institute have developed a scalable array of electrically driven quantum dots that can generate entangled photons, addressing a key hurdle in quantum computing. This method offers control over photon positions and uses conventional semiconductor fabrication, potentially accelerating the development of practical quantum computers.
Newly released documents reveal how Canadian military officials struggled to manage an influx of Pokémon Go players trespassing on bases in 2016. Emails show confusion about the game, from misidentifying PokeStops to humorous attempts to adapt. The documents highlight the unexpected challenges of a viral mobile game.
A new U.S. intelligence report warns that China is actively developing capabilities to threaten satellites in orbit, including missiles and lasers. The assessment highlights China's broader push for space leadership, from military systems to a new space station, as the U.S. seeks to maintain its edge.
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier was arrested for allegedly using classified information to place winning bets on Polymarket about the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, netting over $410,000. The case highlights the risks of prediction markets monetizing sensitive information.
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed 3D-printed micro-robots, dubbed 'micro-fish,' that can swim through fluids and neutralize toxins or deliver medication. The technology, still in early stages, could one day enable precise treatments in hard-to-reach areas of the body.
Massachusetts legislators have introduced a bill that would require the state to source all its electricity from renewables by 2035 and eliminate fossil fuels across heating and transportation by 2050. The measure also aims to boost clean energy jobs and sends a signal to federal officials amid shifting national energy priorities.
British officials are expected to urge the public to send fewer unnecessary emails to cut carbon emissions, citing a potential annual saving of 18,114 tons. However, experts note this represents just 0.0037% of the UK's total emissions, underscoring the need for larger systemic changes.
A five-year European research project has concluded, revealing that robotic bees can infiltrate honeybee colonies and influence their behavior. This breakthrough offers new insights into animal communication and potential strategies for conservation as bee populations face decline.
President Trump's repeated interest in acquiring Greenland may be linked to the island's melting ice sheet, which is exposing valuable mineral deposits. Analysts suggest this rationale contradicts his public climate change skepticism, while alternative explanations like security or oil lack support.
Harvard's HouseZero project is retrofitting a pre-1940s house in Cambridge to produce more energy than it uses, setting a new benchmark for sustainable building. The project demonstrates that existing structures can be transformed into ultra-efficient models using smart design and green technology.
Voyager 1's crossing of the heliopause in 2012 sparked debate over whether it truly left the solar system. The probe's measurements show it entered interstellar space, but gravitational and orbital definitions place the boundary much farther out. This article clarifies the scientific distinctions and what the milestone actually means.
Blockchain's secure, transparent ledger system is being explored for environmental governance, from tracking supply chains to ensuring conservation payments reach their intended recipients. Proponents argue it could reduce corruption and empower individuals, with pilot projects already underway in several countries.
DC Marijuana Justice plans to distribute free cannabis to people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Washington, D.C., aiming to boost inoculation rates and push for federal legalization. The group will also provide information on contacting lawmakers to support cannabis reform.
Scientists at Kyushu University's OPERA center have developed an organic glow-in-the-dark film that emits light for over an hour, using inexpensive carbon-based materials instead of rare metals. The breakthrough, published in Nature, could lower costs for safety signage, bio-imaging, and even glowing fabrics.
A new animation by a JAXA planetary scientist illustrates the surprising slowness of light on cosmic scales, from its rapid trip past Earth to a three-minute delay reaching Mars. The video builds on earlier NASA work by the same researcher, offering a fresh perspective on the universe's speed limit.
Researchers at MIT have developed a concrete mixture infused with carbon black that functions as a supercapacitor, capable of storing electrical energy. While the current prototype can only power a small LED for 30 hours, the team envisions scaling it up to meet daily household energy needs, potentially transforming building foundations into energy reservoirs.
Columbia University researchers report the first compelling evidence of a moon orbiting a planet outside our solar system, a Jupiter-sized world 4,000 light-years away. The finding, based on data from NASA's Kepler and Hubble telescopes, suggests a large exomoon, though the team urges caution until further observations confirm it.
A humanoid robot designed for military use made its public debut as a DJ at a San Francisco club event. The Phantom robot, built by Foundation Robotics Lab, played music at the GigaParty, highlighting the company's focus on defense applications.
A new study in Nature Astronomy presents evidence that dark energy, long modeled as a constant vacuum energy, may instead be dynamic. Using high-precision measurements of baryonic acoustic oscillations, researchers, including a team from the University of Portsmouth, found statistical support for this idea. Future surveys like DESI could confirm the findings.